Record ID: DOR-211A2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 - 161) dating to AD 039 - 144 (Reece period 7). ANNONA AVG reverse depicting Annona standing right holding two corn ears in right over modius with cornears, cornucopiae in left, prow to right. Date: Roman Diameter: 31.0 mm Weight:  16.94 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-20A425
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy sestertius of Trajan dating to AD 98 - 17 (Reece period 5). Traces of a standing figure on the reverse, but otherwise illegible.  Date: Roman Diameter: 30.8 mm Weight:  18.39 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1F7DBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to AD 350 - 352 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD  NN AVG ET CAE reverse depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, above a column. Date: Roman Diameter: 17.51 mm Weight:  2.42 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1ECAF8
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 327 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse depicting a camp-gate of two towers with a star above. Mint of Arles. Mint mark: S/F/ARLT Reference: RIC Vol VII, No. 311 Date: Roman Diameter: 19.45 mm Weight:  2.31 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1D83FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver radiate of Gordian III (AD 238 - 244) dating to AD 240 (Reece period 12). PM TR P II COS PP reverse depicting Gordian, togate, standing facing, head left, sacrificing from a patera in his right hand over an altar and holding a wand in left hand. Mint of Rome. Reference: RIC Vol IV, part 3, No. 54 Date: Roman Diameter: 22.7 mm Weight:  2.73 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1D1686
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  pre-reform silvered copper alloy radiate of Maximianus Herculeus (AD 286-310) dating to AD 286 - 293 (Reece period 14). HERCVLI INVICTO AVGG reverse depictin Hercules standing left holding Victory on globe, club and lion skin. Mint of Lyon (Lugdunum) Reference: RIC Vol V, part 2, No. 365 Date: Roman Diameter: 20.7 mm Weight:  2.67 g Die axis: 7
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-1C6297
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  silver twopence of Charles II (1660 - 1685) dating to 1680. Crowned pair of linked Cs on the reverse. Reference: As Spink 3388 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 14.1 mm Weight:  0.97 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F7AD76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 - 161) dating to AD 152 - 153 (Reece period 7). LIBERALITAS VII COS IIII reverse depicting Liberalitas standing left emptying coins from a cornucopiae with both hands. Reference: RIC III Antoninus Pius 228 Date: Roman Diameter: 18.5 mm Weight:  2.30 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-F74F55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  base silver stater of the British Iron Age dating to c. 20 BC to AD 40. South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. A stylised wreath on the obverse and a stylised horse on the reverse.  Date: Late Iron Age Diameter: 18.3 mm Weight:  3.77 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-F732BC
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: 18.01 mm Weight: 2.75 g Die Axis: 10
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-78A2F2
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint axehead, probably a roughout for polishing. A bifacially flaked axehead made on a partially naturally fractured tabular nodule of mottled, opaque, brown-grey flint with a paler beige patina. There are areas of cortex and sub-cortex on both faces, but substantially less on the naturally fractured face. The worked face has multiple semi-invasive flake removals at the cutting edge and along the sides. The other, naturally fractured face, there is some more haphazard flaking, perhaps aimed at thinning the body and creating a viable striking platform. It appears …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 3rd December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7870F4
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint axehead, probably a roughout for polishing. A bifacially flaked axehead made on a tabular nodule of mottled, opaque,  grey flint with a paler grey patina. Vestigial areas of cortex and subcortex remain on both faces , particularly around the edge of the butt. The cutting edge is unfinished and has some post-depositional damage. It was probably squared and was formed by long, invasive, longitudinal flaking. The sides of the axehead taper from the cutting edge to the broad, rounded butt. The flaking along the edges is fairly regular, creating a zig zag.&n…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-783D9E
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint axehead, probably a roughout for polishing. A bifacially flaked axehead made on a tabular nodule of mottled, opaque, pale grey flint with a paler grey patina. Vestigial areas of cortex and subcortex remain on both faces. The cutting edge is unfinished. It is crudely rounded with some short, longitudinal flaking to create the edge. This has been unsuccessful in removing a steeply angled facet on one face which would preclude use of the axehead in it's existing form. The sides of the axehead are tapering from the cutting edge to the thinned, rounded butt. The flakin…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-780748
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint axehead, probably a roughout for polishing. A bifacially flaked axehead made on mottled, opaque light grey flint. No cortex remaining. The surfaces have a blue-white patina and some iron staining on the ridges. The cutting edge is unfinished. It is crudely rounded with cross body flaking to create the edge. The sides of the axehead are tapered from the cutting edge to the thin butt which has been obscured by an oblique post-depositional break. The flaking along the edges is regular creating a zig-zag finish. They have been slightly abraded in manufactur…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-77CAF9
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint axehead, probably a roughout for polishing. A bifacially flaked axehead made on a tabular nodule of mottled, opaque beige flint. Vestigial areas of cortex and subcortex remain on both faces. The cutting edge is unfinished. It is crudely rounded with some longitudinal flaking to create the edge. The sides of the axehead are parallel as they extend from the cutting edge and begin to taper from about halfway along into the narrower, rounded butt which has been thinned on one face by long, oblique flake removals. The flaking along the edges is regular creating a zig-zag finish…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-77881A
Object type: POLISHED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partly polished flint axehead. A bifacially flaked axehead made on a tabular nodule of mottled, opaque grey flint. Vestigial areas of cortex and subcortex remain on both faces and within the flint there are large, irregular areas of banded orange and brown iron precipitation. The cutting edge is unfinished. It is crudely rounded with some longitudinal flaking to create the edge. The sides of the axehead are parallel as they extend from the cutting edge and begin to taper from about halfway along into the narrower, squared butt. The flaking along the edges is regular, creating a zig-z…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-771687
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint blade flake. An elongate flake of light brown-grey opaque flint with sparse mottles. The surface has some light, semi-matt patination. There is an area of thick nodule cortex at the distal end. At the proximal end is a narrow striking platform with a low, diffuse bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The bulb develops into wide, low waves of percussion to the distal end of the ventral face. The dorsal face has two, large, parallel flaking scars from previous blade removals. The flake has a triangular cross section. Date: Neolithic -  4000 - 2350 BC Dimensions:…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-60E3FE
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint end-scraper. Made on a secondary flake of dark grey and red-brown mottled flint. There is an area of abraded nodule cortex on the dorsal face. The dorsal face has a milky blue0white patina. At the proximel end there is a small striking platform with a low, diffuse bulb of percussion on the ventral face There are large waves of percussion running to the distal end. On the dorsal face are several irregular flake removals. The distal end has been worked from the ventral face with small, parallel, semi-invasive retouch. Date: Neolithic to Bronze Age Dimansions: 82 m…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-60DC90
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper alloy Roman coin. The coin is heavily corroded and very little detail remains. There are traces of a right facing bust on the obverse and no detail on the reverse. The size ab=nd tickness suggest this is a late third century to early fourth century large module nummus. Date: Roman  Diameter. 24.5 g Weight: 28 g
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-60CC46
Object type: IMBREX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of probable imbrex (Roman roof tile).The fabric is oxidised orange-red and tempered with fine sand.  All the edges are broken and abraded. The fabric has a laminar apperance at the breaks. A fragment from a curved and tapering imbrex roof tile. Date: Roman - c. AD 100 - 400 Weight: 28 g
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-4AD72C
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large irregular elongate flint blade flake with a triangular cross-section. The flint is mottled grey with a mid-gloss patina covered with a white to off-white re-cortification and red-brown ferrous stains. The dorsal surface retains weathered chalky cortex over most of one side; a single partial long flake scar, possibly from a similarily sized blade flake removal occupies the other side. There is crude dorsal retouch to the cortex margin. Similar flaking at the distal end may be post depositional damage or crude retouch. The ventral side has a smooth bulb of per…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4A96E0
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin, oval flint blade flake. The flint has a semi-gloss patina with thin off-white patination with occasional red-brown ferrous stains.The original colour of the flint is uncertain.  The dorsal face has two parallel scars from previous blade flake removals, with a thin sliver of a third to one margin; the other margin retains an area of chalky nodule cortex. The ventral face has a low, diffuse bulb of percussion below a small area of flat striking platform, with slight low ripples developing at the distal end.  Slight post-depositional edge damage is ev…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4A7AE1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy blunt hooked dress fastener. A Read Class A, Type 2 clasp. It comprises an oval plate which is squared at one end where it narrows into a sub-rectangular strap opening. The plate is flanked by two attachment loops, one on either side towards the end where the strap opening emerges with a third attachment loop at the apex of the plate at the opposite end. All the attachment loops have a central circular hole and a small knop at the apex. The front of the plate is decorated with a stamped and incised foliate design of a central stem with round ended l…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-49AE8C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy cruciform strap mount with expanded looped terminals. Four arms extend from a raised polyhedral central boss and each terminates in an oval loop designed for the attachment of harness straps. The loops have a D-shaped cross section. The terminals are D-shaped in cross section and undecorated. The central boss is riveted from the underside. It is in the form of a cube with flattened corners. The five visible faces are circular and decorated with incised roundels. Each roundel is linked to the adjacent and top roundel b…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-499A83
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible tranchet axe. A small, irregularly flaked flint axe with an apparent failed tranchet sharpening at the cutting edge. Pale grey mottled flint, sometimes very coarse, with heavy off white-grey patina. Very sparse red-brown ferrous staining in places. Both long edges are extensively flaked on one edge and more irregularly flaked on the other, creating an irregular cross section. Both edges are straight but irregular, and there is an irregularly sub-rounded butt. At the opposite end, there is a large, deep flake removal at one edge, but the flake di…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-49825B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter noble of Henry VI (first reign 1422 - 1461) dating to 1422 - 1427. Annulet issue. Minted in Calais. Date: Medieval Reference: North Volume 2, No. 1421 Diameter: 20.84 mm Weight: 1.73 g Die axis: 12  
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-493085
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single looped buckle with composite rigid plate which has become detached. The pin and the second plate are missing.The loop of the buckle is oval with a pointed lip on the outer edge. There is a notch in the lip on the inner edge of the frame. At the back of the loop is a ridged bar with a central constriction for the attachment of the missing pin. Extending from the back are the two arms of the integral forked spacer. These are wide nearest the frame and then stepped in and tapered on the inner edge to pointed ends. The single separate sheet metal…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-48DF00
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape .The object is formed from a single piece of sheet copper-alloy folded to give it a sub-triangular form, tapering to a rounded and domed terminal end and an aperture at the top. To one side there is a seam created where the sheet is joined. The pointed end is domed with a low collar above it. The chape is decorated with a moulded double ridge around the top. There is a single, punched, sub-circular hole towards the top and adjacent to the seam where the chape was riveted to a scabbard. Date: Post Medieval - …
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-4890EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval annular brooch. A circular frame with part of the pin attached. The frame is stepped convex on the front and flat at the rear. The front face is decorated with six raised circular cells or collets. Each of these contains a white paste material, probably the remains of a fixative for holding the original glass stones in place (now missing). Between each cell there are two rows of stamped annulets. At the edge of the frame is a small circular aperture to which is attached a remnant of a copper alloy wire pin. The rear of the brooch is flat with…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E4BEC7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper alloy 17th century trade token halfpenny issued by Lawrence Righton at Dorchester in Dorset, Williamson Dorsetshire 75, dating to AD 1669. Williamson, 1891(1): 180.  Diameter: 20.53mm, weight: 1.46g. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E4079C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 22 lead shot dating to the period c. AD 1700-1800.  The weights range from 27.32g - 30.95g per shot, and accounting for a small amount of weight loss during firing or from aggressive soil conditions, most then fall into the calibre for 18th century muskets (c. 14 1/2 bore). All are round ball type shot, and all show some evidence of firing (varying banding, gouging, powder pitting and some examples of impact deformation). Diameters range between 17.03mm - 19.84mm, with most falling in the 17mm - 18mm group. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E2BB33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, c. AD 1350-1800. The weight has a small, uniform central perforation (diameter: 4.28mm) that runs through its centre vertically. It has a flat base and curved top, and a thick white patina with some old linear incisions in a random arrangement, possibly damage instead of deliberate decoration.  Height: 33.00mm, diameter at base: 27.50mm. Cf. SWYOR-7D86B7, LVPL-C3DC40. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E1B7E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cooking vessel leg of medieval to post-medieval date, c. 12th-19th centuries AD.  The leg is sub-rectangular in section with a prominent central vertical rib, while overall its form is narrower at the base of the vessel and flares out to the foot. The upper edge is broken, and the patina is a covering mottled green and black.  Butler, et al. 2009: "From about AD 1100, cast copper alloy vessels...were commonly used for downhearth cooking, with the vessel sitting among the embers or suspended over the fire. All but…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: SOM-E0F175
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval powder measure cap, c. 17th century AD.  The open end of the measure has been squashed inwards so that only the base retains its original sub-circular shape in plan. On one side a small loop survives, and the remains of the attachment are evident on the other side, though the loop is missing. There are two vertical lines cast into the measure, running from the open end to the base on opposite sides (and in between the loops).  Height: 14.98mm, diameter at base: 18.26mm, weight: 16.24g. Cf. Courtney, 1988: 2, fig. 3.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-B7641B
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible flint multi-tool made on a broad, incurved tertiary flake. Potentially from axe manufacture. The flint is mottled pale grey with a low to mid-gloss patina. The dorsal surface carries similarily broad flake scars; at the distal end there is an area of scaled, semi abrupt possible retouch forming a scraping edge, and to one margin what may be a deliberately enhanced notch. Date: Neolithic - BC 3300 - BC 2350 Dimensions: 64.70  mm x 69.19 mm x 10.97  mm Weight: 53.05 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B76086
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered coin dating from the Medieval period: a continental imitation of an English penny of the Edwardian type. Crowned bust type, issued by Gaucher of Châtillon, Count of Porcien (1313-1322) and Constable of France in his own name, struck at Yves 1314-1322. Mayhew no. 237. Obv. [G]ALCHS COMES PORC; Rev. MON/ET[A]/OVA/YVE. Diameter 16.06 mm Weight 0.96 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-B731AD
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rounded scraper formed on a tertiary flake of Portland Chert. The chert has a light grey patination with very slight edge damage revealing a mid-grey interior. The dorsal surface has several broad flake scars from previous removals, with short, scaled, semi-abrupt retouch around approx 50% of the flake edge. The ventral face has slight, poorly defined ripples but is dominated by a large shallow bulbar scar. Date: Neolithic  BC 3300 - BC 2350 Dimensions:  50.68 mm x 46.59 mm x  12.67 mm Weight: 32.02 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B6E76F
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rounded flint scraper made on a sub-circular tertiary flake. The flint is mottled mid to light grey with a mid-gloss patina. The dorsal surface has several broad, flat flake scars and areas of steep, abrupt retouch around the distal half, creating a slightly irregular semi-circular scraping edge. The ventral face has a moderately well-developed bulb of percussion below an area of flat striking platform, developing into broad, low concentric ripples. There is some post depositional edge damage to the dorsal distal end.   Date: Neolithic  BC 3300 - BC 2350 Dime…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B6E425
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged and pierced medieval silver half-real of Isabella and Ferdinand (AD 1474-1504), probably dating to the period AD 1475-1497. Mint of Seville. This coin was legal tender under Philip and Mary, used until mid 17th century, however the wear on this coin suggests it wasn't in circulation for such an extended period of time. Date: Late Medieval Diameter: 20.02 mm Weight: 1.11 g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B618CA
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rounded flint scraper made on an elongate, secondary flake. The flint is mottled mid-dark grey and has a mid-gloss patina. The dorsal surface has a central ridge of chalky nodule cortex remaining amidst several broad flake scars. At the distal end is a deep hinge fracture scar suggesting derivation from an opposed-end core. The distal end has irregular steep scaled and sub-parallel retouch, forming, what would probably originally have been a rounded scraping edge. This has been altered on one side by a deep edge-impact (or less possibly) a failed attempt to r…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B5C736
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rounded scraper made on a thick, secondary flake of Portland chert. The chert is mid-grey with a mid-gloss patina. The dorsal face carries two areas of limestone cortex and two earlier flake scars. There is steep, scaled semi-invasive retouch around 50-60% of the distal end and sides creating a rounded scraping edge. Several post-depositional flake scars disfigure the scraping edge.  The ventral face has an ill-defined bulb of percussion, partly removed by a striking fracture.  Date: Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age: BC 3300 - BC 1600 Dimensions: …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B5A967
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sword belt fitting dating to c.1600-1700. The object is composed of a sub-oval cast body which is convex at the front and concave at the rear. The central element is oval and is vertically facetted into three panels. At one end is a transverse collar before a pointed knop with a circular hole. At the opposite end is anothe transverse collar before a narrowed, rearward hooked projection. Attached to the hook is a separate tri-lobed fitting which is flat and has a large circular aperture through each lobe (through one of which the hook passes). At …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-B591C9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rounded scraper made on a thick tertiary flake. The flint is mid-light mottled grey and has a low-gloss patina. On the dorsal face, scaled, invasive, semi-abrupt retouch around part of one margin is well-controlled, creating a fine, curved scraping edge. The remainder of the scraping edge is cruder and steeper, resulting in an irregular or denticulate edge with some incipient 'underhang', it is likely that this is the result of secondary working or re-edging prior to discard. The ventral surface has a moderately pronounced bulb of percussion below a remnant of …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B57BAD
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 and pellets on the reverse.It is more oval than round in shape. Dimensions: Diameter 18.76 mm, Thickness 19.21 mm, Weight 1.73 g.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-B528F4
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large, crude rounded scraper made on a thick secondary flake of mottled, light grey flint. The dorsal face carries thick chalky cortex from which one broad flake has been removed. There is crude semi-abrupt scaled retouch around the distal part of the right side margin and the distal end, creating an irregular scraping edge. The ventral surface has a large, diffuse bulb of percussion below a slightly concave area of striking platform. The flint has a semi-gloss patination with slight lightening of grey tones. Date: Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age: BC 3300 - BC …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St.Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B51E94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate coin of Claudius II Gothicus dating to the period 268-270 AD. (Reece period 13). FELICITAS AVG reverse type; Felicitas standing facing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae.  Diameter 20.84 mm Weight 2.02 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2363AB
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy purse frame. A part of the frame (which has been bent into a circle) only, the bar and suspension loop are missing. The frame has a circular cross section. On the upper face of the frame there is a small area of symmetrical incised line decoration comprising two diagonal incised grooves flanked by a vertical lines each side, flanked by one long chevron each side. Both broken ends of the frame have two incised grooves. The decoration may originally have contained niello inlay. Along the underside are …
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-225182
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dated AD 323-324 (Reece period 16) SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right holding a trophy on right arm, branch in left hand, spurning captive standing right on ground. Mint mark C/-//dot PLG crescent mint of Lyon Reference: RIC Vol VII, no.222. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.04 mm Weight: 2.45 g Die axis:  6
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-224E2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating to 293-296 (Reece period 14). PROVIDENTIA AVG reverse type depicting Providentia holding a baton and a cornucopia with globe at feet. C mint. Mint mark: S/P/C Reference: RIC V part II, cf. No 111 Diameter 22.17 mm Weight 4.01 g Die axis.6
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-217304
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1570. Castle initial mark. Mint of London.  Reference: North Vol 2, pg 134, no.1997 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 25.30 mm Weight: 2.93 g Die axis:  11
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-216CEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 307-308  (Reece period 15).GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, patera in right and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Treveri (Trier): Mint mark: S/A/PTR Reference: RIC VI, No. 770 Diameter: 25.64 mm Weight 3.43 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB406F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to 1217-1222.  Class 7a. Minted by Samuel at Canterbury.  Reference: North Volume 1, No. 978 Diameter: 16.67mm Weight: 0.96g Die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-A4262A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI ( 1st reign 1422 - 1461) dating to 1422 - 1427. London Mint. Reference: North Volume 2,  No. 1420 Date: Medieval Diameter: 20.04 mm Weight: 1.76 g Die axis: 10  
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7B7085
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver siliqua of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting Victory seated left on a throne, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre. Mint mark  -/-//TRPS dot mint of Trier.  Reference: RIC IX 27 and 45. Date: Roman  Diameter: 18.05 mm Weight: 2.07 g Die axis:
Created on: Sunday 6th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-69D647
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy equal-ended plate  brooch. The pin is missing. The brooch comprises an central plate with four knops (one at each corner of the plate), a catchplate and pin attachment. The centre plate is lozenge-shaped, with rounded knops at two of the points (the sides) and zoomorphic knops at the others (top and bottom). The side knops have a circular central cell containing orange enamel. Both the  top and bottom knops have a moulded transverse collar adjacent to the plate,a short "neck" and expand into a heart-shaped …
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-65A3F4
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked tag of Read's (2008) Class E, Type 3, with an openwork plate depicting an equal armed cross flueretty defined by drilled holes between each fleur, the whole being surrounded by a circular rim and engrailed edge. On opposite sides of the plate are a sub rectangular attachment loop and a sharp pointed hook.  Reference: Read, B, 2008, Hooked Clasps and Eyes, pg.99, no.370. Date: Post Medieval 1500-1600 Length: 28.80 mm Width; 9.22 mm Weight: 1.12g
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-656478
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1583 - 5. A initial mark on reverse. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 2017 Date: Post Medieval  Diameter: 12.20 mm Weight: 0.54g Die axis: 12
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-52E7D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver longcross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 - 1272) dating to . The coin is broken into two pieces. Class iv a or ab, minted my Nicole in London or Canterbury. The legend sarts at 12 o'clock. Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.59 mm Weight: 0.60 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Friday 4th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-304FB8
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead Pilgrims Ampulla dating c.1300 - 1500. Rounded lower chamber and a slightly flaring neck with a suspension loop on one side of the neck. The suspension loop on the other side of the neck is missing. The opening of the top of the neck is squashed and closed. There is damage with splits in the top and sides of the neck and a large hole in one face of the rounded lower chamber. The Ampulla is squashed flat. Decoration is unclear and unable to discern. Length  54.19mm     Width  41.15mm     Thickness  3.92mm     W…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-25CBF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 307-310 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left with modius on head holding a cornucopia and patera. Mint of London. RIC Vol. VI, p. 131, no. 104. Measurements: Diameter 24.5 mm, Weight 6.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-19577A
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead Pilgrims Ampulla dating c. 1300 - 1500. Flask-shaped with a rounded lower chamber and a flaring neck. The opening of the top of the neck is squashed and closed. The suspension lugs on either side are missing with a stub at the base of the neck on one side indicating where the lug was located. Decoration on the front and the back is not clear and hard to discern. Length  52.03mm      Width  28.04mm      Thickness  7.66mm      Weight  51.35g Ampullae were pilgrim souvenirs known to have been in u…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-AA0E25
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy casing from a medieval drop-shaped weight, formerly containing a lead core. The body was once piriform, expanding to a rounded base from a point at the top. A broken loop projects from a flattened summit, above a collar of two circular concentric ridges formed by a pair of grooves. The loop only exists to one side. Around 50% of the copper-alloy casing survives, with losses at two main point one the sides, leaving a small remnant between them at the base; the lead core has been lost entirely. Measurements: 63 mm in maximum height and has a maximum …
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-A596C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped Post Medieval silver halfcrown of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), Group III with third horseman equestrian portrait, uncertain initial mark but dating to 1634-1646. Tower of London mint. As North 2211.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-A52A6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle, 20.8mm in length. The frame has an ornate moulded outer edge comprising two lobed knops flanking a constriction for a transversely grooved sheet roller which remains in place. The roller has incised cross hatched decoration. The strap bar is narrowed, recessed and offset. Circa late 13th to 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-90761E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn silver Irish shilling of James I (AD 1603-1625). First coinage, dating to 1603-1604. Spink (2002, 154) nos 6512-6513. Measurements: Diameter 25.5 mm, thickness 0.5 mm, weight 3.75 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-677ABD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Henry VI (1422-1471) dating to 1427-1430. Rosette mascle issue. Mint of Calais. Reference: North, Volume 2, no.1448 Date: Medieval Diameter: 21.09 mm Weight: 1.79g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 24th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D3F907
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy heraldic harness pendant with enamel decoration. The pendant is shield shaped with a straight top and convex sides which meet at a point at the bottom. From the middle of the top edge projects a transverse suspension loop. On the front is moulded design of six crosses pommee divided by a horizontal bend. There are in chief  and three below the bend. The field retains some of the original red coloured enamel. The rear of the pendant is flat and undecorated. Date: Medieval - c.  1200 - 1400 Dimensions: 44.58 …
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D3DC68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius struck under Mark Antony (43 - 31 BC) and dating to c. 32-31 BC (Reece period 1). LEG IV reverse type depicting an aquilia (legionary eagle) between two standards. Reference: RRC as no. 544/17 Date: Roman Diameter: 17.37 mm Weight: 2.82 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-D39A29
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy seal matrix with multiple dies, probably dating from the seventeenth century. The object is cross-shaped with a central oval hole. The four equal arms have an oval cross-section. Each arm flares to an oval terminal (about 12.4 mm in diameter) on to which is cast a die. The devices are: a rose, a left facing bird, a starburst design and an anchor, each within a framing line at the edge of the die.. The metal is brown in colour with patches of green patina. Date: Post Medieval - 1600 - 1700 Dimansions: 32.43 mm x 28.42 m…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-D2ACD1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle frame of post-medieval date, circa AD 1660-1720. Half of the frame only remains, the pin and separate centre bar are missing. The frame was originally rectangular with rounded corners. It is openwork with two large, sub-circular apertures at the remaining short edge. Between them is an incised transverse line. There is a low knop on each long side adjacent to the pierced holes which would have housed the centre bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  Length: 18.08 mm; Width: 20.75 mm; Thickness: 2.58 mm; Weight: 2.72 g.…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D28414
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle plate, probably dating to c. AD 1300-1500.  Formed from a strip of folded sheet metal. One end forms the rectangular front plate and is wider than the rest of the strip. The strips narrowed from the front plate at the fold and there is rectangular aperture in the centre where the pin for the missing buckle would have been attached. The strip extends into a narrow, short rear plate. The front of the larger plate is decorated with and incised, radiating foliate pattern. There is a single large iron rivet placed centrally through both pla…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D22854
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of earthenware pottery. The fabric is reduced grey brown with an oxidised external margin. It is tempered with abundant, poorly sorted calcareous pieces (up to 10 mm) and grog (giving a soapy feel to the surfaces). The internal surface has numerous voids from the loss of some of the temper. An undiagnostic body sherd. Handmade. Heavily abraded. Date: Possibly late Iron Age to Roman Length: 35.56 mm; Width: 29.41 mm; Thickness: 10.21 mm; Weight: 5.6 g.
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D1F06E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle. One half of the frame is missing. The frame is rectangular, the remaining side has an expanded outer edge. The integral centre bar is off-set and narrowed from the frame. At one end set at a right-angle to the frame is an integral sub-circular loop with a circular aperture. The strap bar is oval in cross section.  Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1630 Dimensions: 45.69 mm x 19.10 mm x 3.98 mm Weight: 5.71 g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 76) see nos. 472-3 which are dated to 1500-1630. Also see&n…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-98CA8C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy sword dating 1600-800 BC. It consists of a fragment of the blade. It is sub-rectangular in plan and lenticular in cross section. The edges are rounded and slightly jagged. The faces of the blade are plain. The fragment has straight transverse breaks on each end and there is a slight bend in the length , suggesting deliberate breakage prior to deposition (‘ritually killed’).  The fragmentary remains preclude typological designation so it is broadly dated from the Middle to Late Bronze Age. The o…
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4374E1
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy long flanged axehead. This axehead has a rounded arched butt and slightly diverging sides that abruptly expand to a broad crescentic blade and cutting edge, with the blade tips at right angles to the sides, but not recurving. Cast flanges extend along the sides,arching from the butt towards the middle of the axe and sloping down again to the blade expansion. This gives the axe a very shallow lenticular side profile. The flanges are slightly angled inwards on both faces. The axe has a very low ridge about two thirds of the way along the septum ( 42 mm f…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-4012F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A voided longcross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 - 1272) dating to 1258 - 1265. Probably minted by iohannes in Canterbury. Class 5g Reference: North Volume 1, cf. no. 997 Diameter 16.82 mm Weight: 0.52 g Date: Medieval
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3F46DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent silver penny, probably of Edward III and dating to 1327 - 1377. Very little obverse  little detail survives. Mint of Durham. Diameter: 14.88 mm Weight: 0.67 g,
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3F0224
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy vulvate mount, dating from c. AD 150-300. The mount is formed of a sub rectangular plate with out-curved long edges and an integrally cast raised oval boss in the centre. There is a linear groove running vertically down the boss, giving the appearance of a stylised vulva. The the rear of the mount are two integral lugs set along the longitudinal axis. These are cylindrical in section and end with a hammered or flattened tip. The rest of the rear is largely flat with a slight concavity behing the raised boss. Dimensions: 25.41 mm x 15.25 mm x 11.68 Weight:…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3EF5E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward IV (probably) dating to 1461-1483, York mint. Reference:  Date: Medieval Diameter: 16.57 mm Weight:  0.80 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 5th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3EE75B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1344 - 1351, Florin series. Mint of London Reference: North Volume 2, no 1114. Diameter: 18.82 mm Weight: 0.99 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3E74CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward VI, second reign ( AD 1471 - 1483). Clipped edges. Mint of Durham under Bishop William Dudley (AD 1476- 1483). Reference: North Volume 2, no 1666. Diameter: 13.62 mm Weight: 0.53 g
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3E4102
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Aethelred II (997-1003) voided long cross type, uncertain moneyer, probably Lincoln mint. Reference:  North 774 Date: Early Medieval Diameter: 19.76 mm Weight: 1.53  g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 5th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3E0B3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to AD 1303. Canterbury mint.  Class 10ab4. Reference: North Vol 2 no. 1039/2 Diameter: 17.47 mm Weight: 1.22 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-E88C6C
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite candle holder. A two-part "Bunsen burner" type. It comprises a single piece socket and stem attached to a separate circular base. The socket is straight-sided and unperforated. It is decorated with three groups of girth grooves flanking a central ridge (top, middle and bottom of the socket). The stem is narrowed from the socket and hollowed. It is decorated with a low girth ridge at the top and one at the base with a larger girth ridge in the middle. The base of the stem flares to the join at the base and has another low girth ri…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-E83E4C
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded cast copper alloy palstave axehead.The butt is missing following a recent break. The side flanges are largely missing to old breaks, but what remains suggests they were lozenge-shaped and low.. They taper in to form a V shaped ridge on both sides encompassing a low, rounded stop ridge.  There is a faint central ridge along one face of the blade. Beyond the flanges, the sides are narrowed and flare out to the cutting edge.. The axe tapers in cross section towards the flared cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and corroded, but appears t…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-E809FD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part lead cloth seal (alnage seal). One disc only remains with an integral circular sectioned rivet at the rear. On the face of the disc is the moulded design of a crown above a spiked portcullis inside a beaded border with lettering around. The lettering is indistinct, but may in part read - ORST - or -OBST- . Date:  Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1600 Dimensions: 18.03 mm x 7.59 mm Weight: 3.64 g   
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-DB6921
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy domed thimble. The sides are slightly flared to the base and the top is smoothly domed. The circular indentations have been hand stamped in a left-hand spiral from the base to the top. There is a small area without indentations on the top of the dome (a tonsure).  There is a  no border around the base of the thimble. The rim of the thimble is quite thick and is chipped and damaged.The thimble has been slightly squashed. Date: Late Medieval to Post medieval - 15th to 16th century Dimensions: 23.76 mm x 26.21 mm x 1.64 mm W…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DB4A25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Gallienus dating to AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13). VBERITAS AVG reverse type depicting Uberitas standing left, holding a purse in her right hand and a cornucopiae in her left. Mint of Rome. Reference: Cunetio cf. No. 1200 Mint mark: -/E/--- Date: Roman Diameter: 20.68 mm Weight: 2.82 g Die axis: 6  
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DB2973
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Gallienus dating to AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13). VICTORIA AET reverse type depicting Victory standing left holding a wreath in her right hand and resting palm against left shoulder in left hand.  Reference: Cunetio cf. No. 1431 Mint mark: S/P/--- Date: Roman Diameter: 16.56 mm Weight: 1.64 g Die axis: 12  
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DAEF71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 139 - 180) and dating to AD 168 - 171 (Reece period 8). SALVTI AVG COS [---] reverse type depicting Salus standing facing left, feeding a snake arising from an altar from a patera in her right hand, holding a vertical sceptre in her left. Date: Roman Diameter: 29.24 mm Weight: 14.77 g Die axis: 12  
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DAA58B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius (AD 139 - 180) and dating to AD 161 - 180 (Reece period 8). No legends surviving and most of the reverse detail is lost. A squared flan. Date: Roman Diameter: 28.97 mm Weight: 18.74 g Die axis: 6 or 12  
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DA8452
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Near Eastern or Spanish Arabic coin. The coin appears clipped and is pierced. There is what appears to be Arabic letters on both sides, set around and inside a double stranded rectangular frame. Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.36 mm Weight: 0.88 g  
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D99558
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin farthing with copper plug. A farthing of William and Mary (1689 - 1694) dating to 1692.  Reference: Spink 2015, No. 3451 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 15.10 mm Weight: 5.04 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D92666
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint hammerstone. A rounded, sub-speroidal piece of mid grey-brown flint with a low gloss patina and iron staining. There are areas of use wear (battering) on much of the surface around the "equator" of the speroid with a few areas on the "poles" where the object was held in use. These retain off-white nodule cortex. This object is probably prehistoric, but such stones have also been found in later contexts (e.g. Roman) and it is difficult to be certain of the date. Date: Prehistoric (Mesolithic to Bronze Age) - c 8300 - 800 BC Dime…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D8F349
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  lead alloy double-looped buckle. The frame is trapeziodal with two symmetrical pentagonal loops. The frame has a flat, rectangular cross section. The outer ends of the loops are both expanded into an openwork trilobed knop with oval apertures, and there is a rounded knops at each of the corners of the loops. The centre bar is narrowed from the frame trapezoidal in section, and has a rounded knop at either end. The rear is undecorated. The pin is missing. Date: Post Medieval c. 1620 - 1680 Reference: Whitehead, R 1997 Buckles 1250 - 1800, …
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D8BC2F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part lead cloth seal (alnage seal). One disc is larger and has a moulded design of a crown above a shield with a small cross at the centre of the top edge. The crown has pellets on the band. The rear of this disc has an integral rivet at the centre and bears an impression of the weave of the fabric to which is was originally attached. The second disc (at the rear of the first) is smaller and pierced by the integral rivet. It bears a group of five pellets arranged in a cross and a possible letter C. Date: Probably Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1700 Dimensions: 17.08 mm x 5…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D84E0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to1356. Crown initial marks. The coin is clipped and has been bent. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1202 Diameter: 11.35 mm  Weight: 1.45 g  Die Axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D81EE5
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:9.64 mm  Weight: 0.39 g  Die Axis: 3 Please note that this piece is the other part of DOR-D30D87 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: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D7D36B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary I dating to 1553 - 1554. Minted in London.  Reference: North vol. 2. No 1960 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 23.61 mm Weight: 1.70 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-D7B46B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1351 - 1352. Minted in London. Pre-Treaty series C or D. Cross 1 initial mark. Reference: North vol. 2. No 1148 or 1154 Date: Medieval Diameter: 21.26 mm Weight: 1.78 g Die axis: 8
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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