Record ID: DOR-BD33F3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide or mount with two integral attachment spikes. Openwork or complex type (Maslin S 2021, page 3) The mount has a bi-lobed, openwork plate giving it a shape similar to a double-looped buckle frame. The lobes are oval with pointed, expanded, outer ends and crescent-shaped apertures. The outer ends are decorated with moulded curlicues. The outer edges of the lobes are scalloped. Dividing the lobes is an integral, waisted plate with trefoil ends. At the rear are two, large integral attachment spikes, each set behind the outer edge…
Created on: Saturday 21st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-BCD700
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting often associated with spurs of late medieval or post medieval date. A composite fitting comprising a hooked plate and a separately attached stud. The plate is pointed oval where the stud is attaches and has a transverse collar at the other end from which extends a narrowed, curving hook with a pointed terminal. The hook is curved forward towards the centre of the plate.  Attached through a central, circular aperture in the oval end of the plate is the separate stud. The stud has a circular stem with a…
Created on: Saturday 21st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-BC6F46
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two disc lead cloth seal. The seal is formed of two oval discs joined by an integral rivet on the rear decorated disc passing through a circular hole in the other disc. One disc is moulded with a design of a probable crowned portcullis within a beaded border and surrounded by a legend, now largely illegible. The other disc is undecorated and has a large central aperture for the integral rivet. Part of the legend reads --- O (cinquefoil) VE--- Date: Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1625 Dimensions: 20.72 mm x 17.50 mm x 3.69 mm Weight: 5.53 g Geoff Egan notes that the portcul…
Created on: Saturday 21st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-BC3A07
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp of Howsham type A.3. A rectangular plate of sheet copper alloy with a narrowed hook at one end and and a flared terminal at the other. The edge of the flared terminal is scalloped. There are two circular attachment holes set grooved and ridged roundels at the flared end one of which retains traces of an iron rivet. There are two other circular attachment holes on the plate arranged along the longitudinal mid line; one is place in a circular grooved and ridged roundel near the flared end and the other is closer to the hooked end and retains a copper alloy …
Created on: Saturday 21st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-BBEDCA
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead ampulla. The ampulla is flask-shaped with a rounded lower chamber and a flared neck. At each side where the neck meets the body is a lozengiform cross sectioned side loop, both of which are distorted. The opening at the top of the neck is squashed. The faces of the chamber are both decorated with moulded low relief patterns. On one is a field of diagonal cross hatching framed at the edge by a single strand border with a row of pellets outside it. On the other face the chamber is decorated with a stylised scallop shell pattern. There is a depression below …
Created on: Saturday 21st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-ACC786
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken pocket sundial. It comprises a now broken copper alloy band in two pieces, originally circular. It lacks the usual separately applied copper alloy loop which would have been set into the a central recessed groove runs around the circumference of the exterior of the band. This groove has been perforated with a rectangular slot for part of its length. There are stamped letters flanking this slot. The missing copper loop which had a small hole in it which could be aligned to the letters along the slot.The small hole (termed an&nb…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-AC40E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to AD 260 - 268 (Reece period 13).  APOLLINI CONS AVG reverse depicting a centaur advancing right, drawing a bow, foreleg raised. Mint of Rome.  Mint mark: //Z Reference: Cunetion No. 1378 Date: Roman Diameter: 20.29 mm Weight: 2.16 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-ABBAA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 323 - 324 (Reece period 16).  BEAT TRANQLITAS reverse depicting an altar inscribed VOTIS XX,  with a globe on top and stars above. The coin has pierced at the edge (behind the bust) with a single sub-circular hole 2.43 mm in diameter. Mint mark: //PLON Reference: RIC Vol VII, London No. 264 Date: Roman Diameter: 20.15 mm Weight: 1.94 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-9371D8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy vessel.  The vessel has a bulbous rounded body and base , a narrow neck, a collar at the rim and asymmetrical open handles. The mouth opening is sub-circular. The handles have differently sized sub-circular apertures and are D-shaped in cross section. The handles are attached at opposite sides to the collar at the rim and extend downwards to join at the base of the neck. Date: Early Medieval - c. 1100 - 1300 Dimensions: 31.15 mm x 25.49 mm x 20.50 mm Weight: 23.21 g See database records WILT-7942F2,  SUR-FA2AB0 and&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-933604
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, single piece lead or lead alloy button. The button is sub-circular with a slightly domed front and a flat rear with an integral looped shank which has been flattened against the rear face. The domed face is decorated with a moulded design of raised lines on the form of a crude anchor. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1600- 1700 Dimensions: 15.68 mm x 14.85 mm x 6.69 mm Weight: 6.55 g Similar buttons are recorded in Read, B, 2005, Buttons c 900 BC - AD 1700, p64 and are dated to the 17th Century
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-930CBE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount in the form of a domed, moulded fleuret. The fleuret is octofoil, with a raised pellet at the centre with a ring of seven rounded petals or foils set around it. Around this at the the outer edge are eight larger foils or petals creating a scalloped edge. The rear face has the remains of a pair of integral attachment spikes, one of which has been bent to one side, the other of which is broken off leaving only a stub. The both have a sub-angular cross section at the base and are flattened into a thin, rectangular cross section&nb…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-92C72B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book clasp of Howsham type A.3. A rectangular plate of sheet copper alloy with a narrowed hook at one and and a flared terminal the other. There is a single attachment hole at the centre of the flared end which retains traces of an iron rivet. The front of the plate is decorated with a moulded, asymmetrical, vegetal design of a naturalistic branching plant comprising a curved stem with off-shoots terminating in rounded buds or blossoms and large leaves at the base. Below this, just over halfway along the plate, are two transverse grooves. The remainder of the p…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-926760
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy hooked fitting, possibly from a sword belt. The fitting comprises a central rectangular plate with hollow-backed sub-circular plate at one end and a long forward hook at the other. The central plate is flat and has slightly angled corners. The sub-circular plate terminal is hollowed at the rear with a large, off-centre integral rivet projecting from it. The rivet is circular in cross section and has a splayed, asymmetrical head. At the other end of the rear of the rectangular plate is a second similar integral rivet, also off centre. From this end extends a na…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4028BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Date: Roman Diameter: 15.55 mm Weight: 1.86 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-40083D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335 - 343 (Reece period 17). Imitating a GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Date: Roman Diameter: 12.40 mm Weight: 0.67 g Die axis: unclear
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3FE603
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Severus Alexander dating to 222 - 235 (Reece period 11). Largely illegible. Standing figure on the reverse. Date: Roman Diameter: 18.25 mm Weight: 2.17 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3F7DAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335 - 341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.99 mm Weight: 1.42 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3F3FF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I  dating to AD 364 - 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse depicting Emperor holding a standard and dragging captive. Date: Roman Diameter: 16.91 mm Weight: 1.37 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3F17E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver  Medieval halfgroat of Edward III (1327 - 1377) dating to 1352 - 1353 . Pre-Treaty series D. Closed letter C for E in EDWARDVS. Cross 1 initial mark. Annulet stops. Minted in London. The coin is bent. Reference: North Volume 2, no. 1154 Date: Medieval Diameter: 22.01 mm Weight: 2.15 g Die axis: 3
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: DOR-3ED2B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval three pence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) dating to 1573 - 1578 . Eglantine initial mark. Reference: North Volume Two, no. 1998 Date: Post Medieval Diameter: 20.21 mm Weight: 1.08 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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