Record ID: PUBLIC-7E3134
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy anthropomorphic knife terminal. A knife stop or end-cap from a scale-tang knife. The figurative three dimensional end-cap is an anthropomorphic head on an oval cross-section plinth. The head is wearing a large pointed hood, suggestive of a cowl or hooded cloak worn by monks.  The long, thin face with pointed chin is looking up at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and has crudely engraved facial features. A long vertical ridge forms a nose, separating the two round recesses for eyes, one of which is higher than…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4237CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A base and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Geta (198-212) as caesar under Septimius Severus, possibly a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 200-202 (Reece period 10). PRINC IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting Geta standing in military dress holding branch and sceptre, with a trophy behind. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.1, p. 316, no. 18.  Diameter 17.50mm; Weight 2.11g; Die Axis 7 o'clock
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-44EEEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, as Caeser (AD 317-340) dating to 326 AD (Reece period 16) PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp or town gateway with two towers. Mint mark -/-//PTR dot in crescent, mint of Trier. Reference RIC VII, Trier 480. Date: Roman Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 3.1 g Die axis: 5 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spetisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-38AD02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), second coinage.Dating to c.AD 1526 - 1532. Canterbury mint under Archbishop William Warham.                                                  Reference: As North (1991) Volume 2, p 112 no 1802 Diameter: 18.02 mm Weight: 1.35 g Die axis: 7                                           …
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36CC9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat (710-740). Series H, Type 39 Cc1 Struck at Hamwic (Southampton). Reference: Abramson 2006: 16, 58 and 99; North 1994: 64, ref: 96, plate 1, no. 44 Diameter: 0.92 g Weight: 12.23 mm
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB406F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-72) dating to 1217-1222.  Class 7a. Minted by Samuel at Canterbury.  Reference: North Volume 1, No. 978 Diameter: 16.67mm Weight: 0.96g Die axis: 3
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4B99D5
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A particularly fine near complete flint leaf shaped arrowhead dating to the Neolithic c.4000-2400 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of dark grey flint that has occasional light grey patch inclusions. It has a semi glossy patina. The arrowhead can be described as a willow leaf shaped arrowhead. The base has damaged by an irregular break that runs diagonally upwards and to one side of the body that has also removed the base. Both surfaces of the arrowhead have medium length, low angled, invasive sub-parallel, then scaled, retouch. The arrowhead i…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA575D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver sixpence of James I of England (AD1603-1625) dating to AD 1604-1607.  Measurements: diameter 20.5mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 1.73g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA4945
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1564.  Mint mark: Pheon Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind. ELIZABETH D G ANG [...]ET HIB REGINA. Very worn bust. Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms, all divided by a long cross, 1564 above POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA0198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1690, first bust, early harp and large crowns. Mint of London. Spink no.3520 Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right. With the inscription around the edge: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre. With the inscription around the edge: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1690. Measurements: 25mm in diameter and 5.90g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3CAA3E
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flake Neolithic blade struck from pale brown grey flint, dating to the Neolithic c. 4000 BC-2000 BC. The flake has a triangular cross section, with short sub-parallel low angle retouch along both sides of the flake. There is a high bulb of percussion and ripple marks along the length of the flake. Measurements; 57mm length, 17.5mm width, 11.5mm thickness, weight 13.28g.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5A0E22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) probable small-long brooch (AD 400-600) The pin is missing and the bottom part of the brooch is missing. The cruciform head plate is flat and formed of a central lozenge-shaped plate from which extend three.flat, roughly lozenge shaped arms, each with a waist between it and the central plate. The central plate is decorated with five punched ring and dot elements, one within each of the upper and side projections, and two arranged vertically on the central plate. Protruding from the lower edge of the head there is…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B231BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval penny of the Commonwealth period (1649-1660). As North (1991), page 206, number 2729. Obverse: shield of St. George within wreath formed of palm and laurel branch. Reverse: conjoined shields of St. George and Ireland. Value mark of I above. Folded and cracked about ¼ of diameter through the top left corner of the Cross of St. George.
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-68ECDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius, possibly Arcadius, probably dating to the period c.AD 395-402 (Reece period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass holding Victory on globe and spear. Unclear mint, probably Milan. cf. RIC X no. 1227; Hoxne no. 705ff. The coin measures 17mm in diameter, 1.18 g in weight, and with a die axis of 12 o'clock.
Created on: Friday 12th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F47330
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date, about AD 1300 - 1530. The remaining portion consists of the lower half of the circular body, which has been cut or broken in half horizontally, perhaps to release the contents. The neck and suspension loops are missing. Both sides of the body carry decoration. One side is probably intended to represent a crown and consists of a small central element, flanked by two inward-facing crescents and two uprights which curve inwards at the top, above a pair of upwards curving ridges and an area of cross-hatching. The other side has…
Created on: Sunday 21st June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne Whitechurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-25BFCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early- Medieval Anglo Saxon silver sceat (710-740) of Wodan series H. Peacock.Type 4. Reverse variety 1(rosette below neck). Mint of Hamwic (Southampton). Obverse: Moustached face centrally with a beaded outline of ten roundels within a beaded border. Reverse: Crested peacock displaying right, roundel above rosette below Reference: Abramson 2012, p. 134-135 & North Vol. 1 No. 64 Diameter: 12.19 mm Weight: 0.83 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1012E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49) dating to 1636-44. Type 2. Privy marks are crescents. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 2291 Diameter: 14 mm Weight: 0.60 g The coin contains a wedge of brass which was introduced to prevent counterfeiting.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0F7A62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. As RIC VII, p. 98, no. 10; Cloke and Toone, 2015: pp. 212-213, no. 8.02.015.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EA5FDC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy single-loop pointed buckle with integral forked spacer plate. Medieval in date, c. 1350 - 1450. The frame is oval in shape and curves to a point on the outer edge where the (missing) pin would rest. There is also a slight taper on the front face from the inside edge of the loop down to the point around the whole circumference of the loop except where the spacer legs are attached. Both soldered buckle plates are also missing. The forked spacer is roughly filed and recessed each side to locate the plates. The frame is also recessed between the spacer legs on the …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E5B411
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron key (locking) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The key has a 'D' shaped' bow at the end of the circular cross-sectioned stem. There is a circular collar just behind the bit nearest the bow. The bit would have comprised two irregular projections, but the furthest one from the bow is broken away at the shaft. Type 8 of the Goodall Classification used at Winchester and Salisbury (Salisbury Medieval Catalogue Volume 4), having a solid shaft projecting beyond the bit. These keys probably date from 1150 through to 1700. The projecting stem is an innovation of the 15th century a…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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