Record ID: YORYM-7AF680
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy whistle of post-medieval date. The whistle is sub T-shaped in plan with a hollow, circular section. One terminal is cast in the design of an exotic bird while the other has been lost to an old break. The object is possibly a hawking whistle. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The whistle is 67.7mm long, 33.9mm wide, 9.2mm thick and weighs 30.9g. Similar whistles can be seen on the PAS database as Unique ID: KENT3333 and BUC-8600D2.
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-688601
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy trade weight. Probably 15th to 16th century. A small, circular, uniface weight. There are two concentric incised lines at the edge. The obverse is stamped with a crown at one edge and a lis opposite at the other edge. These stamps are over the incised bands. There is small hollow at the centre of the weight and the whole surface is slightly concave. The reverse of the weight has clear file marks over the whole surface. The weight of the object does not appear to conform with any known 15th to 16th century weights for coins and the placement of the symbols is different to …
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B829A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast, copper alloy trade weight. A uniface, circular weight with concentric grooves at the edge and about halfway in. there is a central circular depression.At the edge of the inner circle is a stap comprising a crown above a probable letter H. The back has several scratches and file marks. Date: Late Medieval to Post Medieval (Henry VII to Henry VIII) Dimensions: 41.29 mm x 2.81 mm Weight: 22.23 g
Created on: Monday 16th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maiden Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-F34854
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A one ounce trade weight, probably provincial. The only stamp is a crown above the initials GR.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOM-F89D00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight probably from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top and an indented centre on the back. There are two pairs of incised concentric circles on the front. It is 76.7mm in diameter by 15.0mm thick and weighs 439 grams, 15.5oz. It has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage and was originally a pound weight. It would have originally been part of a set of weights and bears official marks showing it was made in London and verified by the founders company all…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitechurch Canonicorum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F596F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trade weight. A 2 ounce circular weight with a thick rim and recessed area on the upper surface. This area is stamped with standard avoirdupois marks. They are a sword, upper case A, ewer (coffeepot), and a crowned letter C for Charles I or II. The base of the weight has a casting mark and several concentric ridges. Date: Post-medieval - c.1625 - 1685 Dimensions: 40.83 mm x 6.28 mm Weight: 53.55 g (c. 2oz)
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-29ED00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy circular trade weight of post-medieval (17th-century) date. The weight has a low rim (W.: 1.7mm) on its upper surface. Within is a punch at the centre of a flat field. Around this are numerous fine concentric lines from the manufacturing process. Punched within the rim at around 1 o'clock is the sword of St Paul (for the City of London). At 6 o'clock is a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights), while at around 12 o'clock the royal cipher has been struck. This latter is the crowned initial 'C', denoting King Charles, although one cannot distinguish betwee…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DEV-C5B8CF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Medieval lead-filled copper alloy pan weight, probably dating to c. AD 950-1150. The weight consists of a lead-filled copper alloy sheath; it is circular in plan, with either face decorated with an openwork saltire of two opposing arches. The arches are further elaborated with an incised line following the arc, with the two lines joined at the centre by two further incised transverse lines, creating a central sub-square field, possibly intended as a rudimentary union knot. The weight is sub-rectangular in cross-section with rounded edges, and the lateral face is plain. Dim…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2018
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Record ID: SOM-0F1B24
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set dating to the period c.AD 1714 - 1820 . The weight is circular with a raised rim on the top and an inner circle. There are three verification marks, a sword, a crowned G and a ewer. The weight measures 24.99mm in diameter, 4.92mm in thickness and weighs 13.37g.
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C46340
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable weight made re-using a copper alloy staff terminal by filling it with lead. An openwork discoidal staff terminall encasing a lead core. The terminal has a openwork interlace band around the edge and an ornate openwork panel on the opposing faces. The edge band is an interlace of two strands, decorated with an incised groove. There is a break in the band where there is an area of iron corrosion on the lead infill, perhaps from an iron suspension for attachment to a steelyard arm. On one face the panel overlying the lead is an equal armed cross with trefoil ends. On the oppo…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-DB8026
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast gunmetal (copper-alloy) circular trade weight of post-medieval date. The weight has a circular rim, c. 4.6mm thick, and a circular groove towards its centre. The lower surface has a punched central circle within a circular depression; the zone beyond is covered with file marks. The sides are shallowly bevelled, with the rim slightly wider than the base. The upper face is stamped with an initial 'G' surmounted by a crown (at c. 3 o'clock), a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) (at c. 6 o'clock), an 'A' (for avoirdupois) (at 9 o'clock), the sword of St Paul (for t…
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2010
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Record ID: DOR-DB363E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight. A uniface weight with a raised rim around the front face. The front face is stamped with a crowned C at 10 o'clock, a sword pointing upwards at 11 o'clock, a capital letter A at 1 o'clock, and a ewer at 6 o'clock. There are concentric turning lines about halfway in and a small central, circular depression. The rear face is undecorated and covered in parallel file marks. Its weight is slightly under two ounces. Reference: Biggs, N, 1992, English Weights: An Illustrated Survey, pp 50 - 51 Date: Post Medieval - 1625 - 1685 Dimensions: 40.25 mm x 6.28 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-7A66BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Burmese opium weight. Solid cast in the form of an animal resembling a bird with protruding flat 'beak' , crest and a broken tail. The figure projects from a flaring, square base decorated with two circumferential incised grooves. The underside is decorated with a stamped nine petalled emblem. Date: Modern - 19th century Dimensions: 22.34 mm x 16.04 mm x 14.39 mm Weight: 15.63 g A similar weight is recorded in database record LVPL-45AD12 There is a summary of these weights and further examples here: Explanation and sales of antique opium weights - Burm…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-57A7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.1625 - 1685 with stamped crown over the letter C, a sword and a possible coffee ewer. The front of the weight has a raised rim at the outer edge and an indentation at the centre. The rear of the weight is undecorated. The weight is a little below one quarter of an ounce which could be due to surface corrosion. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 23.09 mm x 2.96 mm Weight: 6.21 g The coffee ewer mark was a symbol of the Worshipful Company of Founders and a crowned C would date the weight to the reign of Charles I (16…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DEV-F4AA9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy post-medieval trade weight (19th century), dating to AD 1834-1849. The upper surface has a wide and high rim. The reverse has a a central depression, around which a rim covered in concentric circular turning rings indicating finishing on a lathe. Within the rim on the upper surface, the field  is stamped centrally with a crowned GB with a slightly offset IV beneath indicating George IV (1820-1830). Running at a right angle to the right of the crowned GB is the word PEGLER (see below, Notes). At 10 o'clock …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-15CE5B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade weight dating.The weight is discoidal with a central circular indentation and two concentric radiating grooves. It has a raised rim.  An incuse crowned GR (for George I - IV) is stamped at 9 o'clock overlapping the outer groove. The reverse is covered with file marks and and shows signs of wear at 3 o'clock. The weight is approximately half an Imperial ounce. Date: Late Post Medieval to Modern - 1714 - 1830 Dimensions:25.17 mm x 4.28 mm Weight: 13.52 g A similar trade weight can be seen on the PAS Database a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litton Cheney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8A05A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight probably from the reign of Henry VII or Henry VIII. The weight is flat and circular. On the upper surface there are two incised concentric circles, one 2.5 mm in from the edge, the other towards the centre 18.5 mm in from the edge.These surround a central circular recess. The upper face has been stamped with a crowned lombardic h set between the two incised circles at about the 6 o'clock position. The back of the trade weight has multiple concentric ridges and angled file marks. It weighs approximately 1.5 ounces. Date: Late Medieval …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwindsor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8FB721
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight. The weight is flat and circular with a raised rim around the edge of the upper surface. The weight is stamped with the following marks: a crowned 'EL' (for Elizabeth I) and a sword (the sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall) at 6 o'clock, and a ewer (for the London Founder's Company) at 12 o'clock. These marks date the weight to AD 1590-1603. The reverse is flat  with a number of angled file marks. It weighs 0.42 of an ounce. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1558 - 1603 Dimensions: 31.89 m…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-60CF77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.  AD 1600-1700.  The object is circular in shape with a markedly raised flan. It bears a number of different markings, composed of two cross-within-circle designs, the initials W L and a large central capital D at the 6 o'clock position. This capital D suggests the weight was made and approved in Dorchester. Measurements: 24.8mm diameter, weight 13.0g.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: DOR-BF5356
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of rim from a copper alloy vessel. This is probably a rim from a cauldron or similar vessel. The rim is pointed with a bevelled interior face and flat exterior. The vessel wall is thinned from the rim. The interior surface appears smoothed whilst the exterior is rougher and covered in horzontal scratches. There are traces of sooting on the exterior. Late Medieval to post medieval. Possibly 15th to 18th century. Dimensions: 46.5 mm x 42.2 mm x 6.67 mm Weight: 52.35 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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