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.
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Friday 22 September 2023, The Victorian Hall will also be closed all day for a private function. The Fine Foundation Dorset Story Space, next the the Thomas Hardy's Dorset Gallery will also be closed for an hour around Midday.
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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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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