Record ID: PUBLIC-B5A403
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete decorative white metal stud of unknown date. The stud profile is square in cross-section. The top of the stud head is circular and has a pattern on the top rim of the stud.  Measurements: 10.64 mm in length, 6.58 mm in diameter at the stud head, 0.4 g in weight. This example does show similarities to LON-B592F1 which is dated to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-6F4762
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin alloy finger ring in early post med style though probably a 19th century copy. Discussion: The finger ring is incomplete with the bottom of the loop incomplete. The bezel is round and flat with incised decoration consisting of a border of pellets, a pair of initials W and S reversed divided with by a looped sprig. The bezel is bordered below by pellets which divided it from medianly wide shoulders which rapidly narrow. The border of pellets are not fully case in the middle of the bezel. The reverse of the bezel is hollow. The ring has an even grey colour. M…
Created on: Monday 26th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-795F57
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dark grey zoomorphic hawking whistle most likely made from tin alloy. Description: It is cylindrical in shape with a tapering end and broken extension piece, possibly for an attachment loop. The body of the whistle is decorated in cast relief decoration possibly, mammalian, with rounded ears which hang low along the head, round eyes and a blunt muzzle. A the mouthpiece end of the whistle is a semi-circular aperture which allows the sound to escape. The object is mostly intact although here is damage to the end of the mouthpiece and the suspension loop end. The surface is heavily …
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th December 2019
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Record ID: KENT-EA8988
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The warped pewter bowl from a modern tobacco pipe shaped whistle dating to the late 19th century. Description: The fragment represents the bowl and part of the stem of the pipe. The bowl is decorated with a cast curtain comprising joined arches just below the rim of the bowl. Each arch has a vertical line of four pellets within. The concave base of the bowl has a radial florals design, At the front of the bowl to each side is a sprig sprouting from the floral design on the base. A clear casting seam is visible dividing the two halves of the bowl. The bowl is near-complete and sligh…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Thanet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FB94D9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter or tin-alloy Medieval (c.AD 1250-1400) D-shaped buckle with narrowed offset strap bar. Description: The buckle is small, with thin bars of which the strap bar is offset. At the opposite end of the frame the loop is swollen with three incised grooves creating ribbed decoration. The decoration wraps the front of the frame. The buckle pin is missing. The back of the buckle is flat with evidence of extensive filing/bevelling. The colour of the buckle is a dark grey and it is mostly in good condition with only minimal warping. Measurement: 16.28mm long, 22.56mmm …
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-46DA73
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter "Bosun" whistle of post medieval date (1650 - 1900). Description: The whistle is hollow and tubular in cross-section. The fragment consists of rounded/domed end section decorated with a series of cast circumferential ridges. The knop shaped terminal is turned and the hole pierced through the end is 2.68mm in diameter. The whistle is reddish brown in colour with a rough surface. Measurements: Length: 38.54mm; width: 13.90mm; thickness: 2.19mm; weight: 9.82g Discussion: There are several similar examples to this whistle are recorded on the PAS database, su…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
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Record ID: KENT-9B1970
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small tin ingot of uncertain age, likely medieval or post-medieval date, c.1200-1800. Description: The ingot is trapezoidal in shape with a slightly concave base and rounded edges. The ingot is mottled grey. Measurements: 35.75mm long, 25.01mm wide, 21.25mm thick and 33.53g in weight. Discussion: Dating is suggested on the basis of most Prehistoric, Roman and early-medieval examples being much larger and/or different shapes and/or rougher.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2016
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Record ID: KENT-8C0742
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern reproduction of a German First World War 2nd class Eiserne Kreuz or 'Iron Cross' medal, probably of tin or light pewter. Orignals date 1914-1918, this example dating uncertain but likely post WWI to the present day. The medal takes the form of a Teutonic Cross or 'cross pattée', with two silver rims, the internal one raised creating a rim encompassing a large black internal cross. The top arm has a small suspension loop.Each side shares the same overall cross design but differ when it comes to decoration of the centre andtheir inscriptions. The front of the medal has a …
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
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Record ID: KENT-D1104D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval pewter annular buckle frame. The buckle consists of a sub-circular frame which has beaded decoration around the outer circumference. The frame is bevelled along the outer and inner circumference, creating a slight raised ridge on the frame. The frame appears to have once had moulded lettering, although the only discernible letter remaining is the letter 'R' at one end of the strap bar. The strap bar itself is distorted, with three raised transverse ridges. Whitehead dates this type of buckle pg.45, no. 262 to AD 1400 - 1600 and comments that it was…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2015
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Record ID: KENT-F26F98
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pewter spoon, probably a post-medieval toy. Roughly dated to the 18th century. Plain oval bowl aproximately 3mm deep, but has been slightly bent. Terminal is missing from the end of the handle, handle is bent downwards at site of break. On the back of the bowl is a faint "rat's tail". This was popular in spoon design between c.1660 and 1720, and strengthened the joint and supported the bowl. It weighs 4.09g, is 46.16mm long and 17.92mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 6th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-258C93
Object type: TAP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval tin alloy barrel tap spout of 16 or 17th centurydate . The tap has a faceted collar that would have taken the handle (now missing). The collar is octagonal in cross-section. The spout is curved downwards gradually and has a cross-section that is square with rounded corners. The tip is slightly abraded. At the top is a flange that rises upwards slightly. The stem has a circular cross-section, and tapers towards the tip. A tap of probable contemporary date can be found illustrated in Bailey (1995, 62; ref. 16); a similar tap found in Exeter was dated to c. 1500 …
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-0542E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman enamelled disc brooch of probable 2nd century date. The Brooch is of a mid grey color suggesting it is of a tin alloy, rather than copper. It is circular in plan with a flat rectangular cross section. The disc has a large opening in the center, 11.7mm in diameter. There 12 rounded lugs around the rim with the remains of 4 more lugs which have been broken away by old breaks; giving a total of 16. The lugs still in situ have transverse groves as decorations. The disc has two circular registers of enamel. The outer has 19 small panels of fine millefiori glass, with space for 5 …
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Teston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-340457
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval, cast, lead/tin alloy, one piece button minus an integral shank. The button is discoidal, solid and has a convex front and slightly concave back. It has an elaborate multipetalled flower head design. There is a mould line across the back but it is minus the once integral shank. The button is grey in colour and has a matt surface. This button is likely to date between 1600-1699. Ref. Metal Buttons c.900BC-c.AD1700, Brian Read, Portculis Publishing 2008, page 56-69 no. 223 & 269. The button is 16.58mm long, 16.04mm wide, 3.95mm thick, diameter 16.58mm and we…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-46DC53
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2 pieces of tin alloy casting waste. There are 2 irregular pieces with uneven surfaces that were once the same piece. They recently have been broken as the break is clean and uncorroded. Casting waste is difficult to date. 26.10mm x 17.84mm x 5.35mm 9.32g 26.44mm x 11.04mm x 4.33mm 6.87g
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2011
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-646616
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
an incomplete tin alloy Post medieval button. It is a circular, hollow concave with a hole in the center where the loop may have been attached. It is in a fair condition, and has a dull silver colour. It is Post Medieval 19.26mm D x 3.88mm H x 1.01mm T 2.1g
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-645C18
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2 incomplete tin alloy Post medieval buttons. They are both discoid, flat on the front, with a central convex boss on the reverse where the loop would have protruded from. One is completely circular, and the other has been worn at the edge. They are in a fair condition, and have a dull silver colour. They are both Post Medieval 18.04mm D x 2.28mm T 3.1g 17.78mm D x 2.31mm T 2.4g
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-3CD6F2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled tin alloy thimble. It is Post medieval or Modern. The thimble has been squashed. It has a domed top with sides that widen towards the base. The top half is decorated with small holes. There is a horizontal linear groove around the middle, and below there is a floral / leaf pattern. There is a small rectangular bordered section in between the leaves which presumably would have contained an engraved name or message. There is a rim around the base that is plain. It is 18th century or later. 21.77mm H x 19.36mm W x 1.28mm T 2.5g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-3A8EF8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter Post Medieval button. Its has a flat discoid head with a convex reverse and a missing loop. It has a grey patina and is in a fair condition. It is 17th or 18th century 16.33mm D x 2.33mm T 3.2g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-3E4755
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter Post Medieval button. It is discoidal, with a convex front and concave back. there are 6 triangular facets on the front. The reverse has the remains of the loop. It has a silver patina, and is in a fair condition. A similar example can be seen in Read Buttons p83 no 346. 17th century 19.57mm D x 1.08mm T 2.86g
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-3E3814
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter Post Medieval button. It probably would have been discoidal, with a separate copper loop, which is also missing. It has a rough grey patina, and in a very poor condition. Post Medieval, likely 17th century. 16.72mm D 2.91mm T 2.80g
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2011
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