Record ID: DOR-AC9F98
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch. The brooch comprises the head, partial wings and bow, The head of the brooch retains one cylindrical wing, the right has broken off) decorated at the end with incised vertical lines. The wings housed the missing axis bar for the hinged pin mechanism and are divided by a central pin slot at the back. The head is undecorated with a flanking ridge at each edge.The D-sectioned bow is decorated from below the the head with three incised raised lozenges, the upper and lower of which have a circular recess, probably for enamel. The bow tap…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-B37E55
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy and red glass pin head (most likely the head of a dress pin, see note). The object is of composite construction The lower part is hexagonal in outline with a wide central aperture containing the domed upper section of (probable) red glass with a central separate copper alloy pin. The sides of the lower part are decorated with chevrons formed of raised oval ridges with dotted lines oitlining them and some of the spaces between infilled with moulded cross hatching. At the back of the lower section is a central shallow angular recess and some iron staini…
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sixpenny Handley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-68C46E
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of three items dating to the Taunton phase (c.1400-1275 BC) of the Middle Bronze Age and found buried together: A complete cast bronze rapier, 535mm in total length, with a solid copper alloy hilt which has been modelled in imitation of a wooden one. The rapier has been broken into three pieces. The tapering blade is 60mm wide at the handle and a maximum of 7.5mm thick with a "triple arris" shaped cross-section throughout its length. It is broken in two fragments, the larger, which is slightly bent, weighing 188g and the smaller, 23.34g.…
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-024514
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An complete copper alloy finger ring.  The ring is keeled and has a blind bezel. The sloping shoulders are triangular and undecorated. The downward points of the triangles are flanked by angled projections. The band is narrow and D-sectioned. The bezel is hexagonal and decorated with stamped circular dots but it is too worn to discern any pattern. The inside of the ring is flat and smooth. Similar to Henig type VIII Date: Late Roman- AD 200 - 300 Dimensions: 24.73 mm x 10.19 mm x 16.01 mm Weight: 4.79 g See DOR-0278B5
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2024
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Record ID: DOR-CBF6C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory left on prow holding shield and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. LRBC p. 7, no. 201; RIC VII, p. 138, no. 256. Diameter: 16.13 mm Weight: 1.81 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: SOMDOR-861648
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An elaborate cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The frame of the openwork buckle is D-shaped, three dimensional and concave on the underside. It measures 35.23mm by 24.38mm by 18.24mm and weighs 11.33g. The back consists of a fairly thin flat D-shaped band of copper alloy, the straight edge of which is narrowed. The pin is missing. Projecting from the front of the frame there are three moulded animals, probably dogs, in Romanesque style. The central dog, which is standing facing left, is largest. The small dogs both face towards the large dog, all with heads looking forward. To…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2006
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-36418C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn Roman to Early Medieval copper-alloy coin, possibly a nummus of 5th to 6th century AD date, c.AD 425-530 (Reece Periods 22-23). The coin has some damage to the flan and evidence for corrosion, the surviving elements of the design now indistinct and lacking detail. Obverse: Unclear diademed bust right, extending to the edge of the flan; possible remains of inscription above, now illegible. Reverse: Cross potent, possibly encircled by a wreath; any inscription no longer survives Its identification is uncertain although the surviving design, diameter …
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FE79C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver coin. An Early-Medieval series C: Metcalf R1 sceatta. Crowned bust on the obverse and a Standard on the reverse. OBV: runic EPA - (Radiate and draped bust with pyramidal neck, facing right. Runic inscription in front, inverted T, A, inverted E.) REV: TOTII - (Standard containing TOTII; above, a triangle of pellets; below, a cross pattée, at each side TAT) Die axis: 9 Diameter: 11.89 mm Weight: 1.17 g Date: Early-Medieval - c. 700 - 710 North Volume One, cf. number 157
Created on: Sunday 29th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 14th December 2023
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Record ID: DOR-FAAAA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver early penny of Primary Phase Series E, variety G1 sceat. On the obverse is a stylised radiate bust of "porcupine" design. On the reverse is a stylised standard. These coins are thought to have been minted on the Northern French/Frisian coast, possibly at Dorestad. Reference: North Volume I, no. 48 Date: Early Early-Medieval - c. 695 - 710 Diameter: 12.06 mm Weight: 1.20 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolpuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR669
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series D (type 2c) dating to c.AD700-15, mint: Netherlands.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2000
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHITECHURCH CANONICORUM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-0FF02E
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver vervel (hawking ring) of Lewis & Richardson type C.ii. The object comprises a shield-shaped plate with a separately attached circular loop at the rear, set along the long axis of the shield. The shiled is square-topped and pointed at the base. It is decorated with a goat head facing left, bearded, both curved horns visible and the pelt decorated with small incised lines. The band of the loop is rectangular in cross section and stamped at either end with the letter C and H (C facing inwards at the end behind the point of the shield and the H at the opposite end beh…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-755827
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn, base silver radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), joint reign, dating to the period c.AD 253-260 (Reece period 12). VICT GERMANICA reverse type depicting Victory running left holding wreath and trophy, trampling captive to left. Gallic mint. Cunetio no. 724. Diameter: 20.54 mm Weight: 1.73 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-B53702
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy annular brooch with inscription, probably dating from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The diameter on the brooch is 22.65mm, the ring is around 4.7mm wide and it is 2.7mm thick. It weighs 5.74g. The ring narrows to accommodate the pin, which is 22.18mm in length. The loop of the pin is quadrangular with rounded corners and it has a slight collar. It then tapers to a point. The letters of the inscription on the front of the brooch are defined by short inscribed lines and each letter is separated by an area of light hatching. It reads POVERT and is preceeded by …
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-279513
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead alloy late medieval pilgrim badge depicting Saint Giles, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The badge consists of a rectangular plate with a sub-circular sewing loop projecting from each corner. A further large sub-circular projection at one short end accomodates the halo'd head of the saint, who is depicted standing, bearded and tonsured with his head within a beaded halo. The saint holds a crozier in his left hand and with his right is obscured but is probably raised in blessing (by comparison to other examples). The base of the saint's vestments are fil…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 25th November 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR-378F61
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a enamelled cast copper alloy Crescentic terret of probable late Iron Age date. The fragment measures 36.8mm by 24.6mm by 12.1mm and weighs 18.44g. It consists of part of the hoop and a 10mm length of the cast-in-one copper alloy bar, which is narrowed with a circular cross-section (diameter 6.2mm). Beside the bar the hoop has a sub-circular cross-section (diameter 11.9mm). This narrows to around 6mm internally, with a flat rectangular cross-sectioned exterior, much of which has been damaged. This flat part is decorated on both sides with red enamel, inlaid around raise…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AD5282
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A possible linch pin terminal with a crude anthopomorphic head. It is in nthe form of a crude human head, cast in the round. The head is broadly oval with an off centre groove at the top (running front to back) The eyes are two small, but relatively deep holes, possibly once containing other material. The nose is flattened and triangular. The mouth is a simple horizontal line. There is a groove around the the base of the head to mark tha neck and below this the object flares slightyl into a circula collar. At the base this continues as a short tubular projection, narrowed from the &quo…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: SOMDOR1357
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy terret of Simple type,. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular with two rounded projections flanking a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR1356
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy simple terret ring. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular a defined collar at each end of the strap bar; one of which flanks a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CF0B77
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy double-sided strap union,. The oval central plate element has a frame of two raised crescents forming a central circular recess. On one side in the recess are two large raised ring and dot/ roundel decorations flanking two smaller ring and dots with a continuous frame forming an hourglass shape. At the centre of each of the roundels on the first side is a slight projection. This design is mirrored on the other side, although it is obscured by heavy corrosion. Instead of the domed roundels, on the second side these elements are flatter and each have a central spike that wou…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2003
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.