Record ID: DOR-A1D3B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper sheet Buckle plate. Comprising two rectangular sheet metal plates joined at the centre of one edge by a single circular sectioned rivet. Both plates are undecorated and have a remnant of a notch where the buckle pin is articulated.The plates are slightly bent out of shape.They were originally attached to buckle DOR- A17BD8. Date: Medieval - 1250 -1500 Dimensions: 37.08 mm x 13.81 mm x 4.31 mm. Weight: 4.70 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A1BFC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle with a separately applied folded sheet metal plate.The rectangular buckle frame has a sheet metal roller on the outer edge. The short sides of the frame are slightly out-curved and rectangular in cross section. The bar at the rear is recessed to accomodate the sheet metal plate. The plate is folded over the bar and tapers slightly to the opposite end where there are two circular rivet holes (one complete and one broken). The front part of the plate is slightly wider then the rear half. Behind the bar, there is a hole through both halves of…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A17BD8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle with forked spacers for the attachment of a composite rigid plate (separately recorded as DOR-A1D3B3). An oval frame with a pointed lip in the outer edge and bevelled edges. The bar is off-set and slightly constricted to accommodate the copper alloy pin. The pin has a collar at the attachment end and tapers to a rounded point. It has a D-shaped cross section. The forked spacer arms are stepped in about part way along the inner edges and taper to a point. One arm is incomplete. The copper alloy wire pin is short and pointed. It is hooked ar…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A15D62
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible zoomorphic mount. At one end is a flat, trefid terminal with a central circular attachment hole retaining a long, circular sectioned rivet. The remaining part of the mount tapers to a probable break and is C-shaped in cross section, hollowed at the rear and convex along the longitudinal axis at the front. The upper surface is decorated with two small projections flanking the upper part of the C-sectioned element (possibly ears), two oval incised shapes (possibly eyes) flanking the central ridge, and two smaller incised ovals (possibly nostrils) flanking the ridg…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A138E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. Probably a Colchester derivative. The pin is missing. The wings are flat and open and probably housed an integral coiled pin mechanism. There are traces of iron corrosion product at the rear of the wings. The bow projects downwards from the wings and tapers to a corroded and bent foot. At the foot is a small remnant of a catchplate. Date: Roman - c. AD 43 -100 Dimensions: 38.09 mm x 15.00 mm x 6.38 mm Weight: 2.64 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A0E605
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast spherical bell (also known as crotal or rumbler bells). The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a girth ridge. The lower hemisphere has the remnant of a long aperture with rounded ends. One side is broken. The upper hemisphere has two circular holes, one on each side. On the top of the upper hemisphere is a small pointed attachment loop with a drilled circular aperture. The upper hemisphere is decorated with eight drop shaped foils, each with a longitudinal mid line. The remaining half of the lower hemisphere is decorated with three drop shaped elements each de…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A0C4F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin from a large annular framed buckle. The pin only remains. The pin is rectangular in cross section and tapers to a rounded point. On the upper face of the pin towards the attachment end is a raised rectangular area decorated with four transverse grooves. The attachment end is broken but was originally hooked to go around the frame of an annular buckle. Date: Late Medieval - c. 1250 - 1450 Dimension: 45.88 mm x 6.98 mm x 5.12 mm Weight: 5.73 g A similar pin with annular buckle frame is recorded in database record DOR-D969B6
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9EF26F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of uncertain issuer dating to circa 1500 - 1550 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 21.53 mm Weight: 0.41 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9EBA1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A continental Sterling imitation penny, probably issued by William Bishop of Cambrai, France and dating to 1285 -1295 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.17 mm Weight: 0.29 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9EA810
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1310 - 1314. Class 11a. Mint of Durham. Reference: North Vol. 2, No. 1060 Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.35 mm Weight: 0.91 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9E9518
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327) dating to 1307 - 1327. Class 11b1 or later. Mint of London. Reference: Date: Medieval Diameter: 18.71 mm Weight: 0.83 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9E8268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1306 - 1307. Class 10cf2. Mint of Durham. Reference: North Vol. 2, No. 1041 Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.66 mm Weight: 1.46 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9E6F4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1299 - 1301. Class 9b2. Mint of Canterbury. Reference: North Vol. 2, No. 1037/1 Date: Medieval Diameter: 19.22 mm Weight: 1.02 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: NMGW-9B796D
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Miniature copper alloy axe of Late Bronze Age to Romano-British date (c. 1200 BC -AD 400) and probably of Robinson's (1988, p61) type I. The miniature axe head is complete but is slightly distorted along its length and is of comparatively elongated form (with an overall length of 28.9mm and a weight of 4.8g). The butt or mouth is sub-square (4.9mm x 4.7mm) and has a transverse ridge separating the mouth from the top of the loop. The mouth encloses a small, shallow and irregular depression, probably representing a socket. The miniature axe head has a maximum width across the loop (of 10…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-95EB26
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy folding strap clasp. A rectangular frame with slightly convex sides and a ridge near each corner. There is a rectangular folding end at the outer edge of the frame (the frame has been recessed to accomodate it). At the end of this is a rectangular bar mount with bevelled edges attached to it by a single central rivet. The opposite end of the frame is narrowed and recessed, probably for the attachment of a folded sheet metal plate, now missing. Date: Medieval - c. 1275 - 1450 Dimensions: 16.57 mm x 12.28 mm x 3.49 mm Weight: 1.38 g Similar fittings are recorded in re…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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