Record ID: KENT-8BE570
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from a broken elongated ovoid primary flake (indicated by the substantial cortex remaining on the dorsal face) from a larger possibly naturally shattered flint (indicated by the multiple step and pitted like fractures on the part sof the edges). The flaking has left substantially conchoidal ripples on both sides of the flint and a substantial bulb of percussion on the ventral face, indicating hard hammer (stone on stone rather than antler, bone or padded …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goodnestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E4599A
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lithic Implement of probable Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age c. 1000-800 BC date. Flint is light brown with no cortex remaining. Irregular but roughly triangular in shape, produced from tertiary flake. Short semi abrupt scaled retouch along edge opposite to striking platform. Bulb of percussion pronounced. Measurements: 31.13, in length, 62.70mm wide, 12.29mm thick. 19.77g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2015
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Record ID: KENT-E84A52
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Worn scraper, date unclear, but likely Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age c. 1000-800 BC. Roughly D-shaped with break at the top left corner, this break likely to have occurred during antiquity. Dorsal side covered in dark grey and mottled light brown cortex, ventral clear mottled light brown, beige and dark grey flint. Short scaled semi abrupt and some crossed abrupt retouch around the circumference except on the bottom by the bulb of percussion and the break at the top (although seems likely retouch would have continued around the top and top left corner) Measurements: 64.31mm lon…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Saturday 25th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-811C09
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produce from irregularly formed from a primary flake (indicated by the substantial cortex remaining on the dorsal face) knapped from a larger apparently naturally shattered flint (indicated by the multiple step like fractures on the top of the dorsal side). The ventral face has an area of invasive stepped variably angled retouch at the bottom (abutting the striking platform), as well as some fine retouch around the point perhaps creating a multi use tool. The flakin…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BF3B7B
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable later Bronze Age / early Iron age denticulate, c.1000-0BC. Description: The denticulate is irregularly shaped and formed from a utilised secondary flake, or early date to the final tool. The flake's later reuse is clear by the fact the majority of the flint surface is heavily patinated, while retouch and some flaking has removed the patination. The main shaping flaking of the flint is very subtle and produced by soft hammer technology. The bulb of percussion has been removed and the initial conchoidal fracturing is unclear. The retouch covers 3 sides and is short steep a…
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nonington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F6A5D8
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from an ovoid secondary flake (indicated by the substantial light brown cortex remaining on the dorsal face). The flaking has left substle conchoidal ripples on both sides of the flint and a substantial bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The retouch is formed from short scaled semi-abrupt retouch from the ventral face through the cortex on the more evenly rounded edge. The flint is a dark blue-grey with some lighter mottling. Measurements: 35.93mm l…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F6C876
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from a secondary flake, irregularly shaped, although with four sides. The flaking has left substle conchoidal ripples on both sides of the flint and a substantial bulb of percussion on the ventral face. The retouch is formed from short scaled semi-abrupt retouch from the ventral face through the cortex on one edge and scaled long semi-abrupt on the wide edge perpedicular to the cortex edge. This latter retouch may be intended to creat a boring point on the …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: KENT-5E7C62
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Lower part of a copper alloy socketed looped axe dating from the Late Bronze Age, i.e. c. 1000-800BC. Possibly of plain South Eastern Type. Description: The fragment survives only as the blade end. The sides begin to curve inwards from the curved crescent blade-edge, flaring in section to a rectangle. The broken edges are heavily worn likely indicate breakage in antiquity although the variation in patination may indicate it happen while in the ground. The break across the body is irregular. The surface of the axe is heavily mottled dark to light green to light brown in patina and…
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-580D94
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A small group of Palstave axeheads found in close association likely dating to the the Middle Bronze Age period c.1400-1150 BC. 1) Palstave axehead. A complete slightly corroded copper-alloy palstave axehead. The flanges rise from the butt end, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum - the profile of the septum appears to be U-shaped and rectangular in plan, one side has a raised rectangular dimple in the septum possibly indicating a casting flaw or error. The haft end leads to a triangular blade, which is rounded at the tips. Below the stop bar is a short ind…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9393A7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the Late Bronze Age c. 1000 - 800 BC. Description: The fragment represents part of the socketed end of the axe and is unevenly shaped. Part of the rimmed collar for the socket remains. Just after the rim there is a side loop to help secure the axe to its handle, which remains roughly to 50% to its original length. The fragment is dark green on the surfaces, its surface is also heavily pitted with some casting bubbles visible. All breaks are heavily worn suggesting they occured during antiquity. Measurements: 21.04mm long,…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-F2CFBC
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy awl / leather working tool of uncertain date, possibly Bronze Age but conceivably Roman or medieval. Description: The awl is in very good condition with a dark grey-brown mildly patinated surface. The awl has a square cross-section. Both ends taper to a sharp point. One point is slightly longer than the others and each of the four faces is slightly indented. There are some scratches on the rounded end. Some awls may have been hafted in to a wooden or bone handle however this example was probably used in the hand without hafting as both ends of the awl are us…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: KENT-729BB2
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A small assemblage of copper-alloy fragments likely part of a late Bronze Age metalworkers hoard dating to the Ewart Park phase (c.1000-800 BC), consisting of 1x socketed axe frag, 1x casting jet, 1x bun ingot fragment, 2x uncertain object fragments and 2x misc ingot/working fragments. Description: Fragment 1: Part of the collar of a socketed axe, formed by a large raised ridge. A small section of flaring body remains which may have some decorative elements serving in the form of incised lines. Breaks are jagged and the fragment retains a mottled light green colour. Measureme…
Created on: Monday 29th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-02C3C3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of two cast copper alloy palstave axeheads. Description: 1. Palstave axehead. An incomplete, copper alloy, axehead in fair condition, with patches of corrosion visible. The flanges start to rise gradually from the butt, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum. Below the stop bar is a distinctive triangular design, composed of a v-shaped groove and ridge within which is a triangular depression. The body of the axe is narrow and expands into a slightly flared, triangular blade with a curved cutting edge. One of the stop bars survives in good conditio…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brabourne Lees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D83432
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A single fragment of gold ‘bar’ of probable prehistoric date. Description: It is snipped (in a pincer-like or ‘chisel-cut’ way) on either end. The object has a sub-hexagonal cross-section. Dimensions: Length: 18mm; Width: 6mm; Thickness: 4.5mm; Weight: 4.32g Metal composition: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of a gold bar fragment by the British Museum, indicated a surface composition of approximately 81-83% gold, 14-16% silver, the rest being largely copper. See appended report. Discussion: This fragment is similar in appearance – and, perhap…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elsted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A83F63
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the Late Bronze Age c. 1000 - 800 BC. Description: The fragment represents part of the socketed end of the axe and is unevenly shaped. Part of the rimmed collar for the socket remains. Just after the rim there is a side loop to help secure the axe to its handle, which remains intact. The fragment is dark to light green on the surfaces, its surface is also heavily worn suggesting while the breaks are moderately worn suggesting they occurred after deposition although not recently. Measurements: 30.54mm long, 25.08mm wide., 1…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-3AB7C3
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint denticulate of uncertain date, probably Mesolithic or Late Bronze to early Iron age date. Description: The denticulate is irregularly shaped and formed from a secondary flake, with a wider end, where the striking platform is located covered in some off white cortex. Short scaled abrupt retouch is along majority of the opposite end of the tool blunting the edge save for the 'denticulate' section halfway up on the right side formed from a set of steeply retouched notched with short scaled semi abrupt to abrupt flaking. The flint is a dark grey-brown with some lighter areas an…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-B7FA19
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Late Bronze Age hoard of 34 ingot fragments - named the Badlesmere III hoard. All ingot fragments have some soil attached which may affect their final weight. A green patina is present on all fragments due to the copper alloy corrosion. Most of the fragments can be identified as originating from a plano-convex shaped bun ingot, where one surface is flat and the opposite surface is convex. Ingot fragments 1.Ingot fragment. Probably Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BC), copper alloy. One side corresponds to the edge of a plano-convex shaped bun ingot. Dimensions: Le…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Badlesmere III', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B824C4
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A probable Late Bronze Age hoard of 90 ingot fragments. Description:All ingot fragments have some soil attached which may affect their final weight. A green patina is present on most fragments due to the copper alloy corrosion (Nos. 1-81 and 86-90). The other fragments (Nos. 82-85) do not have a green patina, probably due to the presence of a higher tin percentage. A bevelled edge can be seen on some fragments while others have a softer, round edge. A few examples have bumps on the bottom surface resulting from the surface the molten copper alloy was poured onto, and one fragmen…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Badlesmere IV', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-61DCAA
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint denticulate of uncertain date, probably Mesolithic or Late Bronze to early Iron age date. Description: The denticulate is irregularly shaped and formed from a tertiary flint flake, with a wider end opposite to the bulb of percussion. Short scaled abrupt retouch along the side edges the right one indents create denticulate serration. This means the tool has a scraping edge and a denticulate edge. The wide end also has some blunting formed from short angled scaled retouch. The flint is a dark grey-brown with some lighter areas and white speckling. Measurements: 39.29mm lon…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-DD6347
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse flint scraper likely dating to the late Bronze Age or Iron age c.1000BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from a broken ovoid secondary flake (indicated by the substantial cortex remaining on the dorsal face) from a larger possibly naturally shattered flint (indicated by the multiple step and pitted like fractures on the top of the ventral side). The flaking has left substantially conchoidal ripples on both sides of the flint and a substantial bulb of percussion on the ventral face, indicating hard hammer (stone on stone rather than antler, bone or padded stone…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.