Record ID: DOR-173265
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report to H.M. Coroner Potential Treasure of possible Bronze Age pendant from Charminster, Dorset Treasure case: 2006 T380 Circumstances of discovery Found in September 2004 while using a metal detector; it was 'a few inches deep' in a field of stubble. Description A cigar-shaped strip of gold with sub-square terminals. The two long sides are asymmetric, one being more bowed than the other, but this may be due to a stronger buckle affecting the latter. The strip thins to either terminal, but the long edges have marginal lipping from edge finishing. The perforation is…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charminster', grid reference and parish protected.