Record ID: SOM-2070C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of probable post-medieval or modern date. The object is D-shaped and measures 25.3mm by 22.8mm by 5mm and weighs 14.3g. The flat edge has a shallow notch in the centre. The front is flat and is decorated with a border and central cross formed from lightly stamped triangles. The back is recessed and has three projecting integral rivets. Kevin Leahy has suggested the object is relatively recent in date and may have possibly functioned as a harness mount.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-197AE4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular domed convex object cast in copper alloy of probable post-medieval date. The artefact has a globular knop at its summit. From this emanate five curved ridges delineated by grooves emulating a star pattern. There is a groove around the circumference of the upper surface at the base. At one point on the circumference of the base is a vestigial rectangular protrusion suggesting that this object would have once been part of a larger item. The piece has corroded to a dusty light/mid-green colour.
Created on: Monday 18th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton CP', 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: WILT-63ED43
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval or Medieval (c.400-1500) copper alloy gilt cut fragment of a larger, probably circular, object. It measures 23.44x16.47x4.33mm and weighs 6.75g. The fragment has two perpendicular edges, with that between curving. To the reverse it is flat with some traces of iron staining, while the front has moulded decoration. Following the line of the curve is an apparent border of Ss or figure-of-eights. Within, and against the longer straight edge, is a stem or perhaps figure. Extending from one end are possible leaves or devices being held. Traces of gilding are apparent o…
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', 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: SOM-205D30
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of probable medieval date. The object measures 31.3mm by 16.2mm by 5.5mm and weighs 5.4g. It is broadly rectangular and flat with rounded ends and a narrower tab on one side which has been bent backwards to form the hook. The ends are rounded and very worn; one of the two attachment holes has been almost totally worn away and the other in incomplete. The front is decorated with incised lines and pellets. Along the bent edge there are short closely spaced parallel diagonals, adjacent to this are two longitudinal lines of short transverse lines, t…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddlehinton', 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: SUR-4F8EC5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A terminal in the form of a dragon's or dog's head with an ear and an open mouth. There is no eye visible. The head projects from a square-section broken bar.
Created on: Sunday 13th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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-DB4D45
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy object. Cast u-shaped object which curves backwards and tapers to a narrow strip behind the u-shaped part before it is broken off. Between the two elements is a circular aperture. Behind the u-shaped part and joining it to the tapering element is a thin strip which bounds the lower part of the circular aperture. The u-shaped part is decorate with a deep lateral groove and two diagonal grooves which form a triangular raised area.
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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: 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.

Record ID: WILT-8769DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy ring of uncertain date. It measures 16.08mm in diameter, 3.52mm in thickness (tapering down to the points) and weighs 1.62g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2E5B1B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy componant from a larger object, possibly a strap fitting or hooked fitting. The piee appears complete, if worn. It has a broad flat head at one end and the rest is a circular sectioned shaft tapering gradualy to a blunt point. The head has an integrally cast raised moulded animal mask on the front with a triangular head, two semi-circular ears, brow ridges and eyes which are defined by incised lines. There is iron corrosion on the back of the head and a small amount on the front suggesting there may have been an iron rivet running through it. At the base of the head …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-7DC3D2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object, probably of Early Iron Age date. The object is irregular in plan, consisting of a central triangular element, oval in cross section and with a concave socket at its mouth. There is a pronounced V-shaped indentation on either face at the opening. From either edge of the central socketed-element expands a C-shaped projection. The lower arms of these projections are plano-convex in cross section, with the interior face flat and the exterior face cast into a series of transverse ribs, and taper to a point. These are continuous with the upper arms, narr…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-F985BC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy unidentified object dating to the period circa 1200-1300 AD. The artefact consists of a flat sub-circular top, likely an attachment end, with two asymmetrical perforations likely utilised for suspension. The top projects into a flat rectangular stem. At the terminal of the stem is a rectangular frame in the centre of which is bar dividing the frame into two square loops. At the junction of the frame and the bar is central perforation, in which is situated a copper alloy rivet. The artefact is characterised by a green patina with traces of gilding on the front o…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6A1DDC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular fitting or possibly bead of uncertain date The cast fitting is complete and of annular form (with a diameter of 12.7mm and a weight of 4.4g) with a rectangular section (5.4mm thick). The perforation is positioned off-centre and is circular (with a diameter of 5.3mm). Both faces are decorated with nine punched ring-and-dot devices but with the encircling rings now largely worn. The edge is also decorated with ring-and-dots and has suffered even more wear. The positioning of the ring-and-dot decoration is somewhat irregular. The surface is pitted with a green-g…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-E5AEC6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object dating to c.1600-1900. The object is a type previously recorded as a palm guard for leather-working. Plano-convex in cross section and and is sub-ovate in shape. On the flatter face is a large circular recess with smaller irregular circular indentations on the convex face, possibly needle marks. The object has suffered some edge loss of one side, probably due to post depositional processes. The metal is grey and buff in colour with a pitted and corroded patina Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 90.34 mm x 49.66 mm x 8.07 mm Weight: 148.30 g .Brian Read (2018 Metal se…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.