Find Spot record MDO19199 - 3 Bronze Pins from SWR Station, Dorchester

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Summary

Three pins, one 1.5 in. long, has a solid head, rather large in proportion. The others, 2.25 and 1.5 in. long, have twisted wire heads, like those of modern pins. These pins were found close to the SWR Station, Dorchester and have been doubtfully classed as medieval.

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Three pins, one 1.5 in. long, has a solid head, rather large in proportion. The others, 2.25 and 1.5 in. long, have twisted wire heads, like those of modern pins. These pins were found close to the SWR Station, Dorchester and have been doubtfully classed as medieval. They were displayed in case xvi at the Dorset County Museum in 1900 as part of the Hogg loan collection.


Moule H J, 1900, Dorset-found Celtic and Roman Bronze Objects in the Dorset County Museum, 61 (Article in serial). SWX2269.

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  • --- Article in serial: Moule H J. 1900. Dorset-found Celtic and Roman Bronze Objects in the Dorset County Museum. Vol 21. 61.

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Location

Grid reference SY 692 900 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 30 2013 12:23PM

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