Record ID: DOR-D40CC7
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of lozengiform sectioned gold wire. Date: Unknown Report to H. M. Coroner on find of potential find of Treasure from Osmington, Dorset. 2013 T 218 Description Coiled fragment of gold wire with quadrangular section. Diameter 13.69 x 12.57mm; Thickness 1.87mm; Weight 1.9g. Identification It is not impossible that this fragment is ancient; however there are no diagnostic features and thus it is not possible to assign to any cultural or chronological context. It cannot therefore be securely dated to pre-1713 and as such falls outside the provisions of the …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osmington', grid reference and parish protected.

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: 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: 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-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-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: HAMP-2E4184
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is circular in plan. It is decorated unifacially; the lower face is marked and worn but seemingly only as a result of old damage. The upper face features a design rendered in relief. It may represent a figure advancing right with a staff, or, the other way up, perhaps the Roman numerals 'III' or the letter 'IN', below which a pair of 'C' shapes and a transverse line. At 47.7g it is equivalent to around one-and-a-half troy ounces, or around one-and-two-thirds ounces avoirdupois. Biggs and Withers (2000, 24-26) features two round flat wei…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EE1421
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible net or thatch weight of unknown date. The object is trapezoidal and is made from a fine grained sandstone. It has three smooth edges and the other edge is broken. The perforation, which is a minimum of 5.3mm in diameter, has been drilled from both sides in the centre of the thinner part of the trapezium. The weight measures a maximum of 80.95mm in length, 61.7mm in width and is between 10.02mm and 18.03mm thick. It weighs 151g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7F6B67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rolled sub-cylindrical lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The weight has been constructed with sheet lead and has a aperture created on the first roll. The object has a matt greyish white patina. Height 30.08 mm. Diameter 15.53 mm. Weight 34 grams.
Created on: Sunday 9th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F3CEE2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy object which is probably a weight. The object is sub-cuboidal, has a circular perforation, presumably at the top, and tapers towards the bottom, both in width and thickness. The object appears to have been manufactured from sheet lead alloy and has a greyish matt-white patina.The object appears to be plain on both sides. Length 32.35 mm. Width top 11.85 mm. Base 8.41 mm. Thickness Top 4.10 mm. Base 2.67 mm. Aperture 4.55 mm. Weight 9.362 grams.
Created on: Saturday 15th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-555D42
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead weight of unknown date, c. AD 1200-1850. The weight is circular in plan and flat in cross section, with the upper face having a rounded edge. The weight is marked with a central, small, equal armed cross which stands slightly proud of the incuse circular field that it sits within. The cross is surrounded by four pellets, with one in each corner but all outside of the field. The reverse is plain. Dimensions: diameter 36.8mm; thickness 6.7mm; weight 41.14g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-3900CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight with separate iron suspension loop. A conical weight a rounded edge at the base. The base is also slightly rounded with an irregular central indentation. At the apex is an arched, iron wire suspension loop. This appears to have been attached to the weight as it was cast. Date: Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 65.2 mm x 46.6 mm Weight: 591 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3A8DB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably a steelyard weight. The weight is large and egg-shaped, slightly tapering towards one end. There is a central, longitudinal, sub-circular hole through the weight, probably for a means of suspension. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 79.89 mm x 43.42 mm Weight: 516 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-7784ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Medieval lead weight of an unknown date. The weight would once have been conical in shape, but has been cut down the centre, possibly to check how deep the suspension loop hole had been cast. further attempts at cutting the weight can be seen through a further two incisions made to one side. The weight has a white patina and is heavily pitted. Other examples of this weight can be seen in LANCUM-F02BA8. Height: 38.09 mm Diameter: 46.46 mm Weight 396g
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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Record ID: DOR-1CCD9F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight. At the apex is an integrally cast large suspension lug with a small sub-circular pierced hole. The lug is flattened and narrowed from the apex and is rounded on the upper edge. It has been bent over and distorted. Set opposite each other about halfway down the conical body of the weight are two projections which appear to be the ends of a circular cross sectioned wire cast into the weight (either the ends of one object or two separate pieces). The circular base of the weight is slightly concave and has a small off-centre void or depression. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FA08B1
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron wedge of uncertain date. The object is tapered and D-shaped in cross section, with a expanded head, which may be from repeated hammering.
Created on: Saturday 17th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6EB1C4
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron wedge of uncertain date. The wedge is sub-rectangular in plan, tapering in width, towards the bottom end. The top is angled outwards and shows burring from repeated hammering. Wedges of this type and size have many uses, such as securing the drop side of a cart or agricultural implement. Length 92.68 mm. Width at top 22.60 mm. Width at bottom 13.89 mm. Thickness 4.91 mm. Weight 50 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.