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-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-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: 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.

Record ID: SUSS-25D900
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, unidentified object. The object has been cast as one piece and it has been formed from a tapering rectangular strip of copper alloy. It tapers inwards at both ends. One end has an arrowhead-like projection attached to it. The metal is a dark greenish-brown colour and is pitted. Discussion at the club suggested that it might be an Iron Age object.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mosterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3AE9EE
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Copper alloy ring of uncertain function, probably dating to the Bronze Age to Early Roman period, c. 2400 BC - AD 100. The ring has a sub-circular frame and flat sub-oval cross section, there are no obvious signs of wear. It has a grey-green patina. Diameter: 22.3mm; Thickness: 4.3mm; Weight: 5.90g It is difficult to parallel such an undiagnostic find, it was possibly part of a horse harness. However, similar rings have been found associated with Roman coin hoards, presumably part of the bag which had held the hoard, but may have been used for a variety of purposes at dif…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-196F54
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable (Iron Age to Post-Medieval) copper alloy multi-purpose ring, circular in cross-section . It measures 23.29x22.35mm in 'diameter' (internal c.16mm), 2.63mm in thickness and weighs 3.05g. Tooling marks are apparent on both faces. Rings like these are numerous and would have been multi-purpose, eg.for hanging keys from a belt etc.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F25FCB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy openwork mount of uncertain date. The head of the mount comprises a series of joined sub-circular and sub-oval loops. Overall, the head is broadly rectangular and there is an angled lobe projecting outwards from each of the four corners. An integral rivet projects straight backwards from the centre of the head's underside. Dimensions are: length:26.27 mm. Width: 14.75 mm. Thickness: 1.61 mm. Weight: 2.972 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2015
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4E6A9E
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy die of probable Roman to medieval date (c. AD 43 - 1500). The die is cuboid in shape with the pips drilled in negative relief. The die is not "regular" meaning that the opposite faces do not add up the seven. The die appears to have a six ,five, four, three, two, and a one, however with the six opposite the five, the four opposite the two and the one opposite the three. One corner has been chipped and exhibits a white patina. The rest of the die is green/brown in colour. Such dice have been discovered in contexts ranging in date from Roman to modern times. Roman exam…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glanvilles Wotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B7A85A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment. It is possibly a spoon or pin terminal. The main body of the fragment is spherical with incised diagonal lines creating a writhen design. At one pole is a circular collar with incised girth lines. At the other pole is a tapering conical projection. There are worn breaks at both ends. Date: Roman to Post Medieval c. 50 - 1700 Dimensions: 21.40 mm x 11.15 mm Weight: 7.34 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C012CB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of a broadly drop-shaped plate with an incomplete apex loop and the remains of a rivet hole on its bottom left side. The object appears to be of cast construction and has a slight inward curve along its length. The object appears to be undecorated and has a degraded green patina. It measures 43.01 mm in length, has a width at the top of 13.90 mm and 25.22mm at the base. The thickness is 2.27 mm and it weighs 11 grams.
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-32904A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function.The object consists of a rectangular 'bar' with a series of flattened baluster mouldings decorating its upper surface. At either end is s flat-sectioned terminal with rounded end and the in situ remains of a corroded iron rivet. The reverse of the piece is flat and plain. Length: 50.76 mm. Width: 6.30 mm. Thickness: 1.00 mm. Weight: 1.948 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th December 2014
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D11A31
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact, probably representing part of an Iron Age or Roman bracelet. The remaining piece takes the form of a wide 'U' shape, its width and thickness tapering towards its two squared-off ends. The patina is dark brownish-green, with patches of corrosion. Dimensions: length: 51.3mm; maximum width of band: 6.8mm; maximum thickness: 4.4mm. Weight: 9.27g.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-2A1FC4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop which is probably a strap fitting. Possibly a strap union or junction. The loop is oval with a D-shaped cross section. It is constructed from a rolled sheet metal tube. The ends have been flattened and are joined by a separate circular rivet of the same material. The loop has a smooth, light green patina. Date:Uncertain - Roman to Medieval Dimensions: 30.06 mm x 25.38 mm x 3.70 mm Weight: 3.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1169F5
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper-alloy metal working debris. Metal working waste is difficult to date and could be Bronze age through to Post Medieval in date. The piece weighs 15.31g and measures 37.83mm by 21.86mm.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2013
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DOR-E3CC46
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy composite mount. The mount comprises a slightly curved trapeziodal plate with separately applied domed mount attached to the front at one end. The domed element is decorated with moulded knops around the base and tapers to a point at the apex. It is attached with a separate iron rivet which passes through the apex and emerges at the back of the plate. There is iron corrosion product on the back of the plate, around the base of the domed element and at its apex. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 26.12 mm x 13.72 mm x 6.65 mm Weight: 2.97 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4FA36A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A unidentified sheet copper-alloy object similar to NLM-EC0EF4 ( also unknown) and probably of a medieval date. The piece comprises a sub-oval plate which has a rectangular aperture at its centre, and tapers into a hooked bottom end. Iron corrosion surrounds the aperture.
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.