Record ID: DOR-F1A6A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'La Tene I' style brooch.  Part of the pin is missing.  The bow and pin are made in one piece. At the head are four coils, two each side, joined at the top by an arched chord. Through the centre of the spring is an iron axis bar. The shaft of the pin tapers to a bent point and it is now too short to reach the catchplate at the foot. The bow of the brooch extends downwards from the coils and is deeply arched into a flat sub-oval shape. It is rectangular in cross section and decorated on the front with a central, longitudinal lo…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: BH-129878
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval annular brooch dating to the period AD 1200-1400. The frame of the brooch is circular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section. A small portion of the frame is narrowed to circular-section where the pin is attached by a loop. The pin loop is D-shaped in cross-section and is divided from the rest of the D-sectioned pin shaft by a single ribbed collar. The rest of the pin shaft is relatively even in width along its length and terminates at an old worn break. The terminal of the pin is missing. The upper surface of the brooch frame has moulded …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2020
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Record ID: NARC-B7AC34
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Hair Pin or Bodkin of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object comprises a long, rectangular sectioned, tapering needle-like pin that has been bent slightly. The upper portion of the pin is missing due to an old abraded break. At the uppermost retained portion is an incised transverse line with a series of longitudinal line below of varying lengths. Discussion: A number of silver pins/bodkins are recorded on the PAS database including IOW-A1E3AB, SUSS-8E94FC and BUC-816668. All are predominantly dated from the late 16th-17th century and many have integra…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-FC8972
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE 2018 T373. Description: An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 2150 BC to c. 1150 BC). The strip is an oval/ellipse shaped band that tapers towards the possible terminals. The terminals have a corrugated appearance consisting of three or four peaks and troughs, each created length-ways for approximately one quarter of the object's length. The central section of the band is undecorated but, like the rest of the object, displays a number of scuffs and striations to both surfaces. There is evidence of a fold at either end of the corrugat…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-06C327
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount, hexagonal and flat, with a large off-centre rivet hole 3.7 mm in diameter. The hexagon is not regular; two parallel and opposite sides are longer than the others, making it 19.64mm long but only 12.41mm wide. At the shorter ends, one angled corner is longer then the other, making the angle more acute; the rivet hole is placed where the centre would be if the hexagon was regular and both angles less acute. The central hole is surrounded by incised oblique lines which slant outwards from the hole. They are relatively regular around the less acutely angled hal…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
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Record ID: DOR-80FDA3
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver hooked tag or clasp, comprising a flat triangular plate. At the wide upper edge are the traces of three rivet holes, now broken; below this, the plate tapers to a rounded terminal with a narrow, flat hook projecting from it. The hook itself is slightly tapering and broken at the end. The side edges of the plate are notched and the upper surface of the plate has a double border of stamped chevrons, which continues under the lower edge of the attachment holes. The border ends at a double incised transverse line across the junction between plate and terminal. Below t…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wraxall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CB81C8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval single-looped copper-alloy buckle frame of c. 14th- to 16th-century date; the frame itself is complete but the pin is missing. It is broadly trapezoidal, tending towards kidney shaped, with rounded corners on the outer edge. The outer edge expands gradually towards its centre internally; externally it tapers from the corners to the ends of the bar. The front is bevelled shallowly externally, mirrored internally on the reverse of the outer edge. There are multiple oblique (diagonal) grooves on the sides and outer edge, covering each and rendered neatly. The bar is slightly n…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-95E082
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead, possibly of avian shape. Heavily corroded and thick with lead oxides. The surface of one side appears to be decorated with linear designs resembling herringbone patterns.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CB3746
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a broken cast copper-alloy strap slide (strap-fitting) from the medieval period c. 1350 - c. 1400. The object appears to be the outer edge of a trapezoidal or rectangular strap slide, in imitation of a contemporary bar mount. It has a central sub-circular lobe which is flat backed, and decorated with cross-hatched design on its front. The decoration is crude with the six transverse grooves somewhat angled, and the longitudinal grooves partial in places. Either side of the central lobe the object narrows and thins before terminating at each end in a raised and expanded,…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-21AC87
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A probable copper-alloy Roman nail-cleaner with exuberant neck decoration. The object has a flat-sectioned body which is of truncated-lozenge shape, with bands of decorative horizontal grooves at the top and bottom ends. In between these bands is a pattern of incised chevrons. This decoration covers both surfaces of the body. At the top of the object is a loop with rounded side and sub-circular perforation. Beneath the body is a stem of trapezoidal cross section, the bottom end of which lacks the usual forked points, suggesting that this may be an unfinished piece. The objec…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2016
Last updated: Saturday 29th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-43C198
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy trilobe bar mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period (c.1350 - c.1400). The object consists of a central sub-circular lobe, hollow backed and decorated with three deeply incised transverse grooves which have been lightly cross-hatched through longitudinal incisions. The flanking terminal lobes are much smaller and each has a circular hole for the copper-alloy attachment rivets which are still in situ. The ends of these lobes are squared off rather than the usual rounded ends with the reverses solid. The object has a dark green patina with some soil impaction …
Created on: Sunday 6th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BA7105
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy trilobe bar mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period (c.1350 - c.1400). The object consists of a central sub-circular lobe which is hollow backed and has been decorated with four deeply incised transverse grooves which appears to have light/worn cross-hatching. Only one flanking terminal survives which still retains its copper-alloy rivet, it is slightly squared off at the end. The other terminal has broken through the rivet hole. The object has a dark-green patina with some soil impaction within the recesses. The dimensions are: Length: 14.42 …
Created on: Saturday 24th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-930DFB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper alloy La Tène 1 brooch from the 4th-3rd century BC. The object is of one piece construction, with a highly arched bow and a returned foot. The bow is decorated with longitudinal ridges with tranverse grooves to the spring end and at the foot. The lower end of the bow is narrowed and returns back on itself to create an oval loop, ending in a discoidal terminal. Within the oval loop there is a groove to secure the missing pin which has snapped off at the spring. Three coils of the spring survive, along with the internal chord. The length of the brooch is 52.04 mm…
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-540EC1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy trilobe mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period c. 1350 - c. 1400. The object consists of a central sub-circular lobe which is hollow backed and decorated with cross-hatched design. The decoration is crude with the transverse grooves somewhat angled, and the longitudinal grooves partial. To one side the mount has been cut/misscast. The flanking terminal lobes are much smaller and each has a circular hole for the attachment rivets. The ends of these lobes are squared off with rounded corners and the reverses are flat with both copper-alloy rivets in situ. The…
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2C82BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete and corroded cast copper-alloy Roman T-shaped brooch. The axis bar is contained within a horizontal cylinder ,with a central slot for the now-missing pin. The left-hand wing has a pair of parallel, angled grooves, one third of the way in from the centre.The bow has a convex upper surface, a hollow underside at the top, and straight sides which converge towards the point of the break. A lightly incised pattern of grooves decorates the upper part of the bow; a short distance below this is an irregular depression, which may be a casting flaw.
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ECBDCA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy trilobe bar mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period,c.1350-c.1400. The object consists of a central sub-circular lobe, hollow backed and decorated with four deeply engraved transverse grooves. Overlying them are possible longitudinal incisions to create a cross-hatched effect. Only one flanking terminal survives (of two) which is much smaller than the central lobe. It is rounded and flat backed with a circular hole for the copper-alloy attachment rivet which is still in situ. The missing lobe appears to have broken in antiquity. The object ha…
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E282AB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy trilobe bar mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period c.1350-c.1400. The object consists of a central sub-circular lobe, hollow backed and decorated with four engraved transverse grooves, at a slight angle, with light longitudinal cross hatching. The flanking terminal lobes are much smaller and each has a circular hole for the attachment rivets of which only one survives in situ. The ends of these lobes are squared off with rounded corners; the backs are flat. The object has a green patina with patches of impacted soil. Dimensions are: Length: 20.5…
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4E33E9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy trilobe bar mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period (c.1350 - c.1400). The object consists of a central sub-circular lobe, hollow backed and decorated with deeply incised transverse grooves with evidence of light, somewhat crude, cross hatching. The flanking terminal lobes are much smaller and each has a circular hole containing a copper-alloy attachment rivet, one of which bent. The ends of these lobes are rounded and the backs are flat. The object has a dark-green patina with some soil impaction to the recesses. The dimensions are: Length:16.86…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-319CEA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy trilobe bar mount from the medieval period of circa 1350-c.1450. A small bar with terminal and central lobes. The central lobe is sub-circular, hollow backed and decorated with five deeply incised grooves set transversely. The flanking terminal lobes are much smaller and each has a circular hole containing a copper-alloy rivet. The ends of these lobes are squared off, rounded at the corners, and the reverses are flat. The object has a dark green patina with some soil impaction. Dimensions are: Length: 14.30 mm. Width: 9.96 mm. Thickness: 3.76 mm. Weight: 1.412 g…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3159B8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy trilobe bar mount (strap-fitting) from the medieval period of c. AD 1350 - c.1400. A small bar with terminal and central lobes.The central lobe is sub-oval, hollow backed and decorated with faint linear grooves. The flanking terminal lobes are much smaller and each has a circular hole containing a copper-alloy rivet. The ends of these lobes are rounded and the reverses are flat. The object is worn has a green patina and appears to be mis-cast. The dimensions are: Length: 16.93 mm. Width: 7.77 mm. Thickness: 3.21 mm. Weight: 1.068 grams. See Egan and Pritchard…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.