Record ID: KENT-19465E
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment polished flint polished flint axehead of Neolithic date, c.4000-2200BC. Description: The fragment represents a middle section of the axehead. possibly forwards the wider blade end, but it is difficult to be certain. All original sides and faces are heavily polished though a number of original (pre-polishing?) or subsequent reworking flake scars are present along both edges. These flake scars may indicate a period of re-edging or similar reworking and further polishing after its initial production. Longitudinal striations caused by the polishing of the surfaces are visibl…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
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Record ID: KENT-18C99F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Early-Medieval copper-alloy single loop ovoid buckle circa sixth century date. Description: The frame is roughly ovoid with a narrowed offset strap-bar. It is missing its pin. The hoop is D shape in section and the buckle without decoration. The frame is circular in cross-section. The buckle is an off grey colour with some mottled green patination. Parts of the frame have become flakey. Measurements: Width: 33.5 mm, length 19.5mm, Thickness: 5.2mm and Weight: 13.28g. Discussion: These buckles fits Marzinzik's (2003) Type I.5 and Hines and Bayliss (2013) T…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
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Record ID: KENT-1863B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle dating to the period 1350-1650 Description: The loops are oval and bevelled, the reverse is flat. Both loops and the strap-bar are complete and not worn. The pin for the buckle is entirely missing. The entire buckle is unpatinated mid mid/light brown and remains in good condition. Measurements: 23.75mm length, 19.7mm wide, 2.5mm thick and Weight: 3.23g. Discussion: This form of buckle is a common find reported to the PAS and Whitehead (2003) illustrates a vast array of similar buckles (page 54…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
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Record ID: KENT-17277D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian Stirrup Strap Mount belonging to Williams (1997) Class A, Type 1. Description: The mount is of flat and sub-pentagonal in plan, with all edges barring the base are curved giving it a bell-shaped appearance. At the apex is a projecting lobe with a fixing hole aligned to it but in the main body of the mount. Along the outside edges are four additional projecting lobes aligned parallel to each other, one pair at the top and one pair lower. The upper surface of the mount an incised decorative motif, although the design is unclear due…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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