Record ID: KENT-B4FF58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Minted at Canterbury, between 1280-1281. Class 3g, North (1991) no.1022. Measurements: 19.47mm diameter, 0.84mm thick and 1.33g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-2AF0C3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy late medieval or early post-medieval 'skep' thimble, to the 15th or very early 16th century in date. Description: The thimble is a cast beehive conical shape with a wide plain basal zone with a slight rim at the base prior to the indented outer wall of the thimble. The rest of the thimble is covered by irregularly spaced small hand drilled circular pits in a clockwise running spiral line. The thimble's walls are very thick. The base is even and flat. The thimble, where not obscured by dirt, is a mid green in colour. The thimble is slightly being squashed almos…
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-2A9BB8
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy crucifix pendant of Medieval date. Description: The pendant has been cast in one piece and has lost its suspension loop and the upper portion of its vertical upright. The two arms and the base of the shaft are ornamented with tri-lobate terminals. The relief-moulded figure of Christ is stylistically depicted. The head is tilted towards the left hand (as you look at it) cross arm, resting upon his extended right upper arm. A draped loin cloth, angled across the body and protruding beyond the width of the waist, is also portrayed. The right leg is in…
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-29D096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn silver penny of Edward I (AD 1307-1327). Berwick-Upon-Tweed mint, dating to 1312-1318. Berwick type 6, Withers type 9, North (1991) no. 1083. Measurements: 18.18mm in diameter, and 1.22g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-28A783
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Minted at London, between 1280-1281. Class 3d, North (1991) 1019. Wedged drapery and crescent contraction marks with composite S. Measurements: 18.95mm in diameter and 1.15g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-FE6D84
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval groat of Edward I (1272-1307), issued in 1280-1, North variant D/E or F mule(?), North (1991) 1009 or 1006, Fox type 7/4 or 1 or 2. which has been converted into a brooch or clothes fastening through the attachment of a fastener. Description: The coin is a silver groat (fourpence) of Edward I, issued in 1280-1. The coin has then been modified with the addition of gilding, which covers the full face of the reverse. Additionally, attachment fastening has been applied via solder to the obverse of the coin to create the reverse of the brooch consisting of a horizont…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D786A5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast one piece copper-alloy button, likely of 15th century date. Description: The button is discoidal and plano-convex with a chunky drilled shank eminating from the reverse. The front is flat and undecorrated. The reverse is convex leaving the button face D-shaped in cross-section. The shank has been finished and remains in a rectangular shape. The button is a dark grey-green colour. Measurements: 15mm long, 18mm in diameter (on the face, shank 10mm wide) and 10.3g in weight. Discussion: This button fits a small group of medieval buttons illustrated by Brian Read (20…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D06625
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold and gemstone annular brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1350). Description: The brooch is bent at numerous points and so it is not possible to know its original form and whether it lay flat or rose towards the centre. In cross-section, the frame is sub-rectangular, having slightly rounded internal and external edges due to the application of cord-effect wire. The surface of the frame has filigree decoration in the form of conical, spiralling coils of the same corded wire. Generally, these have been applied in two rows: the inside row being made up of smaller coils…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5766A5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rotary locking key dating to the medieval period, c. 1100 to 1500. Description: The key has a straight stem with a circular hollow cross-section, formed by a rolled stem. The bit is very simple and welded on with horizontal clefts/wards along each face. The stem has snapped prior to the bow, the breaks are heavily worn with indications that the stem is rolled. It has a hard dark grey-brown patination. Measurements: 48.6mm long, 22.95mm wide (including the bit), 7.23mm wide and 19.59g in weight Discussion: This is a relatively common key …
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-52A40B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped medieval silver penny of Henry I (1100-1135), Profile/Cross Fleury type, BMC x. Dating to c.1117. Minted by Edwine at Canterbury, Similar to North (1994) no. 866. Measurements: 18.21mm in diameter and 1.33g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-500AE1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved Medieval copper-alloy heraldic pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1350 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is a heraldic shield of arms depicting a lion standing on its back legs (rampant) with other uncertain elements in the field. The legend is divided from the design by a thin line. Around this is an inscription with heavy abbreviation reading "+S’ THOME D SCO EGIDIO*", Initial is a cross potent. The legend is probably heavily abbreviated and would likely have been intended to read +S’ THOME D[E…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D6B581
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Two silver groats (fourpence) of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461 AD). c.1422-1427 AD found in close association. Description: Coin 1: Slightly worn silver Medieval groat of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461 AD). Annulet issue dating to the period c.1422-1427 AD, young bust. Calais mint. Initial mark II/II. North (1991) no.1427 Measurements: 27.66mm in diameter and 3.79g in weight. Coin 2: A slightly worn and abraded silver Medieval groat of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461 AD). Annulet issue dating to the period c.1422-1427 AD, young bust. Calais mint. Initial mar…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Linton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D604F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The ring is formed of a rimmed, sub-oval dish-shaped bezel with four clawed collets which hold a pale blue gemstone. The visible sides of the bezel consist of a convex lower half and a concave upper half which forms a horizontal rim running along the exterior edge of the bezel. The bezel then has a slightly bevelled edge where it meets the setting. The collets are soldered to the base at an angle and are formed over the sides of the bezel, following its shape. They then&nb…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South of Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1AD0FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and slightly bent medieval silver halfgroat of Edward IV (first reign, AD 1461-1470), dating to AD 1465-1470. Light coinage (halfgroat type VIII), initial marks sun/sun, mint of London. North (1991: 87) no. 1569. Measurements: 24mm in diameter and 2.7g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-1A40C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and slightly bent medieval silver continental sterling imitation (pollard/esterlin) in the name of Arnold V Count of Looz/Loon (1279-1327). Dating to the period 1282-94. Mint of Hasselt(?) Mayhew type 76. Measurements: 20mm in diameter and 1.2g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-9C13E2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central 8 pointed star/flower, formed by alternating large and small pointed ovals rays/petals with a dot in each angle. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. The legend os mostly illegible and unclear due to wear and damage what is visible "+S'D[___]LESI:F_ _OB[__]". It is only possible to translate that it is a pe…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: KENT-7158FC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rotary locking key dating to the medieval period, c. 1100 to 1500. Description The key has a straight stem with a drilled circular hollow cross-section, formed by a rolled stem. The bit is complicated and welded on in two sections the back section of the bit has a cleft at the base and various sunken troughts to fit the lock. The forward bit has clefts at its base with a rectangular ward forard with similar sunken troughs along its length on both sides. The stem is snaped prior to the bow, the breaks are heavily worn with indications that the stem …
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-70FE29
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rotary locking key dating to the medieval period, c. 1300 to 1500. Description The key has a straight stem with a circular mostly hollow cross-section. The hollowness of the stem is visible through damage to one side of the key though the hollowness reaches a stop around the point of the stem the bit is attached. The end of the stem past the bit is incomplete but has been drilled out. The bit is very simple and integrally cast with a simple ward towards the back anda round one at its base.. There is a simple raised moulded ridge between the stem a…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-467F3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Henry VI (first reign AD 1422-1461), mule Annulet/Rosette mascle Issue dating to the period 1427-1430. Standard Type C. Mint of London. North (1991) no.1420/1443. Spink 1810/1821. Measurements: 20.19mm in diameter and 1.75g in weight.
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D8D01B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved Medieval lead pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1350 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is a stylised eight poitned star alternating long and short rays. The legend is divded from the design by a thin line. Around this is the crude inscription which appears to read "+S'AVICIE F AELSEL", the legends translates as Seal of Avice daughter of Aelsel. The reverse of the matrix has as a suspension loop formed from a pierced lug at the centre of the reverse. The seal matrix is an off white to mid grey colour…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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