Record ID: DEV-63FEF5
Object type: DRESS PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver gilt dress pin. The silver head is hollow and spherical and decorated with silver wire filigree and raised bosses. A thicker flattened strip of silver divides the head into two hemispheres. At the top there is a cylindrical knop which gives the appearance that the shaft goes through the head. The shaft survives to its pointed terminal- it is circular in cross section, tapering to a sharp point. It is bent to just above 90 degrees, probably as part of post depositional damage. There is a circular loop just where the head and shaft of the pin join. Each hemisphere i…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-C669B9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age or Roman mount dating to the period c. 300BC - AD 100. It is possibly a decorative shield clip, although it has also been suggested that this type of mount derives from a bucket, tankard or vessel. As this example contains remnants of iron decay in its interior, it has been suggested that it may originate from a bucket style vessel, akin to those of the Aylesford Swarling type (J. Ahmet pers.comm). It is formed of a single sheet of copper alloy which is now tubular in shape. It has a series of curving ridges which give it a sligh…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-A65CF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (1312-1377) dating to c. AD 1344-1377. Minted at London. Florin coinage, class unknown. Measurements: 14.9mm diameter, 0.6mm thickness, weight 0.52g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2020
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Record ID: DEV-A62043
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of the "spectacle" type dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1350-1500. The pin is missing, but the frame survives. The frame is double looped, with two pointed oval loops which are convex in cross section. The frame is noticeably pointed at the upper and lower terminals, emphasising the pointed oval shape of the loops. There is also a thickening on the left hand loop to give the appearance of a pointed quasi-knop. NCL-B49FBD is similar, as is CAM-9CE780. Whitehead (2003) illustrates a similar buckle (page 53, No.294) which he dates to c.135…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0C1D15
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a blade, possibly from a dirk or rapier, dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1500-1200 BC. The fragment is sub-triangular in shape, and is from near the point of the blade. It is broken just at the tip, and where the blade would have continued to the hilt. It is lozengiform in cross section, but the central midrib is markedly higher on one side than another, which is near flattened. The surface is now pitted and a dark greenish black in colour. DOR-772FCD is a similar example on the database, as is NARC-DFA5EB. Measurements: 24.1mm length, 19.9mm width, …
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0BDD1A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably a strap slide, dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1600-1750. The object is loosely rectangular in shape, although it tapers from each end and has three notched scallops in its centre, elaborating on the basic rectangular form. It has two integral lugs, and probably originally formed a square with an undecorated rear frame. A wide variety of these forms are to be found on the database, including LVPL-93EF98, which is a more complete form with the full frame present. Measurements: 31.9mm length, 6.8mm width, 2.2m…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0B9446
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle with forked spacers for the attachment of a composite rigid plate dating to the medieval period, AD 1325-1375. Only the frame and the forked spacer are present.The frame is oval in shape and flattened in cross section. It has a decorative triangular knop, although the point of the triangle is now worn. The spacers are rectangular in cross section, and taper to their breaks, which have removed the original sharp points. The point at which they join the frame is marked by a cross bar with a small drop shaped aperture just prior to the p…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0B7011
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete miniature developed T-shaped brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 100-150. The wings and upper bow survive. The wings are truncated, cylindrical in shape, and with a markedly thick, almost bulging appearance. At their terminals the axial bar is just visible, but the area of the hinge is badly marked by corrosion. In this area may also be the base of a headloop, as the area is so damaged it may represent a break. The bow rises gently from the wings, and its point of attachment with the bar is emphasised by two diagonal lines which flank the central bow, creating …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0B1CDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete "amphora" strap end dating to the Roman period, c. AD 300-410. The strap end consists of two parts, the larger trapezoidal plate and an attached rectangular sheet of folded copper alloy. This is flattened in cross section, and is attached to the larger trapezoidal part by folding around a flattened rectangular attachment bar. This is secured by a circular rivet. The aperture created for this attachment is also rectangular in shape. This attachment bar is the widest point of the strap end, which narrows to the fastening. It is decorated with ring and dot decoration-…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
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Record ID: DEV-F6E361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn contemporary copy of a copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 354-361 (Reece Period 18). Imitating FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing fallen horseman. Measurements: 16.8mm diameter, 1.2mm thickness, weight 1.33g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F6BD78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). Mint unknown. GLORIA EXERCITUS reverse type showing two soldiers flanking two standards. Measurements: 11.1mm diameter, 1.2mm thickness, weight 1.00g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F6970B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). Mint unknown. GLORIA EXERCITUS reverse type showing two soldiers flanking a central standard. Measurements: 13.1mm diameter, 1.1mm thickness, weight 0.93g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F67DBE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 388-402, Reece Period 21. VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory walking or running left with wreath. Mint of Lyon (Lugdunum). Measurements: 12.3mm diameter, 1.1mm thickness, weight 1.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-0492F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver siliqua of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c.AD 360-361 (Reece period 18). VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX reverse type depicting legend within wreath. Minted of Arles. As RIC VIII, p. 224, no. 261. Measurements: 16.8mm diameter, 1.4mm thickness, weight 1.72g.
Created on: Friday 10th April 2020
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
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Record ID: DEV-F9164A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token half penny, dating to AD 1650-1700. An example of Burnett (forthcoming)'s Devon 212 token. Obverse: IOHN . TVCKER . 1668 = A pair of scissors Reverse: OF . MOORTON . HAMSTED  = HIS / HALFE / PENNY / T over I . I arranged in a triad See also Williamson (1889: 150). Measurements: 19.9mm diameter, 0.5mm thickness, weight 0.85g.
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2020
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Record ID: DEV-A9225E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver uninscribed South Western (Durotrigian) stater of Iron Age date, c. 60 BC to AD 20.  South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian ) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. Measurements: 21.1mm diameter, 3.9mm thickness, 5.53g.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A8E838
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver radiate of Gordian III (AD 225 - 244), dating to AD 243-244.  PROVIDENT AVG reverse type depicting Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV Gordian III 149.  Measurements: 21.8mm diameter, 1.7mm thickness, weight 1.97g
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-2C5BE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval French douzain of uncertain ruler dating to AD 1500-1600. Counter marked with a fleur de lis on the obverse face. Both sides are badly worn and the obverse has also possibly been deliberately worn away and then remarked with the letter H and the date 1561 and a second letter, possibly a B. This may represent the use of the coin as a token of affection between a couple with a significant date. SOM-BFF4E7 has a similar counter marking. Measurements: 22.2mm diameter, 1.4mm thickness, weight 1.49g
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DEV-185716
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right dragging captive. Mint unknown. Measurements: 16.9mm diameter, 1.1mm thickness, weight 1.24g
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DEV-181762
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 343-348, Reece Period 17. Probably VICTORIAE DD AVGG reverse type depicting two Victories facing one another, each with wreath. MInted at Trier. Measurements: 13.8mm diameter, 1.7mm thickness, weight 1.68g
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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