Record ID: KENT-BB5D62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content for the brooch of 97%; it weighs 1.35grams. The fragment consists of the rectangular head-plate and part of the bow of an Early Medieval miniature bow brooch, of which the original form is uncertain in view of the absence of the foot-plate; length: 13 mm surviving; width: 8 mm. The head-plate has a roughly beaded edge round a collet enclosing a rectangular garnet mounted on a grid-patterned foil; on the back is a broken lug for hinging a pin. The miniature form and shape of the head-pl…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B9F4E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver annular brooch, now broken and distorted. The brooch is formed of wire of square section, twisted to form a cable design, and with a row of granulations along each side. The brooch has broken at the restriction which would have held the pin. For similar finds, see Treasure Annual Report 2000 (no 134). The brooch probably dates to the 13th or 14th century. Maximum length: 37mm.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-64A6F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver brooch in the from of a trefoil. The trefoil is grooved to give greater dimensionality. Placed between each foil is a large acorn knop. The third of these is adapted to accommodate the attachment of a pin. Dimensions and metal content: X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content of 95 per cent.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: KENT-43D456
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch fragment dating to the 6th century AD. The fragment is the central panel and two knops on the sides, as well as the hinge on the reverse. The central panel is trapezoidal in plan, and sub-rectangular in section. It has a central punched ring and dot design. It is recessed from the two side knops, which are round, with a flat reverse. Each knop has a square collar separating it from the panel; the collar is joined to a short narrow stem, which is joined to the round end. The end has two parallel transverse lines at its base. …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2012
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Record ID: KENT-42E303
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Anglo-Saxon S-brooch from the 6th century AD. It is a closed S shape in plan, with an integral catchplate and a hinge for the pin on the reverse. The front has two raised lateral ridges that follow the S shape from the top to the bottom of the brooch, creating three cells. The pin is missing, but was made of iron; iron corrosion is visible on the reverse at the hinge and catchplate. Many examples of this type are zoomorphic, however corrosion hides any evidence of this, if any, on the brooch. The brooch is in fair condition and is a light green colour. It me…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Nicholas at Wade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E20A75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Early Medieval brooch fragment, dating to the 5th century AD. Aberg type I/Mortimer A. It is a cruciform brooch, consisting of only the top knob, the central panel, and the beginning of the bow, where it is broken due to an old break. The top knop is full round, and is on top of a concave stem; these are separated from the central panel by a thick round collar. The central panel is rectangular; both it and the bow are undecorated. On the reverse of the central panel is an integral lug with a central piercing for the pin, which is missing. The bro…
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poison Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E05910
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The heavily worn head of a cast copper alloy Roman bow brooch of uncertain type dating to the 1st to 2nd centuries AD. It is square in plan, with central rounded knops on each side, and square and recessed in section. There is an integral hinge on the reverse; this consists of two D-shaped protrusions with a central circular perforation in each protrusion and suggest a hinged pin rather than a spring. The reverse is otherwise undecorated. The knops on the front have two moulded concentric circles and dot each. There is a step between the knops and the edge of the square portion; th…
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-DF7B14
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch fragment of uncertain date. The fragment consists of the foot, a portion of the lower bow and a portion of the openwork catch plate. The bow section is convex on the front, with a central, raised flute. The catch plate portion is higher than the foot, with a protruding arched arm. All breaks are old and it is in fair condition. It is a light green colour, with dark grey patches. It measures 30.85 mm L x12.81 mm W x 4.08 mm TH and weighs 2.53 g.
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-77C2B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman brooch fragment consisting of the catchplate and foot. The foot tapers from a subrectangular bow to a flat bottom. The catchplate has open work, with a rounded triangle on the bottom and circle above. It is in good condition with a dark green patina. It measures 24.73 mm L x 10.36 mm W x 3.31 mm TH and weighs 1.65 g. A similar style of catchplate can be seen in Hattatt 256.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-73E760
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman two piece Colchester brooch head, dating to the first century AD. The bow tapers towards the foot and is sub-D shape in section. The wings, which are broken, are concave to house the spring, which is missing. There is an integral loop at the base of the wings, on the outer face of the brooch; the loop forms the top of the central flute of the bow. It is in good condition, with old breaks and the pin missing. It has light green and dark green patches of corrosion. It measures 17.81 mm L x 11.69 mm W x 9.57 mm TH and weighs 2.30 g. Similar to H…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-7365A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Colchester one piece brooch, dating to the first century AD. The bow is triangular in plan, tapering to at sharp point at the foot, and D shape in section. The head angles down sharply, where it joins with the wings. The wings are concave to house the spring, now missing; one of the wings is broken. The catchplate, is triangular in plan, with openwork; this consists of four holes, with the two bottom ones arranged vertically, and the top two set at either side of the middle hole. It is in good condition, with old breaks; it is dark green in c…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-72E3F1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper Roman Hod Hill type leg of a brooch, dating to the first century. The leg is subtriangular in plan, tapering towards the foot, and subrectangular in section (excluding the catchplate). The top of the leg curves outward; below is a group of three lateral ribs and the foot is has two lateral ribs. The catchplate is broken. All breaks are old, and the piece is in good condition. It has patches of light green corrosion, but is mostly red in colour. It measures 23.44 mm L x 7.59 mm W x 5.42 mm TH and weighs 1.46 g. Similar to Hattatt 852, 326
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-725D43
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Langotn Down type brooch. The wings, which are broken, are concave to house the spring, now missing. The head angles at approximately 90 degree angle to bow. The bow is subrectangular in plan, tapering towards the foot, and subrectangular in section, with both faces being slighly convex. There is a central flute running the length of bow. The bow is broken, subsequently the foot and catchplate are missing. It is in good condition and dark green in colour. It measures 22.82 mm L x 15.61 mm W x 8.76 mm TH and weighs 2.36 g. Similar to Hattatt 771.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-71CDF4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch from the first to second centuries. It belongs to Hull's Chester type. The bow is sub-D shaped in section, with a protruding central rib on the reverse, which connects to the catchplate. Two f the coils are survivng in the spring mechanism behind the round trumpet head. The trumpet head has a flat plate behind it, which extends upwards, forming a chain loop; there is a single incised line below the loop. At the base of the trumpet head, there is a moulded chevron connected by a perpendicular line to a lateral rib at the base of …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-4C2561
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age La Tene III derivitative brooch. The bow is subrectangular in plan and subrectangular in section; it has coils that are circular in section. It is formed of one piece of copper alloy rod that forms four integral coils at the top of the brooch; these are connected by a rod positioned directly below the coils. The bow tapers slightly towards the foot, but is broken part way down. The pin is broken at the coil and the catchplate is missing. The bow is plain with evidence of decoration. It measures 23.57 mm L x 11.26 mm W x 6.20 mm TH and wei…
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-4A6604
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman Clochester type brooch dating to the first century AD. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. It has cylindrical wings that are hollow at the back for the spring; three coils survive. The bow has a knurled ridge and tapers towards the foot, but is incomplete. The brooch has old breaks at the bow, and one half of the coils are missing. It is covered in a light green patina. There is some iron corrosion in the wings, indicating that a portion of the pin may still be present. It measures 15.81 mm L x 18.91 mm W x 8.08 mm TH and weighs 3.63…
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-481823
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age La Tene III type brooch dating to the first centuries BC-AD. It is a WInchester type. The bow is subtriangular in plan and subrectangular in section; the coils are circular in section. It is formed of one piece of copper alloy rod that forms four integral coils at the top of the brooch; these are connected by a rod positioned directly below the coils. The pin is broken at the coil, and the catchplate is missing. It measures 22.51 mm L x 8.77 mm W x 6.71 mm TH and weighs 2.02 g. Hattatt 740.
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-E478E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Colchester one piece brooch dating to the first century AD. It has a narrow vertical bar, which held the spring, now mostly missing. The central coil is still visible. There is a coil, or possibly a hook, located in the centre of the vertical bar that bends towards the outer surface of the brooch, then bends abruptly upwards. This sits on top of a subrectangular bow, which angles 45 degrees towards the bar. The bow curves downwards towards the catchplate and tapers to a point; there is a central flute running the length of the bow. The catch…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-4F5CF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval annular brooch. It is circular in plan and subtriangular in section (with a flat reverse and interior face, and a convex exterior face). There is a restriction flanked by two moulded lines on either side. The brooch is otherwise plain. It is missing the pin. It is in good condition, but it slightly misshapen. It measures 27.14 mm DIA x 2.19 mm TH and weighs 2.04 g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2011
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Record ID: KENT-3E8E38
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper Roman brooch, dating to the 1st century. It is a Hod Hill variant; the head is hinged with the metal rolled forward over an iron axis bar. The brooch tapers to a rectangular collar, over what may be two broken knops. The bow is triangular, widening towards the base, and has four moulded rib. The terminal has two moulded vertical lines, and the foot tapers towards its end. The reverse of the foot has a vertical triangular catch plate. The brooch is incomplete with old breaks at the head, along the rolled over copper alloy sheet, as well as at the top of …
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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