Record ID: SOM-4F81AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, possible standing figure but unclear. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F76F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman coin, probably an As, of unknown ruler dating to 41 - 260 AD. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: unknown, S C visible. 
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4F69F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Vespasian, possibly Titus, dating to the period c. AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4DF3C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Repubilcan denarius, probably of L. FLaminius Chilo, dating to the period c.109-108 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right, [X]? before. Reverse: L.F[LAMINI CILO], Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath. Mint of Rome. cf. RRC 302/1.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chettle', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B31E47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small, incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly Constantius II (AD 323-61). The coin is probably a contemporary copy of the FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 11.14mm, weight: 0.65g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-B09765
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch fragment, c. AD 75-175. The object comprises the pronounced, curved bow of a Roman brooch. The pin, head, and catchplate are missing.  Length: 29.57mm, thickness: 4.88mm, weight: 2.26g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F24CD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman plate brooch with anthropomorphic central cell flanked by two smaller circular cells containing blue enamel. There is a crack in the face of the brooch. The pin is still attached and mobile, and both the hinge and catchplate survive in full. The face in the central plate is raised on an oval cell; the face itself is angular and stylised, with the eyes and brow divided into two cells, a protruding nose and a flat mouth comprising a single line. Length: 37.59mm, width: 17.61mm, thickness: 8.05mm, weight: 6.30g.  Cf. WILT-1617A7, BERK-015F4A,…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E4BEC7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper alloy 17th century trade token halfpenny issued by Lawrence Righton at Dorchester in Dorset, Williamson Dorsetshire 75, dating to AD 1669. Williamson, 1891(1): 180.  Diameter: 20.53mm, weight: 1.46g. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E4079C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 22 lead shot dating to the period c. AD 1700-1800.  The weights range from 27.32g - 30.95g per shot, and accounting for a small amount of weight loss during firing or from aggressive soil conditions, most then fall into the calibre for 18th century muskets (c. 14 1/2 bore). All are round ball type shot, and all show some evidence of firing (varying banding, gouging, powder pitting and some examples of impact deformation). Diameters range between 17.03mm - 19.84mm, with most falling in the 17mm - 18mm group. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E2BB33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, c. AD 1350-1800. The weight has a small, uniform central perforation (diameter: 4.28mm) that runs through its centre vertically. It has a flat base and curved top, and a thick white patina with some old linear incisions in a random arrangement, possibly damage instead of deliberate decoration.  Height: 33.00mm, diameter at base: 27.50mm. Cf. SWYOR-7D86B7, LVPL-C3DC40. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E1B7E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cooking vessel leg of medieval to post-medieval date, c. 12th-19th centuries AD.  The leg is sub-rectangular in section with a prominent central vertical rib, while overall its form is narrower at the base of the vessel and flares out to the foot. The upper edge is broken, and the patina is a covering mottled green and black.  Butler, et al. 2009: "From about AD 1100, cast copper alloy vessels...were commonly used for downhearth cooking, with the vessel sitting among the embers or suspended over the fire. All but…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-E0F175
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval powder measure cap, c. 17th century AD.  The open end of the measure has been squashed inwards so that only the base retains its original sub-circular shape in plan. On one side a small loop survives, and the remains of the attachment are evident on the other side, though the loop is missing. There are two vertical lines cast into the measure, running from the open end to the base on opposite sides (and in between the loops).  Height: 14.98mm, diameter at base: 18.26mm, weight: 16.24g. Cf. Courtney, 1988: 2, fig. 3.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D604F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle, dating to the period c. AD 1350-1450. The buckle is rectangular and double-loop with a drilled, asymmetrical frame for a separate spindle. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 553 &554.  Length: 31.47mm, width: 28.38mm, weight:7.15g
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D4E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver-washed copper alloy coin of Charles I (AD 1625-49), probably a contemporary copy. There is no legible inscription, though the remains of the bust and the reverse shield resemble those found on Caroline coinage. The coin is thicker than the average silver issue of the time.  Diameter: 29.82mm, weight: 7.08g. Cf. NCL-771090.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D4CB16
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy asymmetrical post-medieval buckle, c. AD 1575-1700. The buckle is double loop with one rounded loop and one rectangular loop. It has four lobed knops, one on each of the rounded loop's edges and at either side of the pin bar. The pin is missing. Cf. Whitehead, 1996: nos. 574-7. Length: 30.53mm, width: 20.28mm, thickness: 1.9mm, weight: 3.42g. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-74E522
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token farthing issued by the Constables at Taunton in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 228, dated 1667 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1891, 987).
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pimperne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-7491D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus probably of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). Probably GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting the Emperor advancing right dragging a captive and holding a standard. Unclear Mint.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7427BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a very worn British Iron Age base silver (billon) stater, uninscribed South Western (Durotriges), dating to c. 40 BC - AD 10; VA 1235; BMC 2555ff, ABC 2169.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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-537936
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy weight for a Ryal (Rose Noble). The weight is circular and flat with a raised design on one side only. The design is of the king with sword and square topped shield standing in a ship with rectangular bow and stern and a rose on the side of the ship. It is 17.3mm in diameter, 4.3mm thick and weighs 7.12 grams, 109.9 grains. A full weight ryal would have weighed 120 grains (Withers and Withers 1995, 68) but weights were normally made to the legal minimum weight which was slightly less and can lose weight through corrosion processes, this example is ery worn a…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham', grid reference and parish protected.