Record ID: SOMDOR-11E3E1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast lead cloth seal of probable post-medieval date. The surviving fragment is the first disc from a two disc cloth seal; the second disc and connecting strip are missing. The fragment measures 21.23mm in maximum diameter, 3.87mm in maximum thickness and weighs 5.52g. On the external face of the first disc there is a letter 'A' with an annulet above, below and on each side. On the rivet there is the central part of the full design, a pine cone, which was the heraldic badge of the city of Augsburg, Germany.
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-7514C8
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular lead pilgrim badge of medieval or early post-medieval date. The badge, which depicts the Annunciation, has a maximum diameter of 22.98mm, it is 1.75mm thick and weighs 3.79g. On the back there is a vertical casting line and two protruding lumps which may be the remains of the fixture for the (missing) pin. The front depicts two standing figures in moulded relief, the Angel Gabriel to the left and the Virgin Mary to the right. They have long robes, their hair is covered and they are facing each other, each with outstretched hands holding an open book. Mary is traditiona…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitcombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-2B5DE6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The weight is biconical (diameter 23mm, height 20.5mm) with a central shaft which contains a thin length of copper alloy. This would have been bent to form a hook at the apex, although the hook survives only to a length of about 10mm and is now bent out of shape. Weight: 46.93g
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-29F941
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead pilgrim badge of medieval date. The badge measures 49.11mm in length, 25.15mm in width, its maximum thickness is 4.45mm and it weighs 6.12g. The front of the badge is moulded to represent the bust of St Thomas Becket, indicating that this was a product of his shrine at Canterbury, Kent. The archbishop wears a mitre which has a raised central vertical panel on which there is an off-centre line of raised dots. The rest of the mitre is filled with cross hatching. The top of the mitre has been bent backwards but it appears to have been topped with a cross. The face has well-de…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2006
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EDA9E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late sixteenth or early seventeenth century date. The seal measures 28.61mm by 20.45mm by 3.18mm and weighs 7.26g. The first disc is scratched with letters which appear to read P nig| (very uncertain). The second disc has a crude EB or ER privy mark. The scratches are likely to be the name of an artisan weaver (with the name Night or something similar), while the stamped mark would be the initials of a capital-owning clothier.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED8D93
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unused two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late medieval or early post medieval date. The cloth seal has not been folded together and neither side has been stamped. This means that the rivet is still 12mm in length. The seal measures 41.23mm in length, around 1.8mm in thickness and weighs 9.14g. Disc 1 has a diameter of 20.35mm and disc 2 has a diameter of 16.97mm.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED7A15
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable sixteenth century or later date. The cloth seal measures 29.35mm by 21.95mm by 4.01mm and weighs 8.16g. The exterior of the first disc is blank and on the exterior of the second disc there are two initials, either RB or BB. This is a clothier's or weaver's seal.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED5A91
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 2 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The surviving fragment measures 27.71mm by 23.82mm by 3.17mm and weighs 3.23g. On the exterior of the disc there is an X on the connecting strip and part of at least one, perhaps two, superimposed main devices, possibly a large F and a linear motif. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm. Geoff Egan). The letters [..]AG[..] are visible in the surroundin…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED48F1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The fragment measures 23.77mm by 20.18mm by 4.51mm and weighs 5.17g. The exterior of the disc has a crude crown over an ornate shield with the arms of England, and there is a possibly another device to the right. On the rivet there is possibly a large letter F. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm. Geoff Egan).
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED3817
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The fragment measures 21.16mm by 20.28mm by 3.03mm and weighs 4.24g. The exterior of the disc has a crude crown over an ornate shield with the arms of England, and there is a possibly another device to the right. On the rivet there is a large letter F, possibly with a sun to the right. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm. Geoff Egan).
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED2340
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The corroded and damaged cloth seal measures 23.87mm by 19.24mm by 4.05mm and weighs 6.17g. It has slightly square flans. The exterior of disc 1 has a crude ornate shield with the arms of England, possibly with a rose and sun to the sides. The exterior of disc 2 appears to have a doublestuck letter F, with a rose to the right. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED1226
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The surviving disc has a diameter of 20mm, it is 4.6mm thick and weighs 4.7g. The exterior of the disc has a crown over a fleur de lis, with a sun below to the right. Part of the surrounding legend can be seen faintly (? BC..DI PA...). On the interior of the disc there is the imprint from a coarse textile. On the rivet there appears to be a large letter F. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's atten…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ED0112
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The surviving fragment measures 24.62mm by 19.87mm by 3.41mm and weighs 4.2g. The exterior of the disc has a crude crown over an ornate shield with the arms of England and a rose to each side. On the rivet there appears to be a large letter F. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm. Geoff Egan).
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ECE713
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The diameter of both discs is around 17-18mm, the seal is 6.49mm thick and it weighs 6.24g. The exterior of the first disc has a large letter F with angled upper corners and a rose to the right. The exterior of the second disc possibly also has a large letter F although this is unclear. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm. Geoff Egan).
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-ECC264
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteenth or early sixteenth century date. The fragment measures 23.18mm by 19.28mm by 5.52mmmm and weighs 8.27g. The first disc shows a crude crown over an ornate shield with the arms of England, a rose and possibly a sun to the sides. Disc 2 has a large letter F with a rose and sun to the sides. The letter F was used from 1474 to indicate a textile with minor faults that were significant enough to have the customer's attention drawn to them in this way (pers. comm. Geoff Egan).
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EBDAF1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late sixteenth century date. The fragment measures 16.74mm by 13.04mm by 3.02mmmm and weighs 3.19g. The flan is bent. On the exterior of the disc there are some arms which are weakly registered and double-struck. On the rivet there is a possible crown over a portcullis (grid 3x3). Any legend is illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EBC776
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late sixteenth century date. The cloth seal measures 21.94mm by 18.71mm by 4.01mm and weighs 4.85g. On the exterior are the arms of England, executed crudely. The interior of the disc has the imprint from a fine/medium textile and on the rivet is a portcullis (grid at least 2x3). Any legend is illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EBB2D5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable early sixteenth century date. The cloth seal measures 26.16mm by 23.77mm by 6.84mm and weighs 10.81g. It is corroded and part of the second disc is folded back on itself. The exterior of disc 1 has a large X. It is plausible although unlikely that the X represented the Roman numeral for 10 (perhaps indicating a specification of the length of the cloth in yards or its weight in pounds). Some other coding is more probable. On the exterior of disc 2 (on the rivet) there is a crown over a single, seeded rose. The legend is illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EB88D5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable early sixteenth century date. The cloth seal measures 26.31mm by 20.62mm by 4.43mm and weighs 6.42g. It is corroded and the flan is incomplete. The exterior of the disc has a large X. It is plausible although unlikely that the X represented the Roman numeral for 10 (perhaps indicating a specification of the length of the cloth in yards or its weight in pounds). Some other coding is more probable. On the rivet there is a crown over a single, seeded rose. The only part of the legend which is legible is a letter A. The rose is diffic…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-EB7636
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 1 from a two-part cast lead cloth seal of probable late fifteeth or early sixteenth century date. The cloth seal measures 19.23mm by 17.42mm by 4.93mm and weighs 4.53g. The exterior has a crude crown over an ornate shield with the arms of England and a rose to the right. The design on the rivet is too faint to discern.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.