Record ID: YORYM-B3C2D2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver thimble. The thimble was probably originally circular in cross-section, tapering towards the domed top though has now been compressed into an ovate section. A thick double banded circumferential border is present around the base of the thimble from which it is decorated with regular square pits in concentric rings to the edge of the crown. The pits on the crown itself are grid-like is orientation. Three circular panels are present on the body of the thimble, each of which contain the image of a crowned rose flanked by the initials 'C' and 'R'. The border is crudely i…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: WILT-E39B86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-plated contemporary copy of a radiate of Philip II as Caesar (AD 244-6) (Reece Period 12), PR[INC]IPI I[VV]EN[T], EMperor standing left, holding globe and vertical spear. Prototype Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 3, p. 96, cf. no. 218dcorr. Weight 1.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Knoyle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D93385
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Roman worn (possibly contemporary plated copy of a) Siliqua of Julian, VOT/X/MVLT/XX, prototype of Arles, 361-3. RIC VIII, c.f. no. 309. 18mm in diameter and weighing 1.71g.The National Finds Adviser wonders if this is a plated copy, or just a dis-coloured silver piece. It does appear to be clipped. Obverse: Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right D N CL FL IVLI-ANVS PP AVG Reverse: Legend in wreath with medallion in its centre containing an eagle, head left VOT / X / MVLT / XX -/-//PCONST
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-8297C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carus (AD 282-283), dating to the period c.AD 282-283 (Reece period 14). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt. Mint of Ticinum. As RIC V.2, p. 144, no. 82; Gloucester , p. 91, no. 1651. Measures 22-23mm, some wear.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-927894
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). PROVI AVG reverse type depicting Providentia, standing left, globe at feet, holding baton and cornucopiae. Mint of Siscia. As Normanby 540, Cunetio no.1823.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3E72B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper alloy Roman radiate possibly of Carausius dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14), uncertain standing figure reverse type and mint. The identification is tentative based on the irregular flan and possibly discernible features of the bust. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Sunday 22nd November 2015
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Record ID: WILT-3EADF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper alloy Roman radiate of Carausius dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14), PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax with branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of London, F O//ML. RIC V, pt 2, p. 472, cf. no. 101. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Sunday 22nd November 2015
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Record ID: WILT-4025F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293 - 296 (Reece period 14), PAX AVG, Pax with transverse sceptre and branch. Mint unclear. This coin is too unclear to include in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
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Record ID: WILT-867A0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver Denarius of Commodus (AD 177-192), dating to AD 184 (Reece Period 9), FID EXERC (in exergue),P M TR XI IMP VII COS V P P reverse type depicting the Emperor on platform haranguing three soldiers. RIC III, p. 378, no. 110c.
Created on: Friday 29th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-544598
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete bent copper alloy strip bow brooch of Late Iron Age to Roman date (c. AD 25 - 75). The pin and one of the wings is missing. The brooch has been bent, its maximum length is 28.95mm in length, 12.6mm wide, and weighs 2.26 grams. The head is divided into two rolled wings divided by a central pin slot. The wings are rolled forwards to accomodate the missing axis bar. The bow tapers along its length to the foot and is decorated with a single central vertical groove running along its length. The catchplate extends from the reverse of the foot and terminates in a rolled …
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BD3C1C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy enamelled Roman umbonate brooch with sprung pin. The brooch is incomplete although the pin has become detached and the lug appears to be a riveted replacement. The brooch is domed to the front circled by a wide, deep channel. At the centre is a drilled circular recess. From this recess radiate two circular bands of triangular recesses, the majority are filled with red enamel. At each cardinal point is a projecting knop, the knop with the lug to hold the sprung pin to the reverse is pierced. To the reverse the brooch is concave. The lug appears to be a replacement…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2015
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Record ID: WILT-3D1A81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period AD 232 (Reece period 11). SPES PVBLICA reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 203, no. 906; RIC IV.2, p. 121, no. 648.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-488CCC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy medieval double loop rectangular buckle, dating to c AD1350 - 1500. This has a rectangular suspension loop below and in line with the buckle loops, probably acting as a hanger for a sword harness. The main frame is 28mm in width and 21.43mm in height or length, not including the suspension loop. The hoops are roughly D shaped in cross section, and 3.30mm thick. The suspension loop extends 6.25mm from the main frame and is 13.66mm in width, 2.65mm thick. The whole is 27.06mm in height. It weighs 5.75g. The suspension loop in the same plane as the buckle loops is su…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2016
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Record ID: WILT-8CBFA4
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of two incomplete Middle Bronze Age rapiers dating to the period c. 1400 - 1100 BC. Both blades best described as rapiers and best placed in Burgess & Gerloff's 'Group III' (Burgess, C.B., and Gerloff, S. 1981. The Dirks and Rapiers of Great Britain and Ireland. Prähistorische Bronzefunde IV, 7 Beck: Munich). The rapiers will be discussed as rapier A and rapier B. Rapier A consists of six fragments of the blade along with six rivets from the handle. One of the breaks between two of the fragments may be deliberate, the other breaks appear to have occured during dep…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: WILT-8EABA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right treading on captive. Mint of Lyon. RIC Vol VII p. 135 no. 222.
Created on: Friday 16th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: WILT-8FB2B0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305) dating to c. AD 298 - 299 (Reece Period 15), GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure on his head holding a cornucopia. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 187, no. 278a.
Created on: Friday 16th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2016
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Record ID: WILT-028B0E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Developed T-shaped brooch (South Western type), probably dating to c. AD 100-200. The surviving section comprises the head and upper bow. At the head cylindrical wings survive complete, retaining a copper alloy axis bar and the triangular perforated lug of the hinged pin in situ. Either wing tip is decorated with a semi-circumferential groove. A headplate projects from the top of the head, with the vestigial remains of an integral headloop, surmounting a transverse collar. The bow is rectangular (flat) in section, leaving the head at about 120 degrees …
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2020
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Record ID: WILT-055C43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c.AD 336 (Reece period 17). GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Mint of Rome. As RIC VII, p.344, no. 383.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Record ID: WILT-159705
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval silver gilded finger-ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1550. It measures 23.21mm in diameter, 7.12mm in thickness and weighs 6.66g. The decoration is framed by two ridged rims, one either side, which run the entirety of the finger-ring. In between are triangular sections of raised dots, approximately 21 in each section. Again, these triangular sections are enclosed by a ridged rim, and alternate from top to bottom. There is no discernible decoration or writing in the inside band. Discussion and Date: This style of ring is typical for the very early Post-…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fontmell Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6615AD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age brooch of La Tene I type dating to 4th - 3rd c BC. It is missing some of the pin but is otherwise complete. The head, which is a a simple cylindrical piece at right angles to the bow has six coils wrapped around it. On one side, two coils are extensions of the bow and thus hold the bow to the head. On the other, the fourth coil extends downwards as the pin, about half of the pin missing. The coils and the pin are sub rectangular in section. The bow is trapezoid in section with rounded corners. It bellies out from the top, tapering again towards…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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