Archaeology

Some of Britain’s most significant archaeological finds are in this collection of around three million objects. They span from the Palaeolithic to the medieval period, and include objects from sites such as Maiden Castle and Roman Dorchester.

Clandon Barrow Gold Lozenge

Archaeology

September 24, 2020

The Clandon Barrow lozenge   

Decorated with a series of six deeply incised diamonds of diminishing size, punched dots and chevrons. The gold may be from Ireland…

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Archaeology

September 24, 2020

The Tarrant Valley lunula

Named after the shape of a crescent moon, this Bronze Age lunula is very rare and the only one known from Dorset. These objects were…

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