Record ID: PAS-852621
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A small fragment from a possible gold ingot, this object is difficult to date with any certainty without more precise information from the context from which it came, if any. It is probably of prehistoric date and was found in an area well known for both its Neolithic and Early Bronze Age monuments and a series of Iron Age settlements. As such, this item is more than likely a prehistoric object, older than 300 years, and is therefore probably Treasure.
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-27E5A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger ring, the bezel formed of a quatrefoil with an incised saltire cross dividing it into four sections. The hoop of the ring is decorated with a centrally placed cabled band. The finger-ring is silver-gilt and dates from the fourteenth century.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-27F660
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval finger ring, which survives in fragmentary form and is bent out of shape. It is inscribed with the words: iaspar:baltasar ...... the names of two of the Magi. The name of the third magi, Melchior, is missing. The ring fragment is silver, and dates from the late 15th or early 16th century. Dimensions: length 46 mm, depth 6 mm.
Created on: Sunday 13th April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Minterne Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-2BE214
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval finger-ring of triangular section, measuring 18mm in diameter. The hoop has two distinct registers which accommodate a repeated inscription, above and below. It reads: + GOD HELP AMEN The ring is gold and dates from the late fourteenth or early fifteenth centuries.
Created on: Monday 14th April 2008
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-8E0946
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
gold mourning ring (2006 T458) Date: 1702 Description: This large ring with D-section hoop is decorated on the exterior with a skull and floral wreath which still retains its original black enamel. The inscription inside reads: ‘. F J . [or T] Arm ob . 23 . Jan . 1702’, with maker’s mark in black letter script in a rectangular shield which reads possibly JA or JD. Discussion: This is a characteristic type from the second half of the 17th century into the 18th century. The abbreviation ‘Arm’, stands for ‘Armiger’, ie. entitled to bear arms. Both the ‘m’ in â…
Created on: Friday 18th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-DDEE85
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver ornamental ring This thin silver band is slightly scalloped at the front and tapers at the back to two thin ends. In the absence of further diagnostic features there is no evidence to confirm that it is pre-1706 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-077044
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a devotional plaque A fragment of a double-sided plaque, cast on one side with a possible Madonna and child, and on the other a scene with three saints. The item is possibly a Catholic devotional token, not necessarily English in origin, judging by the Madonna figure's veil and cloak. The plaque has three surviving projecting knops. The object is probably of silver, but as the style and facture suggest a post-1706 date, possibly 19th century or later, the object is not thought to qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Thursday 24th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-692CE3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-gilt brooch of sexfoil form which is punctuated at equal intervals by six, small decorative lozenges incised with diamond shape motifs. Dimensions and metal content: X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content of more than 50 per cent.
Created on: Thursday 17th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-3AAF34
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt ring with plain exterior, the interior inscribed in capitals: FEARE GOD ONLY, with stars between each word, the N and L on only conjoined. There is also a stamped makers mark, RG or RC in a shield. The ring is broken. Dimensions and metal content: X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content of 98 per cent. Weight: 5.6g.
Created on: Friday 8th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fleet', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-A4ECC4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A plain gold ring, the shape distorted. Dimensions: 25mm x 20mm Note: It was not possible to date the ring with any accuracy; it was, therefore considered not to qualify as treasure.
Created on: Wednesday 13th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wareham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-B792B1
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
16 British B (‘Chute’) staters (5.98, 6.00, 5.89, 6.08, 5.96, 6.06, 6.01, 5.59, 6.00, 5.85, 6.13, 6.06, 6.01, 6.09, 5.95, 6.04)
Created on: Thursday 14th August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-9DD5B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Description: silver scallop shaped mount (?) or badge (?) made of silver sheet. The reverse is filled with hard white material and the remains of a simple tab. Discussion: Probably a pilgrim badge. Comparable silver and gold pilgrim badges reported under Treasure Act 1996 from South Molton, Devon (2010 T803, DEV-779A72) and a double shell with rivet on the back from Palgrave, Suffolk (2008 T543, SF-650CD4); both linked to the pilgrim badge form. Other scallop shaped designs can be found in the form of dress fasteners (SF3982), hooks (BERK-FC52B0), tags (WILT-2D1AA7) and tongs (LIN-…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PAS-366BC7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) to medieval copper-alloy cloisonné enamelled disc brooch (late 10th - 11th century), of the Saunderton type (Weetch Type 20.A). The brooch is constructed from a base-plate of copper alloy originally with seven equidistant rounded projections; three have been snapped off completely, with only four surviving, non consecutively. A circular copper-alloy collar has been soldered onto this base plate and set within the collar is the cloisonné enamel pattern. The pattern is marked out by copper alloy cells and comprises six conjoined …
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-A21B61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval copper-alloy buckle, probably late 12th to 13th century (c. AD 1150 - c. AD 1300). All elements are present and complete; the frame and pin in articulation with the plate. The frame, of Meols type 4, is oval with an offset and recessed bar with slight knops at either end of the bar. Its outer edge is bevelled externally on the front, which is echoed internally on the reverse. At the centre on the front the angled side is interrupted by a rectangular pin rest with central groove. The pin is formed of a thick strip of copper-alloy sheet, and survives in situ wrapped around…
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St. Michael CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-5A8269
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly corroded fragment from a late early-medieval/Anglo-Scandinavian cast copper-alloy cheekpiece (c. 11th century AD). The fragment is formed of a curved Ringerike style animal head and neck in profile, broken through the neck. The cheekpiece is flat and the neck is long and the head is set at roughly right angles to it. On the outer edge of the curve is a recessed protrusion, broadly semicircular with a small off-central knop and a second raised knop towards its back (at the neck end). At the tip of the head is a recurving hook to the upper jaw. Below are three slight, lobed p…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St. Michael CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-5B678F
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval/Anglo-Scandinavian cast copper-alloy cheekpiece of Williams Type 1 (c. 11th century AD). The only element to have been lost is one of the outcurving zoomorphic side plates, broken where the neck of the creature joined the body of the cheekpiece. The other side plate is intact and is formed of a curved Ringerike style animal head and neck in profile. The plate has a D-shaped cross-section, being curved on the front and flat on the reverse, The beast's neck is long and the head is set at roughly right angles to it. On the outer edge of the curve is a cu…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimborne St. Giles CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-5C5AB0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded and incomplete late early-medieval cast copper-alloy harness link (11th century AD). The object consists of a central plate with boss, though one half of the plate beyond the boss, along with its loop, have been lost. The arm is semicircular in cross-section, with a flat reverse. At one end of this is a moulded boss extending either side of the plate. It represents a face, probably zoomorphic rather than anthropomorphic. Just protruding above the plate are a pair of pointed ears. Below the plate is the nose and the lopsided V-shaped mouth. The nose is moulded, triangular, a…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St. Michael CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-602147
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval cast copper-alloy harness link (c. 11th century AD). The object consists of a central plate with boss; part of one of the terminal loops have been lost. The arms are semicircular in cross-section, with a flat reverse. At what would have been the centre of the complete link there is a low moulded boss with a small knop extending either side of the plate. The boss is solid. The plate terminated at each end in a loop; as noted, one is now vestigial. The other is circular and features three rounded knops, one at each cardinal point. The object is a red-br…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimborne St. Giles CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-608E5B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval cast copper-alloy harness link (c. 11th century AD). The object would have consisted of a central circular plate with boss from which four arms would have emerged, one at each cardinal point; one arm has been lost completely, while another arm now only has a vestigial loop. Integral with the central circle is a high domed boss which is hollow backed. The arms are semicircular in cross-section, with a flat reverse. The surviving loops are oval and bevelled externally. They feature three rounded knops, one at each cardinal point. The object is a red-…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-7187C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy artefact of 11th-century date, probably a strap fitting. The object is a ring with a thick hoop and convex crude quatrefoil bezel. The quatrefoil head is perpendicular to the hoop. It is decorated with four triangular grooves arranged in saltire, but not meeting at the centre. The quatrefoil thus created has longer elements in line with the hoop than those perpendicular to it; its rendering is quite crude. The artefact is now a red-brown colour, covered in patches of light-green corrosion product The artefact can be paralleled to a strap slide/loop found looped…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.