Record ID: DOR-D7935D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Richard II dating to 1377 - 1399. Minted in York using local dies. Reference: North vol. 2. No. 1330 group C Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.39 mm Weight: 0.75 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D77766
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1344 - 1351. Withers type 6. Minted in London. Date: Medieval Diameter: 15.31 mm Weight: 0.39 g Die axis: 9
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D75716
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of John (1199 - 1216) dating to 1204 - 1218. Class 5 or 6. Minted by Ilger in London. Date: Medieval Diameter: 11.18 mm Weight: 0.59 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D442EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to 361) dated AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17) CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting Victory on Prow with sceptre and shield. Unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 16.15 mm Weight: 1.21 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D30C87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut farthing of John (1199 - 1216) dating to 1204 - 1217. Minted by Willelm. Class 5 to early class 6. Radius: 8.22 mm Weight: 0.25 g Die Axis: 3 Please note that this piece is the other part of DOR-D81EE5 which means it may be part of a cut halfpenny rather than a cut farthing in its own right.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D2E480
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Richard II dating to 1377 - 1399. Minted in London. Reference: Withers type 1 Diameter: 15.55 mm Weight: 0.43 g Die Axis: 9
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D2CD87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age silver stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 60 BC to 10 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse.  Reference: ABC No. 2157 Diameter: 18.49 mm Weight: 2.68 g Die Axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D2A471
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of  Alexander II of Scotland (1214 - 1249) dating to 1235 - 1249. Minted in Roxburgh. Diameter: 19.00 mm Weight: 0.66 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D2747A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan dating to 1501 - 1521. Minted in Venice.  The obverse shows the Doge receiving the banner of St Michael, the reverse shows Christ stand holding a cross. Diameter: 12.23 mm Weight: 0.26 g Die axis: 5 Soldini entered circulation via the Venetian trading fleet, and were used in place of silver half-pennies which were in short supply. 
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D2590B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of the Commonwealth of England (1649 - 1660) dating to 1653.   Reference: North Vol 2, No.2724 Diameter: 30.99 mm Weight: 5.75 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D23843
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry VI (1422 - 1461) dating to 1422 - 1427.  Minted in Calais Reference: North Vol 2, No. Diameter: 14.65 mm Weight: 0.82 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-ACA712
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry V dating to 1413 - 1422. York mint. Class D. The coin is clipped. Reference: North Volume 2, No. 1401 Diameter: 14.69 mm Weight: 0.6 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-AC3044
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap end. The strap end is composed of two plates which both taper gradually towards a pointed terminal. An additional strip of copper alloy is sandwiched between the two plates at the pointed end and extends approximately half way up the length of the object. A pierced hole through both plates indicates the position of a single rivet at the flat end and a single rivet remains in place at the pointed end. The strap end is undecorated and the surfaces are corroded. Date: Medieval - c. 1250 - 1350 Dimensions: 32.04 mm x 9.59 mm x 2.64 mm Weight: 3.40 g A si…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 25th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-AB90ED
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy ampulla The rounded base only of a flask-shaped vessel. The upper part of the chamber, and the necked top and lugs are missing. The break is old and appears compressed and torn. One face of the ampulla is decorated with deep grooved radiating lines representing a cockle shell. There is no decoration visible on the other face. Date: Medieval - c. 1300-1500 Dimensions: 40.35 mm x 27.09 mm x 8.59 mm Weight: 32.88 g Ampullae were pilgrim souvenirs known to have been in use from the late 12th century and contained holy water from a s…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-AB5C79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327). Withers type 4 (Fox Class 11a). Minted at Berwick on Tweed. Reference: North Vol 2, No.1088 Diameter: 15.07 mm Weight: 0.66 g Diameter: 2
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-AB2DD4
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy coin weight. The weight is roughly square in shape with bevelled edges.  Obverse: Crowned bust with sceptre facaing right Reverse: Crown over XXII s in two lines. Weights bearing the denomination mark XXII s (22 shillings) are for the Unite of James I,  2nd coinage. Reference: Withers & Withers 2011 Lions, Ships and Angels , p17 Date: Post Medieval - 1604 - 1613 Dimensions: 18.89 mm x 18.64 mm x 3.5 mm Weight: 8.6g (133 grains)
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 4th November 2023
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Record ID: DOR-AB2269
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy foot fragment from a bow brooch. The fragment projects from the back of the bow and is triangular in shape. The catchplate is flat, its outer edge curves over to create a groove in which the pin would have rested. The bow of the brooch is triangular in section with a flat reverse and convex front. The bow is undecorated.  Date: Roman 1st- 2nd century Dimensions: 27.31 mm x 9.77 mm  Weight: 2.11 g
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 5th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-AAC17A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius possibly of Hadrian (AD 117-138) (Reece period 6). Very little detail surviving. Date: Roman Diameter: 22.32 mm  Weight: 3.94 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 5th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-458ED3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy object of uncertain function. A curved strip or bar of copper alloy with breaks at both ends. There is a wider section at one end which is constricted into a narrower section at the other. At the wider end is a raised, angular transverse rib. The front of the plate is decorated with panels of incised line cross hatching, rocker arm decoration and incised wavy lines. The rear is undecorated. The object may originally have been symmetrical with the transverse ridge at the centre and a similar shaped arm to the existing one at the other side. Date Prob…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-456A91
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount with a hinge attachment of uncertain function. A triangular plate  with a rounded apex. Along the base are two cylindrical loops to house a missing bar. The plate is undecorated. Date Probably Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1700 Dimensions: 17.47 mm x 16.63 mm x 3.17 mm Weight: 1.27 g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4551FA
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting often associated with spurs of late medieval or post medieval date. A composite fitting comprising a hooked plate and a separately attached stud. The plate is circular at one end with a transverse collar at one edge from which extends a narrowed broken hook. Attached through a central, circular aperture in the circular end of the plate is the separated stud. The stud has a circular stem with a large, domed head. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1700 - 1800 Dimensions: 26.24 mm x 10.66 mm x 8.44 mm Weight: 3.67 g These fittings are seen on spu…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-45211E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped buckle with separate sheet metal plate attached. The pin is missing. A D-shaped buckle with a thickened outer edge and off-set integral bar. The frame has a rounded cross section. The ends of the frame flanking the narrowed bar are expanded into angled, rounded knops. Attached to the bar is a separate sheet metal  plate. It comprises two sub-square plates which a constricted central section which has been folded over the buckle bar and notched in the centre forming two tabs with a notch between to attach the missing pin. There are two …
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-449E0F
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp of Howsham type A.3. A rectangular plate of sheet copper alloy with a narrowed hook at one and and a flared terminal the other. There is a single attachment hole at the centre of the flared end which retains traces of an iron rivet. The front of the plate is decorated with four equally spaced rows of stamped lozenges across the width (the attachment hole is in the middle of the last of the rows. The rear of the clasp is undecorated. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Dimensions: 32.73 mm x 13.07 mm x 0.72 mm Weight: 1.49 g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-443F31
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy decorative furniture mount or escutcheon dating to 1650-1750. The mount is in the shape of a sexfoil double rose consisting of six outer petals interspersed with pointed knops at the outer edge. The outer petals are formed with ridges to their outer edges and also raised interior decoration. Inside the outer petals ring there is an inner ring of six smaller petals, wth raised crescentic outer edges and inner decoration of three ridges. Inside this is a third ring of six small pellets around a central sub-circular aperture. The apertaure …
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-42D2E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half crown of Charles I dating to 1625 - 1649. The legends are clipped.  Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 29.69 mm Weight: 6.98 g Die Axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-42AC8F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age copper alloy stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to 40 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. Reference: ABC 2175 Diameter: 17.12 mm Weight: 2.75 g Die Axis: uncertain
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-429FA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age copper alloy stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to 40 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse. Reference: ABC 2175 Diameter:17.15 mm Weight: 2.08 g Die Axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-4274E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius  dating to AD 138 - 161 (Reece period 7). Standing male figure holding a patera and cornucopiae on the reverse.  Date: Roman Diameter: 29.21 mm Weight: 17.55 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-423559
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and silver plated copy of a denarius of Julia Mamaea (AD 221 - 235)  dating to AD 222 - 235 (Reece period 11). VESTA reverse depicting Vesta atanding left, holding palladium and sceptre.  Date: Roman Diameter: 18.05 mm Weight: 1.73 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-41FCD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Quintillus dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13). SECVRIT AVG reverse depicting Securitas standing left legs crossed, leaning on a column.  Date: Roman Diameter: 19.20 mm Weight: 1.25 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-41CE6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period c.AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). FIDES MILIT reverse type depicting Fides standing left holding two standards. Mint of Milan. cf. Normany no. 1026. Diameter: 19.56 mm Weight: 2.53 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WILT-2F9D49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 318-324 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX with a globe on top. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-1AA7FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy British plate brooch dating to c. AD 100-200. Mackreth (2011) type 3.a4. The main body of the brooch was originally circular in plan, but it has lost a portion due to an old break between 5 and 7 o'clock. The surviving portion of the brooch has five rounded, projecting lugs placed evenly around the its circumference, although the sixth is now missing due to damage. The front of the brooch has a notched decoration around the frame. This decoration is quite worn in places. Inside the frame is a recessed circular border with traces…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-0B1982
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy bow brooch, possibly part of a T-shaped type. All that remains is a short section of bow, broken at either end. One end is V-shaped in cross section, the other is D-shaped. There is an expanded, triangular knop in the middle which has a recess for enamel (also triangular). There is an incised line frame around the empty recess. Date: Roman - c.60 - 160 AD Dimensions: 17.96 mm x 8.83 mm x 3.02 mm Weight: 1.37 g This is probably part of a brooch similar to DOR-C26A4B. Similar brooches are recorded in Hattatt, R, 2000 A Visual Catalogue…
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-07E8F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17).  VRBS ROMA obverse type > Reverse depicting a wolf and twins with stars above. Mint of Siscia. Mint Mark: //ASIS Reference: LRBC part I, No. 745 Date: Roman Diameter: 15.98 mm Weight: 0.85 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-078468
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317 - 340 dating to AD 321 - 324 (Reece period 16).  BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar with stars above, the altar inscribed VOTIS XX. Mint of London. Mint Mark: //PLON Reference: RIC VIII, London No. 284 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.34 mm Weight: 2.75 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
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Record ID: GLO-F3A575
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular buckle with decorative slightly concave sides, the expanded forward edge is decorated with scrollwork/curvilinear moulding. The strap bar is narrowed and flanked by rearward facing knops that are also decorated with curvilinear mouldings. This artefact dates to the 1500-1650
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-F1B88E
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress fastener dating to the 17th century. A Read Class A, type 9. It comprises a flat, oval plate, pointed one end,  the remnant of a rectangular attachment loop which is mainly all missing. The plate is flanked by the remnants of three rounded, pierced lugs for attachment, one on either side below the missing loop and one at the pointed end. All the lugs have a central circular perforation. The front of the plate is decorated with a central incised quatrefoil flanked by round ended scrolled leaves or curlicues. The rear is flat…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-F14FCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided short cross cut half penny of John (AD 1199-1216), dating to 1205 - 1207. Class  5b2 minted at Canterbury. Moneyer unknown. Reference: North Vol 1, 970 ii Date: Medieval  Dimensions: 17.84 mm x 8.82 mm  Weight: 0.68 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-F08B84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward III (1327-1377) dating to AD 1369-1377. Post-treaty type minted in Durham. Reference: North Vol 2 cf number 1297. Diameter 17.63 mm Weight 1.15 g Die axis 12.  
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-619774
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1087), 'Two stars' type (North 845; BMC v) dating to c.AD 1074-1077, moneyer and mint unclear (blundered inscription). Ref: North 1994: 191. The coin has a crack from the edge between 11 and 12 o'clock to about the centre of the flan. The mint and moneyer for the coin are uncertain with the inscription difficult to read and quite garbled. Possible readings include +BIICNPI OII NEBV or +BIICNRI ON NEBM neither of which match known mint or moneyer names. Another suggestion is that the mint could be Her…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-618A70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 - 138), dating to AD 119-122 (Reece Period 6). P M TR P COS III // HIAR / P R (in field) reverse type depicting Hilaritas standing front with both hands raising veil from her face.  Mint of Rome. RIC II p355 no 126.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-617DC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Diocletian dating to AD 296-297  (Reece Period 15). GENIO  POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left with modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera, left holding cornucopia.  Mint of Trier.  RIC VI, p 182, no 187(a).
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-6140C9
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy twisted cable bracelet, dating to c  AD 100- 320.  There are three sub oval twisted strands with early breaks at each end, the terminals thus missing. It has a dark green patina and is now folded more or less in two and twisted partly into a loop. Dimensions: 66.1mm in length (folded); thickness at the 'band' of three strands 5.5 x 3.1mm; 13.07g in weight cf Crummy (1983,: 38-9) no.1628
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WILT-603E85
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy apothecary's weight, probably dating to cAD 1600 - 1800.  It is rectangular, stamped with I I I and X V O O on one side , with an unclear ( possibly an apothecary symbol) in the centre. On the other may be a crown, but this is unclear. Dimensions: 13.5mm x 12.8mm; 3.7mm thick; 4.34g in weight (67.2grains). Biggs (1994:9) discuses such weights stating that apothecaries broke away from the Grocers Company in 1617 and were granted a Royal Charter. They subsequently used a weight system which was based on the traditional sub-divisions but using …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-60239D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible mount , perhaps Medieval or Post Medieval, dating to c AD 1500 - 1600. The artefact comprises  a tongue-shaped plate with  openwork 'plant scrolls' decoration moulded  with ten apertures overall. The reverse is flat. There appears to be an early break at the lower (narrow end) end and there may also be a break across the broad end, although the piece looks mainly complete. There are no apparent attachment holes  or lugs but if this is a mount of any kind, these may have been on missing sections. The ove…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-5EC62C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy Langton Down brooch dating to cAD25-60. What remains is part of the bow and head. It has a large cylindrical spring cover with oval pin slot and, although encased with soil, it appears to have an iron spring in place. The extreme ends of the cylindrical covering may be missing to old breaks. The pin is missing. The flat bow is relatively broad as it leaves the head, tapering quickly to an early break c25mm below the head. It has typical reeded decoration, six closely clustered longitudinal ribs, possibly originally ti…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Record ID: SUR-5C743A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end-scraper of Neolithic or Bronze Age date struck from a secondary flake of pale brown flint, 55mm in length. The distal end has short abrupt scaled and sub-parallel retouch around it. A large patch of buff coloured cortex remains across nearly half of the dorsal surface, around a fossil channel inclusion which pierces the stone at an angle. The struck surfaces have a white patina (recortication) from prolonged deposition in calcareous sediments.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
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Record ID: SUR-5C2DCE
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub rounded flint thumbnail scraper of Bronze Age date (c. 2400 BC - 1500 BC) struck from a tertiary flake of pale brown flint, 27.8mm in length. The exterior edge has short abrupt scaled retouch around it. The surface has a white patina (recortication) from prolonged deposition in calcareous sediments.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-35D354
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy double looped buckle with drilled frame for separate spindle.. The buckle is rectangular. Three quarters of the frame remains, The separate central spindle is missing. One of the vertical sides of the frame survives - it has a serrated outer edge with five pointed teeth, the inner edge is scalloped. The long edges are bevelled on both sides,  creating a diamond shaped facet, The long sides are curved and have a thickened mid-point which is drilled to house the missing separate spindle (centre bar). There are file marks on the …
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-35438C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trapezoidal double looped buckle with an integral centre bar and a separately applied pin. The frame is rectangular with pointed projections at the centre of each of the short outer edges, each with a transverse central groove. The corners have expanded, rounded knops and there is a rounded knop at either end of the centre bar.  The frame is rectangular in cross section.The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and trapezoidal in cross section, the rear face is flat and undecorated. The pin is made from a single sheet of copper alloy, it tapers to a blunt p…
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-34FB72
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy composite strap end. Comprising two sheet metal plates with a forked spacer spacer, joined at the base by two rivets. The plates are tongue shaped with a notched, in-curving attachment end and a central knop at the terminal end. The attachment end has two circular rivets. The front and reverse are undecorated. Date:  Medieval c.1350-1450 Dimensions: 36.14 mm x 15.27 mm x 4.36 mm Weight: 6.92 g
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-34C82E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch with a constriction for a missing pin. The brooch is circular and has a D-shaped cross section frame with an oval cross section iron pin constriction. The sides are decorated with eight collets, each with a small circular recess, spaced evenly around the fro9nt of the frame. Between each collet the frame has a convex moulding. The back of the brooch is flat and undecorated,  Reference: Read, 2016, Identifying Metal Artefacts, Vol I, page 115, no.805. Date:  Medieval c.13th-14th century Diameter: 38.49 mm …
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-333276
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide of trapezoidal form with spiked internal projections. The frame has a trapezoidal section. In the centre of the longest side are two embellished rectangular knops. The internal spiked projections are placed just below half way down the inside edges of the sides of the fitting. Reference: For similar strap slides see Read, Identifying Metal Artefacts 2016,  Vol I, pg.30  Date:  Medieval c.1330-1380 Dimensions: 20.55  mm x 17.67 mm x 2.71 mm  Weight: 2.69 g
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-32DBA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete small single loop buckle. The frame is rectangular with a wide outer edge decorated with three transverse grooves. There are two casting spurs on each side. The integral bar is slightly narrowed from the frame. The pin is missing. The frame has a trapezoidal cross section. The inner edges of the frame are bevelled on the underside. Reference: For a similar buckles see Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, 1996,  pg. 27, no.136. Date:  Medieval c.1300-1500 Dimensions: 14.10 mm x 14.71 mm x 1.77 mm  Weight: 0.97 g
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-32C20D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle. The pin is missing.The frame consists of two oval loops divided by a central bar. The loops are D-shaped and flat on the front and flat on the back with a trapezoidal section. The bar is narrowed from the frame and trapeziodal in section. Reference: For a similar buckles see Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, 1996,  pg. 53 Date:  Medieval c.1350-1650 Dimensions: 21.04 mm x 17.00 mm x 2.38 mm  Weight: 2.34 g
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-32B870
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double looped buckle with an iron pin. 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 back. The bar is narrowed from the frame and trapeziodal in cross section. The rear is undecorated.The pin is made from one piece of tapered iron wrapped around the strap bar. It is heavily corroded. Reference: For a similar buckles see Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, 1996,  pg. 53 Date:  Medieval c.1350-1650 Dimensions: 24.91 mm x 20.47 mm x 2.12 mm  Weigh…
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-329DDF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle plate. A single, rectangular folded sheet of copper-alloy with the bar of the buckle and the buckle pin in-situ. The plate is asymmetrical with the rear half slightly smaller then the front. There are two circular attachment holes at the end furthest from the fold. The pin is made from one piece of copper alloy wire wrapped around the buckle bar, it has a circular section.  The opposing end  has two circular attachment holes.  The buckle plate is undecorated. Date: Medieval c.1250-1500 Dimensions: 22.10 mm x 14.24 mm x …
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3268F5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped buckle. The pin is missing.  The loop is D-shaped with an expanded outside edge and oval cross section. The strap bar is narrowed and offset.   Reference: Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, 1996,  pg. 19. no.53. Date: Medieval c.1250-1500 Dimensions: 20.24 mm x 16.07 mm x 4.49 mm  Weight: 2.79 g
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3249B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy single looped buckle with integral forked spacer.  The outer edge of the frame is oval lipped and notched at the point. It has a copper alloy wire pin looped around the rear edge of the frame. The plates are missing.The integral forked spacer has two arms which taper to rounded pointed prongs. Between the prongs is a stepped cut out. The reverse face of the buckle is flat with some file marks. Reference: For a similar buckles see Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, 1996,  pg. 36 Date: Medieval c.1350-1450 Dimensions: 42.74 mm x 22.89 mm x 2.1…
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-321F88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large incomplete copper alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle. The pin is missing. One loop is rectangular with a D-shaped section and slightly narrower, while the other loop is D-shaped with its outside edge angled and expanded. The pin bar which is narrowed and circular in cross-section it has two protruding rounded knops, one at each end. Reference: For a similar buckle see Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, 1996  pg.90 no.558  Date: Post Medieval c.1575-1700 Dimensions: 59.97 mm x 40.46 mm x 3.23 mm  Weight: 18.59 g
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-310CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Laelian (AD 269), dating to the period c.AD 269 (Reece period 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory running right holding wreath in right hand and resting a palm on left shoulder. Gallic Mint II. Cunetio no. 2501; Normanby no. 1387. Diameter: 19.27 mm Weight: 2.83 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Saturday 3rd September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wynford Eagle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F6A53E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy 'La Tene I' style brooch dating to the early Iron Age, c. 400 - 200 BC.  One coil and the shaft of the pin are missing. The bow and pin are made in one piece. At the head are three coils and chord of the sprung pin mechanism, two at one side and one on the other, joined at the top by an arched chord. The bow of the brooch extends downwards from the coils and is deeply arched into a flat D-shape. It is thickly D-shaped in cross section and decorated on the front with a central, longitudinal line of stamped annulets flanked by longitudi…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-370319
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a strap mount with suspension loop, probably from a sword belt. The fitting consists of one loop and one terminal. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, broadly rectangular with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rectangular lugs with a central oval opening. The lugs are curved backwards. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along the length. At one side at the opposite end to the lugs is a large, rounded suspension loop with a large…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-36A817
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor, probably 4th century. No detail on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.31 mm Weight:  1.12 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-369403
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus  of uncertain emperor. No detail on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.18 mm Weight:  1.33 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-366D58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Victorinus dating to AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Standing female figure on the reverse, possibly PAX AVG depicting Pax with branch and sceptre.  Date: Roman Diameter: 15.90 mm Weight:  1.44 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-364084
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dated AD 353-361 (Reece period 18) FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing  a barbarian. Unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 13.61 mm Weight:  1.19 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-35A09F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to 361) dated AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17) CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting Victory on Prow with sceptre and shield. Unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 16.91 mm Weight:  0.98 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-358FAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to 361) dated AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17) CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting Victory on Prow with sceptre and shield. Unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 16.64 mm Weight: 2.76  g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-355B32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to 361) dated AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17) CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting Victory on Prow with sceptre and shield. Unclear mint Date: Roman Diameter: 16.13 mm Weight: 1.64 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3545EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross cut halfpenny dating to AD 1180 - 1247. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Diameter:17.84 mm Weight: 0.55 g
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-353C80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dated AD 330 to 335 (Reece period 17) CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting Victory on Prow with sceptre and shield. Mint of Lyon Mint mark //dot in crescent PLG Reference: LRBC part 1, No. 201 Date: Roman Diameter: 16.5 mm Weight: 1.42 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-34F789
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman silver siliqua of uncertain type, c. 355-402. A copper alloy core with partial silver plating remaining. Reverse type unknown. The right facing bust of an emperor is pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed. Date: Late Roman - 4th century Diameter: 14.18 mm Weight: 0.57 g 
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fortuneswood farm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-28B66A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  Roman copper alloy coin probably an As of Antoninus Pius c. 145 - 161 AD . Very worn condition. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Obverse legend illegible. Reverse: Probably Victory in quadriga with four horses galloping right. Reverse legend illegible. Date: Roman probably c. 145 - 161 AD Reece Period 7 Reference: cf.  RIC  vol.III   No. 836 Die Axis: 11 Diameter: 30.64mm Thickness: 2.74mm Weight: 12.83g
Created on: Sunday 21st August 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: DOR-144FAF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two piece Buckle probably a Knee Buckle dating Post Medieval c. 1720 - 1790. Reference: Ross Whitehead 2003 "Buckles 1250 - 1800"  page 111 No.709. Slightly concave and sub rectangular frame expanded in the middle of all four edges and with a seperate anchor shaped plate. The plate has one complete pin, one fragmented pin and one pin missing and is inscribed on the back of the arm of the anchor shape with the name " WILINGER ".  Length: 36.20mm Width: 32.99mm Weight: 10.57g
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: DOR-132D22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I  probably dating to 1580. Initial marks Long cross Obverse large crowned bust left. Rose behind head. Beaded inner circle. Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA . Reverse long cross fourchée over a squared shield with the arms of England and France. Beaded inner circle. Date above shield 1[58]0. Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV  Die axis :   7 Reference Spink 2013  No. 2572.  Diameter: 25.24mm Weight: 2.78g
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F59F51
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and enamel Limoges mount, probably from a casket or other furniture.      An incomplete rectangular plaque with a small attachment hole at each upper corner and a separate, smaller rectangular plaque attached with a large rivet at the mid point of the upper edge on the front. Both the main plaque and the smaller one have irregular lower edges which appear cut. The main plaque is decorated on the front with cloisonne enamel and gilding. The outer edge along the top and sides is a reserve of metal which has been gilded. Inside this are…
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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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: LVPL-CC0DBC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The fragment has a pale orange, fine fabric with a pale green glaze on the outer surface. Likely to be a local ware. Dimensions: Length 40.31mm; width 34.11mm; thickness 3.39mm; weight 6.68g
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A64303
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hair pin. It has a conical head. The lower edge of the conical section is decorated with a series of engraved radiating grooves. There is no collar at the junction between the shaft and head. The shaft tapers slightly to an old break. Date: Roman - c.AD 43 - 409 Length of shaft: 38.00 mm, width of shaft (at break) 3.41 mm, width of head base: 7.24 mm, length of head: 9.11 mm Weight: 4.14 g
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
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Record ID: DOR-A5BF16
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead bag or cloth seal. On one side there is a large letter E, on the other side is a sexfoil with oval shaped petals, each petal has a central spine. The rear face featuring the flower is larger than the upper face. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1600 Dimensions: 19.78 mm x 16.26 mm Thickness: 4.38 mm Weight: 5.74 g  
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A58031
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to 1636-1644.  initial mark crescent . Mint of London.  North (1991), p 165, number 2291. Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 13.01  mm Weight: 0.86 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A56728
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy farthing token issued by the city of Bristol in 1652. Obverse: a ship sailing from a port in the tower of a castle, * THE • ARMES • OF • BRISTOLL. Reverse: C B / 1652, * A • BRISTOLL • FARTHING. Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 20.96 mm Weight: 2.72 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A2F247
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341 ) dated AD 337-341  (Reece period 16) PAX PVBLICA  reverse type depicting Pax facing holding a branch left. Unclear mint. Date: Roman Diameter: 13.37  mm Weight: 0.86 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A24FD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II Gothicus  (AD 268 -270) dated AD 268-270 (Reece period 14 ) CONSECRATIO reverse depicting altar with flames above, front divided into four sections. Date: Roman Diameter: 19.11 mm Weight: 2.68 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A20113
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius (AD 268 -270) dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13 ) reverse depicting standing figure, possibly Pax with vertical sceptre PAX AVG reverse. Unclear mint This coin was found in the same spot as three other Roman coins DOR- A15E7A,  DOR-A18BAA, DOR-A1C74C  Date: Roman Diameter: 17.89 mm Weight: 2.87 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A1C74C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296) dated AD 293-296 (Reece period 14)  VIRTVS AVG or LAETITIA AVG  reverse type depicting a galley rowing left with five oars and masted sail. Mint mark unclear. This coin was found in the same spot as three other Roman coins DOR-A15E7A, DOR-A18BAA, DOR-A20113 dates ranging from AD 268-341 Date: Roman Diameter: 17.97 mm Weight: 1.72 g Die axis: 6 
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A18BAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dated AD 335-341 (Reece period 17) GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint mark unclear. This coin was found in the same spot as three other Roman coins, DOR-A15E7A,  DOR-A1C74C, DOR-A20113 dates ranging from AD 268-341 Date: Roman Diameter: 14.21 mm Weight: 1.45 g Die axis: 6 
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A155CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magentius, dating to AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting the first two letters of the name of Christ in Greek, Chi-Ro with alpha and omega. Mint unclear. Diameter: 23.76 mm Weight: 5.58 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-38F466
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman finger-ring with glass intaglio, Henig type II, dating to c. AD 100-300. The bezel is wide and oval and tapers smoothly into the shoulders. The base of the hoop has apparently been cut, but then the ends overlapped to close it. In the centre of the bezel is a recess that holds an oval, split (light on top, dark beneath), blue intaglio (11 by 9 mm) the back of which can be seen through a hole in the back of the bezel. The intaglio is likely a blue glass and paste in imitation of nicolo. The intaglio had an engraving which has been lost …
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-0E666A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud derivative type brooch. The wings are short and cylindrical to house the axis bar for a hinged pin which is partly in-situ, the pin remnant has a white-green patina with some iron corrosion at the rear.  At the top of the wings is a central rectangular expansion. The bow curves upwards from the head to the edge of the wings, it is decorated with three incised lozenge shaped recesses interleaved with triangles at either side, below is a circular incised outer ring and central dot, placed above an expan…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-0E14AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete millefiori enamelled plate brooch. A lozenge-shaped plate brooch with lugs, missing its pin, curl of catchplate, and most of its enamel. The front of the brooch has raised edge creating a recessed lozengiform area that contains the remains of red ground with white and blue milefiori decoration. The four circular lugs, one at at each angle contain a ring dot decoration.  At the back of the plate set at the apex of each of the lozenges are the remains of a catchplate and a pair of lugs for the attachment of the missing hinged pin. Record&n…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: DOR-0DE9DB
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy pendant in the form of a crucifix bearing a stylised depiction of the Christ figure. A flat Roman cross with slightly flared arms. The upper, shorter arm terminates in a broken circular suspension loop. On the front is a raised framing band at the outer edge. Inside this is a deeply moulded Christ figure with arms out and slightly raised, standing with feet apart. The hands are large and the fingers are slightly spread. The legs are different lengths and the feet are rounded and pointing to the sides. The head is square-topped with no neck an…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0DE643
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. The wings are still in situ, these are C shaped in cross section with a hollowed out back. The spring would have sat inside the wings coiled in a circular shape, this is now missing. The wings are decorated with two incised rows of ropework.  The bow of the brooch curves downwards from the head, it is expanded and V shaped, decorated with two rows of incised grooves, one inside the other. At the head of the brooch is a circular loop in the centre of the reverse, this would have held the&nb…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
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Record ID: DOR-0D9184
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy purse frame. It comprises a bar (a central block with short arms) , a swivelling suspension loop and a circular frame. The frame is oval with a circular cross section. On the upper face of the frame on the edge opposite the bar and loop, there is a small area of incised line decoration comprising three vertical lines flanked by two long chevrons. This may originally have contained niello. Along the lower edge are a series of expanded, rounded loops to which the fabric of the purse was attached.  The frame is atta…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-0D3139
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild Class III. The head of the fastener is petal shaped, with a central circular boss with a quartered circular enamelled motif set within a circular recess within a circumferential recess. The quartered triangular cells retain red, yellow and green enamel. The surrounding moulding is raised and drawn out into a point. The shank extends straight down from the reverse of the head, and bends at 90 degrees before forming a triangular attachment loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and loop being on …
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-C26164
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy sestertius of an unknown emperor, possibly Antoninus Pius, dating to c. AD 138 - 161. (Reece Period 7). The outline of a bust can be seen on the obverse. Reverse type not further defined.  Diameter:  Weight: 13 g
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
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Record ID: WILT-7F0F72
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval or early Post Medieval copper alloy sword scabbard chape, dating to c AD 1400-1600. It is shield shaped with open work decoration and some low relief moulding. There is no basal knop as is commonly found, but a vertical band of cable pattern above the basal point, above which are three open work circles and a longitudinal slit. Above this is a transverse band of cabling with a panel of further open work circles and three fleur de lys knops at the upper rim. The back of the chape is in place, held by the folded edge of the front face, but is crushed inwards. A sma…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-7D910F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy vessel foot dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The object is pelta shaped in plan, D shape in section, with a crescent shaped outer edge with two semi-circular cut out sections (biconcave) that create projecting outer 'arms' on each side of the object and a middle projection. The inward edge is bevelled. Two of the three tips have a rounded end. The centre one is blunt. It has a pale green patina. cf. Crummy 1983: 73, no. 2051 fig. 76 "Possibly a foot from a bowl". Also: LEIC-0…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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