Record ID: SOM-D1FB03
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-shaped hinged brooch probably dating to AD75 - 150. Only the wings and upper part of the bow remain. The wings are chipped at each end but nearly complete and have a pattern across the front of a single incised diagonal line about halfway along and a pair of incised lines at the end. The broken ends are filled with white cement to hold the hinge bar. There is a slot through the centre of the back of the head in which the pin would have hinged. This is filled with iron corrosion, probably the remains of an iron pin. The upper part of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-D12481
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle, of which only one loop survives, dating to the period AD1250 - 1500. The remaining loop is oval with a constricted pin rest flanked by collars in the centre of the outer side of the loop. There are patinated breaks where the other loop was attached to the strap bar. There is a lobed knop at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. The buckle has a shiny green patina but the back is plain. The piece measures 22.95mm in length, 26.03mm in width, 2.38mm in thickness and weighs 3.72g. A similar example can be found in Whitehead (…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Netherbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3420DD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle frame dating to the period cAD1550 - 1650. The double oval looped frame has a moulded shell like knop in the centre of each loop and a small knop at each end of the narrowed strap bar. The shell shaped knops have convex curved outer edges and converge to an inner point that projects into the loop slightly. This shape is emphasised by incised lines across the knops which converge from the outer edge to the inner point. The seperate iron pin is in place but very corroded. The frame of the buckle is slightly misshapen. The upper surface has a shiny b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gillingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-328F65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a two part lead cloth seal. Part of the ring, disk and plug between them survives. It is stamped on both sides. Obverse: Crown over shield of England, the inscription is very worn but would have read [S'VLII'PAO'VIALLE'LON']. Reverse: ornate shield with equal armed cross, each arm made of thee lines, with sword in the first quarter (arms of London) L[ONDINI PRO PANNIS LANI]CIS. The seal measures 24.47mm in diameter, 3.25mm in thickness and weighs 7.66g. There are similar seals recorded by Egan (Egan, 1994, p. 167, no. 40, p. 170, no. 61). Egan (1994, 40) notes several e…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A2906A
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness pendant probably dating to cAD1150 - 1400. The main plate was originally sub-rectangular with a rectangular curut out from one upper corner and a curved cut out on the opposite edge leading to a rounded lower corner. It has been badly damaged with all four corners now curved inwards in an irregular manner. An integral transverse suspension loop projects from the top edge with a circular piercing through the flat, oval in profile, end. There are areas with an olive-green and green surface which suggests possible decayed gilding but the rest of the surface,…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1F7B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval copper alloy lozenge shaped mount probably dating from the early 15th century to the 17th century. The surface is completely covered in a pattern of multiple pellets. The back is plain with the central integral spike being broken close to the plate. The piece has a shiny green patina. It measures 24.19mm in length, 14.93mm in width, 2.64mm in thickness and weighs 2.73g. A similar example in Read (2001:32) no. 253 has been dated to cAD1350-1400. However the form is also similar to mounts and studs with integral rivets dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A17B1E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (1350 - 1450 AD) copper alloy oval, lipped buckle frame of Meols Type 4, missing its pin. The bar is slightly flattened, narrowed and offset. The slightly expanded point (lip) in the centre of the outer edge of the frame has an incised transverse notch for the pin. The buckle measures 17.79mm in length, 15.03mm in width, 1.79mm in thickness and weighs 0.83g. Similar buckle frames from London (Egan & Pritchard 1991: 70, nos.279-283) date between AD 1350 and 1450.
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A1051D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy casket key dating from the late 12th to early 14th century. It has a lozenge shaped bow with a circular cnetral hole and a solid oval cross sectioned shank with a projecting pin at the end. There is a slight expanded knop on both faces of the shank at the junction with the bow. The bit is solid and broadly rectangular in form with an indent in the side closer to the terminal. The key measures 32.79mm in length, 9.70mm in width at the bow, 1.55mm in thickness and weighs 1.88g. A similar example can be found in Read (2001:72) no. 558 which he dates to the late …
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-49B63D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper alloy strap end of Thomas' Class B, type 1, dating to c. AD 775-1100. The strap end is broadly tongue shaped in plan, tapering from 9.2mm in width at its widest point into a zoomorphic terminal, 6.3mm wide and with a projecting square ended knop at the tip. It has moulded decoration forming a small chevron pattern above the knop and a larger one behind this. The strap end is broadly sub-rectangular in cross section with a flat reverse but slightly domed upper corners, although not to the extent that it could be termed D-shape. It is 3.9mm thick. …
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FABB8F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy penny token of William IV dated 1832. The obverse has the bust of William IV facing left, wearing a laurel wreath, and the inscription PROVINCE OF NOVIA SCOTIA. The reverse has a thistle with foliage either side and the inscription ONE PENNY TOKEN and the date 1832.
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F96BB3
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post medieval copper alloy saddle pommel dating to the 16th or 17th century. The hollow and domed pommel is comprised of two halves which are separated. It was originally a short cylinder with a domed end and curved cut away area on one side at the base. Both halves are almost identical, one being slightly heavier and slightly wider at the base and the other having a small nick at the top. Each half has a projecting flat rectangular arm with rounded end and two rivet holes, next to the cut away area, and there is a fifth, shared, rivet hole about half way along the …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F8C0F4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy book clasp, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The clasp comprises of a flat rectangular plate with a widely flaring attachment end, with three indentations. Adjacent to this are three circular holes forming a triangular pattern and then three more circular holes in a row running transversely across the plate. There is a further hole in the centre of the clasp. Half way between this hole and the terminal is a seperate copper alloy circular rivet, the head of which is flush with the plate. The plate terminates in a blunt, rearward facing hook. The clasp is…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F8242B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy single oval looped composite buckle with integral forked spacer onto which have been soldered separate front and back plates dating to the period cAD 1350 -1450. The buckle has a notched lip and the pin is in place. The pin is formed of copper alloy sheet, triangular in plan with bevelled sides. It steps in in width where it is curved around the bar. The forks are covered by the plate but run the full length of the plates and have a thickening adjacent to the frame which the plates abut. The front plate has a circular cut out at the attachment end with …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F79E18
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy double loop trapezoidal buckle dating to the period c AD1620 - 1680. The frame has pointed ends with ovoid knops on the corners, one of which is broken. There is a notch for the pin on the outer edge of each loop and a transverse incised line running across each outer edge. At either end of the strap bar is a small lobed protrusion and the pin is complete. The surface has a grey shiny patina. The back is hollowed with a groove running around the centre of each side, using less metal in the casting. The buckle measures 32.87mm in length, 23.00mm in width, 2…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F7336C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop oval buckle dating to the period c AD1350 - 1700. The frame has a bevelled inside edge and three transverse engraved lines on each loop. The pin is missing. The central bar is narrowed and has a break towards one end. There is a small knop at either end of the bar. There are traces of black lacquer on both surfaces. The buckle measures 37.40mm in length, 33.17mm in width, 3.48mm in thickness and weighs 8.83g. A similar example is illustrated in Margeson (1993:30, no.171) from a 17th century context , although with only one incise…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-15DD98
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 William Daniell at Yeovil in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 334, dated 1653 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1891:995).
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-847D64
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 H. D. at Dorchester in Dorset , Williamson Dorset 53-55, dated 1669 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1889:177) Williamson states that the initials H.D. may be intended, as Boyne says, for Alexander Haviland who was Mayor of Dorchester in 1669 when the token was issued.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrentide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-84277A
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 H. D. at Dorchester in Dorset , Williamson Dorset 53-55, dated 1669 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1889:177) Williamson states that the initials H.D. may be intended, as Boyne says, for Alexander Haviland who was Mayor of Dorchester in 1669 when the token was issued.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-837661
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 John Grenway at Crewkerne in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 109 dating to 1648 to 1672. Ref: Williamson (1891:978).
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Minterne Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-831262
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 Ben Lewes at Wincanton in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 321 dated 1667 on the token. Ref: Williamson (1891:994).
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.