Record ID: BH-9630B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Rose farthing of Charles I, dating to the period 1636-1644. Probably Type 2. Diameter: 13.1mm; thickness: 0.9mm. Weight: 0.58g.
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blandford Forum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-83663B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy jetton, dating from the Medieval period. The obverse of this jetton has a depiction of the mitred bust of a bishop, who faces to the right and holds a crozier; the reverse has a short cross with quatrefoil ends. Diameter: 20.3mm; thickness: 0.8mm. Weight: 0.85g. No published parallel could be found for this jetton; however, it would appear to be of English manufacture and a crude copy of a type seen in PAS records BH-BD5521 and HAMP3017. These jettons are almost certainly related to Fox's Class 4 of Edward I or Class 13 of Edward II, which show the …
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-834EB6
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age palstave. The piece, which represents the top of the implement, is wedge-shaped, its thickness gradually decreasing towards the rounded apex. Parts of the right-angled side flanges can be seen on both the front and back of the piece. The break is well patinated, indicating that the damage occurred in antiquity. Length: 24mm; width: 27.2mm; thickness: 8.8mm. Weight: 16.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-83193D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Part of a Roman copper-alloy trumpet-derivative brooch. The uppermost surviving element is a short length of the upper bow, at the top of which is a well patinated break. Beneath this, two transverse ridges flank a wider and deeper central moulding, the surface of which has been decorated by means of a series of vertical incisions. The lower bow is of triangular section, its straight sides converging towards the base, where there is a moulded foot-knob and, on the underside, a damaged catchplate. Length: 30.4mm; width: 7.1mm. Weight: 1.91g. This would appear to be the remains…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EFC3F0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval copper-alloy strap mount. The mount takes the form of a two-dimensional representation of an acorn, the nut protruding from the wider shell below, tapering towards its distal end, where there is a knop. Cross-hatched grooves cover the convex upper surface of the shell, a transverse ridge marks its upper limit and there is a short length of stalk projecting from the base. There are two copper-alloy rivets on the reverse, one located at either end and both deliberately bent outwards. Remnants of a textile strap surround the bases of both rivets. Length: 38.4mm; wid…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne Steepleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EFB024
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double-loop buckle, dating from the Late Medieval to post-Medieval periods. The symmetrical frame comprises two 'D-shaped' sides, set back-to-back. The upper surfaces of the frame slope downwards and outwards, and the central axis bar is of triangular cross section, each end terminating in a simple moulding. Length: 39.3mm; width: 27.3mm; thickness: 2.8mm. Weight: 7.23g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DAF024
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver stater, dating to the period c. 50-c. 10 BC. Uninscribed South-Western (Durotrigan) type. BM nos. 2525-2546 = Van Arsdell nos. 1235, 1252, 1254 and 1255 = Mack no. 317. Diameter: 20.3mm; thickness: 3.4mm. Weight: 4.6g. Found with BH-DAE70D, so, a hoard.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DAE70D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver stater, dating to the period c. 50-c. 10 BC. Uninscribed South-Western (Durotrigan) type. BM nos. 2525-2546 = Van Arsdell nos. 1235, 1252, 1254 and 1255 = Mack no. 317. Diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 3.3mm. Weight: 3.42g. Found with BH-DAF024, so, a small hoard.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterborne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-750F07
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver finger ring with moulded quatrefoil bezel. In addition to a break, the flat-sectioned hoop has a heavily worn pattern of stamped decoration on its outer surface. Diameter: 23.3mm; height of band: 5mm.Weight: 1.75g. A parallel for this ring is Treasure case 2003 T168, from West Dean, Wiltshire, which was dated to the 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4E0CD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver stater, minted c. 50 - c. 10 BC. Uninscribed South-Western (Durotrigan) type. BM cf. nos 2525 - 2546 = Van Arsdell nos. 1235, 1252, 1254 and 1255 = Mack no. 317. The obverse of this coin bears two incuse marks, both made with a narrow-bladed implement, and possibly struck to check the metal composition. Diameter: 20mm; thickness: 3.1mm. Weight: 4.9g.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D4CB13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Long-cross penny of Edward I or II. Class 10cf3 coin, minted at London, c. 1307 - 1309. Diameter: 17.4mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch Canonicorum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-759DF5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of medieval date. The shield-shaped pendant bears an enamelled design in which the arms of England are to dexter and impale a family crest. The exact blazon is as follows: Gules three lions passant guardant [Or] impaling Sable an eagle displayed Or. Much of the red and black enamel has been lost to corrosion, as has most of the gilding. The right-angled loop extends upwards from the centre of the pendant's upper side, its aperture filled with iron corrosion. Length: 41.2mm; width: 25.1mm; thickness: 2.9mm; weight: 8.91g. The combinat…
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch Canonicorum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-74BFB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Charles I (1625 - 1649). Diameter: 10.4mm; thickness: 0.1mm; weight: 0.24g.
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch Canonicorum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E69E91
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Hollow gold pin head (?) now flattened and split. Covering the body of the object are small filigree circles, now missing in areas. There is a small opening where a thick wire may have been inserted to complete the pin.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3E6411
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of an Iron Age copper-alloy brooch, probably of La Tene type 1B, dating from the 4th to late 3rd century BC. The arched bow is of 'D-shaped' section, its outer surfaces (but not the central area) 'pecked' to produce a scale-like effect. At the top, the bow tapers towards the now-missing spring; at the bottom, it bends at a right angle, extending into a vertical foot, which has been flattened and has a pin groove in its upper surface. Length: 37.6mm; width: 6.8mm; depth/height: 20.5mm; weight: 6.35g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3E26C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy plate brooch. The plate is of flat section and roughly lozenge-shaped, having deeply concave sides and top and bottom points which bifurcate into a pair of lobes. The centre of the plate is occupied by a circular setting in which two concentric ridges and interspersing grooves surround a central aperture. Four straight grooves extend outwards from the central area, reaching each of the points. On the reverse, the hinge is located behind the top point and comprises two perforated right-angled lugs and a central gap for the now-missing pin. The catchplate, missin…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3E0893
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman Aucissa type brooch, dating from the mid to late 1st century AD. The wings consist of a horizontally aligned cylinder containing the axis bar, with a central gap for the now-missing pin. The arched bow, now slightly distorted, is of flat section and has serrated sides (damaged at the top) which converge towards the bottom. The upper surface of the bow is decorated by a grooved geometric pattern, with a perimeter groove extending down each side. The moulded foot has a series of transverse grooves and ridges on its outer surface and flares towards its flat base. …
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2C6794
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus, probably of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 355 - 361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a legionary standing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 2.01g.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2C51C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Valens, dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 66, no. 17b. Diameter: 17.6mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.84g.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2C26E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse depicting the emperor advancing right, holding a standard and dragging a captive. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 18.2mm; thickness: 1.7mm; weight: 2.01g.
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.