Record ID: SUSS-7FFF06
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy brooch probably a Colchester one-piece  type, c. AD 20-70. The brooch is heavily worn, consisting of the bow and partial head, as well as the remnants of the catchplate. The bow is flat at the head where it is slightly waisted before expanding slightly to worn breaks. At the back of the head is a small cusp ending in worn breaks, probably the base of the missing forward facing hook and lower loop. The body of the bow is flatter near the nead and thickens to a broadly D-shaped cross section as it narrows t…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A8E14A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded fragment of a Roman copper-alloy Wroxeter type, bow brooch dating to c.AD 75-175. Comprising of just the sub-oval head-plate and the top of the bow. The head-plate has possible linear decoration on the face, a break at the top and on the reverse a raised transverse ridge across the base. The curved bow has a D-shaped cross-section, being flat on the reverse, with two longitudinal grooves on the face down to a break. The reverse has some oxidised remains of the pin and several coils of the spring assembly in a C-shaped recess between the plate and bow. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F700AB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, small cast copper-alloy Roman plate brooch, possibly dating to the later second to third centuries AD. Description: The brooch is broadly circular, but extends centrally to accommodate the reverse pin fixings, giving it an eye-shaped outline. Within this, there is a raised, circular rim. At the centre there is a small circular cell and midway between these, a further slightly raised circular ridge. The brooch's decoration is thus based on two round zones around a central cell. These would originally have been filled with enamel and a possible central boss …
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B55336
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy annular brooch of medieval date (c.AD1100-1400). The brooch has an annular frame with a circular cross-section and a constriction for the pin. The pin is missing and frame undecorated. Parallels a plain annular frame in Egan 1991, p. 249. no. 1307. Dimensions: Diameter 22.5mm, Thickness 2.0mm, Weight 1.72g. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991. Dress Accessories c. 1150-c. 1450; Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. The Stationary Office.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-214243
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged double lugged trumpet brooch, dating between AD 75-175. The brooch consists of the head and partial bow, with the foot lost to a worn break. The spring and pin are also missing. The head of the brooch is ovate, with two integral pierced lugs on the reverse, to accommodate a spring bar. Both pierced lugs are filled with iron corrosion. At the apex of the ovate head extends a broadly trapezoidal plate surmounted by a circular suspension loop, with a slightly off-centre perforation. The bow is broadly D-shaped in cross section with a slightly …
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-56144A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy small radiate head brooch dating to c.AD 450-530. The brooch has lost edges on most of the perimeter area but appears to be of the semi-circular (or possibly triangular) radiate head with three knobs type.  Sub-semicircular head-plate with incomplete ring & dot decoration in both lower outside corners, indicating further protrusion in those areas. The bow is short, solid, oval-domed on the face with a D-shaped cross-section. The foot-plate is sub-rectangular with lappets directly beneath the bow, with each lappet …
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2C1734
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of an early medieval Anglo Saxon cast copper-alloy bow brooch probably dating to c.420-570. Probably of Martin group 1. The fragment is the the lower part of the brooch comprising of the foot panel. A small element of the broken bow sits directly above the remains of lappets to either side. The foot panel is sub-rectangular then flares out to a sub-circular base with breaks on the edges to either side. A horizontal moulded transverse ridge separates the panel at about mid-point, with a groove, then smaller transverse ridges on either side. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-1C9266
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy S-shaped zoomorphic brooch of early Anglo-Saxon date, with a white-metal coating. The plate originally comprised an S shaped scroll shape with a punched-dot border and curved tapering terminals which face opposite directions, however one terminal is now mostly lost. The remaining terminal is cast in the form of a stylised bird's head, with the tapering beak curving around a circular opening to meet the plate. The base of the curved terminal has a punched annulet eye. A second eye is visible at the break at the other end. The rever…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C85145
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of a Roman bow / fibula type brooch, dating to the 1st - 2nd century AD. The fragment is the pin catch-plate from the foot of a brooch. Sub-triangular integral plate with a curved back edge to retain the pin. The 'bow' has decoration of two vertical incised lines forming a central ridge. The surface displays a green patina. Height 17.9mm, width 11mm, bow thickness 4mm, weight 2.1g. Similar examples on this database at: WMID-5FDF08 and KENT-B59686.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-67BC4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Romano-British date, c. AD 75 - 150. Description: The object is incomplete but still retains the brooch head, the exteral chord and half of the spring (seven coils). The bow has a slight decorative raised line down the body. The brooch is green in colour with two small remnants of gilding on the underside of the head. Measurements: Length: 38.94 mm; Width 12.41 mm; Thickness: 7.31 mm and Weight: 7.24 g. Discussion:  The brooch is incomplete and thus, it is difficult to further identify the …
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2B0C73
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy Early medieval Anglo-Saxon zoomorphic plate bird brooch dating to c.500-570. The bird depiction is in profile of a vertical right facing raptor that is missing the tip of the beak, fan of the tail and the complete pin, lug and catch-plate assembly. The front of the brooch is gilded, apart from the eye, that displays a corroded pale green patina and was possibly once adorned with a garnet or similar decorative stone. The gilding decorates a grooved curved beak, around the eye and outline of the body and lines depicting wing feathers. A horizontal…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-750B78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval cast copper alloy annular brooch with collets dating c. 1200-1300. The copper alloy frame is circular in plan and D-shaped in section with eight empty collets. Each collet comprises an annular cell and the original settings of the collet are missing. Some of the collets are missing their outside edges with worn breaks. There is a narrowed constriction between two collets for the pin, which is missing. The reverse is undecorated. The brooch has a mid green patina.  Measurements:  27.4mm long, 26.7mm wide, 3.07mm thick and…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: KENT-FD5449
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman to Early-Medieval date, AD 100 - 700. Description: The brooch has a sub-circular frame in plan and is circular in cross section and appears to be undecorated. There is one globular knob remaining, the probable other knob and the pin are lost. There is an overall green and brown patina with corrosion patches to the frame.  Measurements: Diameter: 42.29mm; Width of Hoop: 9.08mm (At Widest Point); Width (Below Knob): 5.92mm; Knob Diameter: 9.86mm; Weight: 33.58g.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-45453A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy, early Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy brooch of supporting-arm type, dating c.AD 400-500. Description: The brooch has a rectangular head, with the remains of one of the rearward leaning, pierced lugs; this would have housed a spring. The plate is decorated by two incised transverse lines. The bow projects from the lower edge of the plate narrowing to 6.7mm wide before ending in a transverse break. The bow is oval shaped in cross section and slightly crescent shaped in profile. It is decorated with four transverse lines just below the head plate and …
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-40B0A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Early Medieval date (c.450-600). Description: The brooch is flat and circular in plan with some abrasion around the edges. The pin and spring mechanism are missing. At the front there is an incised dot motif around the centre, with what appears to be a ring of cast moulded, triangles (point in) around the outer circumference.  The rear is flat with stumps for an in-line hinge lug and catch-plate. The surfaces have some corrosion. Measurements: Diameter: 27.65mm; Thickness: 1.94mm; Thick at the Highest Surviving P…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9C8303
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative, Ha 2.c no. 9592 Plate 33, dating to c.AD 50-325.  Description: The brooch is complete with the spring, pin and catch plate. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section. It has a raised central ridge which runs from the double pierced lug at the head along the length of the bow, terminating in line with the start of the catch-plate on the underside. From here the bow changes it’s c-section to that of flat, slopping sides and flat upper surface.  The catch plate has a single triangular piercing. The wings …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9BC386
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early-Medieval Small-Long brooch, dating to AD 500-600.  Description: The brooch includes a rectangular head plate (width: 21.07mm x height: 15.8mm) that has an incised decoration of small incomplete oval dots as a border around the three outer edges. There are two small, pierced holes equidistant from the upper and side edges. There are two notches in the lower corners (at the same distance from the side edges as the upper holes) of the head plate, either side of the bow. The reverse of the head plate is undecorated and has an integ…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9ACCDD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Alesia brooch (Edgar's Type 21) of Late Iron Age date (mid 1st century BC). Description: The brooch has a triangular bow that tapers from a broad head to a pointed foot. The head is rolled under and still houses the remains of the axis bar, now in two pieces. There is a slot in the head to accommodate the pin which is now missing, as is the catchplate. The bow is decorated by three vertical converging zig-zag lines, one central and one on each edge, although that on one side has largely been lost to corrosion. The back of the brooch has a …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-077183
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Early Medieval date (c.AD 450-550). Description: The brooch is flat and circular in plan. The pin and spring mechanism are missing. On the front there is a four incised parallel ring motif; the rear is flat with the stumps for an in-line hinge lug and catch-plate. Measurements: Diameter: 27.00mm; Thickness: 1.98mm; The Highest Surviving Point of the Reverse Lug: 5.81mm; Weight: 7.47g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-667C2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete, Early Roman, copper alloy, cast, short, stubby, Colchester 2-piece, B type fibula or bow brooch. It has lost it's original spring and attachment pin but, has a crudely made wire, now broken replacement, passing through the upper pierced lug and bent over. The bow has has a longitudinal central rib with concave moulding each side. The wings have vertical grooves and ridges with feint oblique incised line decoration. The catch plate has a perforated geometrical zig-zag line. Ref. Iron Age & Roman Brooches, R. Hattatt, Oxbow Books 1985, page 26-30 no. …
Created on: Saturday 6th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st May 2023
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