Record ID: SOMDOR-BC0AA2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed spear head of Bronze Age date. It is a section towards the base of the spear retaining part of the socket and side flanges. It is too fragmentary for a very precise type to be assigned. The socket is circular. The body of the spear has a solid, circular sectioned centre with a flange set opposite another on either side. The overall shape is not discernable. No attachment loops remain.
Created on: Tuesday 13th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-E91BC2
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of purse frame. It has a U-shaped section and a curving bar. One surface is decorated with deeply incised lateral lines, the other has circular attachment holes at regular intervals. The fabric of the purse was sewn onto the frame through these holes. Date: Late Medieval to Eraly Post Medieval - c. 1440 - 1600
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-BC85D3
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy fragment of a possible late Roman flat-bladed nail-cleaner (Group) or strap end. It is of cast sheet metal. Both the ends have broken off. There is a leaf shape remaining with decoration on one side only. The decoration consists of two ring-and-dot stamps flanking a central incised acute zigzag line. The back is undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 13th April 2004
Last updated: Saturday 29th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-90B3C6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy strap fitting. Small zoomorphic head with a short length of shaft from the back. The head is fox-like with the nose,eyes and small ears visible. From behind the ears the object narrows into a straight shaft at the end of which are the remains of a rivet hole. The object is broken at this point. It is possibly part of a small strap-end with a separate, riveted plate. Possibly a belt mount.
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-B66365
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5.a2, flat wing ends, Western Group). It is broken below the mid point of the bow. It has long wings which are semi-cylindrical.These are open at the back making the tightly coiled spring mechanism visible. This is coiled around a copper alloy axis bar which is secured in holes at the ends of the wings. The chord of the spring pin passes through a pierced rounded projection at the head of the bow, above the wings. This is placed centrally with a raised tapering ridge projecting down the bow and framed b…
Created on: Friday 7th May 2004
Last updated: Saturday 2nd September 2017
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-34BBB1
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy steelyard weight. Leaded bronze. Part of a sub-spherical weight. It is decorated with three shields containing a lion rampant, the arms of Poitou and a band of incised lines around the top. The base has been sheared off probably by the plough. Inside is an iron ring slightly smaller than the circumference of the weight. This was possibly used together with the lead to give the object it's weight. Surviving height:41.60mm. Max diameter:60.97mm
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOMDOR-BAD4B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword belt buckle of medieval date. The rectangular douple-loop buckle has a transverse rectangular suspension loop which projects from one side of the long edge. This is at the mid-point, either side of the centre bar. The front of the buckle has slightly champfered edges and the back is plain. There is a double notch on one of the short side to act as a pin rest. Dimensions: 28.4mm by 25.77mm by 3.56mm. Weight: 5.68g.
Created on: Friday 7th May 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huish Episcopi', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-340F46
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle frame with sword belt hanger. Half only survives. It is a double looped frame with a lip and loop projecting from the centre bar at right angles to the frame. The bar is narrowed from the frame. The outer edge of the remaining loop is recessed. There is a circular recess opposite the lip with flanking tapering elongate recesses following a line of frame ridges. The loop is circular.
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-3463F4
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead and iron handle, probably from a tobacco jar of post-medieval to early modern date. It has an iron wire core with a moulded lead surround at one end. It is circular sectioned with a central projection and pellets around. The object tapers back from a ridge. This area is fluted. Length: 28.27mm. Front diameter: 11.45mm
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-96BDA0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead two-part seal. Disc 1 is smaller than disc 2. There is some surface stamping in a geometric pattern but no discernable lettering. The back of the disc has a central projection to pass through the hole in disc 2 and is joined to disc 2 by an integral strip. Disc 2 is undecorated. There is a central hole to take the protruding integral rivet of disc 1.The seal is probably from the fabric trade. Dimensions: Disc 1 - 21.18mm x 20.60mm x 2.30mm Disc 2 - 22.03mm x 26.57mm x 2.32mm
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-368477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating from the period AD 335-41 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-9493D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating from the period AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type (emperor standing left with standard and shield). Mint of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Perrott', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-94E723
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating from the period AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type (emperor standing left with standard and shield). Mint of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Perrott', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-9463C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Perrott', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-947D14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Septimus Severus
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Perrott', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-94C0D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nummus of the House of Valentinian
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Perrott', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-E9B425
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small trapezoidal strap-slide. It has a rectangular sectioned frame with a single internal rivet projection in the shortest side.
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-E9D605
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable strap-slide. It is a frame with a pair of internal projections. The top is curved and the projections are closer to the opposite end. It has a rectangular sectioned frame.
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-E9ED10
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pot leg. A small tapering pot leg from a tripod vessel. It is flat at the back, convex at the front. It has a collar at one end with a tapering leg below
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-EA01F6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pot leg. It is a small pot leg from a tripod vessel. It is flat at the back, convex at the front. There is a collar at one end with a leg below. The foot is slightly tri-lobed.
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cerne Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.