Record ID: WILT-002B72
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plaque or badge in the shape of a castle with crosses on the towers which is probably medieval to post-medieval date. The plaque is sub-rectangular in plan and depicts a castle. At the base the mouldings suggest a moat which leads to a central section with an arched doorway decorated with a central raised line and two transverse lines. Above the doorway are two transverse lines across with central section with a central turret above, which may be broken at the top. The central turret is decorated with a rectangular depression (possibly a murder hole) with a rectangular window a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-0BC6E2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead mount. The mount has an asymmetrical curvilinear outline and is decorated with a deeply moulded relief lion, walking left, tail between back legs.The lion has a large mane. There is s relief line below the lions feet. Date: Possibly Post Medieval Dimensions: 35.04 mm x 27.50 mm x 5.46 mm Weight: 27.62 g
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B1DF15
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cap or container. A cylindrical cap, closed at one and and squashed out of shape. At the open end is a girth line below the rim. There are two small circular holes along this line, probably for attachment. There object is decorated with two moulded cross designs. Although similar to powder caps, this is larger and lacks the attachment loops. The small attachment holes suggest this was attached as an end-cap, possibly to a wooden staff or similar. Date: Post-medieval - 16th to 18th century Dimensions: 25.76 mm x 30.36 mm x 25.76 mm Weight: 52.72 g
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F190D7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed disc of cast lead. The convex front is decorated with a cast relief design of a double stranded quatrefoil with a small circular boss in each foil and at the centre. There is diagonal line infill between the foils. There are two slight sprues from casting on the edge of the disc. The back of the disc is flat and has an imprint of the material it was cast in in the form of a series of parallel grooves.The function of this object is uncertain, but it may be a form of decorative mount. The decoration is similar to that seen on late medieval and post medieval objects such as pilgr…
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winfrith Newburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-6ED331
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a decorative mount. A leaf shaped piece of lead with moulded decoration of a midrib and diagonal veins. Towards the apex is a large irregular hole. The back is slightly concave with a distinct lip around the outer edge. This may be part of a gilded lead ceiling or other decoration found in high status houses of the 15th to early 16th century as noted by Geoff Egan in Material Culture in the Age of Transition (p 69 -70) and 1998, The Medieval Household (p 61 - 62) Dimensions: 39.76 mm x 21.64 mm x 6.27 mm Weight: 14.15 g
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Neville', grid reference and parish protected.