Record ID: DOR-1B7E81
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
The pendant (1) was discovered during building of a new trackway by Mr. Doyle. Subsequently Bournemouth University undertook a small-scale excavation, which recovered all other items listed (2-4). Recorded by C. A. Hayward Trevarthen (Finds Liaison Officer). Description: A small assemblage probably from an early Anglo-Saxon female grave, comprising: A gold and gemstone-set pendant A pair of incomplete silver crescent-shaped objects An annular blue-glass bead Fragments of a bone comb (1) Gold and garnet pendant A disc-shaped pendant of pale gold sheet, with fili…
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F6404F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy early medieval strip brooch dating to the period c. AD 700 - 800. The pin and part of the plate are missing. The brooch consists of a plate which would have originally been lozengiform, but is now triangular due to an old horizontal break running across the plate. The plate is decorated with an incised pattern, possibly a coiled zoomorphic beast within two concentric lozengiform ridges. The obverse of the plate retains a substantial amount of gilding. There is an oval perforation of unknown function just below the body of the coiled beast. The plate h…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berwick St John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FAB445
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy casket key of Goodall's Winchester type 1. The long drop-shaped bow is openwork with a large curvilinear "keyhole" shaped aperture at the rear and a smaller oval one in front. The stem is short and solid, with a step to a narrowed projecting tip. The bit is rectangular with a single square cleft at the top of the leading edge; at the bottom of the bit is a small right-angled projecting ward, giving the bit an L-shaped cross-section. Dimensions: 33.65 mm x 14.86 mm x 4.73 mm, weight: 9.41 g. This key also belongs to Ward Perkins's London type IA. Kevin Leahy has …
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-CADB61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast single loop buckle frame. The frame is oval with a thickened outer edge. The outer edge is decorated with two animal heads. There is a groove between the heads as a pin rest. The heads are very worn , but appear to have recesses for the ears and squared-off snouts. The frame is narrowed from the outer edge and has an oval cross section. Identified by Kevin Leahy as an Anglo-Scandinavian brooch of 11th Century date. Date: Early Medieval - c.1000 - 1100 Dimensions: 8.64 mm x 3.01 mm x 1.83 mm Weight: 1.99 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B177D4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy pin. The shaft is circular in cross section and tapers to the break point (from 3.12 mm to 2.49 mm) The head is disc shaped and has a concentric ridge framing a groove around a central domed projection. Below the head is a narrow ridge or collar around the shaft. Dr Kevin Leahy has suggested an Iron Age date for this pin. Date: Iron Age - 500 - 200 BC Dimensions: 41.25 mm x 7.99 mm (diameter of head) Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Peverell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AC75C6
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy zoomorphic double hooked clasp. The body of the clasp is in the form of two outward facing animal heads separated by a squared central knop on the upper surface. The necks of the beast heads are decorated with cast chevrons pointing outwards. The heads are cast in the round and have ears set at the sides of the heads, a raised brow with slight eye recesses, elongated and ridged mussels and two nostril holes on the snub-ended snouts. The ears and nostrils contain an off-white material which might be degraded enamel or paste. The mouths are slightly open and project…
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordingbridge', grid reference and parish protected.