Record ID: DOR-2C84B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper ally Radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), [PAX AVG], Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint unclear. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead' corpus for RIC.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-2CBA14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), Milan, MARTI PAC[I?]. Normanby 1222; RIC V, pt 1, 58
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pamphill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C126A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy signet ring of probable late medieval date. The ring measures 26.4mm in maximum diameter (including the bezel) and weighs 8.7g. The hoop has a D-shaped cross section 4.4mm in width and 2.2mm thick. The shoulders widen to meet with the bezel, which is oval with eight slight facets. It measures 13.6mm by 12.4mm. The die features a crowned letter I with a branch on each side.
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C14680
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy signet ring of probable late medieval date. The ring measures 25.7mm in maximum diameter (including the bezel) and weighs 8.7g. The hoop has a D-shaped cross section 4.6mm in width and 2.3mm thick. The shoulders widen to meet with the octagonal bezel, which measures 13.3mm by 11.7mm. The die features a crowned letter I with a cross to one side and a saltire to the other, all within a hatched border.
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-6C2F75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of Salonina (AD 253-268), issued under Gallienus' sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). VENVS VICTRIX reverse type depicting Venus standing left, holding apple or helmet and possibly with cupid at her feet. Cf. RIC V.1 no. 31; cf. Cunetio no. 1112.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PAMPHILL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8413A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin of Carausius (AD 286-93), PAX AVG, Pax standing left holding branch and ?vertical sceptre. Mint of London, B E//MLXXI. RIC V, pt 2, p. 472, cf 101. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-5DC771
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), PAX AVG, Pax with branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of London, S A//ML. RIC V, pt 2, p. 561, no. 33. Diameter: 24.52 mm Weight: 2.97 g. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's Corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Monday 1st September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-5DF5C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Carausius, AD 286-93 (Reece Period 14), (P?)[AX AVG], Pax standing left with branch and vertical sceptre. Possibly Unattributed Mint. The coin is struck with a small module on a large flan which weighs much more that normal at 7.63g. Very thick flan. Diameter: 24.24 mm Weight: 7.63 g. It is possible that the coin is a contemporary copy. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B57265
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of uncertain tetrarchic ruler, dating to AD 294-307 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: probably GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B58F97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantius I, dating to c. AD 294-299 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 26.76 mm Weight: 9.11 g
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B6A594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-61), dating to AD 347-8 (Reece Period 17), VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, Two Victories. RIC VIII, p. 209, no. 78. Diameter: 15.27 mm Weight: 1.08 g Obverse type appears to be laureate and rosette-diademed, which is the only one recorded for this particular issue for Constantius II.,
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-451604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14). PAX AVG (Pax standing left with branch and vertical sceptre) reverse. Probably Unattributed Mint. Diameter: 20.36 mm Weight: 1.53 g. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Monday 19th January 2009
Last updated: Sunday 6th December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-4572F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy, probably contemporary copy, of a nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-37), dating to AD 320 (Reece Period 16), VIRTVS EXERCIT; Two captives seated under trophy. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 187, cf. no. 265. The lettering is crude. Diameter: 16.40 mm Weight: 1.64 g
Created on: Monday 19th January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-7360D6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman lugged disc plate brooch dating t 100-200 AD. Only the pin is missing. A hinged pin would have been attached to a loop on the back of the disc. Around the disc is a plate with a deeply notched, scalloped edge and ring and dot decoration. The disc is raised forward from this plate, so that there is a circular hollow at the back. There is a raised metal rim forming the edge of the disc and a second, concentric division at the centre, in the outer band formed by these are traces of blue enamel. The centre is also recessed for enamel. The hinge point and c…
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-703626
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Galerius, dating to c. AD 303-305 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 200, no. 602b. Diameter: 28.7 mm, Thickness: 2.4 mm, Weight: 8.5 g
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bradford Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-893364
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT A hoard of 197 bronze socketed axes, broken socketed axes and socketed axe fragments. A full catalogue has been produced for this hoard but is not offered here; it is available on request from the Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum. Rather, the axes, all being similar, are discussed as a group. All of the axes in this hoard appear to be of Type Portland (Bruns pers. comm), which dates to the Llyn Fawr stage of the Bronze Age (LBA4) (800-600BC) (Needham et al 1997; O'Connor 2007). This type is distributed in…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langton Matravers CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B64178
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Galley right with mast and cabin, apparently no waves. C Mint, QC. This is a very rare type with the galley right, rather than left. RIC V, pt 2, p. 569, no. 128. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-E5EF04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Galley left with mast, cabin and around 6 rowers; no waves. C Mint, RIC V, pt 2 -. Although this precise type is not in RIC, a significant number of examples of this type have been recorded. Slightly worn Die axis: 6 Diameter: 19.01 mm Weight: 2.50 g. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-E7C205
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy flat plate brooch of lugged disc type. Eight of the ten original lugs remain. At the back the spring was housed in a slightly recessed, rectangular box with a pierced lug at each end to accommodate the axis bar. There is a stub of iron axis bar remaining in one of the lugs. Opposite the spring attachment is the, horizontally projecting, hooked catchplate. The front of the brooch is decorated with concentric roundels of enamel in recesses separated by metal band divisions. The enamel is retained in the two outer roundels and the inner circular recess in empty. Both ban…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-FA2F91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin. As or Dupondius, possibly of Faustina II and dating to the period AD 147 to 175. Female figure standing on reverse. Extremely worn and corroded. Die axis: 12 Diameter: 25.05 mm Weight: 8.82 g
Created on: Sunday 29th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.