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-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: 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.

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: 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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Record ID: KENT-BACE23
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade token farthing Issued during the mid 17th century possibly issued in the name of William Emet of the City of London. Williamson (1889, 737) Kent no.2733. Description: Obverse: 'HIS HALF PENY' with quatrefoil below, Legend: '[+WM . EMET . IN . S'T . SWIT]HENS . LANE:', initial mark illegible. Reverse: A bear, a bull, and a horse. Legend: Illegible. Most detail is illegible. Measurements: 19mm in diameter, 0.91mm thick and 1g in weight. Discussion: During the mid-17th century (c.1648-1672), due to a shortage of official coins, hal…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BA805C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman coin probably an As or Dupondius type dating to the period AD 43-260 Thickness: 3.41mm. Weight: 5.83g. Diameter: 24.26mm
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-BA7ADF
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton of Rose and Orb type, dating to the period c.1540 - 1620 AD. Description: Obverse: Alternating crowns and lis with central rose. Legend: Illegible. Reverse: Imperial Orb within tressure of three arches. The inscription is illegible. The jetton is a light green obscured by heavy wear and dirt, part of the jetton is bent over it. Dimensions: Diameter 22mm, thickness 0.41mm and weight 0.63g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-BA386A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn medieval copper-alloy French jetton. Standing king under canopy type inscribed OV TE DOIT SER, dating to c. 1326-1380. Mint uncertain. See Mitchiner (1988, 161) no. 387. Description: Obverse description: King standing under canopy, holding sceptre, Obverse inscription: O[V TE DO-IT SER] (inscription from 7 o'clock). Reverse description: Triple-stranded straight cross fleuretty within double elaborate quadrilobe tressure; lis in each angle. Reverse inscription: O T[E - DOI - T LO - ]ER O Measurements: 22.56mm in diameter, 1.55mm thick and 3.25g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-BA0023
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy forked spacer from a composite strap end of circular form with a collared acorn knop and sides ending in points at the attachment edge. The sheet plates are missing. Form broadly comparable with an example in Egan and Pritchard 1991, fig. 92, 'museum of London collection'. Length 36mm. Width 24mm. 14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: NMS-B9C6FF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval trapezoidal copper alloy buckle frame, flat-sectioned, narrowed bar with slight notch at mid-point. There are four small stamped annulets on the broad face of the outside edge. Length 14mm. Width 17mm. Cf. Egan and Pritchard 2002, nos. 434-6. Second half 14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: NMS-B90D88
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval strap slide, trapezoidal, twin internal projections and prominent sub-rectangular knop in middle of top between flanking knops at angles. Length 19.5mm. Width 21mm. 4mm thick at knop. Cf. Egan and Pritchard (1991), fig.149, nos.1261 and 1263. Late 13th-14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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