Record ID: DEV-EBEE15
Object type: FLINT IMPLEMENT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric flint implement. The implement is possibly a scraper. It is of a pale grey-yellow flint and there are signs of possible retouching on one side.
Created on: Wednesday 20th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th October 2010
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Record ID: DEV-EDC623
Object type: JUG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman ceramic jug. The fragment includes part of the vessel wall and part of the handle. The fabric is a light reddish-brown colour with a black burnish on the outer surface.
Created on: Wednesday 20th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-EE3358
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four sherds from Roman ceramic vessels. Four different fabrics appear to be represented; there are three base sherds and one body sherd. No further information recorded.
Created on: Wednesday 20th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2019
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Record ID: DEV-339C56
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy spherical crotal or rumbler bell, dating to c. AD 1600-1800. Approximately 50% of the lower hemisphere of the bell is now missing, sheared off from just beneath the sound holes, one of which would have been circular while the other appears lozenge shaped. There is a distinctly thickened rib at the equator of the bell, dividing the two hemispheres. In the upper hemisphere are two opposing sound holes, which are larger than those in the lower hemisphere and both circular in shape. The suspension loop is square in shape with an irregularly ci…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-4C1663
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry II. It is of the short cross type, class 1b and dated from 1180 to 1189. It has been clipped.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: DEV-30E871
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Hod Hill brooch probably of Hull type 62 or possibly 70C. It is in poor condition, with the hinged pin missing, broken head and damaged bow and catch-plate. There is a tiny patch of white metal coating remaining. The head is broken to one side of the slot for the hinge and the folded over section to hold the hinge is missing. The upper bow has two transverse ridges extending out wider than the rest of the bow, the lower one may extend into side knops but this is unclear due to wear. Below this is a distinct trapezoid panel, wider at the top, decorated with side knop…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-892904
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Bronze Age copper alloy cast flat axehead, dating from c.2150 to 1500 BC. The blade is curved and it has a very uneven edge, probably due to surface wear and corrosion. The axehead tapers to a break before the butt. There are some traces of Bronze disease on the surface of the item.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
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Record ID: DEV-973207
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval silver hammered coin. The coin is a threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to 1603). Similar to Spink 2566 (2011 edition).
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-976C31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval silver hammered coin. The coin is a sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603). Similar to Spink 2561 (2011 edition).
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-97ACE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval silver hammered coin. The coin is a threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603). Similar to Spink 2573 (2011 edition). The coin is very worn; the mintmark is probably a cross.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-97CD33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval silver hammered coin. The coin is a sixpence of James I (AD 1603 to 1625). The coin dates to 1603 (Spink 2647); first bust; mint mark "Thistle".
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-983F51
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval cast copper alloy sword belt hook. The plate is flat and ovoid; on the front it has engraved and punched decoration, the original design is now worn, but it is possible to see punched circlets on the surface. The back of the sword belt hook is plain. At one end of the object, the hook has broken away and is missing; at the opposite end, the top of the attachment knop has broken away. The object dates to the 17th Century AD. A similar object can be seen on the database: FAKL-352D42.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-989FD0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval cast copper alloy annular brooch frame. The brooch is circular in plan; on the front, the frame undulates evenly (both laterally and vertically) to form nine raised slight 'knops'. The back of the brooch is flat. There is a constriction on the frame where the pin would have fitted. The pin is now missing. The brooch broadly dates between AD 1200- 1400.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-98EB88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval cast copper alloy annular buckle frame. The buckle is circular in plan. It is D-shaped in section; the surface is rounded at the front and flat at the back. There are two breaks opposite each other on the frame, where the central bar has broken away. The pin, which would have wrapped around the central bar, is also missing. The buckle broadly dates between circa AD 1200- 1400. Weight 9.4g, Length: 42.5 mm Width: 40 mm. Thickness c.3 mm.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-996ED6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval silver hammered threefarthings coin of Elizabeth I (1558- 1603). The coin bears the mint mark "A", dating the coin from AD 1582 to 1584.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-999EE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval silver hammered sixpence of James I (AD 1603- 1625). The coin is dated 1606, and has an escallop mint mark. The coin is bent over into two, possibly as use as a love token.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
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Record ID: DEV-99EF24
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval rowel spur. The spur consists of both D- shaped section sides with figure of eight terminals at the front. The neck is downward turning; part of the iron rowel survives, held by a rivet.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: DEV-EA25A4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A postmedieval copper alloy sub-rectangular shoe buckle frame with cast open work design and moulded decoration. The frame has drilled holes for a separate spindle. The pin and spindle are missing. The buckle dates from c. AD 1720 - 1790.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2013
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Record ID: DEV-83C191
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver stater of the British Iron Age. South Western uninscribe (Durotrigian) type dating to c. 60 BC to 20 AD. A stylised head wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. Diameter: 19 mm
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
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Record ID: DEV-B07D52
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy crotal bell,with approximately 20 percent of the lower hemisphere missing. The bell is spherical in overall shape; at the top is a rectangular attachment hoop with a rectangular perforation. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a sunburst pattern and there is a linear opening, which is rounded at each end at the botttom. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and has two circular sound holes. A central raised ridge runs horizontally seperating the two hemispheres.
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2015
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