Record ID: DOR-630A3B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  An incomplete silver cuff link element. A disc from one end of a cufflink originally joined with a loop to another, matching element. The disc has an angled rim which is missing and damaged in places. On the front is a raised design of a pair of clasped hands with lace cuffs at the wrists, two hearts below and a crown above. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. Soldered to the centre of the rear is a circular sectioned wire loop. There is no visible makers mark. There is an area of iron corrosion product at the rear. Dimension…
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-D139F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547). Mint of London. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1815 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 12.05 mm Weight: 0.37 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DCB41B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet metal book clasp of Howsam type A.6.2. A catchplate originally paired with a hooked plate. A flared plate with a scalloped edge along the wider, distal end. At the attachment end are the two hooked arms, one on either side, which housed a bar for the attachment of the missing hook piece. The front of the plate is decorated at the hinged end with a series of incised lines of varying lengths extending longitudinally.. There are two attachment holes set longitudinally along the mid-line which retain separate circular cross-sectioned rivets which ha…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1E9FC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to 1560 - 1561. Martlet initial marks. Reference: North Volume II, number 1999 Date: Post Medieval - 1560 - 61 Diameter: 17.73 mm Weight: 0.96 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Neville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7DC057
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy farthing token issued in Dorchester for the use of the poor. Obverse: A DORCHESTER FARTHING - around HD 1669 Reverse: THE ARMES OF DORCHESTER -a castle of five towers with the royal arms. Reference: Boyne/Williamson, Volume I, c.f. Dorset No. 53 Date: Post Medieval - 1669 Diameter: 21.57 mm Weight: 2.11 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-202D0D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy cast two-piece buckle dating to 1660-1790. Asymmetrical double looped frame with one curved outside edge opposing a rectangular outside edge that has lobed knops on external corners. The inside edge of the curved end has a thicker middle creating a B-shape. The top and the bottom frame bars and edges have an irregular moulded scroll decoration across them. The bar is possibly made from iron as there is iron corrosion on the surrounding plate. The solid plate copper-alloy chape wraps around the entire length of the bar and is rectangular shaped with a rectangular section…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E42E4C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval gold inscribed posy finger ring dating c. AD 1550 - 1650. The hoop is complete but crushed with a plano-convex cross-section. The external surface is decorated in a foliate style with a single, incised wavy groove or tendril running the circumference of the hoop with a scroll in each angle, all set within a panel bordered by a single groove on each outside edge. Tiny traces of black enamel survive in the recesses in two areas. The ring is inscribed on the internal surface, rendered in tidy serifed Roman capitals reading: + [c…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Martinstown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-DFA52E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or Early Post Medieval silver gilt finger ring, 24mm in diameter, 7mm wide and 1.5mm thick with a weight of 5.61grams. The finger ring is formed of a flat band with a rectangular cross section and it has a gap in its loop, probably where the solder has failed. It is decorated on the outside with a raised border. Inside this are two zig-zag incised lines which form a series of central 'diamond' cells flanked by triangular ones filling the rest of the field. Each 'diamond' shaped cell has 11 or 12 sub spherical projections tighlty packed and each triangular…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-43A9F3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver thimble of post-medieval date, c. AD 1660-1669. This squashed and now incomplete thimble is of two-piece composite construction, formed of a main piece of silver sheet, once curved to create a flared cylinder; the shallowly convex dome (crown) that would have surmounted it is now missing. The main body is virtually squashed together and slightly twisted. A background pattern of adjoining annulets arranged in columns fills the field above a lower band. The band is defined by a ropework/cabled border above and below. On one of the main surfaces, starting around the cen…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwindsor CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DE22A6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front has three rounded, longitudinal ribs which form a three lobed flared foot at the base. It has old irregular breaks at both ends.   Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 66.02 mm x 47.85 mm x 25.26 mm Weight: 246 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DDF2DE
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy spur. Part of one arm only remains. The arm is D-shaped in cross section and tapers from the break to a broken figure of eight terminal. the terminal projects downwards from the end of the arm and the loper loop id broken. The remaining aperture in the upper loop is circular. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600 - 1800 Dimensions:  88.06 mm x 13.66 mm x 5.55 mm  Weight: 11.38 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DE2F34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel. The leg  has an irregular trilobed cross-section. The front a central rounded, longitudinal rib. It has old irregular breaks at both ends.   Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c.1200-1700 AD. Dimensions: 58.58 mm x 43.73 mm x 11.05 mm Weight: 154 g Crudely made cast copper-alloy vessels such as cauldrons and skillets were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is an example of type A which …
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DDDD98
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy probable dress pin. The head only. The head is oval with four vertical spiral grooves. at the top is a small pointed knop. At the base is a collar above the narrowed stub of the pinshaft. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Dimensions: 19.62 mm x 8.67 mm Weight: 4.47 g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA575D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver sixpence of James I of England (AD1603-1625) dating to AD 1604-1607.  Measurements: diameter 20.5mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 1.73g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0C3C7B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy double looped buckle dating to c.1550-1650. The frame consists of two oval loops divided by a central bar. The loops are D-shaped and convex on the front and flat on the rear. The outer edge of the loop is decorated with moulded transverse line decoration. A section of the top of one loop is missing. The bar is narrowed from the frame and trapeziodal in cross section. The rear is undecorated. Attached to the centre bar is a copper alloy pin. Date: Post Medieval Reference: Whitehead (1996) p 61 no 358 Length: 30.25 mm Width: 30.62 …
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0BE61E
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nutcracker fragment. The object comprises the upper end of one arm of a pair of nutcrackers. The single point hinge at the head remains in the form of a rounded lug. The head is semi-hexagonal in plan on the obverse and is decorated with a floral pattern. The reverse is a flat surface bearing indentations to grip the shell of a nut.  The handle, which is broken, has a circular cross-section and is decorated with two transverse bands containing diagonal markings.  Date: Post Medieval to early modern era. Dimensions: 52.61 mm x 10.45 mm x 5.62…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E5F3AE
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy book clasp probably of 18th century date. The clasp comprises two thin plates which are connected by a central hinge. From the hinge the lower plate narrows initially and then expands to form two symetrical projections. From these projections the sides narrow into a straight section of approximately one centimetre with bevelled edges. The plate expands into a further set of small projections before expanding to a flared end which has a single rivet hole. The upper plate narrows from the hinge before expanding into a bulbous projection…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-9CF36E
Object type: DRESS PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-gilt dress-pin. The head is spherical and hollow. The pin shaft is inserted into the base of the head, is circular in cross section and tapers to a point. The shaft has an L-shaped bend about a third of the way along below the head and the remainder of the shaft extends diagonally upwards. The head is decorated with silver wire filigree and pellets which are the heads of applied pins. Two horizontal filigree bands divide the head into two hemispheres. Each hemisphere is decorated with three large filigree circles. Within each circle there are a further five circles su…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-E3B29B
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pipe tamper in the form of an upright hand grasping a cylindrical object with flared end (probably a scroll) The hand has long moulded fingers wrapped around the bar and a thumb and hollowed palm below. The bar flares to each end, terminanting in a flat, circular face. The ends of the bar are decorated, one end with a single circumferetnial groove, theopposite ned with two. The wrist of the hand tapers to a collar approximately halfway down the shaft, perhaps representing a cuff. The collar is decorated with a curcumferential ridge top and bottom…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DED49E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Philip of Spain and Mary Tudor (1554 - 1558)  dating to 1555 - 1557. Tower mint, London. Lis initial mark. Oval shield on reverse with mark of valu VI above. No date. Reference: North Volume 2, number 1971 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 27.07 mm Weight: 2.71 g Die axis: 10  
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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