Record ID: PUBLIC-63441E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. It has a diameter of 17.46 mm, a thickness of 1.25 mm, and weighs 1.714 g. It appears to have been struck off centre on both faces.
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-63089C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and folded Edwardian type silver penny from the Medieval period (1279 - 1344). The coin has a diameter of 18.43 mm, has a thickness of 0.51 mm and weighs 12.38 grams.
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-42A64C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy single-loop buckle from the medieval period ( c.1230-1260). The frame is sub-oval in plan, with an offset axis bar and a flat pin rest flanked by a pair of transverse grooves and two angled corner lobes. The sheet metal plate has been doubled around the axis bar, the two broadly rectangular sides held together by a single copper-alloy rivet, located at the non-frame end.The pin,attached via a slit in the plate, is looped around the axis bar; it is of D-shaped cross section, straight-sided and tapers to a point.The two inner corners of the plate have been rem…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-18E89A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland (1165-1214), or posthumous in his name. Short cross and stars coinage, probably Phase B (possibly Spink 5031) dating to c. 1205-1230. Possibly struck by the moneyer Henri le Rus at uncertain mint. Spink (2003, 14) The coin is 18.33 mm in length, 0.88 mm thick, and it weighs 0.562 g
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-185B4F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10cf1 (North 1040) dating to 1305-1306. Mint of Durham. North (1975, 24). It has a diameter of 17.80 mm, is 0.63 mm thick and weighs 1.187 g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-85E118
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327). Class 11a or 11b (North 1060 or 1061) dating to 1310-1314. Mint of London. North (1991, 36). Slightly bent, it measures 18.20 mm in diameter, is 0.51 mm thick and weighs 1.171 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5EEB08
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy key from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods, circa 11th-12th century. The openwork bow is of inverted-triangular form, with internal ribs creating three sub-oval apertures. The bow extends smoothly into the remains of the stem, which is of oval cross section.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-34E408
Object type: POT BOILER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-ovoid piece of burnt flint/chert, possibly used as a pot boiler. The flint has been weathered, with much of the original surface degraded. Two of the faces still retain the white crazed finish which is consistant with a heating and rapid cooling cycle. It has a length of 31.85 mm, is 29.09 mm wide and weighs 42 grams. Excavations of the Iron Age enclosure at Gussage all Saints by G.J.Wainwright recorded the use of pot boilers on Phase 3 settlement. 130L(" A skeleton on its stomach with head resting on a pile of pot boilers"). it should also be noted that flint tools from the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-323C47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of post-medieval to modern date. The head of the mount is hemispherical, with a concave underside.An integrally cast rivet projects backwards from the centre of the head's underside; it is of square cross section, bent and tapers to a point back with a square tapered shank which tapers to a point. The object has a patchy green patina. It has a diameter of 10.90 mm. The pin has a length of 14.17 mm and it weighs 1.306 grams. Mounts such as this are a common find and have a wide date range. E xamples like this are a common feature on 18th century furniture a…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E0F4A6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy mounted fastener from an early post-medieval sword belt. The object is formed of a longitudinally symmetrical mount with integral circular terminal. The terminal is fixed to the toggle, which tapers underneath, on the reverse. The circular element is decorated on its visible, upper surface by a floral or solar pattern of central dot with curved lines radiating out, moulded in low relief. The main body/toggle consists of a series of points incurving to waists, expanding gradually, and terminating in a trefoil end: two waists and two points. At the wide trefoil end i…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CAE647
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval silver halfpenny of Edward III (1327-1377). Second (star marked) coinage, Withers type 5 (North 1102) dating to 1335-1343. Mint of London. North (1991, 46). The coin has a diameter of 17.50 mm, has a thickness of 0.44 mm and weighs 0.525 g. The coin has suffered one considerable loss at its circumference, as well as one minor loss. The obverse has been double struck.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CA8088
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval open-frame brooch, probably dating from the m13th or 14th century. The frame is lozenge shaped and of rhomboidal cross section. At the apex , the remains of a fine wire pin loop are wrapped around a pin constriction in the frame. The word 'AVE' extends along the upper surface of the top left side of the frame, and 'MARIA' occupies the bottom right side. This legend has been cast in negative relief, as has the foliate scrollwork occupying the remaining two sides of the frame. Height: 22.69mm; width: 22.02mm; thickness: 1.23mm. Weight: 2.067g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B65705
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uninscribed Iron Age copper-alloy stater of the Durotriges (South Western type),Circa 20 BC- 40 AD. The flan is dished and has a green patina with traces of ingrained soil. It has a diameter of 17.25 mm, is 1.71mm thick and weighs 2.236 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A3FEE7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cunofficial cast lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The object is circular in plan and is plano convex. On the domed top of the weight there are four punched sub-circular indentations which are roughly in line and may have been significant to the owner. The underside is roughly finished with indentations and a possible mark. The object has a dull grey patina. It has a diameter of 46.02 mm, is 17.29 mm thick and weighs 212 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-39477B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy 18th-century token halfpenny issued for the Salop Woollen Manufactury at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, dated 1794 (on token). Dalton & Hamer (1977, 225) no. 25; see also Mathias (1962, 46/pl. VIII; no. 5) The object is a little distorted. It has a diameter of 28.16 mm, is 1.54 mm thick and weighs 7.440 g
Created on: Friday 28th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0FA760
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete early post-medieval copper-alloy dress hook. The object is in the form of an openwork moulded trefoil knot, known as a Hungerford knot, seemingly plain on the front; the reverse is flat. The attachment loop is formed of a trapezoidal bar with lobed ends, connected to the body at each end by a moulded boss. The hook is distorted and it appears the hook is short and has probably broken of in antiquity. The object appears to have a degraded brown patina. The object has a length of 30.58 mm, is 17.89 mm wide and has a thickness of 1.72 mm. It weighs 1.580 g Parall…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6A09DF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap mount from the Late Medieval period. The stamped sheet metal mount takes the form of a quatrefoil, with four rounded petals surrounding a conical centre with rivet hole at its apex. An oval depression occupies the upper surface of each petal,the head of an in situ copper-alloy rivet at its centre. Height: 13.1mm; width: 12.91mm; thickness of sheet: 0.7mm. Weight: 0.319g.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-008D48
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy single-looped buckle frame from the Medieval period, (c.1350-1450). It consists of a D-shaped frame with expanded sides and narrowed and recessed strap bar. The strap bar is of circular cross section, has a groove midway with iron staining suggesting the use of a iron pin. The outer frame has a pointed knop pin rest with multiple grooves . The pin is missing. It has a length of 17.58 mm, is 22.77 mm wide and has a thickness of 3.40 mm. The object weighs 1.995 grams and has a shiny olive green patina. A similar example can be seen on LVPL-CASE3F.
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FD3003
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy buckle from the Medieval period. The frame is 'D' shaped, the sides expanding to a sloping outer face.From thee upper end of the plate springs a 'U' shaped tab, folded around the axis bar, the central slit having originally accommodated the now-missing pin. At the frame end, the plate is heart shaped and has an in situ copper-alloy rivet near its centre. At the non-frame end, the plate has a rectangular area, again with aan off-centre rivet. The only decoration of the plate's upper surface is an engraved line border which extends around the perimeter. At…
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'milton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FC51D5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap-slide from the Medieval period,c.1350-1400 . The object is sub-rectangular both in plan and cross section, having one outward-bowing side and with the external edges being slightly bevelled. The longest straight side has a centrally placed circular drilled aperture which housed the now-missing rivet. The object has a length of 17.26 mm is 14.32 mm wide and has a thickness of 6.84 mm. It weighs 1.030 grams and has an olive green patina. Reference: Dress Accessories 1150-1450. Page 232. Fig 1247. Ceramic phase 11-1350-1400. Strap-slides like this were used …
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.