Record ID: PUBLIC-5D4401
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand-wrought iron rivet of uncertain date.The head is square in plan, with a convex top and flat back. The shank is of rectangular cross section and tapers to a wedge-shaped end. This piece was probably for the reinforcement of a door. Head 57.58 mm x 58.59 mm. Thickness 16.58 mm. Shank length 31.35 mm. Weight 229g
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-57E1A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy finger-ring with intaglio of Henig type II dating to c. AD 50-150. The ring is pointed oval in section with a flatter but still convex inner side and convex outer side. The hoop widens and thickens towards the bezel which is continuous with the hoop with no distinct shoulders or flattening. In the bezel is set a large, oval, translucent blue piece, probably glass rather than a gem. It has a curved top which continues the curve of the ring without projecting and some old damage to one side of the ring shows the side of the piece tapers in width towards the back. On…
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haydon CP', grid reference and parish protected.