Record ID: HAMP-118DF6
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cast palstave with side loop  and lozenge-shaped flanges. The object has a flared blade with a sub- triangular-shaped depression (on front and back) and a worn central mid-rib below the stop-ridge.   The cutting edge is crescentic and relatively unworn; the blade bevels are well formed and the tips of the blade show little sign of wear or resharpening. On the upper blade on both the front and reverse faces is a cast / moulded indented shield-shape pattern.  The loop is relatively small and low. The two slide flanges are well cast and …
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-7D6391
Object type: MIRROR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy mirror. The handle of a mirror which has been broken into two pieces. The handle comprises two loops separated by oval transverse collars and a bi-lobed involute looped slotted mount where the missing plate of the mirror was attached. The lower, terminal loop is sub-circular and the central loop is oval. They are separated by an oval collar. The frame is circular in cross section. At the top of the oval loop is a second oval collar separating it from the bi-lobed involute looped terminal. The loops of the terminal are open and have a lozengifor…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-A407A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver quarter stater of the British Iron Age. South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) geometric type dating to 50 BC - AD 10. Reference: BMC cf. 2763, ABC 2211, VA 1249/1260 Diameter: 12.29 mm Weight: 0.67 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-805FB6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, silver gilt iconographic finger ring. The bezel is divided longitudinally into two sub-rectangular facets, both transversely concave, meeting in a pointed ridge at the middle. Either facet is engraved with an incised depiction of a robed and nimbed figure, perhaps an depicting the Annunciation (hhe archangel Gabriel and Mary). Either shoulder is decorated with a continuation of the central rib, incised with chevrons and flanked on each side by an incised double strand with a band of short incised diagonal lines at the outer edges. These elements are curved as they reac…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlebredy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-02AA83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy dupondius or as, probably of Antonine date and probably one of the Imperial ladies dating to c. AD 138 - 192. Standing figure reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 26.97 mm Weight: 10.11g Die axis: uncertain.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-29E1CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stater of the British Iron Age dating to 50 BC to 20 AD. A South Western uninscribed (Durotrigian) type. Date: Iron Age Diameter: 17.06 mm Weight: 2.35 g Thickness: 2.46 mm Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-50CB4B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy annular brooch dating to c. AD 1100-1500. The brooch has a circular frame with a pointed projection on the bottom edge. It is decorated on each side of the projected end with a cross, the crosses are different in style. The two sides of the brooch are different. One side has a bevelled interior and what appears to be lettering. The other side has four raised crosses and the interior edge is decorated with dots. The pin loop is intact, pinched into the frame. The pin has a moulded oval transverse collar and a narrow shaft that …
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-51253D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a cast copper alloy openwork plate brooch of composite geometric shape dating to AD 100 - 225. The brooch is flat and has a semi-circular upper part with a raised horizontal strip across the middle and two stubs, one longer than the other, of a further shape below the strip. There is a complete circular head loop at the top of the semi-circular section.  The front of the semi-circular part is recessed for enamel, although no enamel now survives. The horizontal strip has raised upper, middle and lower edges, presumably for enamel to be used as an in…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D23412
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix. It is lozenge-shaped. There is an attachment loop at the top of the back which has a circular aperture and is set on the centre line of the longitudinal axis, extending into a low ridge to the opposite end. There is an indistinct incised line legend around the edge with an incised line border on the inner edge. The centre is recesses with traces of a motif, but this has been damaged making it impossible to identify. Date: Medieval (AD 1200 - 1350) Length: 23.91 mm Width: 17.94 mm Thickness: 2.47 mm Weight: 3.12 g Similar in shape to SF-1FE532
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-1FC648
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age base silver stater of the British Iron Age.South Western (Durotrigian) type, dating to 20 BC-AD 50. It is extremely worn and very little detail can be seen on either side. Date: Iron Age Diameter: 16.4 mm Weight: 1.83 g  
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-630A3B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  An incomplete silver cuff link element. A disc from one end of a cufflink originally joined with a loop to another, matching element. The disc has an angled rim which is missing and damaged in places. On the front is a raised design of a pair of clasped hands with lace cuffs at the wrists, two hearts below and a crown above. Corresponding recessed areas on the back suggest the design was stamped. Soldered to the centre of the rear is a circular sectioned wire loop. There is no visible makers mark. There is an area of iron corrosion product at the rear. Dimension…
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-36D9C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 Silver penny of Edwardian date, closed C and London Mint. Obverse: [---] DNS HYB     facing bust Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON Long cross with pellets in the angles
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-376908
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 10cf1, minted at London, 1301-1310 AD, North 1040.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-CE2026
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy English jetton. Probably issued under Edward II (1307 - 1327). Berry type 5 obverse depicting a lion passant facing left with four fleurs de lys around and a wavy line below the feet. Around this is an outer border of sexfoil rosettes alternating with small pellets. Below the line is a row of trefoils formed from pellets. On the reverse is a long cross moline with a single large pellet in each angle and a border of large pellets. Date: Medieval - c. 1307 - 1327 Diameter: 20.55 mm Weight: 1.08 g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D0DAE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward IV (Second reign - 1471-83). Mint of York. Quatrefoil in centre of reverse cross. Date: Medieval - c. 1471 - 1483 Diameter: 17.01 mm Weight: 0.68 g Die axis:  2
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D139F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547). Mint of London. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1815 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 12.05 mm Weight: 0.37 g Die axis:  12
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D20EF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 9b1. Mint of Bristol. Reference: North Vol 2, No. 1037/1 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.66 mm Weight: 1.37 g Die axis:  9
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-D22F62
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy double looped annular buckle frame. The frame only remains, the pin is missing. The buckle frame is asymmetrical, with one D-shaped loop and the other a slightly elongated, less rounded D-shape with two shallow recesses in the outer circumference, giving the outer edge a flared appearance. The bar is central and trapezoidal in cross-section with traces of iron corrosion. Both outer edges are expanded and decorated with transverse grooves. The frame is D-shaped in cross section.  Date: Late Medieval - c.1400 - 1500 Dimensions: 31.75 mm x 28.51 mm x 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DC4829
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  copper-alloy single looped rectangular buckle frame. The frame only remains, the pin is missing. The buckle frame is rectangular with three, flat, broad sides and the fourth largely taken up with a constriction for the attachment of the missing pin. The frame is flat and rectangular in cross section. The constriction is circular in cross section. The aperture in the centre of the frame is rectangular with rounded ends and a slight expansion to the frame constriction. The front of the frame is decorated along each of the short sides with two grooves flanking a knurled ridge…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: DOR-DCB41B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet metal book clasp of Howsam type A.6.2. A catchplate originally paired with a hooked plate. A flared plate with a scalloped edge along the wider, distal end. At the attachment end are the two hooked arms, one on either side, which housed a bar for the attachment of the missing hook piece. The front of the plate is decorated at the hinged end with a series of incised lines of varying lengths extending longitudinally.. There are two attachment holes set longitudinally along the mid-line which retain separate circular cross-sectioned rivets which ha…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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