Record ID: SOM-7B7446
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix dating to the 14th century. The matrix face is sub-circular. The pedestal is faceted with six facets and thins as it rises before it widens slightly to a collar topped by a rounded terminal. Below the collar is an incised transverse groove that emphasises the collar. Above the collar there is a flattened crescent, ends upwards, within which the terminal sits. The rounded terminal is flat with a circular piercing through it. The pedestal has areas of abrasion and a few chips in it but no clear marks which indicate the orientation o…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D388A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of John (1199-1216) dating to AD 1207 to 1210. Short cross class 5c. Minted by Beneit in London. North (1994, 221) no. 971 and Mass (2001, 40 & plate 63) The coin has broken (rather than been cut) in half, only one half is present, and a small piece has come off the remaining half.
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D1FB03
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-shaped hinged brooch probably dating to AD75 - 150. Only the wings and upper part of the bow remain. The wings are chipped at each end but nearly complete and have a pattern across the front of a single incised diagonal line about halfway along and a pair of incised lines at the end. The broken ends are filled with white cement to hold the hinge bar. There is a slot through the centre of the back of the head in which the pin would have hinged. This is filled with iron corrosion, probably the remains of an iron pin. The upper part of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3420DD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle frame dating to the period cAD1550 - 1650. The double oval looped frame has a moulded shell like knop in the centre of each loop and a small knop at each end of the narrowed strap bar. The shell shaped knops have convex curved outer edges and converge to an inner point that projects into the loop slightly. This shape is emphasised by incised lines across the knops which converge from the outer edge to the inner point. The seperate iron pin is in place but very corroded. The frame of the buckle is slightly misshapen. The upper surface has a shiny b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A17B1E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (1350 - 1450 AD) copper alloy oval, lipped buckle frame of Meols Type 4, missing its pin. The bar is slightly flattened, narrowed and offset. The slightly expanded point (lip) in the centre of the outer edge of the frame has an incised transverse notch for the pin. The buckle measures 17.79mm in length, 15.03mm in width, 1.79mm in thickness and weighs 0.83g. Similar buckle frames from London (Egan & Pritchard 1991: 70, nos.279-283) date between AD 1350 and 1450.
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1051D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy casket key dating from the late 12th to early 14th century. It has a lozenge shaped bow with a circular cnetral hole and a solid oval cross sectioned shank with a projecting pin at the end. There is a slight expanded knop on both faces of the shank at the junction with the bow. The bit is solid and broadly rectangular in form with an indent in the side closer to the terminal. The key measures 32.79mm in length, 9.70mm in width at the bow, 1.55mm in thickness and weighs 1.88g. A similar example can be found in Read (2001:72) no. 558 which he dates to the late …
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-24560A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval biface lead token, dating to AD 1500-1600. Powell, type 10 (heads and bust) and Powell type 14 (heads and bust) on the other. The token is circular in plan. The inverse shows a raised head of an individual facing left wearing a hat, the outer edge of the token is decorated with a pellet border. The token has a raised cross, which is central and does not reach the outer edge, within each quarter of the cross is a raised pellet and the edge has a pellet border. The token is a light grey/off white colour. Reference: Powell: Classification for Lead Tokens o…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
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Record ID: SOM-FC7615
Object type: SPATULA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman wax spatula in the shape of the goddess Minerva. The head has a helmet (probably Corinthian) with an incomplete plume, and incised lines, which follow the base of the helmet, on the front, which may represent stylised eye slots. There is a raised rim bordering the edge of the helmet below which the hair, represented by diagonal incised lines, can be seen. The facial features are lost to abrasions. The face narrows to a chin, before terminating after very little of the neck to an old break. The spatula measures 18.9mm in height from the base of the…
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F8242B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy single oval looped composite buckle with integral forked spacer onto which have been soldered separate front and back plates dating to the period cAD 1350 -1450. The buckle has a notched lip and the pin is in place. The pin is formed of copper alloy sheet, triangular in plan with bevelled sides. It steps in in width where it is curved around the bar. The forks are covered by the plate but run the full length of the plates and have a thickening adjacent to the frame which the plates abut. The front plate has a circular cut out at the attachment end with …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F7336C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to the period c AD1350 - 1700. The frame has a bevelled inside edge and three transverse engraved lines on each loop. The pin is missing. The central bar is narrowed and has a break towards one end. There is a small knop at either end of the bar. There are traces of black lacquer on both surfaces. The buckle measures 37.40mm in length, 33.17mm in width, 3.48mm in thickness and weighs 8.83g. A similar example is illustrated in Margeson (1993:30, no.171) from a 17th century context , although with only one incise…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D7B7AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny, possibly an Irish penny of Edward IV, second reign, light coinage dating to AD 1473 to 1478. Mint unclear, Ref: Spink 6364, 6372, 6374, 6380, 6385. The entire circumference has been clipped such that obverse and reverse legends are lost.
Created on: Thursday 16th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton Pancras CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A74FCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusually large and decorative medieval silver annular brooch complete with pin and decorated with incised lines, inlaid niello and an inscription. The brooch is circular in cross section and, while weighty, the weight suggests it is hollow. There is a constriction at one point where the pin head is looped and corresponding slight wear on the opposite side of the ring, on the front where the pin point rests. The front is decorated with four bands of decoration with plain areas between. The bands are evenly spaced around the ring with one starting adjacent to the pin constrict…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-5478CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) dating to 1280 - 1281. Class 3g. Mint of Canterbury. Cross potent initial mark. Date: Medieval Diameter: 17.82 mm Weight: 1.18 g Die axis: 4
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Sunday 24th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-065301
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dagger. The dagger is broadly triangular with a straight sides tapering to a rounded point. It is almost flat in cross section, with a defined, thinned edges leaving a low central rib on both faces. At the hilt end the remnant of a flared tang with a semi-circular hole on either side for missing rivets. Both faces have some raised and uneven corrosion products, particularly at the tang end. Date: Early Bronze Age,- c.2150-c.1600 BC Dimensions: 82.99 mm x 28.6 mm x 2.60 mm Weight: 18.59 g
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upwey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6E38BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy brooch, either a small shallow saucer brooch or a Suzuki Class B or C button brooch of early early-medieval date (5th - 6th century AD) with style I decoration. The brooch is circular and 18.15mm in diameter and weighs 2.23 grams. The rim is upturned and offset 1mm within this is a further concentric circle of raised copper that surrounds the central design. The raised rim and raised central design are both c.2mm thick. The design is not a facing mask, the most common design on button brooches and is difficult to read clearly, it appears combine elements of the pro…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F3B4A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Medieval or post medieval cast lead alloy cup weight from a set of nested weights, dating to c. AD 1300-1600. The weight was originally open in profile, having a circular base with the sides flaring up to a wider rim. It has been compressed and one side is now folded inwards, although the original base area remains relatively unaffected. The flat rim surface itself is decorated with a motif of repeated raised circles, which continue around the full circumference. No other decoration survives, but a possible attachment point is visible on the flat side, where two circular…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-7C48EF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy 17th century trade token farthing issued by John Cole of Shaftesbury in Dorset, Williamson Dorsetshire 139 dating to 1650 to 1671. Williamson (1891, 188).
Created on: Monday 17th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F9C5F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rare, copper-alloy dupondius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), minted in Rome, AD 229. RESTITVTOR MON reverse type depicting the emperor standing left with spear. Ref. RIC, Vol. IV, Part II, p.118, no. 601. Severus Alexander apparently struck this coinage in connection with an 'enigmatic ... '"reform" in c. 229 celebrated with dupondii inscribed Restitvtor Mon (Alexander standing) and Mon Restitvta (Moneta standing). The nature of this event is a mystery, though it may be a celebration of the effectiveness of Alexander's decision in 222 to abandon the inflationary double-denariu…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F9C34B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A segment of a Roman silver denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 213-217 (Reece period 10). LIBERAL AVG VIIII depicting Libralitas standing with cornucopia and abacus, minted at Rome. RIC IV, Caracalla 302. The piece is approximately one quarter of the coin. The direct distance between the two ends of the circumference is 14.7mm, while the edges that approximate radii are 13.3mm and 11.6mm long. The piece is 1.9mm thick and weighs 1.25g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 31st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-7FE35B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of clear, uncoloured glass dating from either the Roman period or Post-medieval. The fragment is very roughly triangular in shape measuring 41.5mm by 39.4mm by 29.7mm. It is of uneven thickness to a maximum of 2.3mm. The piece is curved, the degree of curvature (i.e. distance from the central part of the convex area to a line joining the furthest extremities) being c7mm. Very small air bubbles can be seen within the glass as well as specks of other material that are mostly very small though one irregular piece measures c6 x 3mm. There are faint striations created during its…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-90E73B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped Medieval silver penny of Edward IV (second reign) dating to AD 1473-1478. Minted at Dublin or Drogheda or Trim. Spink (2002,134-135) no.6361, 6369, 6384. The coin has been clipped to the inner circle.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-58D397
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot with a small remnant of the pot attached, dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The foot is triangular in cross-section, tapering downwards. There are three longitudinal, convex raised ribs running down the front, the central rib protruding further than the others (thus forming the triangular cross-section), and extending further up as it joins the remnant of the pot body. The ribs come together towards the base of the foot. The back of the foot is flat. It has an old irregular break at the lower end. The leg widens and spreads outwards towards the po…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FDCB82
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Medieval copper alloy purse bar, probably dating to c. AD 1450-1500. The bar consists of a central shield shaped boss, 16.7mm tall by 19.6mm wide and 14.0mm thick. A central logitudinal perforation passes through the boss to accomodate a copper alloy swivel, now lost. The boss is flanked by the arms of the purse, both integral, rectangular in cross section and thinned slightly into a central field featuring a niello inlaid inscription (see below). The thicker sections flanking the boss are not shaped into animal heads but plain. A thinner attachment plate, with thre…
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-431E8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD1625 - 1649) dated to cAD 1645 - 1649. Group G early. The outer circle has been heavily clipped. Initial mark illegible. Minted at London. North (1991:160) 2233.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorncombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-431482
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD1558 - 1603) dating to AD 1587 - 1590. Initial mark crescent. Minted at London. North (1991: 137) 2017.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorncombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-170440
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead 4-disc cloth seal, dating to c. AD 1550-1800. Three of four discs survive. One disc is depicts a shield with an indented side, quartered by a triple stranded cross with a truncated probable sword in one field, the lower two quarters empty. Around this is the legend (pellet) CIVITA(T) [...](I) . The other disc is stamped by the initials AW, with a possible third below. Dimensions: length 29.7mm; width 15.5mm; thickness 2.9mm; weight 5.08g. This seal is most likely a seal of London, with similar seals with triple stranded crosses and swords of St.…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-163447
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1550-1800. The seal is incomplete, with only the integral rivet and an adjoining section of the disc from which it expands surviving. The surviving section of the disc depicts a design of an eagle or perhaps more likely, a griffin, advancing left, right foot in front with each talon terminating in a pellet. Dimensions: length 15.7mm; width 14.4mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 3.13g. A similar, but not identical Italian seal can be seen at http://bagseals.org/gallery/main.php/images/main.php?g2_itemId=22861.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-623DA7
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A probable small hoard of three Post Medieval silver shillings comprising: No. Type Description Date Reference North Vol II 1 Shilling Obv: ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI - Crowned bust, left, XII behind I.M Cypher Rev: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV - Long cross over Royal shield I.M. Cypher Diameter: 28.84 mm Weight: 4.79 g 1600 - 1601 2014 2 Shilling Group D …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-4CEC5A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description A complete post-Medieval gold finger ring. The ring has a hexagonal bezel, set with a finely faceted garnet which projects from the bezel; convex in profile. Each lateral face of the bezel is decorated with a rectangular facet, with a lower border in slight relief, with a central upwards pointed projection. The underside of the bezel is 'keeled' and faceted, with each bearing a foliate motif left reserved against a niello inlaid field. The hoop is circular in cross-section, with shoulders decorated in the same fashion. Dimensions: 22.37 mm x 6.39 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-CB6B77
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold finger ring inscribed on the inner side. The ring is D shaped in cross section with flattened facets top and bottom, a convex outer face and flat inner face. The outer face is plain with some minor indents and scratches. The inner is inscribed with a posy in italic script: Gods blessing bee on thee and mee. The uprights are elongated and curled and the tail of the final e extended. There is no makers mark. Dimensions: 22.6 mm in diameter by 4.8 mm by 2.2 mm Weight: 8.14 g Date: Post Medieval - c. 1650-1750 Discussion: The length and style of inscription would …
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-764B4D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The attachment end of a silver-gilt strap end of later Medieval date with zoomorphic decoration. The strap end is trapezoid in shape, narrowing towards the broken terminal and rectangular in cross section. It is box like, formed of separate front and back plates and side strips with an open rectangular centre. At the complete end are two separate silver rivets, roved over flush with the front and back. There are extensive remains of gilding on the otherwise plain sides and back. The front is decorated with a panel filling the remaining area apart from a plain border wh…
Created on: Saturday 1st July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EB0D06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating to c. AD 1218-1236. Short cross Class 7aD or 7bA. Minted in London by Ilger. North (1994: 222-223) no. 978 or 979.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FCB8C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (c.AD 1216-72), dating to the period c. AD 1248-50. Voided long cross class 3b, minted by Nicole at an uncertain mint. North (1994: 227) no. 987.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FF8039
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of silver hooked tag. The tag has a thin, circular plate with two semi-circular, pierced, projecting, knops at the top for attachment. The opposite edge is broken with an irregular, patinated break. The hook is missing to this break. The front is decorated with a unrecessed border around a recessed centre. Within the recessed area is a central raised octofoil surrounded by a circle of raised annulets. The octofoil has rounded outer edges to the petals which are separated from each other by incised lines. Each is also decorated with an incised V shape followin…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blandford area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-C5EF49
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post medieval button dating to the period c. AD1600 - 1700. About half of the button and its shank are missing. The button is circular in shape with a flat back and convex front, which is decorated with cross and a large pellet in each quadrant, these abutting an outer border, all moulded in high relief. A row of pellets runs down each arm of the cross, with a final larger pellet on the border at the arm's terminal. Each pellet is seperated from the next by a fine raise line. On the border these pellets are flanked by transverse raised lines (in line with the arms o…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7E75B7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete copper alloy figurative harness pendants of 13th or 14th century date both in the form of an eagle. One pendant appears lightly less worn or bettwen cast than the other and is therefore slightly larger. Both have a single loop at their apex which is perpendicular to the axis of the pendant. The pendants are in the shape of an eagle displayed with head to left and five openwork circles between the wings, legs and tail. The fronts have traces of gilding, the backs are flat and otherwise undecorated. The head of the bird is facing left with a prominent down turned triangu…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FF9FC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of either Henry VI, restored (1470-1471) or Edward IV, second reign(1471-1483), initial mark unclear, minted at York under George Neville or when Sede Vacante. North (1991: 91 or 94) 1623, 1645,1650 or 1651. Clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-20E370
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval Russian flax seal dating to the year 1806. The seal is oval in shape and consists of a lead disc with two diagonal perforations running through the centre to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. The obverse reads *ЛД*MEPE EEB: H30 The reverse reads: NP BK12 *1806* Following http://peacehavens.co.uk [accessed 22/09/2016] his can be interpretted as meaning: The initials ЛД = LD L'nyanoy Dosmotr = Flax Inspector MEPE[...]EEB (personal name),H 30 is the post number. NP which is used for flax until 18…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4EAEA0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval four-disc lead cloth alnage seal dating to the period c. AD 1500-1600.The seal consists of four circular discs in two conjoined pairs pressed back to back and connected by a central folded tab between the inner discs of each pair and and by a rivet between the outer discs. The outer most discs are considerably smaller than the inner pair closest to the tab. One of the larger discs has a raised design of a crowned tudor style rose surrounded by the legend DORSET. SHIRE within a pelleted border. The outer disc attached to it contains a central inscription of [...]HD with…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-08D883
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1591 on coin. Initial mark hand. Tower mint. See North (1991:137) No 2015. The coin shows evidence of clipping around the edge.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5551DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216). Short cross Class 5b2-5c (North 970 or 971) dating to 1205-1210. Minted by Iohan at uncertain mint. The length of the coin is 18.11mm; it has a thickness of 0.69mm and weighs 0.543 grams
Created on: Sunday 15th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C5ED81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to 1294 - 1299 . Class 8a. Mint of London. Date: Medieval - c. 1294 - 1299 Referance: North Volume II, No. 1034 Diameter: 17.52mm Weight: 0.89 Die axis: 9
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 15th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-B00A02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Venetian Soldino issued by Leonardo Loredano and dating to 1501 - 1521 Date: Post Medieval - 1501 - 1521 Diameter: 12.40 mm Weight: 0.28 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AFE798
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Edward IV dating to 1480 - 1483. A Withers Class 10a type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1667 Date: Medieval - 1480 - 1483 Diameter: 11.28 mm Weight: 0.41 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AFD123
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to 1307 - 1309. A Class 10cf3(a) type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1042/1 Date: Medieval - c.1307 - 1309 Diameter: 17.34 mm Weight: 1.41 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-AFBCF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to 1307 - 1309. A Class 10cf3(a) type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1042/1 Date: Medieval - c.1307 - 1309 Diameter: 18.24 mm Weight: 1.38 g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF9A39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I dating to 1299 - 1301. A Class 9b1 type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1037/1 Date: Medieval - c.1299 - 1301 Diameter: 18.89 mm Weight: 1.37 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF8A5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I dating to 1289 - 1290. A Class 5a type minted in London. Reference: North Vol II, No. 1028 Date: Medieval - c.1289 - 1290 Diameter: 15.78 mm Weight: 0.67 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF6343
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Henry III dating to 1248 - 1250. A Class 3ab type minted by Nicole in London. Reference: North Vol I, No. 986/1 Date: Early Medieval - c.1248 - 1250 Diameter: 17.74 mm Weight: 1.46 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF4546
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross penny of Henry III dating to 1222 - 1236. A Class VIIbc type minted by Ledulf in London. Reference: North Vol I, No. 979c Date: Early Medieval - c.1222 - 1236 Diameter: 19.94 mm Weight: 1.38 g Die axis: 1
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-AF1EAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross halfpenny of John dating to 1204 - 1205.. A Class IVb type minted by Goldwine in Canterbury. Reference: North Vol I, No. 968/2 Date: Early Medieval - c. 1204 - 1205 Diameter: 17.88 mm Weight: 0.59 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Rawston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-3D7562
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2C162A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver plated contempory copy of a denarius of Tiberius dating to AD 14 to 37. (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female seated facing right, holding a sceptre and branch. Copying a coin from Lyon mint. Copying RIC Vol. I (revised) p.95 no. 26 or 28.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2AFB3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 316 to 317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, standing raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys draped over left shoulder. Minted at Trier. RIC Vol. VII p. 172, 174 Trier 97 or 128.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-2ACF3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 335 to 337 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding one standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chickerell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E28748
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 to 318 (Reece period 16). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, standing raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys draped over left shoulder. Mint unclear. There is a significant loss to the circumference at one point.
Created on: Monday 28th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradford Abbas CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8D00E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), initial mark unclear, dated 156[...] on coin, minted at London, North 1998.
Created on: Thursday 24th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B45881
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Scottish penny of Alexander II. An uncrowned head with sceptre on the obverse, short voided cross with stars in the angles on the reverse. The moneyer is probably Aimer at Roxburgh. Reference: Spink 5038 Date: Medieval - c. 1235 - 1249 Diameter: 17.55 mm Weight: 1.22 g Die axis: 2
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6C9003
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spanish Post Medieval silver one real of Charles II (1661- 1700), dating to AD 1691. Mint of Potosi, Bolivia. The coin is very worn and probably clipped with c.25% of the design lost off the flan. However poor striking resulting in some of the design being off the flan is common with these coins.
Created on: Friday 4th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E287C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying a coin of the deified Claudius II Gothicus dating to the period AD 275 to 285 (Reece Period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar with cross. Mint Uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E250D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate dating to the period AD 275 to 285 (Reece Period 14). PROVIDENT[...] AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing facing left holding cornucopia and rudder. Mint Uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6C2473
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy radiate of Gallienus,dating to his sole reign in the period AD 260 to 268 (Reece Period 13). SOLI CONS AVG reverse type depicting a winged horse going right. Mint of Rome. Cun. p. 119, no. 1337.
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6F1264
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Aesica variant brooch, dating from the 1st century AD. The brooch would have been of the sprung variety, the wings taking the form of a horizontal cylinder, joined on the underside. At either end this cylinder curves upwards, terminating in a sub-circular setting, one of which contains traces of an unidentified white material. The iron axis bar is visible within a central slit in the underside of the wings. It is at this point that the now-missing pin would have been hinged. The arched bow has straight, parallel sides at the top, each edge marked by a vertical g…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FB8755
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Henry VI. Mascle stop visible on the reverse. Initial mark: Cross IIIb Reference: North Volume II, 1451iii or 1466i. Date: 1427 - 1434 Diameter: 18.80 mm Weight: 0.65g Die axis: 8
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Magdalen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-FB76C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward I, The crown has trifoliate side fleurs which are downcurved. Composite S. Reference: North Volume II, No. 1022 Date: Medieval - 1280 - 81 Diameter: 16.95 mm Weight: 0.97 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Magdalen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-25E252
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I Berwick mint. Class 1a. Reference: North II, No. 1071 Date: Medieval - Diameter: 18.13 mm Weight: 1.28 g Die axis: 11
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-14B2D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy vesica (oval with pointed ends) shaped seal. The seal is a flat plate with an incised design on the front and a lug on the reverse. The lug is by the top point of the seal and is semi-circular in profile with an oval hole through it. The hole has worn through at the top edge. Below the lug is a short stepped collar from which a tail runs down the centre of the seal to the bottom edge, tapering in width as it does so. The front of the seal has a central design and a legend around the edge. The design is a a pascal lamb (lamb and flab); lamb going right, head …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Athelhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-64E161
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, broken and bent, probably irregular late 17th-century copper-alloy halfpenny of William III, first issue, London mint, dated '1795' AD (cf. Spink 3554). Around a quarter of the original flan survives after ragged old breaks. This may have been broken deliberately after it was discovered to be a fake. Suggestive features are an incorrect die axis measurement, an unbarred 'A' on the reverse and an unclear date which appears to read '1795'.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Leonards and St Ives CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-593024
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and slightly bent late 14th-century silver medieval penny of Richard II, Type IIa (with London dies), York mint (1377-1399 AD; North 1329c)
Created on: Friday 30th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Leonards and St Ives CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-CB9EA6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy farthing trade token. The token has an off centre circular pierced hole. OBV: IOHN COLE[MAN AT THE EIDER] - A bird REV: OF [BA]SSING STO[KE 1652] - around initials I I [C] Reference: Boyne1858, Hampshire No. 30 Date: Post Medieval - 1652 Diameter: 15.71 mm Weight: 0.91 g
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DOR-19A0E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy T-shaped bow brooch.The bow and a fragment of the pin only remain. The wings are short and tubular, housing the axis bar for a hinged pin, the wings are filled with a white substance. The front of the wings are both decorated with three incised lines. The head of the pin is still attached to the bar in a notch between the wings. The head of the pin is expanded from the shaft and has a slight point at one side to press against the back of the brooch to tension the pin. The upper part of the tapering bow is decorated with two parallel, longitudinal ridges and …
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Magdalen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-0A0B35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of James I, Third coinage, Rose issue mark. Mint of London. Reference: North Volume II, No. 2127. Date: Post-medieval - 1620- 1621. Diameter: 15.15 mm Weight: 0.92 g
Created on: Monday 28th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fifehead Magdalen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-09AB10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, Class 10cf3b. Mint of Canterbury. Reference: North Volume II, No. 1042/2. Date: Medieval - 1307- 1309. Diameter: 17.65 mm Weight: 1.08 g
Created on: Monday 28th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-85DBF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, slightly bent and clipped late 12th-century medieval silver penny of Richard I, struck by the moneyer Osbern at Winchester mint (c. 1190 - 1194 AD; Short voided cross Class 3ab2; Mass 842)
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-14E3B2
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy escutcheon from a hanging bowl. The escutcheon has a tear-drop shaped body shape with an integral hook projecting from the wider end. The hook is curved and in combination with the shape of the body results in the whole resembling a long-necked bird. There is even a suggestion of zoomorphic decoration at the hook's terminal in the form of an eye and beak-like projection. The body of the escutcheon is gently curved in profile. The front of the body is decorated with a moulded and interlaced double strand motif with traces of discoloured enamel around it. Several…
Created on: Monday 17th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-AE6376
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and clipped 17th-century silver post-medieval penny of Charles I, possibly Group D (c. 1634 - c. 1639 AD; possibly North 2270)
Created on: Friday 30th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 5th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-DB8026
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast gunmetal (copper-alloy) circular trade weight of post-medieval date. The weight has a circular rim, c. 4.6mm thick, and a circular groove towards its centre. The lower surface has a punched central circle within a circular depression; the zone beyond is covered with file marks. The sides are shallowly bevelled, with the rim slightly wider than the base. The upper face is stamped with an initial 'G' surmounted by a crown (at c. 3 o'clock), a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) (at c. 6 o'clock), an 'A' (for avoirdupois) (at 9 o'clock), the sword of St Paul (for t…
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-02DE54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Edwardian penny. Mint of Lincoln. Class 3c. Reference: North Volume II, cf. 1018 Date: Medieval - 1280 - 1281 Die axis: 8 Diameter: 17.86 mm Weight: 1.34 g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolpuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-D99D58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Longcross penny of Henry III. Voided long cross on reverse. A class 3b. Moneyer: Ion Mint: Bury St Edmunds Reference: North Number 987 Reference: North Volume I, Date: 1247 - 1272 Diameter: 18.49 mm Weight: 1.28 g Die axis: 4
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-226B62
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded but complete cast lead button of post-medieval date (Th. without loop: c. 9.1mm). The button is domed, with a flat back with central, integral iron loop of circular cross-section; no casting seam is visible. The upper surface bears patterning moulded in low relief, consisting of lines and circles around a central cross, but with obvious symmetry. Read (2005, 57ff.) dates such buttons to the 16th century.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DE0541
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Sceat. Melcalf series H, Type 48, most similar to his no.289. Reverse type B. Secondary sceat AD c.720-740 North vol.1, p.64, no.102 Diameter: 11.61mm, Thickness: 1.46mm Weight: 1.03g
Created on: Friday 3rd July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8ECD61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn, slightly clipped and bent, incomplete 14th-century silver medieval penny of David II of Scotland (1329-1371 AD), 3rd (light) coinage, Edinburgh mint (1367-1371 AD; Spink 5130)
Created on: Monday 29th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-4E2F84
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle of post-medieval date, now missing its pin. The buckle is sub-rectangular in form, effectively a rectangle with the corners cut off; one of the outer edges is not straight. The buckle is flat and plain and has corroded to a red-brown colour overlain by patches of light green corrosion product. Such a buckle can plausibly be dated to the 17th century, although a slightly later date cannot be ruled out (cf. Griffiths et al., 215; ref. 3001).
Created on: Friday 26th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Child Okeford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-4D41D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, slightly clipped and bent mid-14th century medieval groat of Edward III's Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361), Class E, London mint (1354-1355 AD; North 1163)
Created on: Friday 26th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Child Okeford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-786503
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III. Probably a Fourth Coinage, pre-treaty series C type but with a reverse legend usually seen on class 15d. Durham mint. Dimensions: 17.89 mm diam Weight: 0.91 g
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-198FD7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular copper alloy object, probably a strap mount or brooch , the front of which has a convex surface which is recessed in the centre around a central raised boss. The boss is covered in a smooth bright green substance, possibly decayed enamel. There are traces of possible silvering around the inner edge of the copper alloy rim, the silver appears in rounded blobs suggesting that it could have been in contact with fire. The rear of the item is slightly convex with two rectangular lugs to one edge with circular notches cut out of them suggesting the possibility that a bar for …
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Purbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-542D87
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy horse harness pendant with enamel decoration. A shield-shaped pendant. The design is probably gules, a fesse between six martlets (3/3) or (a red enamel field with six birds (martlets) and a horizontal band (fesse) and which was probably originally gilded.) These are the arms of the Beauchamp family. The pendant is quite large. There is a suspension loop at the top with a circular pierced hole. The back is flat and undecorated. Date: Medieval - 14th century Dimensions: 49.09 mm x x 31.07 mm x 7.13 mm Weight: 17.09 g A shield-shaped stud with the same coat of a…
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2008
Last updated: Saturday 13th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-2EFB43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating from the period AD 364-78 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left with a wreath. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-788921
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (probably) dating from the period AD 364-78 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type (probably), depicting Victory advancing left holding a wreath and palm. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-632981
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (probably) dating from the period AD 364-78 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left holding a wreath and palm. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-30E871
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Hod Hill brooch probably of Hull type 62 or possibly 70C. It is in poor condition, with the hinged pin missing, broken head and damaged bow and catch-plate. There is a tiny patch of white metal coating remaining. The head is broken to one side of the slot for the hinge and the folded over section to hold the hinge is missing. The upper bow has two transverse ridges extending out wider than the rest of the bow, the lower one may extend into side knops but this is unclear due to wear. Below this is a distinct trapezoid panel, wider at the top, decorated with side knop…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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