Record ID: KENT-C0B0AD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy near complete early-medieval strap-end of Tomas Class B type 1, c.AD 775-950. Description: The strap-end is formed by a long narrow piece of copper split at the attachment end with two rivet holes, but it is incomplete. With even parallel sides, tapering slightly towards the zoomorphic terminal. The terminal is simply formed with crescent eyes and a short blunt tapering snout. The main body of the strap-end with transverse incised decoration, two bands of three incised lines just behind the head, another group by the attachment end. Other incised ele…
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-C07D56
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Post-Medieval copper-alloy spur terminal. Description: The fragment consists an incomplete spur arm D-shaped in cross-section and terminating in a worn break at one end. At the other end the bar expands into a transverse collar and from there into a sub-circular section with an off-centre drilled perforation, from this expands a further perforated circular section, at between 12 and 1 o'clock relative to the bar. The fragment is heavily worn and little detail of surface treatment or decoration is clear. Measurements: 42.46mm long, 21.4mm wide, 2.91mm thick and 4.81…
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-C04728
Object type: POINT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Mousterian point of Middle Palaeolithic date. Description: The point is roughly triangular in plan and cross-section, with an apparently facetted butt end. The point is formed by long flaked removals with extensive edged retouch along each edge. The retouch is short scaled, semi-abrupt, this is more intense along the right edge. The conchoidal rippling is very extensive. The flint is a dark brown colour with some light brown inclusions. Measurements: 59.94mm long, 35.43mm wide, 10.65mm thick and 24.5g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
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Record ID: KENT-C00D33
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square uniface copper-alloy coin weight probably for a half Angel from the reign of James I (1603-1625) dating to the revaluation of the Second Coinage, between AD 1612 - 1619. Description: Obverse: Saint Michael the archangel with halo spearing a dragon within a beaded border. Measurements: 16.34mm wide, 16.52mm deep, 2.89mm thick and 4.34g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-BFE477
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of probable Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy polyhedral headed pin (700-900). Hinton 1996: 20, fig. 8, type Ac1ii/Ac2ii. Description: The head of the pin is multi-faceted and roughly globular. The shaft is largely missing due to a fresh break. The head has a overlapping stamped ring-and-dot motif including one at the apex. The small part of the shaft is circular in cross-section with a diameter of 2.1mm.This pin has a mottled colour light green to light brown Measurements: 20.21mm high, 19.03mm in diameter and 3.18g in weight. Discussion: From IOW-4C38B6 '…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-BFA7E6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy single looped buckle with a small integral plate, of probable late medieval date, c. AD 1250-1400. Description: The buckle has a rectangular frame, with a flat rectangular cross section although now incomplete. The back edge of the frame expands into a short plate which appears to remain intact, narrowing halfway along its next to a flared terminal. There are rivet holes, one placed centrally and one at the terminal end of the plate. Both rivets rivet remains although heavily worn. There is an empty hole between the rivet and the frame where the …
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
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Record ID: KENT-BF4A09
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval (c. 1600-1800) cast round (crotal) bell, reused possibly as a bell. Description: The bell comprises two hemispherical domes divided horizontally by a circumferential ridge. The upper hemisphere has two circular sound holes. A relatively large suspension loop projects from the apex of the upper dome, with integrally cast hole. The lower hemisphere has a long, wide sound slit with circular holes at the ends. The bell is worn, and the bottom hemisphere is decorated, with a rough sunburst design. At the sound slot on the bottom of the bell are…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BF2419
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman crossbow brooch, probably of early type dating to the 3rd century AD. With just the head remaining the crossbar is round in cross-section being 5.17mm diameter and 38.1mm wide, terminating on each side with a slightly larger moulded collar. The body is rectangular in cross-section (7.2mm x 6.7mm) and 'steps down' to a thickness of 4.7mm. There is a 6mm protruding spike on the first step displaying signs of an old break at its tip. The body has a steep curve and would have looked very similar to the curvature on complete crossbow type brooches. …
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LEIC-BD91CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Leicester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Iron Age/Roman brooch dated to the Late La Tène III (Late 1st century BC to early 1st century AD). Its spring and pin are missing, except the start of the spring where the upper bow bends backwards and hooks. The bow is long and narrow, with two parallel grooves running the length of the outer face, which create a central vertical ridge. This is interrupted by a small moulded section of knurled knops framed by horizontal ribs above and below. Most of the catch plate is missing, but the remaining upper portion of its base includes the beginning of a triangula…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BD8328
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of the Commonwealth (AD 1649-1660). Shields of England and Ireland with value mark: .I. above. The coin has a single circular perforation that has been punched from the reverse at 4 o'clock North Vol II, P 206, No 2729 Diameter: 13.7mm Weight: 0.4grms
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BC7C22
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy casket key dating to the Medieval period, c. 1150-1400. It demonstrates a plain circular bow with a large central circular aperture, from the front of which projects a hollow circular-sectioned shank. At the opposing end of the shank, the bit extends downwards-being rectangular in plan with a single cleft cut out of each edge. Preserved in good condition with an even greenish patina, it measures 35.46mm long, 13.06mm in diameter at the bow, 3.37mm thick at the midpoint of the shank and weighs 4.41g. This is a common form of key-with many comparable exam…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BC6838
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy button of an unidentified Napoleonic Militia unit, probably dating c. 1795-1810. The shank is missing, but otherwise it is preserved intact. The front of the button is plano-convex in section and domed, with residual traces of gilding visible. alongside the design of the letters 'WHV' underneath a crown. 'WH' obviously refers to the location of the unit, while 'V' almost certainly stands for 'Volunteers'. The rear face of the button (where gilding survives to a much better degree) bears the name of the manufacturer: I. McGowan of King St, London. Preser…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BC4C9F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy cloth seal dating to exactly 1682. The seal was originally comprised of four discs connected at their upper edge by a folded tab, though now only two of these survive intact. One face is stamped with a crown over the cipher CR, around the edge of which is the inscription: *ENGLAND 1682. The opposing face is somewhat mis-stamped, though the original design would have consisted the letters 'JSHME' ligatured, the inscription '1682' and numerals 1 1/2 inscribed above and below it respectively. The latter refers to the duty paid on the bolt of cloth, the forme…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BC0B33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered cut farthing of Henry III, dating c, 1250-1256. Class 5b or 5c, moneyer David at the mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bressingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BBF382
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered cut farthing of John, dating c. 1206-1210. Class 5b or 5c, moneyer Ilger at the mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BBE22E
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy late Iron Age to Roman, end-looped, zoomorphic cosmetic mortar, Type A (Jackson 2010:7) dating to 100 BC-AD 300. Description: This is a bovid-headed mortar with end-loop positioned beneath the terminal. The terminal is in the form of a bovine head with upright horns/ears and tapered, blunt-ended muzzle with grooved mouth. The elliptical bow has an angular keel, steep convex walls, incuse and a U-sectioned groove. There is some outer decoration, but it is obscured by wear, possibly a diagonal line or two diagonal lines forming a diamond pattern along each side. T…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-BBDB88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered cut farthing of John, dating c. 1206-1210. Class 5a, reversed letter 'S' on obverse. Moneyer uncertain due to cutting of the coin, Mint of Canterbury.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BBBEF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and somewhat clipped silver hammered penny of Henry III, dating c. 1217-1222. Class 7a, moneyer Simun (Simon) at the mint of Canterbury.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BB71AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Iron Age copper-alloy unit of Dubnovellaunos, c. 20 BC- AD 10. Dubnovellaunos Lion box type, Obverse: Horse leaping r, head turned back. Legend: 'DV' below. Reverse: Lion left. Legend: 'DVBN'. ABC (Rudd) no.342. VA 166, BMC 2504-06.. Measurements: 15.05mm in diameter, 3.11mm thick and 1.87g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-BB599B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet metal Medieval gilt copper-alloy rectangular buckle plate. c.13th - 15th century in date. Description: The plate is formed from a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy fold over itself with a rectangular hole at the fold paralell the length of the plate to allow the inclusion of a now missing buckle pin. A the opposite end there is rectangular indents perpendicular to the plate. The plate is decorated with two diamonds formed by parallel lines. There is an insitu rivet hole at one end through which a rusted Iron rivet remains. Measurement: 32.57mm long, 13.71mm wide, 9.08mm …
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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