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.