Record ID: SOMDOR-505D12
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large Achuleian handaxe. It is a heavy butted, sub-cordate shape with a slight reversed S twist in profile. It is made from greensand chert. It has a heavy, creamy patina and some slight iron staining. There is no cortex visible. It is a well formed piece with shallow, invasive scars on both faces and a finely worked tip. There is (ancient) heavy wear on both faces and the flake ridges have been abraded to 1-2mm in width. The edges have been crushed in antiquity. There is no modern damage.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2005
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-62EFD5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary chert waste flake. Mid grey-brown chert with white flecks. Matt patina. A small striking platform can be seen at the proximal end. and there are waves of percussion on the ventral surface. The dorsal surface has three main elongate, longitudinal flaking scars indicating that it is the result of bladelet production. There is some edge damage along both sides where the darker colour of the underlying chert can be seen (this indicates that the damage is more recent). Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2005
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SOMDOR-D43584
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary waste flake. Grey Portland chert with a low gloss patina. Large striking platform at the proximal end. The distal end has been snapped off. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar and waves of percussion on the ventral face. Numerous longitudinal flaking scars on the dorsal face. Probably waste from blade production.
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2006
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SOMDOR-86C362
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large chert blade. Grey brown chert with occassional light grey patches. Small striking platform at the proximal end. Bulb and waves of percussion on the ventral face. Several longitudinal flaking scars on the dorsal face. The cross section is roughly trapezoidal. There is some retouch along the right edge at the proximal end. Matt patina. Dimensions: 88 x 32 x 9 mm Weight: 24g. Late Neolithic.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2006
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SOMDOR1194
Object type: JAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
1 sherd. Reduced dark grey fabric with mixed temper including quartzite, chert and iron ore. Body sherd from a shouldered jar. Rounded rim.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2001
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOMERSET BRIDGWATER WITHOUT', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-861648
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An elaborate cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The frame of the openwork buckle is D-shaped, three dimensional and concave on the underside. It measures 35.23mm by 24.38mm by 18.24mm and weighs 11.33g. The back consists of a fairly thin flat D-shaped band of copper alloy, the straight edge of which is narrowed. The pin is missing. Projecting from the front of the frame there are three moulded animals, probably dogs, in Romanesque style. The central dog, which is standing facing left, is largest. The small dogs both face towards the large dog, all with heads looking forward. To…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2006
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-D9E932
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger-ring bezel in the shape of an angel holding a heart. It measures 12.57mm in height, 14.16mm in width and weighs 2.69g. On the reverse is a mark which indicates where the hoop was soldered. The bezel is silver-gilt and dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth centuries, and so qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 (J P Robinson, Curator of Medieval Collections, British Museum, 9th August 2005). A finger ring with a very similar bezel has been found in Kingston Deverill, Wiltshire (WILT-2C75F1).
Created on: Monday 12th December 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Montacute', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-0BC434
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval finger-ring formed of a flat band with a heart-shaped bezel. The bezel is grooved and into the central groove is engraved a letter, probably a crowned R, though the engraving is very rudimentary. The band is decorated with a series of diapered lozenges alternating with flowers. The ring is silver-gilt and dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth centuries. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 (J. P. Robinson, Curator of Medieval Collection…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wiveliscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CACD92
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large medieval silver signet ring, the bezel engraved with a five-lobed flower containing the letter 'I'. The ring dates to the 15th or early 16th century. Diameter: 28m. Height: 29mm The find qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content (Beverley Nenk, Department of Prehistory and Europe, British Museum, 3 April 2006).
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-C43F76
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete thirteenth or fourteenth century silver gilt finger ring. The bezel is square with rounded corners and measures 11.28mm by 11.45mm by 4.25mm. It is hollow with a square opening in the front, but the gem is missing. The surviving part (about half) of the hoop suggests a former diameter of 19.36mm, not including the bezel. The hoop is 3.62mm wide and 1.4mm thick. It is decorated on the exterior with alternating engraved lozenges and four-petalled flowers. The inside of the band is plain. The gilding is worn. Weight: 2.36g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR1023
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series BX or BI dating to c.AD675-690. Refs: Metcalf 1993: p.96-8; Naismith 2017: cf. no.44 (pl. 2). The identification above is based on the description in the numismatic data section. Another bird-on-cross type is the later Series J (type 85) although this is in a different style which does not appear to correlate to this coin find. Original record description: 'Bird on cross/bust - circa AD 680 - 750
Created on: Monday 9th July 2001
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET WINTERBORNE ZELSTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR669
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series D (type 2c) dating to c.AD700-15, mint: Netherlands.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2000
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHITECHURCH CANONICORUM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-B53702
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy annular brooch with inscription, probably dating from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The diameter on the brooch is 22.65mm, the ring is around 4.7mm wide and it is 2.7mm thick. It weighs 5.74g. The ring narrows to accommodate the pin, which is 22.18mm in length. The loop of the pin is quadrangular with rounded corners and it has a slight collar. It then tapers to a point. The letters of the inscription on the front of the brooch are defined by short inscribed lines and each letter is separated by an area of light hatching. It reads POVERT and is preceeded by …
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2006
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-378F61
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a enamelled cast copper alloy Crescentic terret of probable late Iron Age date. The fragment measures 36.8mm by 24.6mm by 12.1mm and weighs 18.44g. It consists of part of the hoop and a 10mm length of the cast-in-one copper alloy bar, which is narrowed with a circular cross-section (diameter 6.2mm). Beside the bar the hoop has a sub-circular cross-section (diameter 11.9mm). This narrows to around 6mm internally, with a flat rectangular cross-sectioned exterior, much of which has been damaged. This flat part is decorated on both sides with red enamel, inlaid around raise…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corscombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR1357
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy terret of Simple type,. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular with two rounded projections flanking a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR1356
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy simple terret ring. D-sectioned copper alloy loop. Sub-circular a defined collar at each end of the strap bar; one of which flanks a constriction at one side.  
Created on: Monday 29th October 2001
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PIDDLEHINTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-CF0B77
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy double-sided strap union,. The oval central plate element has a frame of two raised crescents forming a central circular recess. On one side in the recess are two large raised ring and dot/ roundel decorations flanking two smaller ring and dots with a continuous frame forming an hourglass shape. At the centre of each of the roundels on the first side is a slight projection. This design is mirrored on the other side, although it is obscured by heavy corrosion. Instead of the domed roundels, on the second side these elements are flatter and each have a central spike that wou…
Created on: Monday 27th October 2003
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-B82E81
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval or early post-medieval silver strap-fitting or belt chape, U-shaped, cast with scalloped lower edge, raised ridge and central hole, three smaller holes above, perpendicular-style edging across upper edge. On the back, two studs for attachments, mark made by metal file cleaning up the cast. Approximately 2cm across. The rear of the object is covered in the curving lines commonly seen on items cast in moulds made of cuttlefish bones. Compare an engraved gold example with St George and the Dragon in The British Museum (Prehistory and Europe 1991, 6-7, 1). The style of the o…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-D60932
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver pin head from Chilton Trinity, Somerset Description of find Cast head of a silver dress pin of native type know as 'hand pins' from their rough resemblance to a fist with the fingers sticking out horizontally. There is some decorative moulding on the front end of the middle bead of three set on a slight arc above an opening; the side, back and collars appear undecorated. The missing pin will have been circular in section and offset from the head by a short arm projecting at right-angles to the plate. The lower plate has a reserved pattern with three i…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2007
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilton Trinity', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-171FB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 140, no. 282; Cloke and Toone (2015), p. 208, no. 8.01.009.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.