Record ID: KENT-143D79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver Primary Phase Sceat of Series D (type 8, continental double reverse variant), dating c.700-15. Abramson (2012) No:10.10. Obv.: Beaded standard enclosing right angles and central pellet-in-annulet. Rev.: Central cross with pellets in each angle. Symbols surrounding in field (degenerated legend?) Measurements: 12.3mm in diameter, 1.56mm thick 1.32g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-829A4C
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roughly cast lead artefact, possibly a gaming piece or weight dating to the Early Medieval period. Description: The object is sub-circular shape in plan and his highly domed in cross section with a concave base. Across the top it has a raised ridge running across the middle possibly with a pellet at each end. The slightly concave base appears to have another metal or alloy embedded in it. Other than this recess the object is solid. It has a mid off white-grey colour save for the embedded piece which has a dark grey colour. Measurements: It is 16.34mm high, it has a roughly…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D90575
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Early-Medieval copper-alloy hooked tag dating to circa AD 750-1065. Description: The hook has a sub-circular plate with the hook extending and tapering inwards from one end. The tip of the hook curls downwards to a blunted point. The front face is decorated with an incised circumferential border. Set within the border is a set of radially aligned holes, some intended to be rivet or sewing holes. The rear face is plain. The rear face is plain. Measurements: Length: 23.12mm; Width: 15.85mm; Thickness: 2.06mm; Weight: 0.68g. Discussion: The form is consiste…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C4F1CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval silver sceat of Primary Series C, of imitative tyoe, c.700-710. Abramson (2012. 51) No. 4.70. Obverse: Crude, oversized, bust right, angular ear. Legend: Runic ' ' translating as EPA. Reverse: Beaded votive standard enclosing, central annulet, crudely engraved letters, cross pattee each side. Dimensions: Diameter: 11.52mm, 1.76mm thick and Weight: 1.14g
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-C339EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A plated or gilt copper-alloy copy of a gold Byzantine solidus, probably of Justinian I (527-565). Probably VICTORI-A AVGGG reverse type depicting angel standing facing, holding jewelled cross and cross on globe. -//CONOB. Dating of official issues of this type are c.AD 527-538. It is uncertain as to whether this was an attempted coin forgery or produced as an element of decoration for a necklace or pendant for which copies and genuine issues were both used. Measurements: 17.68mm in diameter and 2.04g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-36BB02
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain incomplete object possibly cast Early-Medieval copper-alloy single loop ovoid buckle circa sixth century date. Description: The frame is roughly ovoid with a narrowed offset strap-bar. It is missing its pin and the offset bar is mostly snapped away. The hoop is D shape in section and the buckle without decoration. The frame is pointed oval in cross-section. The buckle is an off grey colour with some mottled green corrosion. Parts of the frame have become flakey. Measurements: Width: 27.71mm, length 18.06mm, Thickness: 5.53mm and Weight: 6.61g in weight. Dis…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D2A980
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian (11th Century), copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, type 11a. Description: The mount consists of a sub-triangular plate, with a trilobed apex consisting of two scrolled volutes flanking the apex suspension loop. The plate is decorated with a finely detailed beast (possibly a lion), in relatively high relief, standing right with right forepaw raised, looking upwards with mouth open, and tail curving between its legs and over its back. The base of the plate features two circular rivet holes, with a small, right angled flange pr…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-4022C3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval lead and copper-alloy weight, dating to the period c. AD 800-1100. Description: The object consists of a shallow conical lead element, with straight lower section of body. At the apex of the conical section is a rough sphere of copper-alloy which has been embedded in it. The reverse is flat. The colouration and patination is effected by post recovery cleaning. Measurements: 24 mm diameter and 13 mm thick and Weight: 30.3g. Discussion: Weights and gaming pieces with embedded pieces of insular metal work, polished stones, bones, coins and other items ar…
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-3FBD73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval lead and copper-alloy weight, dating to the period c. AD 800-1100. Description: The objects consists of a thick rectangular lead block with curved sides. At the centre of the top face is set a small round copper-alloy element. The embedded copper-alloy has been heavily worn and perhaps filed down though may have been a coin originally. The lead has a distinct oxidised patination leaving it an off white-cream colour, the set copper-alloy element has dark green patination. Measurements: 24 mm x 18 mm. 7 mm thick. Weight: 32.9g. Diameter of copper insert 6…
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-AE446F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn fragment of cast harness links with integral riveted plates of 11th century date. Possibly unclassified type. Description: The fragment survives only as the loop and part of the body of the fitting. The body is heavily corroded and no decoration is visible though this is common for the type. There are two rivet holes at the middle of the top and bottom of the main plate. The rivet holes have corroded iron rivets remaining in place. The body appears to have rivet holes in. It has a dark grey-brown colour with some orangey-brown mottling.. Measurements: Length: …
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-064D3B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily abraded cast early Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) gilt copper-alloy button brooch dating to the period c. 480-550. Description: The brooch is gently dished. The outer rim is highly abraded and does not remain at its full height at any point. The decoration consists of helmeted facemask with in a double border of beaded lines. The mask consists of a triangular helmet, there are large pelta shaped eyes with circular pupils. The nose is wide above a small lozenge mouth/beard. The cheeks are not highlighted like many such brooches. The Reverse is undecora…
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: KENT-02DE2D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early-medieval cast copper-alloy strap-end, classified as Thomas's (2003, 2) Class A, Type 2. Dating to the 9th century AD. Description: The strap-end is flat in profile and is very roughly oval in planin plan with slightly convex sides. Both ends have been lost due to old breaks so that the attachment end is mostly missing though part of the split survives the opposite, probably zoomorphic, terminal has been lost also. The lower part of two rivet holes, on both the split pieces of the strap end, survive, indicating where the object would have been riveted together.…
Created on: Friday 19th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-C18599
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), 'Bust facing/small cross' type, heavy coinage issue dating 1062-65, Minted at London by Wulfweard (PVLFPARD on coin). North (1994) no 830, BMC xiii. Die linked with EMC 1020.1290. Measurements: 18mm in diameter and Weight (to come after covid lockdown)g.
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-0A3D92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Aethelred II 'The Unready' (978-1016); 'Crux' type (c.991-997). Mint of Canterbury, uncertain moneyer, North (1994) 770. Obverse description: Bust left, draped, sceptre in front Obverse inscription: +AETHEL[RED REX ANGLORX] Reverse description: Voided short cross with pellet at centre; CRVX in angles. Reverse inscription: [___]M-O CAENT Measurements: 20mm long (original diameter), 7,5mm wide and weight of g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: KENT-F03EB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early-medieval silver penny of Eadwald of East Anglia (c.796-798/800), new type (see below), mint: East Anglia (Ipswich?), moneyer Eadnoth. The coin is badly chipped, cracked and incomplete, missing much of the outer edge as well as two larger, triangular-shaped fragments. The coin is a previously unknown type, the obverse design as Naismith E2.2, the reverse related to Naismith E4, a type struck for the moneyer Wihtred, but not seen previously for this moneyer. Ref: Naismith 2011: pl. 76. Obverse: Beaded short wheel cross, two pellets in each angle. Pell…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-693529
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of cast gilded silver bow brooch, probably a small radiate-headed brooch, dating from the mid-sixth century. Description: The fragment represents part of the triangular foot plate and the bottom of the short, low bow. The bow is very slightly pointed where it meets the foot plate, and appears to have featured a central ridge cast in relief, creating two decorated fields on either side of the bow. The decoration is not clear due to incompleteness, but may have fine horizontal lines indicating a possible ribbed design. The central ridge is mostly incomplete but appears …
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5869BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), pointed helmet type issued c.1053-56, Uncertain mint and moneyer. North (1994) No. 825. Measurements: 14.35mm long and 14.43mm wide, and Weight 0.41g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-51479C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small incomplete radiate-headed brooch dating from 450 -530 AD Description: The brooch has a semi-circular head plate with three small knops, one at the apex and one at each corner. There reverse of the headplate has a pin loop though no remains of the spring ore hinge are visible. It has a short, low bow with a D-shaped cross-section. It has a footplate with a complete catchplate on its reverse. The bottom of the footplate is slightly warped indicating it is incomplete but does flare out suggesting a trapezoidal or 'fan tail' shape. It has a flaky, mottled light green and mid …
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-29AD23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval silver Primary Phase Sceat of Series D (type 8, double reverse variant), dating c.700-15. Abramson (2012) No:10.10. Obv.: Beaded standard enclosing right angles and central annulet. Rev.: Small Cross pomée with pellets in angles and symbols in fields creating imitative or degenerate legend. Measurements: 11.44mm in diameter and 1.08g in weight.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-83554C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Saint-Denis, ancient Catolacus (CATOLACO on coin), moneyer: Ebrigiselus (Ebregisilo on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 1479, Prou (1892) no. 835, Felder (2003) no. 892. Obverse: Diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: CATO[L]ACO+ (retrograde).  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +EBREGISILO. Measurements: 12.57mm in diameter, 1.27g in weight. Discussion: This coin shows significant finishing to t…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.