Record ID: WILT-0227FC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small bodysherd of a Medieval vessel dating to c. AD 1100-1500.  The fabric is a hard fired, rough and sandy with abundant translucent grey/white sandy quartz inclusions.  The outer surface is a buff colour and smooth with a row of vertical rouletted lines (and possibly a second row just visible).  The inner surface is a darker buff colour with some patches of darker grey and is rough and gritty.  The core is a darker unoxidised grey. Dimensions:  length 31.6mm; width 27.7mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 5.11g.   Thanks to Rachael Seager-Smith, Wessex …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-B1A4EE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object which is probably early medieval in date, c. AD 600-800. The object appears to be complete. The object may be a clothing or belt hook in the shape of a zoomorphic fish possibly in Oseberg style. The object has a curvilinear outline. At one end, there is a bifurcated tail with one half of the tail curving round with a hole in the centre, this hole was probably an attachment loop. The object continues to curve round and broadens out. There are three triangular and trapezoid shapes with incised lines following the curve of the lower edge. There is then …
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sixpenny Handley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-EEF78B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop dating to c AD 1350-1400. The mount is complete. The hanger at the top of the mount comprises a lozengiform strip of copper alloy with the corners at each of the long sides of the front cut to angle the front. At the bottom of the strip of copper alloy, the lozengiform shape is flat with a narrower strip of copper alloy extending from it that forms the pendant retaining loop. The terminal of the loop is leaf shaped and is fastened by a rivet to the back of the lozengiform strip and there is another rivet just above. There is white ma…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: WILT-F1C0D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy fragment, probably an Early Medieval or Medieval strap fitting, dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The fragment consists of a narrow strip of copper alloy, plano-convex in cross-section, and truncated by an old break at one end and a flaring, fan-shaped terminal at the other. The fragment is curved in profile. Vestigial sub-rectangular sectioned projections expand from the reverse of the fan-shaped terminal, one from either side. Although highly abraded, the juncture between the strip and terminal is expanded inot a zoomorphic animal head, with incised sub-triangu…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-F6CDF8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy strap fitting probably for a sword belt dating to c AD 1500-1620. The strap fitting was originally in two parts but all that remains is the hook and the other half which formed the eye is missing. The hook comprises a thin sheet of copper alloy which has been cut into curvilinear shapes and has a short transverse section across one end which acts as the retaining hook. The fitting comprises has a curved end followed by a short section (on which is placed transversely a short straight section with rounded ends to act as the hook). The fitting then flares to…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7CA4A3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy strap end, probably dating to AD 750-950. The strap end is sub-rectangualr in plan with convex sides, the attachment end is transversely split with two rivet holes (one incomplete); one containing iron corrosion products. The strap end has a simple moulded zoomorphic terminal, with incised sub-oval ears containing punched crescents. The strap end is decorated with a single field of incised geometric decoration. This comprises of two opposed zig-zag corded bands creating a central lozenge flanked above and below by a pair of confronted tirnagular fields. …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
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Record ID: WILT-30BB4B
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible horse harness ring of Bronze Age to Roman date (c. 1500 BC - AD 410). The ring measures 16.76mm in diameter (internal diameter 8.76mm), is 4.31mm thick and weighs 4.21 grams. It is circular in shape. The interior surface is smooth and shows evidence of wear. The ring is copper alloy with a high tin content giving the ring a silvery appearance. Similar rings have been discovered in a number of Bronze Age hoards and have been suggested as horse harness fittings, as being part of the handles of a sheet-metal cauldron of Class A1 (Type Tul-na-cross) and Class B1…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2F823C
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy oval gilded plate brooch dating to c AD 200-350. The brooch is nearly complete but is missing the pin and the central 'gem' is damaged. The brooch is oval with two gilded zones of decoration around a central zone with a black glass oval stone which is conical rising to a point in the centre. The glass stone is damaged at one side. The outer zone of gilded decoration is decorated with a stamped pattern of chevrons or triangles. The inner zone of gilded decoration is decorated chevrons pointing in the opposite direction. On the back is the catchplate which is bent a…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-8BFBD9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval mount with a single bar attachment across the back dating to the period AD c1400-c1540. The mount is flat and is heart shaped. The front is decorated with zigzag lines round the edges of the heart with a zigzag line down the centre and short zigzag sections in the centre of each half of the heart. The two rivet holes are in the top centre of the lobes. The back of the mount is undecorated. The rivet holes have rivets in them comprising a single piece of copper alloy which has been bent at right angles towards the ends for insertion into the rivet holes, creatin…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martinstown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-EF5991
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy figurative mount in the shape of a fleur de lis dating to c AD 1270-1450. The mount is complete and has two rivets which are both in place, although not complete. The front of the mount is in the shape of a fleur de lis with apertures within the curls of the side petals. The back of the mount is undecorated although there are concavities where the rivets were inserted through. The patina is dark green. The mount weighs 0.67g and measures 15.29mm in length, 9.81mm in width and 2.3mm in thickness. Cf Egan and Pritchard 1991, fig 126, p 201, no 1084.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
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Record ID: WILT-002B72
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plaque or badge in the shape of a castle with crosses on the towers which is probably medieval to post-medieval date. The plaque is sub-rectangular in plan and depicts a castle. At the base the mouldings suggest a moat which leads to a central section with an arched doorway decorated with a central raised line and two transverse lines. Above the doorway are two transverse lines across with central section with a central turret above, which may be broken at the top. The central turret is decorated with a rectangular depression (possibly a murder hole) with a rectangular window a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9F8815
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy mount probably from a belt dating to c AD 1350-1400. The mount comprises a rectangle of copper alloy with square slots cut into each of the four sides. The back of the mount is undecorated but has a central pin. The mount is undecorated but there appears to be evidence of tinning on the front. The patina is dark green on the front and a lighter green on the back. Cf Egan, G and Pritchard, F, 1991, Dress Accessories c 1150-c 1450, HMSO, London p217 no 1183 and p218 fig 136 (although this example has less defined square cut slots on the long sides).
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owermoigne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3085D1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy sexfoil mount c AD 1350-1400. The mount is circular and is conical with six curving foils which narrow to meet at the top of the cone where there is a single rivet hole. The concave reverse mirrors the front of the mount. The patina is dark green. The mount weighs 0.88g and measures 14.32mm in diameter, 5.51mm in height and 0.74mm in thickness. Cf Egan, G and Pritchard, F, 1991, Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3 Dress Accessories c 1150-c 1450, HMSO, London, pp 187-189 no 952.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-56AEA5
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman furniture fitting. Thefitting is roughly globe shaped with three depressions round the sides and one on top which flattens the top. At the base, there is evidence of an iron attachment spike. The patina is mainly dark green with lighter green areas and the metal pin or loop at the bottom is corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
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Record ID: WILT-8A460C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I dating to AD 1634-1636. CAROLV D G MA BRI obverse depicting a single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it. FRA ET HIB REX reverse type depicting a single rose surmounted by single arched crown. Crescent initial mark. Rose Type 2 farthing. North no 2291 (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage Volume 2, Spink & Son, London p 165, no 2291).
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-026EC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). FIDES MILIT reverse type depicting Fides standing left holding two standards. Mediolanum mint. cf. Normanby 1025-1027.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-C83C1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Carausius dating to AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax facing left with transverse sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
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Record ID: WILT-8DFD69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117-138) dating to AD 125-128 (Reecepe period 6). COS III reverse type depicting Roma standing right with foot on a helmet, holding a spear and parzonium (dagger). Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 359, no. 160c. Cf HAMP-B61CC8.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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Record ID: WILT-8E98AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 212 (Reece period 10).PM TR P XV COS III PP reverse depicting Hercules naked except for lion-skin draped over left arm, standing left, holding branch in right hand and club in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV Caracalla 192. The coin is broken and is incomplete.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
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Record ID: WILT-8FD7D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver siliqua of Magnus Maximus dating to AD383-388 (Reece period 20). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse depicting Roma seated facing, head left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear. Mint of Trier. RIC IX, p 29, no 84(b).
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
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