This tracker is compiled by Dorset Council's Historic Environment Record and Portable Antiquities Scheme team and reflects our involvement in the reporting and processing of treasure cases from Dorset. Finds from other counties may appear here if they are being reported by the Dorset Finds Liaison Officer.
We are mainly involved in the initial stages of reporting and identifying the finds and their return if disclaimed. We are not responsible for the inquest process, valuation or museum acquisition and often receive no information for cases at the later stages of the process. If your case has gone to valuation or is pending acquisition please contact the Treasure team at the British Museum (quoting the case number). Once treasure cases are closed we remove them from this tracker.
The impact of COVID-19 on processing of treasure cases
British Museum staff furlough and closure of the museum when COVID-19 restrictions were in force created a large backlog in the processing of treasure cases. This is still being worked on.
| Treasure number | Treasure item | Parish | Date of last change to tracker | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 T158 | Post-medieval thimble | Mudford, Somerset | 5 June 2024 | Disclaimed by DCMS. Awaiting release by Coroner |
| 2021 T235 | Roman coin hoard | Chilfrome | 8 April 2024 | Declared treasure at inquest on 3 April. In process of valuation |
| 2021 T257 | Roman coin hoard | Langton Herring | 11 September 2024 | The British Museum wish to acquire 2 of these coins, and these are in process of valuation. Finder to contact Finds Liaison Officer to make arrangements to collect the rest of these coins |
| 2021 T258 | Post-medieval whistle | Melcombe Horsey | 23 October 2023 | In process of valuation |
| 2021 T340 | Roman coins | Cheddar, Somerset | 23 October 2023 | Finder to contact Finds Liaison Officer to arrange to collect this find |
| 2021 T415 | Post-medieval silver whistle | Compton Valence | 23 October 2023 | In process of valuation |
| 2021 T499 | Post-medieval whistle | Wootton Fitzpaine | 16 January 2024 | In process of valuation |
| 2021 T738 | Medieval finger ring | Broadmayne | 16 January 2024 | Draft report submitted for British Museum approval |
| 2021 T923 | Silver mount | Dorchester | 13 December 2022 | The British Museum curator is writing a report on this find |
| 2021 T944 | Silver bodkin | Milborne Port, Somerset | 5 June 2024 | Disclaimed by DCMS. Awaiting release by Coroner |
| 2021 T945 | Silver dress fitting | Milborne Port, Somerset | 5 June 2024 | Disclaimed by DCMS. Awaiting release by Coroner |
| 2021 T946 | Silver hooked tag | Milborne Port, Somerset | 5 June 2024 | Disclaimed by DCMS. Awaiting release by Coroner |
How to report treasure finds
What to do if you find possible treasure
Treasure cases
Name: Enquire about Treasure cases reported in DorsetEmail: treasurecases@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 228254
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