Record ID: DOR-8C6C09
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman figurine dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. Only the hand survives and is broken off at the wrist. The break at the wrist meaasures 7.25mm in width and is 5.6mm thick. The hand is holding a rectangular box with an open lid. The raised lid is slightly bent. The fingers are wrapped around the box and pointing upwards. The box contains incence depicted as numerous circular projections. The fragment is similar to the hand of a complete figurine of a genius or priest in the British Museum. (Pers. comms. Ralph Jackson) C.f. Watters, H. B, Catalogue…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pentridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-5C1157
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Neolithic to Bronze Age flakes. One is a secondary flake c. 5% cortex, the other is a tertiary flake. Both flakes have visible striking platforms with bulb of percussions and bulbar scars. The flint has a white patination with patches of iron corrosion. Date - Neolithic to early Bronze Age Weight: 12.17 grams
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-5BD902
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Neolithic to Bronze Age pieces of secondary debitage. There is a striking platform visible on one piece, the other has a number of large ripples due to a weakness in the flint. there is possible some retouch on one fragment. The flint has a white patination with patches of iron corrosion. Date - Neolithic to early Bronze Age Weight: 12.17 grams
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-5B9A94
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic to Bronze Age crudely worked scraper. There are visible ripples, a striking platform and a bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The retouch is abrupt long parallel removals at the left and right sides of the dorsal face. The flint has a white patination with patches of iron corrosion. Date - Neolithic to early Bronze Age 37.25 mm in length, 27.7 mm wide and weighs 12.20 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-5B6A53
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary Neolithic to Bronze Age crudely worked scraper. There are visible ripples, a striking platform, bulb of percussion and a bulbar scar on the ventral face. On the left hand side of the ventral face there are a number of losses revealing the light blue mottled patina. The retouch is abrupt long parallel removals at the tip of the dorsal face. The flint has a white patination with patches of iron corrosion. Date - Neolithic to early Bronze Age 37.7 mm in length, 26.75 mm wide and weighs 13.87 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
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Record ID: DOR-5AB727
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary Neolithic to Bronze Age retouched flake. There are visible ripples, a striking platform, bulb of percussion and a bulbar scar on the ventral face. The retouch is semi-abrupt, with small scalar removals on the left hand side of the dorsal face. The flint has a mottled blue-grey patination with patches of iron corrosion. Date - Neolithic to early Bronze Age 33.75 mm in length, 16.0 mm wide and weighs 2.64 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-5A0634
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flint flake. No striking platform or bulb of percussion is visible. there are a number of small losses along the edge of the flake which could possibly be retouch. The flake is snapped. Date: Neolithic to Early Bronze Age Weight - 0.89 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marnhull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-598703
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete dark blue glass bead. The bead is sub-circular with a hole through the centre and has a circular cross section. On one face the glass has a slightly raised ridge on the inner edge, the other face has a concave depression running along a section of the bead Unknown date, possibly Roman Weight 0.58 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-593B35
Object type: BORER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint awl or borer, probably of Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. Secondary flake, with cortex remaining along the left edge of the dorsal face. The object tapers to a point at the distal end. There are several long removals on the dorsal face. There is evidence of retouch on the dorsal face, possibly semi-abrupt parallel retouch. The flint is mid to light grey in colour with a speckled, white patina. The flint has a striking platform, a prominant bulb of percussion and a large bulbar scar. Date: Neolithic to Early Bronze Age Weight - 28.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-591DD0
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A burnt, worked tertiary flint flake. The flake has been worked, there is possibly evidence of semi-abrupt parallel retouch. Due to being burnt the flake is fragmentory, there is possible evidence of a striking platform and a bulb of percussion. Date: Neolithic to Early Bronze Age Weight - 4.24 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-58F973
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two flint flakes, one is a secondary flake and the other is a tertiary flint flake. Both flakes have flaking scars, a bulb of percussion and a visible striking platform. Both flakes are heavily patinated. Date: Neolithic to Early Bronze Age Total weight - 4.24 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9E8C68
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval hand made Jar handle sherd from the Donyatt potteries. The sherd has a oxidised red fabric with a reduced grey core and fine sandy temper. The sherd is glazed on both the inner and outer faces and is heavily abraded. There are four central vertical grooves running along the outer face of the handle which is roughly D shaped in cross-section Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 49.18grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9E6F55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval hand made Jar handle sherd from the Donyatt potteries. The sherd has a oxidised red fabric and fine sandy temper. The sherd is glazed on both the inner and outer faces and is heavily abraded. There is a central vertical groove running along the outer face of the handle which is roughly C shaped in cross-section Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 71.37grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9E50C0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Post-medieval hand made Jar handle sherds from the Donyatt potteries. The sherds have a oxidised red fabric with a reduced mid grey core and fine sandy temper. The sherds are glazed on both the inner and outer faces and are heavily abraded. Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 37.19grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9E2194
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two rim sherds of a Post-medieval wheel made Jar from the Donyatt potteries. The sherds have a oxidised red fabric with a reduced mid grey core and fine sandy temper. The sherds have an applied thumb strip running along the outer face of the rim. The sherds are glazed on both the inner and outer faces and are heavily abraded. Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 90.38grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9E0421
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two base sherds of a Post-medieval wheel made vessel from the Donyatt potteries. The sherds have a oxidised red fabric with a reduced mid grey core and fine sandy temper. The sherds are glazed on both the inner and outer faces and are heavily abraded. Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 26.99grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DOR-9C0424
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of a Post-medieval wheel made vessel from the Donyatt potteries. The sherds have a oxidised red fabric with fine sandy temper. One sherd is glazed on the inner face, the other is glazed on both faces. Both sherds are heavily abraded. Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 14.65grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9BF7A6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of a Post-medieval wheelmade vessel from the Donyatt potteries. The sherds have a oxidised red fabric with fine sandy temper. One sherd is glazed on the inner face, the other is glazed on both faces. Both sherds have horzontal groove decoration running just below the rim. The sherds are highly abraded. Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 35.52grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9BDC68
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a handmade cup handle, post-medieval from the Donyatt potteries. The sherd has an oxidised red fabric with fine sandy temper. The handle is sub circular in cross section and has been glazed on the outer face, the inner face has splashes of glaze. The sherd is slightly abraded. Date: Post-medieval 16th - 17th century Weight 9.85grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9B98E7
Object type: JAR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two handmade sherds from 12th to 13th century cooking jars, consisting of one rim sherd and one body sherd. The fragments have a general mid orange fabric with some red fabric with some reduced grey cores. The fabric has been tempered with c.20 - 25% poorly sorted small to medium, angular and rounded quartzite rocks, chert and flint. Voids are evident in the fabric which are consistent with missing temper. The rim sherd has a thickened rim on the outerside with a stright flat top. Date Medieval 12th - 13th century Weight 12.56grams.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9B6F05
Object type: JUG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A jug handle fragment from a Medieval vessel, light red oxidised fabric with a reduced grey core. The sherd has a fine sandy temper, with quartzite material and iron ore. There is a semi circular grove running down the centre of the handle on the outer face. The sherd is from the tip of the handle. Date: Medieval - 13th - 14th century Weight: 19.31g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9B4075
Object type: TILE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of a late Post-medieval glazed ridge tile. The fabric is generally an oxidised mid red, there is a reduced grey core. the sherd has varied inclusions, including sand, quartzite material and voids ranging from c.1mm to c.9.5mm The inner face is abraded, the outerface has glaze which survives well, the ridges are abraded and broken. The tile is handmade and abraded. Date: 16th - 17th century. Weight: 77.4g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9AF738
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
7 sherds of Post-medieval Holnest vessels, slipped open form vessels probably bowls with incised decoration. The fabric is an oxidised mid red, some sherds have reduced grey cores with a fine sand temper. The inner faces have an abraded glaze which survives in patches, the sherds are all decorated with slip and incised decoration. The 7 sherds, which are wheel made are mostly abraded, comprise: 1 base sherd 3 rim sherds 3 body sherds Date: 17th - 18th century. Weight: 70.86g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9AC5C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a Medieval to Post-medieval narrow necked jug. The fabric is an oxidised mid-pink with a reduced grey core, with a dark grey slip and a fine sand temper. The outerface has an abraded lead glaze which survives in patches, there are traces of glaze visible on the reverse. The inner face has a large void c.5.65mm probably due to organic material. Date: 15th - 16th century. Weight: 13.25 g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-9A68F1
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman Oxfordshire flanged bowl mortarium. The fabric is an oxidised mid-pink with a reduced grey core, frequent red iron ore and mica flecks with fine sand temper inclusions. The outer surface has pink rounded quartz triturations. Date: Late 2nd to 4th century. Weight: 13.15 g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2011
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Record ID: DOR-99FC11
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Medieval jar, light red oxidised fabric with a reduced dark grey core. The sherd has a applied thumb strip running along the outer face of the base. The sherd is tempered with fine sand, is highly abraded and is wheel made. Date: Medieval - 14th-15th century Weight: 12.57g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-99C2E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bunghole from a Post-medieval cistern. The spout is small and sub-oval in shape around fifty percent of the spout survived. A small amount of the wall of the vessel remains attached around the edges. The surfaces of the shard are an oxidised orange colour, with patches of a brownish glaze in places on the outer face, the sherd is abraded. The fabric is fine and sandy in texture. It is tempered with abundant sand. Length: 31.9mm, Width: 19.1mm, Thickness: 12.55mm Weight: 7.71g Date: Post-medieval
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-9930D7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
6 Post-medieval sherds from Staffordshire of Bristol slip trailed ware open form vessels, possibly platters. A buff reduced fabric with a cream slip and a brown trailed decoration. The 6 sherds, which are wheel made are mostly abraded are body sherds. Date: Post-medieval - 18th century Weight: 53.78g
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1C8E98
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval ceramic handle. The fabric is oxidised and red to orange in colour. A hard fired, smooth fabric tempered with fine sand and a dark grey material. The handle has an incision running along the centre of the handle on the outer face and is heavily abraded. Date: Post-Medieval - 17th - 18th centuries Weight: 32.95g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1C7A18
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval glazed pan or skillet handle. The fabric is oxidised and red to orange in colour. A hard fired, smooth fabric tempered with fine sand. The handle has traces of glaze. The handle has an incision running along the centre of the handle on the outer face and is heavily abraded. Date: Post-Medieval - 17th - 18th centuries Weight: 57.24g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1BD217
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval pan or skillet handle. The fabric is oxidised and red to orange in colour. A hard fired, smooth fabric tempered with fine sand. The handle has no surviving glaze and is heavily abraded. There are two thumb indentations on the handle. The handle is broken at the attachment end, there is a white corrosion product on the edge of the attachment end. Date: Post-Medieval - 17th - 18th centuries Weight: 57.24g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1BA7B1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval glazed pan or skillet handle. The fabric is oxidised and red to orange in colour with a reduced grey core. A hard fired, smooth fabric tempered with fine sand and larger dark grey temper. The handle is glazed externally with a green-brown glaze which is abraded. The sherd is heavily abraded on both sides. Date: Post-Medieval - 17th - 18th centuries Weight: 55.33g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1B9237
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval glazed pan or skillet handle. The fabric is oxidised and red to orange in colour with a reduced light grey core. A hard fired, smooth fabric tempered with fine sand. The handle is glazed both externally and internally with a green-brown glaze which is abraded. The sherd is abraded. Date: Post-Medieval - 17th - 18th centuries Weight: 41.43g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1B6908
Object type: PIPKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval glazed redware tripod foot or pipkin. The fabric is oxidised and red to orange in colour. A hard fired, smooth fabric tempered with fine sand. The foot is glazed externally with a green-brown glaze which is highly abraded. The sherd is abraded. Probably the product of one of the nearby Somerset and Dorset pottery industries, probably Donyatt. Date: Post-Medieval - 17th century Weight: 15.31g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1B1981
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd from a medieval jug, light red oxidised fabric with a reduced grey core. The sherd has fine sand temper. There is lead glaze the outer face which has been heavily abraded. The sherd is abraded and is wheel made. Date: Medieval - 15th century Weight: 7.39g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: DOR-1AD705
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
40 Post-medieval sherds from Staffordshire of Bristol slip trailed ware cups or jugs. A buff reduced fabric with a cream slip and a brown trailed decoration. The 40 sherds, which are wheel made are mostly abraded, comprise: 3 base sherds 6 rim sherds. 2 handle sherds 29 body sherds Date: Post-medieval - 18th century Weight: 181.59g
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-1A7AE6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy post-medieval double loop buckle frame. One loop has been lost from old breaks and the pin is missing. The other is D shaped in profile with an expanded outer edge and two incisions in the centre of the loop before a projecting knop forming a pin rest. The centre bar is recessed and narrowed, there are projecting knobs at both ends, outlined by grooves across the frame, there are also two incisions on each knop forming a basic V shape. The bar has been bent outwards. There is evidence of gilding in the incisions on the two knops at the end of the pin bar …
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-1A24D6
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cast spoon bowl and part of the handle. Possibly a apothecary or salt spoon. The bowl is circular, on the reverse the handle runs along the diameter of the spoon creating a strengthening attachment. The handle is incomplete and is square in cross section. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1700-1900. Length: 48.45mm, Diameter (bowl);21.45mm, Thickness (stem): 3.1mm. Weight: 5.31grams.
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-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-0B51F2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1800). The main part of the mount is roughly oval in plan and is composed of a frame, grooved on its upper face. At the centre of the frame there is a heavily worn and corroded anthropomorphic mask surrounded by moulded pellets. Each side of the mask, a fleur-de-lis joins the mask to the frame and forms openwork above and below it. At the top there is a small rounded knop and at the bottom there is a semi-circular feature. This feature has a central raised sub-circular area with radiating grooves and lines below. It probably…
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.