Record ID: SOM-EF9711
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight (probably). A rectangular bar of lead, which may have been used as a weight. The sides taper in a little from the base to the top. There are numerious scratches and dents but no sign of a purposeful marking. Date unknown.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-99ABB5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver ring, possibly a finger ring. The band is wide, undecorated and has an inward facing D-shaped cross section. The fact that the ring has a convex internal surface suggests that it may not be a finger ring. Undiagnostic Description: silver band, probably a fitting, with undecorated surface. The interior of the fitting is convex, indicating that this is indeed a fitting rather than a finger-ring. Discussion: There are no diagnostic features to the fitting, therefore it is not possible to conclusively date the fitting.
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2E1716
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilt-copper-alloy mount of uncertain date. The mount is of flat section and broadly pelta-shaped in plan, having a shallower indentation on one side than on the other.The central projection has a squared-off end. Perimeter grooves exist on both sides of the piece; however, these grooves only extend along two of the three edges. There is an in situ copper-alloy rivet with domed head, located at the centre of the piece. The curvature of the mount suggests it once fitted to a rounded object, such as a helmet. The side with the deeper curvature has a transverse crack.
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-A3C3B8
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object fragment, possibly a horseshoe fragment. Gently curving bar, broken across a perforation at either end. Concreted with copper alloy and iron corrosion products particularly on one side. Length 51.3mm, width c.22mm, thickness 8mm (without concretions) - 10mm (with concretions), weight 52.2g
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weymouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-262133
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is of cast construction and consists of a broken bar with sub-oval cross section which expands into a flat oval area.The upper surface of this oval has a perimeter groove border and further grooves which divide it into six segments. The intact end iof the piece is completed with a rounded knop. The object is probably of a medieval or post-Medieval date. The patina is an olive green and dimensions are: Length 25 mm. Width 16.1 mm. Thickness 3 mm. Weight 3.936 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EABB73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-conical lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. Dimensions are: Base diameter 15.5 mm Height 17 mm Weight 17 grams. The vertical aperture measures c.3.2 mm diameter on the underside, narrowing to c.2.5 mm at the apex .
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DBBD62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of uncertain (suggested Roman to medieval) date. The freestanding weight is of truncated-conical form and has a vertical aperture at its centre. This aperture is of circular cross section and tapers from the bottom to the top(c.8.2 mm to c.1.5 mm). The weight has a matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are: Diameter at base 24 mm, Diameter at the top c.10 mm, Height 19 mm, Weight 48 grams. The dating of lead weights are problematic when found out of context, so a broad date range is given here.
Created on: Sunday 20th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B5187
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-conical, having a triangular cross section and tapering to a wedge-shaped apex. Just below this apex is a horizontal aperture which is of rectangular cross section and tapered from 7mm x 5.1 mm to c.3 mm .The weight has a matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are: Height 43.5 mm, Width at base 20 mm, Width at apex 8.5 mm, Weight 51 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5DB3F5
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, possibly representing an ingot. The piece is sub-cuboidal, having a trapezoidal cross section. One side has a shallow, sub-rectangular impression which has a smooth surface; in contrast, the other sides are rough and pitted, with a matt green patina. Dimensions are: length 27.7 mm, Width 19 mm, Thickness 16 mm Weight 32 grams.
Created on: Saturday 26th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-650E02
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The sub-conical weight appears to have been formed by rolling a strip of sheet lead.The aperture is central, compacted with soil and measures 6mm in diameter. The weight has has a semi matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are: Height 29 mm, Diameter at the base 24.9 mm Diameter at the apex 15 mm, Weight 38 grams.
Created on: Saturday 26th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-624E65
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular lead-alloy pot-mend with a fragment of the vessel still trapped between the front and back faces. The vessel is of a buff earthenware with abundant temper of rounded quartz/sand and there is no evidence of reduction or glaze material. Probably Roman to medieval in date.The pot-mend has a semi-matt patina and the pot thickness at the repair point is c.3 mm. Dimensions are: Diameter c. 27 mm, Thickness 8.9 mm.Weight 18 g.
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-628663
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular lead-alloy pot mend for the repair to a damaged ceramic vessel. The gap left by the missing ceramic suggests a body thickness of c. 3.1 mm at the repair point.The pot-mend has a matt white patina. Several of these have been found locally and a Roman to medieval date is probable.Dimensions are: Diameter 22.1 mm, Thickness 12.1 mm, Weight 22g.
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-97CDE3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated casting sprue.The sprue is cylindrical in form, solid, with evidence of a white metal within a grey/green material. Dimensions are: Height 17 mm, Diameter 21.5mm, Weight 23 grams.
Created on: Sunday 11th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B71C68
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. A sheet of lead has been rolled to create a cylinder which has then been flattened.The aperture measures 10 mm x 4 mm, tapering to 7 mm x 2.9 mm. The weight has a matt chalky white patina.Dimensions are: Height 19.5 mm, Diameter 14 mm, Weight 11 grams.
Created on: Monday 12th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F5F1C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. A sheet of lead has been rolled to form the sub-cylindrical weight. The aperture is central and tapered. The weight has a semi-matt white patina. Dimensions are: Height 17.5 mm, Diameter c.13.9mm, Aperture width c.6.5 mm, tapering to c.5.2 mm, Weight 16 grams.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DED6D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object of uncertain date. The object has a central sphere with a tapered protrusion opposite the attachment end. The attachment end is oval in cross section, with a waisted collar, from which projects a cylindrical stub which may once have been threaded. The sphere is solid, with a patchy green/brown patina. Dimensions are: Length 36 mm. Diameter of sphere c.13.5 to 12.2 mm. Weight 11 grams. This is probably a post-Medieval to modern furniture fitting, such as a drawer handle, a suspension hook or part of a foot.
Created on: Tuesday 19th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-EBEE15
Object type: FLINT IMPLEMENT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric flint implement. The implement is possibly a scraper. It is of a pale grey-yellow flint and there are signs of possible retouching on one side.
Created on: Wednesday 20th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th October 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-321244
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible whetstone, hone-stone or polishing stone. A shaped quartzite pebble (probably a beach pebble). The pebble has several angular facets resulting in its broadly rectilinear shape. The profile shape is pentagonal. On both of the long faces there are areas of wear at the short edges. The upper surface, where two facets join together producing a central ridge (the point of the pentagonal profile) is slightly more smooth than the other surfaces. Date: Uncertain Dimensions: 83.81 mm x 47.53 mm x 58.63 mm Weight: 420 g (approx)
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-0249B3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable fitting resembling a small pulley. The alloy appears to be leaded bronze. The fitting is a circular disc with a central hole. Around part of the rim is a U-shaped channel. The remaining section of the rim (adjacent to the loop) is D sectioned with a small circular aperture at the base.The edges of the rim are scalloped. Around the central hole, on both faces of the disc, is a raised disc with eight regularly spaced grooves. At the top is a loop, possibly broken, which contains corroded iron. DATE: Uncertain - possibly Iron age to Post Medieval Dimensions: 30…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B736E1
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy bracelet. A circular cast band of copper alloy with a raised central rib around the outside giving it a pointed T-shaped profile. The inner surface has a casting line and is flat. The weight of the object and the patina suggest this is leaded bronze. Found with two other similar items threaded together on to a looped bar of copper alloy Date: Dimensions: 73.98 mm external diameter x 57.98 mm internal diameter x 15.24 mm wide x 8.89 mm thick Weight: 98.99 g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hammoon', grid reference and parish protected.