Record ID: WILT-D8F766
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age gold stater of the Late Whaddon Chase (Trinovantes) type, 18mm in diameter and apparently uniface (but exceedingly worn). Obverse: Almost plain, uniface or from very worn die Reverse: Romanised horse right Date: -30 BC - 20 AD Reference: Van Arsdell 1498 et seq.
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-DA3F23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold Quarter Noble of Edward III (Treaty Period), measuring 19mm in diameter and weighing 1.74g (26.8 grains), with a die axis of 6. It is slightly clipped, has some wear and has been folded and straightened. Obverse: Shield with Arms of England and France quarterly within a tressure of eight arches +EDWARD:DEI:GRA:RE[X:ANG]L double saltire stops Reverse: Elaborate cross with foliated extremities around a lis, lion passant guardant in each angle, lis in centre all within a tressure of eight arches +EXALTABITVR:IN:GLORIA double saltire stops Mint: London Date…
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8D9CDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval gold half-sovereign of Henry VIII (1509-47), Third coinage (c.1544-1547; Norrth 1827; Spink 2295), Tower mint, initial mark: pellet-in-annulet. Ref: North 1991: 113. Obverse; King enthroned, holding orb and sceptre, rose at feet. Reverse; crowned royal arms supported by rampant lion and griffin, HR at base. The coin is well preserved, though bent at a c. 45 degree angle along its central axis due to post-depositional damage.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-E42E4C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval gold inscribed posy finger ring dating c. AD 1550 - 1650. The hoop is complete but crushed with a plano-convex cross-section. The external surface is decorated in a foliate style with a single, incised wavy groove or tendril running the circumference of the hoop with a scroll in each angle, all set within a panel bordered by a single groove on each outside edge. Tiny traces of black enamel survive in the recesses in two areas. The ring is inscribed on the internal surface, rendered in tidy serifed Roman capitals reading: + [c…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Martinstown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EB7801
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A cast gold complete mourning ring with an image of a skull on the outside of the band. The internal inscription reads In mem of E:N ob 9(..) 17III 1700. (in memory of EN died 9 (??) 17III 1700). The superscript letters between 9 and 17 are unclear. The maker's stamp is RS. Dimensions: Weight: 2.71g, diameter 19.17mm. Discussion: The maker's mark is not identifiable in any standard work of reference. Within the inscription the formatting of the date of death is unusual, as date inscriptions such are usually formatted: day, month, year This item is more than 300 yea…
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2013
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Record ID: SOMDOR-635644
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of gold strip tapering to a tongue-shaped terminal, where it has been pierced, slightly off-centre. The piercing has been carried out from the slightly less dull side. The piece is very weathered, and there is some cracking across the width where it seems to have been folded. Surviving length 38.5mm; maximum surviving width 10.5mm; thickness less than 0.5mm; weight 1.63 grams. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface indicated a gold content of 84-87 %, silver content of 10-13 %, the remainder being copper. The fragment is part of a larger piece, whi…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sixpenny Handley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-B1F633
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Early Uninscribed B ('Chute' type) stater of late Iron Age date.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Child Okeford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-6FF421
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A gold posy ring of 16th-17th century date. The ring is of large heavy hoop, of D-section, with plain exterior and inscribed on the inside in capitals I * LIKE * MY * CHOYE. The inscription retains much of the original black enamel. The final word 'choice' is interpreted in the treasure report as being misspelt, with the letter 'C' omitted. However, there is also the possibilty that a line under the 'Y' was intended as a sub-script 'C'. The ring is of 22.5mm external diameter with a band width of 7mm. It weighs 11.13g
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Toller Down', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-2F7200
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded fragment of sheet gold strip with a narrower strip threaded through and wrapped. Maximum length 13mm; width of wider strip 6mm; thickness 3mm as folded; width of narrow strip 2.5mm; weight 1.43 grams. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface indicated a gold content for both of 86-89%, a silver content of 8-10% and at least 1% copper. Though the analysis does not rule out an ancient date, the piece is an undiagnostic fragment which cannot be assigned to a cultural or chronological context. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it can not be securely date…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Compton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-2B0C28
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold finger-ring. The hoop is engraved with a black letter inscription, alternating with sprigs of foliage and a lozenge design, against a hatched ground. The inscription is difficult to decipher, but may read 'cest + en bone [?] foy' ('it is in good faith') or 'C'est en amour' ('it is in love). The hoop is of D-shaped section, the internal band slightly damaged. The ring may have been a marriage ring or love token, and probably dates to the 15th century.
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-0F2E13
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold finger-ring with a circular bezel containing a miniature representation of an open book. Lines of text on the open pages of the book are represented by horizontal engraved lines. The shoulders of the ring are engraved with what may be intended as animal heads. The ring probably dates to between the 13th and 15th centuries. Diameter: 21mm. The find therefore qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content (Beverley Nenk, Dept Prehistory and Europe, British Museum, 6th February 2006).
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2005
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolpuddle area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-F381A4
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold strap fitting from a scabbard or sword-belt, set with cloisonné garnet and opaque pale blue glass over pointillé gold foil. The strap mount is in the form of a truncated pyramid with squared-off edges. The top and the lower edge of one side of the fitting are damaged and the cell work is slightly distorted. The surface is also partially covered with earth making it sometimes difficult to assess if cells are empty or not. However it is clear that some of the garnet and blue glass inlays are missing while others have slipped sideways into the cells. Each face is filled with an …
Created on: Monday 7th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-1260F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter noble of Edward III (treaty period - 1361 - 1369). Clipped
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2005
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2013
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Record ID: SOM-8FCC98
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman gold finger ring with a simple D-shaped hoop widening and thickening at the shoulders to the bezel which has an open lozenge shaped hole in the centre to hold a stone or intaglio, now missing. The shoulders and bezel have been formed of a flattened area of gold the long sides of which have been rolled inwards, to meet in the middle on the shoulders and to clasp the missing stone. The shoulders and bezel are thus hollow and the edges of the setting for the stone rough and slightly irregular where the edge has been pushed over the edge of the stone to hold it. The ring has been…
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Abbas CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9B91E8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2018 T547: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A complete gold finger ring with a gem inset bezel probably dating to the Post- Medieval period. The hoop would have originally been circular in profile but has been compressed from one side of the ring so that it is now sub-oval. The hoop is circular in cross section and even in thickness (1.2mm) until reaching near the bezel. At this point the hoop flattens and widens on both sides into a fleur de lis design, both of whose outer petals point out and away from the bezel. The central petals of the fleur de …
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-654171
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold noble, Henry V / Henry VI mule dating to AD c.1422 to 1425. Henry V Class F obverse / Henry VI Annulet issue reverse. Minted at London. North (1991:69 and 73) No. 1374 / 1414. One edge of the coin has been bent forward.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

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-386489
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T24: Disclaimed and returned to finder Description: A gold stirrup-shaped finger ring. The finger ring exhibits a slender D-shaped loop which rises from the shoulders into a pointed rectangular bezel 3.72mm in width with a collet comprising four projecting claws and a central oval recess to hold a stone or glass setting (now missing). There are no markings on the band. Dimensions: The finger ring measures 28.14mm in length, 21.02mm in diameter (19.03mm internal diameter), 8.40mm maximum thickness, 0.93mm minimum thickness and weighs 6.83g. Discussion:…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-69A89D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval gold finger ring with black namel decoration, mourning ring dated to 1717. The ring is D-shaped in cross section with a flat inner side. The inner side is inscribed: I . W. obijt . 9 Apr 1717 . etatis sua . 71 with an widened shaded capital I and contraction line over the p in Apr. This can be expanded and traslated as: I W died 9th April 1717 at the age of 71. The outer side is decorated with raised foliate designs and one large four petalled flower. There is a skull to one side marked by the triangular nose pit, circular eye pits with cross extending from the inner sid…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9FA645
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III (1327-1377) dating to AD 1363 to 1369. Fourth coinage, treaty period, Type Ba. Minted at London. Ref: North (1993, 55) no. 1238. The coin has suffered an impact which has dented and torn the centre and cut and bent back a section of rim.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.