Record ID: DOR-2428D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sceat of plumed bird type dating to c. 675 - 750. Series E, type 6 Reference: North Vol I, No. 49 Diameter: 11.17 mm Weight: 1.13 g
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-11ED1E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver finger ring. The bezel and shoulders only remain. The bezel is oval with a raised flat-fronted circular projection which and is decorated with a moulded cross pattée. At the centre of the cross and on each arm is an annulet. The shoulders are tapered and decorated with stamped rings around the edge of the bezel and a raised chevron with rounded ends on each (the rounded ends are decorated with a small circular recess on each). Below this the remnant of the band is narrowed from the shoulders and D-shaped in cross section. There are traces of possible…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A779A2
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy pyramidal mount with probable niello inlay. A hollow pryamidal mount with an attachment bar across the base. The sides retain traces of gilding. At the apex is a sub-circular piece of niello inlay. The bar has a sub-square cross section. No decoration is visible on the exterior. The interior is partially obscured by concreted soil. Date: Middle to Late Early Medieval c. 700 - 1000 Dimensions: 18.85 mm x 17.19 mm x 17.44 mm, 2.61 mm wall thickness. Weight:10.53 g
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2015
Last updated: Saturday 18th June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-D41846
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap end with a zoomorphic terminal. A rectangular strap end. The attachment end flares into a flattened split plate with broken rivet holes at each corner. Below the split plate the strap end is decorated with two transverse ridges. The strap end is D-shaped in cross section and tapers slightly before expanding into a block-like zoomorphic terminal. The terminal is in the form of an animal head with long, rounded ears cast in relief above an angular head with small pointed oval eyes on the front corners and a faceted tapering muzzle ending in a broken oval knop snout.…
Created on: Sunday 14th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melcombe Horsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-086AFA
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount. Williams Class A, Type 6. A triangular plate with a large animal head terminal at the extended apex with small ears, prominent brow and squared snout. There is a break at the top where there was originally a pierced loop for attachment. Flanking the plate along the sides is a pair of devolved sinuous beasts with crested heads forming the bottom corners and bifurcated tails at the top. At the base the ends of these shapes curl inwards on to the plate. Along centre of the plate is a tree-like element which comprises a longitudinal mid-rib with a …
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-8022C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy saucer brooch of late 5th- or early 6th-century date. It is circular and 25.9mm in diameter, small for a saucer brooch; it also has unusual Style I decoration. The brooch has a raised outer rim with a deep V-shaped groove immediately inside it and a V-shaped ridge immediately inside that. Within this border is a chip-carved design well executed in Salin's Style I. The design is zoomorphic, consisting of a single animal in profile, best viewed with the line of the pin horizontal (as in the photograph). There is a large profile head at the bottom of the des…
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-6E063A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken copper alloy key, broken in two. The key has a long drop-shaped bow with openwork, foliate decoration. The stem is oval in cross section and tapers to a pointed projecting tip. It has a raised collar at the wide end. The key is broken where the bow meets the collar. The tapered rectangular bit has a central sub-angular aperture. At the base of the bit are two projecting spike-like wards with a cleft between. The wards are set at each of the two bottom corners of the bit and project at right-angles to it. The openwork design set inside the frame of the bow compris…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-1B7E81
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
The pendant (1) was discovered during building of a new trackway by Mr. Doyle. Subsequently Bournemouth University undertook a small-scale excavation, which recovered all other items listed (2-4). Recorded by C. A. Hayward Trevarthen (Finds Liaison Officer). Description: A small assemblage probably from an early Anglo-Saxon female grave, comprising: A gold and gemstone-set pendant A pair of incomplete silver crescent-shaped objects An annular blue-glass bead Fragments of a bone comb (1) Gold and garnet pendant A disc-shaped pendant of pale gold sheet, with fili…
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-58B830
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy hanging bowl mount. Part of the plate of the mount only remains. At the top is the sub of the suspension loop. The remaining upper part of the plate is crescent shaped. The front face is covered with deeply incised and moulded symmetrical decoration comprising (from the top) an incised rectangle with two ring and dot stamps set vertically inside, flanking this are two trapezoidal ridges (set on their sides), each with a ring and dot stamp inside. On the more complete side, there is then a series of raised chevrons forming a tapering herringbone pattern followin…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorset', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-9E4B58
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver hooked tag. A broken, narrow triangular tag with zoomorphic and plant decoration. The upper, wider horizontal edge is damaged, but there are two broken rounded apertures for attachment. The front of the plate is decorated with a line of raised square pellets along each side. This beaded border frames the incised decoration which comprises a relief band along either side and continuing as a wavy line across the top below the attachment holes. This band runs around a symmetrical design of a curvilinear plant-like device with two V-shaped leaves and a bud on a stem a…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 13th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Blandford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5F4C28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval cut half penny of Edward the Confessor dating to the period AD 1056 - 1066. Uncertain mint. Uncertain moneyer. Cf. North, p. 142, nos 831 & 835.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 15th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5F06A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval penny of Aethelred II dating to the period AD 991 - 997. Voided short cross reverse type with C/R/V/X in angles. Mint of Worcester. Moneyer: Durant. Cf. North, p. 120, no. 770.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 15th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5ED905
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval penny of Aethelred II dating to the period AD 991 - 997. Voided short cross reverse type. Moneyer Wulfwi, mint of Canterbury. Cf. North, p. 120, no. 770.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimborne St Giles', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5E92CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval penny of Cnut dating to the period AD 1018 - 1024. Quatrefoil reverse type. Moneyer Saewine, known at mints of Winchester, Oxford and Lydford for this type. Cf. North, p. 128, no. 781.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5E536C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval penny of Cnut dating to the period AD 1030 - 1036. Short cross reverse type. Uncertain mint. Uncertain moneyer. Cf. North, p. 129, no. 790.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5DD45C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval cut halfpenny of Cnut dating to the period AD 1030 - 1036. Short cross reverse type. Mint Stamford, moneyer probably Osweard (OSPERD) or Eadweard (EDPERD). Cf. North, p. 129, no. 790.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5D8BF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval cut half penny of Harold I dating to the year AD 1036 - 1037. Jewel cross reverse type. Possibly mint of Colchester. Moneyer: Godric. Cf. North, Vol I, p. 131, no. 802.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5D66BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval cut half penny of Harold II dating to the year AD 1066. PAX reverse type. Uncertain mint. Uncertain moneyer. Cf. North, Vol I, p. 142, no. 836.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5CA3E3
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unclassified Williams Class A medieval anthropomorphic copper alloy stirrup strap mount dating to the period c. AD 1000 - 1100. The strap mount is tirangular in shape with rounded corners and a projecting apex loop wth circular attachment hole at the top. It features six circular openwork apertures grouped in two longitudinal lines, three on each side. There is incised curvelinear decoration around the apertures in a ribbon-like pattern. The central anthropomoprhic face has large round eyes, a wide nose and flowing moustaches extending to the edges. On the reverse at the…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5C1D49
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded early medieval axe-shaped mount dating to the period c. AD 580 - 620. The mount consists of a trapeziodal panel with steeply curving sides. The narrower edge is straight and the opposing edge is outcurving. The obverse exhibits complex decoration consisting of a pair of grooves divided by a ridge topped with pellets surrounding a triple stranded possibly zoomorphic interlace design which may represent two snakes. There is a possible snake head with open mouth at the top of the mount, seen in profile looking left gripping a loop of the body between its jaws. The r…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.