Record ID: KENT-06A52C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series R2 (Metcalf variety 9) dating to c. AD 700-10, mint: South-East or Eastern England. Ref: Metcalf 2007: 55-7; fig. 4; Gannon 2013: 130, cf. no. 634. Obverse: Radiate bust right,annulet and ᛗᛈᚨ (aepa) in front, crescent ear, annulet and pellet behind, beaded pyramid neck on linear and beaded exergual lines. TA behind. Reverse: standard inscribed TOTII, ITAT either side. Measurements: diameter: 11.94mm; weight: 1.14g
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-7A4B69
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy 'socketed hook' strap fitting of late early-medieval date. Description: it has a hook at one end which is incomplete but would have formed a near complete loop towards the reverse. The cross-section tapers throughout the curve of the hook.. It has clear wear in it its internal diameter.. Between the hook and a the body proper is a short rectangular collar which while worn may have further engraved decoration now indistinct. After the collar the object has a short solid rectangular-sectioned area/body which flares slightly upwards. Bel…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: KENT-721A9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early-medieval silver penny of Coenwulf of Mercia (796-821), Tribrach Coinage (c.797-c.805); minted at Canterbury by Ethelmod (Naismith C11.1 North 342). Ref: Naismith 2011; North 1994: 92. Obverse: COENVVL:F REX around M- (inscription starts at bottom of coin). Reverse: Tribrach Moline of two (D) lines with EÞ/EL/MOD. Measurements: 18.2mm in diameter and 1.3g in weight
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-70A4C2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain function. Dated, based on decoration to the 10th or early 11th century. Description: The object takes the form of a semi-cylindrical sheath with a convex exterior. There are twin collars either side of a wide panel the radius of the object cast in high relief. The decoration consists of interlinked loose vine work typical of the Winchester Style. Past one collar the object narrows slightly to form a flat semicircular-sectioned flange surviving 10.51mm in length from the collar. The opposite end terminates in a break just past th…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-31A14C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily worn and modified copper-alloy sheet metal early-medieval strap end of Thomas classification Class A, Type 2. Dating roughly to the 9th-early 10th century. Description: The strap end was solidly cast with a splt end for the attachment end of the fitting. It survives with very slightly tapering strap-end which finish in a blunt nosed base. The apex is mostly missing with only a slight ridge to show where the split end has come away. The probable original two rivet attachment holes are missing. The decoration is incised on the front of the strap is very uncle…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
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Record ID: KENT-30671C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slight cracked silver early medieval penny of Cnut (1016-1035), Quatrefoil type dating to c.AD 1017-1023. Minted by Frethi (FREDI on the coin) at London. North (1994) No. 781, BMC viii, Hild.E. Possibly exhibits die damage in first quarter of the reverse. Measurements: 18.6mm in diameter and 0.81g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
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Record ID: KENT-1FBF89
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval harness link of Anglo-Scandinavian attribution, dating to c. AD 1000-1150. Description: The fitting comprises an oval shaped terminal with knops evenly placed on three points around its circumference. On one edge is a rectangular arm projecting from one angle. The arm is semi-circular in cross-section and connects at the other end to a central boss in the shape of a zoomorphic head. The other arm (the left one), which would have been identical to the surviving arm is missing leaving a scar on the side of the head. The zoomorphic head…
Created on: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
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Record ID: KENT-38369C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Scandinavian Jellinge type, dating to the period c. AD 900-1000 (though maybe closer to the first half of the century). Description: The brooch is of single piece construction consisting of an openwork very slightly convex domed decorative front plate.. The front plate demonstrates decoration in the Jellinge style, of a thin and sinuous beast whose body weaves and intertwines into a broadly S-shape, due to the wear it isn't clear however it appears to be quadruped with legs splayed either side of the sinuous body. On the rear, the ba…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2022
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Record ID: KENT-29DD02
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch in the shape of a swastika, dating either to the Roman period or the early early-medieval period.  Description: The brooch consists of four radially aligned right-angled arms running anti-clockwise. One arm is broken off a short way from the centre. A border of punched crescents runs around the outside border of each arm. The reverse has a broken pin and catch arrangement, both running parallel to the missing pin. The pin loop is covered in corroded iron, so its form is not certain, The catchplate is rectangular in plan …
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-143C31
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and incised copper-alloy early-medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) strap fitting of 11th century date. Description: The fitting consits of a flat central plate pear shape in plan with a knop at the wider rounded end and two flanking the pointed end. The plate has four small, circular rivet holes through it, aligned roughly in a square. The plate is decorated with an incised design including a border running the circumference of the plate, the further details of the design are to worn to be certain of. Near the top fo the wide end project an arm on each side which terminates in a…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-BE2E34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval gold tremissis of uncertain type, probably belonging to the Merovingian 'mint and moneyer'/'national'  series dating to the period c.AD580-670. The 'obverse' shows a potential monogram with the letters AX to the side, and may be influenced by the mongrams seen of, for example, some of the Merovingian royal coins. The 'reverse' may show a devolved Victory, possibly facing. Measurements: 10mm in diameter and 1.38g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-5B1D1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), PACX type dating to the period c.1042-4. with obverse type Pagan C. Minted by Brunwine and Stamford. North (1994. 179) No.814; Pagan (2011, 79) No. 411 and Hild 679. Measurements: 17.5mm in diameter and 1.15g in weight Discussion: This coin seems to be similar to that listed by Pagan (2011, 87) as no.814. The obverse of no.814 is listed as his type Ai, The example here however, with a cruder bust and heavily abbreviated obverse inscription (reading EDER/E REA) fits closer to Pagan's group C. Re-examining Paga…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-726836
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded and incomplete forged iron spear of uncertain date, possibly early-medieval (see discussion). Description: The spear head survives up to roughly half of the point which survives as stretched diamond shaped point. An extensive section of cylindrical shank remains and is evenly made. All the edges and original shapes are obscured by corrosion and it is not certain the spearhead ever had a socket. It has a dark brown to orange colour typical of corroded iron. Measurements: 110.69mm long, 20.09mm wide (at the head end, 11.83mm wide along shaft), 8.47mm thick a…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-44A3A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold Merovingian tremissis, 'mint-and-moneyer' or 'National' series dating to c.AD580-660/70, mint: possibly Allassac [ATACIACO; cf. Belfort 1892 nos 422-3] (Correze, Fr), moneyer: 'Frateciselo' [FRATECLISELO]. Ref: de Belfort 1892: p.123. The coin has a silvery appearance suggesting it belongs later in the series when gold content was declining, the metal often termed 'pale gold' with inceasing silver content. It may date more closely to c.AD640-60. The named moneyer FRATECLISELO is not listed in de Belfort's 1982-5 catalogue. Obverse: Diademed bust r…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-F9932C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast copper-alloy buckle with integral plate possibly of late roman or early-medieval date. Description: The buckle has a single, narrow ovae.g.l loop. The integral plate is attached at the opposite side with a clear hole for the pin. The plate is however broken so it is unclear as to its original form. The reverse is hollow creating a lip around the edge of the plate and buckle. It has an even mid-green patination. Measurements; 35.7mm wide, remaining length 15mm, 3.5mm thick and 6.7g in weight. Discussion: Oval and D-shaped buckles with integral plates were used du…
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-689A2D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A possible lead weight, of early-medieval date. Description: The weight is circular and appears to have no motif or decoration. It has a mottled off-white to grey patination .  Measurements: 10.1mm in diameter and 1.28g in weight. Discussion: This lead weight and the other similar weight were found close to the coins, other similar lead objects were found but disposed of before their significance was identified by the finder. It was noted that each one is a similar size to the tremisses and indeed all the coins and the two lead objects are within 0.04g in weight of each ot…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: KENT-688E85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A possible biface lead weight, of early-medieval date. Description: The weight is circular and has raised elements on both sides though are incredibly worn and obscured by patination so it is not clear if this was intended decoration. It has a mottled off-white to grey patination. Measurements: 10.95mm in diameter and 1.30g in weight. Discussion: This lead weight and the other similar weight were found close to the coins, other similar lead objects were found but disposed of before their significance was identified by the finder. It was noted that each one is a similar siz…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-687A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed gold Early Medieval Merovingian ‘national series’ tremissis of an anonymous ruler dating AD 590-670. Prou 2724(?) Obverse: Head right with diadem(?) A or disconnected diadem tie behind, cross in front. Reverse: Cross pomeé on flat base, pellet in each quarter.  Measurements: 9.64mm in diameter and 1.26g in weight. Discussion: The exact attribution of this coin is uncertain but appears to bear some resemblance to the description of Prou no. 2724(?). The lack of inscription and relatively crude design also have some …
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-672C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold tremissis (pale shilling) of Two Emperors type dating c. 650-70. (BMC type 1; Sutherland type II.v; North 20, Metacalf 80?) Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, pseudo-legend consisting of a large A and v behind head with an N(?) in front. Between them a cross on a flat base. Reverse: Two half figures, seated on throne, stylized Victory/angel above, wings outstretched, groups of three pellets either side of Victory's head. Measurements: 13.34mm in diameter and 1.27g in weight. Discus…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-16DBE3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Early-Medieval copper-alloy single loop ovoid buckle and plate circa sixth century date. Description: The frame is roughly ovoid with a narrowed offset strap-bar. It is missing its pin. The loop is D-shape in section and without decoration. The frame is D-shaped in cross-section. Wrapped round the narrowed offset strap-bar is the buckleplate. The buckleplate has been cast and then parts hammered flat. This leaves the plate with a raised rectangluar seciton on the front which has been white metal coated. At the split end is three rivet holes two of which all rem…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Sunday 7th November 2021
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