Record ID: SOM-4F81AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, possible standing figure but unclear. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F76F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, S C visible. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F69F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Vespasian, possibly Titus, dating to the period c. AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F24CD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman plate brooch with anthropomorphic central cell flanked by two smaller circular cells containing blue enamel. There is a crack in the face of the brooch. The pin is still attached and mobile, and both the hinge and catchplate survive in full. The face in the central plate is raised on an oval cell; the face itself is angular and stylised, with the eyes and brow divided into two cells, a protruding nose and a flat mouth comprising a single line. Length: 37.59mm, width: 17.61mm, thickness: 8.05mm, weight: 6.30g.  Cf. WILT-1617A7, BERK-015F4A,…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D604F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle, dating to the period c. AD 1350-1450. The buckle is rectangular and double-loop with a drilled, asymmetrical frame for a separate spindle. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 553 &554.  Length: 31.47mm, width: 28.38mm, weight:7.15g
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D4E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-washed copper alloy coin of Charles I (AD 1625-49), probably a contemporary copy. There is no legible inscription, though the remains of the bust and the reverse shield resemble those found on Caroline coinage. The coin is thicker than the average silver issue of the time.  Diameter: 29.82mm, weight: 7.08g. Cf. NCL-771090.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D4CB16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy asymmetrical post-medieval buckle, c. AD 1575-1700. The buckle is double loop with one rounded loop and one rectangular loop. It has four lobed knops, one on each of the rounded loop's edges and at either side of the pin bar. The pin is missing. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 574-7. Length: 30.53mm, width: 20.28mm, thickness: 1.9mm, weight: 3.42g. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-74E522
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token farthing issued by the Constables at Taunton in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 228, dated 1667 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1891, 987).
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pimperne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7427BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a very worn British Iron Age base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7B7446
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix dating to the 14th century. The matrix face is sub-circular. The pedestal is faceted with six facets and thins as it rises before it widens slightly to a collar topped by a rounded terminal. Below the collar is an incised transverse groove that emphasises the collar. Above the collar there is a flattened crescent, ends upwards, within which the terminal sits. The rounded terminal is flat with a circular piercing through it. The pedestal has areas of abrasion and a few chips in it but no clear marks which indicate the orientation o…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-537936
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy weight for a Ryal (Rose Noble). The weight is circular and flat with a raised design on one side only. The design is of the king with sword and square topped shield standing in a ship with rectangular bow and stern and a rose on the side of the ship. It is 17.3mm in diameter, 4.3mm thick and weighs 7.12 grams, 109.9 grains. A full weight ryal would have weighed 120 grains (Withers and Withers 1995, 68) but weights were normally made to the legal minimum weight which was slightly less and can lose weight through corrosion processes, this example is ery worn a…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3F5E29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of Divus Claudius II, dating to AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting a square altar with swag and with flame above. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3E5444
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1248-1250. Long cross voided class 3b. Minted in Winchester by an unclear minter. North (1994, 226) no.987.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3DC5BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), dating to AD 1205-1210. Short cross class 5b2 or 5c, minted by Rener in London. North (1994: 221) no. 970 or 971.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3CA857
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1250-1256. Long voided cross class 5c, minted at Canterbury by Willem. North (1993, 227), no. 993. Double-struck.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3C1614
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) dating to AD 1283-1286. Class 4b. Minted in London. North (1991: 29) no. 1024.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A6CBE6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy openwork strap end probably related to the 'amphora' shaped types. The strap end is a continuous flat piece of copper alloy in a complex shape with openwork. It has a trapezoid upper section with a trapezoid hole through it for the strap so i can be suspended by a bar along the top end. Below this upper section is an oval section with two openwork oval holes flanking a central bar. Below this the strap end constricts then expands again into a similar oval or round shouldered section, the lower part of which is lost to an old break. This lower section aga…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-53B38E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1236-1242. Voided short-cross Class 7cB, Minted by Nichole at London. North (1994:223) 980 (B).
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-520BE9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A British Iron Age Badbury Rat silver quarter stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), c. 20 BC - AD 40, VA 1249-1 / 1260-1, BMC 2766, ABC 2214ff.
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-066C42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete post medieval gold “posy” finger ring, made from a rich yellow buttery gold. The band is narrow and D-shaped in cross section, with no external decoration or inscription. The Italic inscription is placed on the interior, and reads “Live in Love.” There is no clear maker’s mark, although a faint impression appears to resemble one, which is composed of three rings together within a rectangle. Dimensions: The ring is 20.4mm in diameter. The band is 3.09mm wide, and 1.23mm thick. It weighs 3.10g. Discussion: Oman (1974) states that Italic…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DCEBC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307),dating to AD 1305-1306. Edwardian Class 10cf1. Minted in Canterbury. North (1991: 32) no. 1040.
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burstock CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B5F8C8
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of three late Roman silver siliquae, one of which is cracked and another of which is broken into two pieces, with the remaining fragment still missing. All are very lightly clipped (clipping factor 1). One issued by Julian (AD 355-363), one by Valentinian I (AD 364-375) and one by Valentinian II (AD 375-392). 1 D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right VOT X / MVLT XX Legend within a wreath with eagle. PCONST RIC VIII, cf. no. 309 (Hoxne 107) …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-55ED98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver attachment from unclear item, probably small vessel. The attachment is complete but at one end is solvered to a second curved silver object, probably a vessel wall, too little survives of this second part to identify it. The complete piece is flat with an ornate outline and openwork. The central portion is broadly oval extened at one end into a round ended terminal and at the other into a squared off end. The rounded terminal has three knops, one to each side and one at the end and a central circular piercing. The central section has an open centre containing a…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D4026E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to AD 1217/18 to 1222. Short cross class 7aC or 7aD. Minted by Roger in Canterbury. North (1994, 222-3) no. 978. There is a crack and bend at the centre of this half penny.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D388A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of John (1199-1216) dating to AD 1207 to 1210. Short cross class 5c. Minted by Beneit in London. North (1994, 221) no. 971 and Mass (2001, 40 & plate 63) The coin has broken (rather than been cut) in half, only one half is present, and a small piece has come off the remaining half.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D1FB03
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-shaped hinged brooch probably dating to AD75 - 150. Only the wings and upper part of the bow remain. The wings are chipped at each end but nearly complete and have a pattern across the front of a single incised diagonal line about halfway along and a pair of incised lines at the end. The broken ends are filled with white cement to hold the hinge bar. There is a slot through the centre of the back of the head in which the pin would have hinged. This is filled with iron corrosion, probably the remains of an iron pin. The upper part of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D12481
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle, of which only one loop survives, dating to the period AD1250 - 1500. The remaining loop is oval with a constricted pin rest flanked by collars in the centre of the outer side of the loop. There are patinated breaks where the other loop was attached to the strap bar. There is a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. The buckle has a shiny green patina but the back is plain. The piece measures 22.95mm in length, 26.03mm in width, 2.38mm in thickness and weighs 3.72g. A similar example can be found in Whitehead (…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Netherbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C04497
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irish Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III dating to AD 1251 to 1254. Probably class 1c. Minted at Dublin by Davi. Spink 6237.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C0149A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward II dating to AD 1312 to 1314. Edwardian class 11b3 / 11c mule. Minted at Canterbury. North (1991, 36) no. 1061/3 / 1062/1.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BFDD51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy as of Faustina II or Lucilla dating to AD 147 to 175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BF97D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy sestertius of the Deified Marcus aurelius issued under Commodus dating to AD 180 (Reece period 9). CONSECRATIO S-C reverse type depicting a garlanded funeral pyre of four tiers surmounted by statue of Aurelius in facing quadriga. Minted at Rome. RIC III p. 441 Commodus 662. The edge is abraded.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C7128E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trade token farthing issued by the town of Bruton, Somerset dating to AD 1669. Williamson Somerset 75. (Williamson, 1891, 975)
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-60EE37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine to c. AD 335 to 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard holding spears in outer hands. Unclear Mint
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5F95D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman copper alloy As probably of an early roman emperor, although a later empress is also possible, dating to c. AD 1-140. Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure on the reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.