Record ID: DOR-DB0FFC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy symmetrical double looped buckle with a an additional side loop. A sword belt hanger. The frame is broken at one corner. The trapeziodal frame has a D-shaped cross section. It has two main loops separated by a thick centre bar with a D-shaped cross section. At one long side of the frame is a small rectangular loop with an angular cross section. Date: Medieval - c. 1350 - 1500 Dimensions: 32.94 mm x 28.84 mm x 3.86 mm Weight: 6.26 g Whitehead (2003;76) illustrates a similar, rectangular examples (No. 470 & 471) which he dates to c. 1305 - 1500
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4CC530
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable early medieval gold strip brooch. The object comprises an elongated sub-rectangular piece of gold sheet that tapers gently towards each end, forming a point from which extends a short, hooked projection (probably the remains of a pin mechanism, the pin itself now missing). At one end is a circular perforation, punched from one side. Both sides of the object are plain. It is slightly crumped with some damage and folding to the edges.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dalwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-90E3EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308 -324) dating to AD 313-315. (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM ( Genius turreted, standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae ) reverse type. Mint of Trier. Reference: RIC VII, no 60. Date: Roman Diameter: 27.12mm Weight: 3.68g Die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2018
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Record ID: DOR-90C0F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 ( Reece period 19). Reverse type obscured. Date: Roman Diameter 17.02 mm Weight 1.33 g Die Axis: uncertain
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2018
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Record ID: DOR-6B1DF4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of gilded silver finger ring of composite construction. This is the incomplete bezel of a finger ring. All that remains is an incomplete lozenge-shaped bezel with a scalloped outer edge. There are three small raised knops applied the front of the plate, one in each remaining corner.The surface is decorated with four groups of incised radiating lines emanating from a scar in the centre where a missing element was soldered to the front. The front of the plate is gilded. The rear of the plate is also scarred with two adjacent patches of solder where the missing hoop of the rin…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uplyme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-2CE6C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Medieval date. The coin is worn and clipped. The date is uncertain, but likely to be from the reigns of Henry VI or Edward IV (Carl Savage, pers. comm) Date: Medieval - c.1422 - 1483 Diameter: 15.21 mm Weight: 0.57 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-B73AC5
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble. The crown is missing and the side has split along the original soldered join. The thimble was probably originally circular in cross-section, tapering towards the top though has now been compressed into an ovate section. There is a wide double banded circumferential border around the base of the thimble. Above this is decorated with small, regular square pits in concentric rings to the edge of the missing crown which are set around two oval stamped panels and a stamped bust. The panels contain a crowned rose, each flanked by two cinquefoils on stems.The …
Created on: Thursday 6th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shute', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7745FD
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint waste flake. A large secondary flake of relatively coarse, patchy dark grey and light grey nodule flint. The surfaces are patinated largely to a low gloss. There is a strip of abraded nodule cortex on the dorsal surface. At the proximal end is a small striking platform. On the ventral face is a distinct bulb of percusion with defined waves of percussion.On the dorsal face are several flaking scars, both elongate and broad ones ending in hinge fractures suggesting this is from the early stages of core preparation (the industry type is unclear). There is also an area of white pa…
Created on: Thursday 17th July 2014
Last updated: Saturday 19th July 2014
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Record ID: DOR-DE3F32
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hook piece from a clasp. Broadly triangular in shape with a circular pierced attachment loop projecting from each point. At the base of the triangle is a wide, backward curving blunt hook. The mount is convex at the front and hollow-backed. The hook is tongue-shaped. Undecorated. Read Class B, Type 2 Date: Post Medieval c. 1550 - 1700 Dimensions: 24.39 mm x 19.93 mm x 6.34 mm Weight: 4.41 g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheselbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-D0B255
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One sherd of coarseware pottery. A sherd of variant Black Burnished ware (Type 1B, South Western). The fabric is hard fired, reduced dark grey with abundant small, rounded, quartz sand temper. In some areas the core is slightly oxidised to a buff-grey colour. The exterior surface has a coating of black slip and is decorated with burnished diagonal lines (Wessex Archaeology style D9 decoration). A body sherd from a thin walled jar. Date: Roman - AD 1st to early 3rd century. Weight: 12 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Last updated: Monday 2nd April 2012
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Record ID: DOR-6E12F7
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broad flint blade. A flake of dark grey flint with white mottles and a low gloss patina. At the proximal end is a wide striking platform and there is a shallow bulb of percussion on the ventral face. There are marked waves of percussion along the whole of the ventral face. On the dorsal face there are several elongated flaking scars. The profile of the flake expands from triangular at the proximal end to trapezoidal at the distal. At the distal end the flake has a flattened edge as a consequence of the flake extending to the base of the core from which it was removed. There are seve…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
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Record ID: SOMDOR-7EAA24
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-circular disc. Lead weight with III incised into one surface. On the other side is a small, centrally placed, circular recess. The edge on this surface is irregularly cast resulting in a raised rim with an irregular inner edge. A non-official weight, probably produced for domestic use.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: SOMDOR-7E8964
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy token. Uniface circular, lead token with lettering and central design. The lettering appears to read: RNTOVCH with the N reversed and followed by a circle and pellet from which projects a branch-like element. In the centre is a design of concentric ridge, band of pellets, ridge and a central pellet. The back is flat and undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: SOMDOR-9FBC48
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
1 sherd of pottery. Oxidised externally and has a reduced core.Fine sand temper. It has patchy green glaze.A a strap handle with a folded edge one side and a wavy line on the other.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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