Record ID: SUSS-AB720F
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1500.  The axehead has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge; it projects downwards more than it projects upwards from the central body of the axe. The socket is filled with corrosion but is triangular in shape with a triangular wing surviving on one side, extending downwards.  When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular. The metal surface is heavily corroded and laminated.  Measurements: Length: 210 mm Width at cutting edge: 167 mm Thickness at so…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5F847C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval iron cannon-ball weighing 989g (34.8 oz), probably dating to c.1550-1850. Spherical, with a visible casting seam. The surface displays a black colour with patches of reddish/orange oxidisation. Diameter 64.5mm, weight 989g. Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-21FE41, SUR-3212C4 and SUR-2D3E56. There is a possibility that this was once part of an agricultural rotary grinding mill used to crush chalk prior to spreading on farmland.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-10D6ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron trade weight dating to the Post-Medieval to Modern period (c.AD 1600-1826). Description: The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim with recessed centre on the upper surface  There are two incised concentric circles in the centre. At 12 and 6 o'clock are stamped the City of Westminster 'portcullis'; the in the style of the pre-imperial standard (pre 1826) mark. The lower surface has a wide flat rim with indented centre. Within this are three concentric ridges surroundinding a raised central nub, this has been i…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-243DB2
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron jew's harp dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The harp has a pen-annular head from the base of which extend the straight arms, are extremely worn and corroded but are broadly lozenge-shaped in cross-section. On one side of the head is a small depression; the rabbet which held the iron tongue, now missing.   Measurements: length: 52.2mm; width at head: 30.02mm; thickness at head: 8.13mm and weight: 13.48g.  Jews harps or jews trumps have been around for many centuries,with a wide geographical distributi…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: KENT-2741C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron object of unidentified form and function. Description: The object is a long iron implement. The top third of the object is a quadrilateral cuboid of around 12.67mm in width, whilst the lower two thirds is cylindrical tapering to a poorly defined point. The object is heavily corroded resulting in bulbous protrusions and concretions (one of which has a piece of flint in). This has warped the orignal form of the object and obsured its function. Measurements: Length: 85.54mm; Width: 5.21 - 12.67mm and Weight: 23.84g. Discussion: It is difficul…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Northbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-05D649
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron key of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1400-1550) Description: The key has a D-shaped bow which widens slightly at the centre of its outer side. The stem is circular in cross-section, with a collar at the centre, and which narrows to a point beyond the bit. The bit has three rectangular wards of equal length, the central one being slightly narrower than the outer two.  Measurements: length: 151.4mm, width: 55.3mm, thickness: 10.3mm, weight: 86.8g Discussion: Keys with pointed stems and wards perpendicular to the stem are classified by …
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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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-2F53F1
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron padlock, of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1450-1700). Description: The padlock is spherical with a circular locking arm which is D-shaped in cross-section. The arm is joined to the spherical body with L-shaped projections or hinges either side of the body. There is a key hole in the centre of the body on one side which takes the form of a vertical stem joined to a circular top. Inside the circular part of the keyhole there is a solid circular tube still in-situ. The padlock is dark brown in colour with patches of redish brown corrosion. Measurements: …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D01571
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron framed composite rimfire percussion cap single shot pistol of 19th century date. Possibly a Flobert style gallery gun/saloon/parlor gun dating c.1845-1900. Description: The pistol is heavily corroded with only the iron components left. The grip's organic parts are missing leaving it a thin openwork half crescent. The handle is integral to the frame of the pistol. The trigger is mostly missing due ot corrosion with no evidence of a trigger guard remaining. The hammer remain in-situ though is corroded to manual ejector which covers the breach at the back of the barrel. The …
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-333B3A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but corroded hand-made iron nail of probable Roman date ( AD43 - AD410). Description: flat, circular head with square cross-section. The hand-made shank is square, tapering to a point which is slightly bent. The shank has minor damage along its shaft. Measurements: 62.26mm long, 22.57mm wide (at head), 7.74mm thick (shank) and weighing 22.96g. Dating for this find comes from site association with known masonry building
Created on: Friday 11th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A46597
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron horseshoe of bar type probably dating to the 18th or early 19th century. The horseshoe has a rough heart shape in plan, with the bottom dipping into its centre resulting in a external W-shape, internal V-shaped indent to the almost circular shape overall, whereas a normal horseshoe has a gap for the soft part of the horses foot and only covers the front edge of the hoof. The width of the iron is thickest at the front of the shoe/foot (26.13mm) between two upstanding sloping clamps on the outer edge of the shoe, which are moulded to the shape of the hoof as a…
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6F2BE1
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of undated ferrous slag. The fragments are irregularly shaped with a slight patches of vitreous areas. Both frags have some rusty patches, one is much darker than the other perhaps due to increased carbon. Fragment 1: 37.49mm high, 35.39mm wide, 27.46mm thick and 31g in weight Fragment 2: 48.85mm long, 34.45mm wide, 21mm thick and 26.54g in weight. Both frags found in the vicinity of metalworking objects including ingots and crucible.
Created on: Monday 26th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D9587D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded forged iron slide key dating to the Roman period, probably of Manning Type 1 or 2. Description: The key has handle rectangular in plan and cross-section, rounded at one end to accommodate an integral pierced bow. From the handle extends a short circular shank which terminates with a key bit extending at right angles to the handle, original number of keys and the exact spacing is uncertain. The key is heavily corroded but has been stabilised after its discovery by the finder leaving the surface hard an black. Measurements: 87.5mm long, 42mm total wi…
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42265A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast or hand made iron rotary key of possible medieval to post-medieval date (c. AD 1350-1700). Description: The key is irregular in plan and cross section. Being made out of iron, it was probably forged. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow consists of a vertical oval, with an oval cross section, the bow was either made with the shaft of the shank joined off-centre or it has worn that way, or been damaged/bent whilst in the soil. The profile of the bow to the shank shows an approx. 45 degree angle where the bo…
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-3CF286
Object type: GRENADE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron and gunpowder hand grenade or 'firebomb' dating to the 18th or 19th century, probably Napoleonic. Description: The grenade is formed from two half spheres of cast iron with a cylindrical section attached to the upper hemisphere. The upper cylindrical element has part of the original fuse still attached. Iron corrosion has corroded over most of the upper cylindrical section and the fuse and bloomed outwards on one side possbily due to corrosion or partial detonation. Measurements: 60mm high (Not including corroded fuse, 89mm inc fuse), 43.6mm in diameter of grenade b…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-77BA92
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron rotary key with kidney-shaped bow of post-medieval date (c.1500-1600). Description: The bow measures 34.94mm by 23.51mm and has a sub-circular projection coming from the stem. There is a collar between the bow and the stem and the stem plus collar is 48mm in length. It is impossible to say if the stem is solid or hollow but it tapers slightly from 7.02mm at the base of the collar to 6.05mm thick just before the bit. The bit is rectangular in shape and either it has not been completed, or the notches are full of rust. The key is corroded and is a dark orangey …
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-4D248F
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete iron spatulate-headed linch pin of Roman date, c.AD 43 - AD 410. Manning type 2b (1985) Description: The spatulate-headed head of the linch pin features a turned-over loop formed from the metal of the head. The shoulders descend inwards towards the stem. The end of the stem does not appear to feature a rebate. The entire pin is heavily corroded however, so this may be difficult to make out. Measurements: height; 103.48mm, width: 43.94mm, thickness: 24.95mm (head), weight: 136.08g. Discussion: There are some examples of this type of linch pin recorded on the PAS dat…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E54BB8
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron blade from a Meading or Hay Knife with a tang for insertion into a wooden handle of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. 1700-1900). Description: This is a rare tool which has gone out of use. The distinctive blade has the sharp edge on the opposite side to, for instance, a scythe and was used to cut hay once it had been stacked and compressed, more like a chopper. It may have been used for thatching. Northern England hay knives had serrated edges to the blade, but southern England hay knives did not have serrations. Measurements: 140.87mm long, blade 95.10m…
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-31B1AB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded whittle tang iron knife of likely Medieval date, c.1200-1500. Description: The knife has a blade with a diamond cross-section and slightly curved back which becomes more pronounced towards the point. The tang is clearly hammered and rectangular in cross-section. The blade appears to come to an intended point rather than a break so likely extends to its' full length, the tang is les certain and seems a bit short for the length of blade. Much of the detail is obscured either by remaining corrosion or from corrosion damage. The knife remains a dark brown colour wher…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-46E7E0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded, iron knife of possibly late Post Medieval to Modern date c.1650-1850 AD. Description: The knife blade is extremely worn and corroded leaving it diffiult to date, the shape suggests that it is likely around two to three hundred years old. The blade is an even triangular shape, and is a bright orange colour with some black areas visible. Dimensions: Length 115mm, width 32.86mm, thickness 6.16mm, weight 53.14g.
Created on: Monday 16th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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