Record ID: KENT-29B540
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn enamelled copper-alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date, c. AD 1270-1400. Description: The pendant is of quatrefoil / quatrelobed form with an angular knops between each lobe. Taking up much of the centre is a shield of arms displaying the royal arms of England consisting of three lions on a field of red (heraldically:Gules, three lions passant guardant). The shield is in the common 'heater' form with angular top corners. Decoration in the lobes is uncertain due to wear. At the apex of the pendant the suspension loop remains. Measurements: Length:14.50…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-E0CE93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd/fragment of probable wheel thrown late medieval coarsware. Description: The sherd consists of a light-grey exterior surface, with a med pink /brown colour on the interior, it has a thin light oxidised orangey core. The sherd has no decoration on the surface and only has a short stub of body remaining., there is too little of the object remaining to suggest an accurate original size or vessel type. The fabric has moderately evenly sorted sandy speck inclusions, as well as median amounts of round to sub-angular small flint poorly sorted and some very sparse mixed flecks o…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
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Record ID: KENT-729B57
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of eight pottery coarse ware sherds of likely medieval date, four rim sherds, three body sherds and one base sherd. Fabric is rough and has a mix of subrounded-angular inclusions of small-medium white chalk/shells and small-large dark grey/black and brown grog. Fabric colour varies over the surface of the shards from light brown/red through grey/brown to black, this variation is due to the varied oxidising conditions of the kiln. All the sherds exhibit evidence of breaking in antiquity and show signs of significant abrasion and some breakage during deposition. It is unclear wh…
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2015
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Record ID: KENT-A1ACB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Struck silver Irish penny of King John (1199-1216), third (Rex) coinage c1207-1211. Obverse: Crowned portrait of king, facing, within a triangle. King holds a sceptre in his right hand, which divides the legend IOhA / N[NES] / REX. Reverse: A sun, crescent moon and three stars in triangle, with the legend around the edge ROBE / RDON / DIVE. Bust and reverse designs worn but still decipherable, most of the legend sharp.. Spink 6228, Moneyer Roberd, Dublin mint. Measurements: 8.88mm in diameter, 0.34mm thick. 1.16g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-A30515
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hammered penny of Edward I (1272-1307), long cross class 2a (North 1014) minted in london Jan-May 1280. Obverse: crowned facing bust with legend +EDWR'ANGLIDNS[HY]B, Sloightly worn. Reverse: long-cross with 3 pellets in each quadrant and legend reading C[IVI]/TAS/LON/DON. Measurements: 19.53 in diameter, 0.58mm thick. 1.39g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-C6881D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A misstruck medieval silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399), early bust (North type 1331, Withers type 1). mint: London. Ref: North 1991: 63; Withers and Withers : 2002 45-6. Given the problems with the striking of this coin it is difficult to further narrow the classification for this coin- it is possible that there is a saltire on the breast of the bust (North 1331a) but this is somewhat unclear. Some wear and clipping around outside which obscures much of the detail and inscription. This coin presents with double strike and restrike errors which obscures half of the bust …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2016
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Record ID: KENT-5B599E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to 12-13th centuries. The seal is a pointed oval shape with an integral lug set at the top of the seal. The front face bears a circumferential legend which reads S. IOh'IS DE LENh'AO[C?]. The legend is proceeded by an initial crossin a square. The central motif, divided from the legend by pellet border, shows seated crowned figure with child sitting on lap both facing left, which dominates centre and right of the motif. Two figures in the left of the motif one kneeling suppliant with arms upraised towards child and 'king', with second figure …
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-0202AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Henry VII (1485-1509) dating to the period AD 1490 - 1500, issued by Archbishop Morton and King jointly. North type 1712, class IIIc. Double arched jewelled (outer arch only) crowned bust with long cross reverse. Minted at Canterbury with tun mint mark preceding legend. Some clipping and wear around circumference, legend still legible.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-036BEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut quarter of a Medieval silver voided Long cross coin of Henry III (1216-1272) (possibly issued during early reign of Edward I). North type 991-999, Class 5 (1251-72) It is cut along the lines of the voided cross. Obverse legend just visible: III/. Reverse legend : ION Measurements: 8.98mm long, 12.78mm wide, 0.66mm thick. 0.32g
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-04816D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval strap fitting, c. 14th-15th centuries AD. The object consists of a central sub-hemispherical lobe, flanked on either side by a tapering arm, which a D-shaped in cross-section. At the end of each arm is a solid semi-circular knop, which is also D-shaped in cross-section. The central sub-hemispherical lobe is decorated with transverse moulded ribbed line deocration resembling basketry or rope.. The reverse of the object is undecorated and flat. Reverse is undecorated and most of the strap loop prongs or loop is missing save for tiny stubs on the …
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-AAEB34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short cross penny of Richard I (1189-1199), North 965-968/1 (Short Cross Class 2-4a). Cross and bust very worn although legend is quite clear. Minted in Canturbury by Reinavd Measurements: 19.05mm in diameter, 0.82mm thick. 1.24g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2015
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Record ID: KENT-1E6D4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver Halfgroat of Edward IV, first reign (1461-1470), Minted in Canterbuy (Royal), 'Light Coinage' (1464/5-1470) North 1589 VIII (North 1991, 88). The coin is clipped aound its circumference and particularly worn around the circumference on the obverse obscuring much of the legend. Initial mark unclear, saltires by neck. Some evidence of double striking on reverse with shadow letters behind. Measurements: 21.32mm in diameter, 0.57mm thick and 1.43g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Record ID: KENT-1FE057
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Medieval cut halfpenny of William I 'The Lion' of Scotland (1165 - 1214), Short Cross, Phase B (posthumous issue?) dating from c. AD 1205 - 1230. Retrograde issue, Minted by Hue and Walter working jointly at Edinburgh or Perth. Spink (2003) no. 5029. Measurements: 18.24mm long (diameter if complete), 8.68mm wide, 0.7mm thick. 0.6g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-FF3C2C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and bent composite gilt copper-alloy and enamelled object, probably a mount, of 13th or early 14th century date. Description: The object is formed from two elements. First is a thin circular backplate with a heraldic device executed in champlevé enamel and gilding. The device consists of a red circular enamel border, now mostly missing, with straight diagonal bands of alternating gold and blue within. The enamel is all in sunken cells indicative of champlevé enamelling, while the gilding is on raised bands. The heraldry can be described as 'Bendy of six or and a…
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-AB54F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily worn and clipped silver probable late Medieval to Post-Medieval half real of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, dating to the period AD 1474-1504. Measurements: 16.93mm in diameter, 0.37mm thick and 0.66g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Record ID: KENT-D34966
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large complete D-shaped medieval or post-medieval buckle frame with moulded decoration. The buckle frame is roughly D shaped, with moulded decoraiton around the resting nook for the tongue. The tongue/strap bar is slightly off set from the edge of the frame. Some iron corroison which may relate to the tongue remains on the strap bar and under the buckle. Much of the buckle is obscured by dirt, where visible the material of the buckle is mostly covered in green patinaiton, with a few patche sod fark grey-brown un patinated metal. Measurments: 44.89mm high, 43.24mm wide, 7.92mm …
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
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Record ID: KENT-E575C1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast complete copper-alloy medieval or post-medieval sewing ring. The outer surface is decorated with concentric rings of punched dimpling, at a slight angle to the ring of the thimble itself. Holmes (2004) suggests that sewing rings were in use from c.1450 and those with slightly angled bases, such as this one, tend to be of an earlier date up to c.1550. Measurements: 10.26mm in height, 22.58mm long, 11.50 wide, band is 1.39mm thic. 4.35g in weight.
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E765E4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Folded fragment of medieval or post medieval beaten sheet copper alloy thimble. The fragment is folded flat on itself without clear top or bottom edges. It is decorated with the usual drilled thiimble dimples as well as a large zigzag pattern of two sets of two parallel lines made of small dots. Surface has general green-turquoise patination, with occasional patches of dark grey brown metallic surface. Also some small patches on one edges of white metal plating from silvering or tinning Measurements: 15.02mm long, 13.9mm high, 2.2mm wide, sheet metal is 0.43mm thick. 0.92g in weight.
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
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Record ID: KENT-648296
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post-medieval cast copper alloy button. The button is biconvex with circular seciton and a flat panel on the back where the suspension loop is attatched. The front and convex surface of the reverse are moslty silvery from either tinning or silvering with some patches of light and dark brown from dirt and iron oxidisaiton from deposition. The flat area around the suspension loop has typical copper-alloy green/turquoise patination. It is unclear whether the loop is integral to the button or part of a two part construciton as the loop is obscured by dirt. If it is integrall…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
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Record ID: KENT-7DD63F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast high lead/tin copper-alloy finger ring, probably dating to the Medieval period, between AD 1200 - 1500. The ring is a circular hoop with a thin band that is flanged d-shape in cross section. It is decorated on the inside and outside by a serries of transverse grroves. The outstide grooves are in four groups evenly spaced around the circumference. The ring has been plated in a now grey/black oxidised white metal which has flaked off along much of the outside circumference Measurments: 24.9mm in diameter, 3.86mm wide, 2.06mm thick. 2.67g in weight.
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
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