Record ID: PUBLIC-AC9530
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval two-disc German lead cloth seal c.1500-1700. Obverse : the letter A in a border of short rays. Reverse : has the central portion of a stylised pine cone. Diameter 20mm and weight 5g. The pine cone is on the heraldic badge of Augsburg and the letter A its initial.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A8F479
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably post medieval cast copper-alloy bi-face trade token. Obverse : the initial letters I B Reverse : a poorly molded depiction of an anchor. Discussion: Most tokens of this form come in lead, this example clearly shows affinities with such tokens so the powell classification is used here. Such tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-Medieval in date (1500-1850). Th…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-539BF2
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded copper-alloy uni-face square 2.8 gram coin weight dating to the 15th/16th centuries. The coin weight is 13.4mm square in plan and has a double lined crowned shield with three fleur de lis upon it, all within a double scribed circle on one face. There is another fleur with a coronet above it, either side of the shield. Used to weigh the French Ecu d'or coin, circa 1422-1550. The reverse face is plain and flat with possible file marks. (Similar to Withers No 296)
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-468945
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged and corroded medieval cast lead alloy pointed oval (vesica shaped) seal matrix c.1200-1350. Flat and pointed oval in plan with a suspension loop on the top that is now torn open. The face has a linear depiction of what appears to be, a pointed religious building with two arched windows at the base and a cross pattee on the top The inscription around it apears to read '+S'GODELEVE [F]IL' ABLE', This translates as 'Seal of Godelieve daughter of Able'. The top has a raised transverse rib between the pointed ends. Length 31.3mm, width 16.8mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight …
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2FCE31
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy open-work hooked tag of post-medieval date (c. 1500-1650). Description: There is an integral sub-rectangular fixing loop above the central open-work plate that terminates in the inward curved hook, the tip of which has been broken off and is missing. The reverse is plain and flat. Measurements: Length 31.3mm, width 16.2mm, thickness 2.0mm and weight 3.1 gram.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A25BF3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop buckle probably circa late 13th to 15th centuries. The frame is D shaped in plan with a bevelled and rounded upper surface and a slightly offset and recessed strap bar. The reverse is plain and flat. Measurements: Length: 12.8mm, Width: 15.9mm, Thickness: 2.1mm and Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-96149E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval to post medieval cast copper alloy rotary casket key probably dating between the 13th-16th centuries. The bow is of near-circular form with an outside diameter of 14.2mm. The shank is of oval cross-section (5.8mm x 3.9mm) and is solid throughout. The bit is square in form with a cleft on each side. The surface has a dark-green patchy patina. The key has a length of 36.4mm and a weight of 6.5 gram.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-79CB31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut half penny of King John from the London mint, Class 5b1 dating to 1205-07. North Vol 1, p.226, no.992/1. Obverse: facing crowned bust with sceptre and the legend hENRI[CVS REX] Reverse:short voided cross with four pellets in each quarter and the legend [- // -] * ON * LVND *.
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-743F07
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and damaged 17th century farthing trade token of John Phillips of Church Stretton in Shropshire c.1648-73. Obverse: the letters P / I A in two lines with three small fleur-de-lis surrounding and a legend IOHN * PHILLIPS * IN * Reverse: mostly illegible but appears similar to the obverse, with the legend CHVRCH * STRETTON *
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-615A53
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably post medieval cast copper-alloy trilobate leather decoration / stiffener probably circa 1500-1800. Large oval central lobe with the remains of a rusted iron attachment, with smaller circular lobes at either end of it.. The reverse has the remains of two square cross-sectioned fixing spikes.
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-60AB9D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably post medieval uniface lead trade token c.1500-1800. Octagonal in plan it has a simple linear cross on the face. The reverse is plain and flat.
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-578374
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of late-3rd century AD date, possibly of Tetricus II (AD 272-274), dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Possibly SPES PVBLICA or SPES AVGG reverse type depicting Spes walking left holding flower and skirt? Cf. Normanby nos. 1526, 1533 for the types.
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4EBD12
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and damaged 17th century octagonal copper-alloy half penny trade token of Richard Wheeler, presumably, the landlord of the Three Bells in Southwark, London in 1669. Obverse: HIS / HALF / PENY / 1669 in four lines with the legend RICH*WHEELER*BEHIND*THE* Reverse: a bell above the roman numerals III with the legend COVNTER*IN*SOUTHWARK*
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4291D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely corroded Roman copper-alloy Tetrarchic nummus, probably of Constantius I (AD 293-306), dating to the period AD 296-306 (Reece period 15). Unclear reverse type, possibly GENIO POPVLI ROMANI although this is uncertain due to the preservation of the coin. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2EE359
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy rotary lock key representing the bow, likely 14th -15th century in date. The bow is a quadrelobed frame and and this creates openwork quatrefoil pattern in plan. Each lobe is decorated with two small tirangular protrusion creating curved concave gaps between each lobe. The fragment is patinated a dark green colour. This key fits Ward-Perkins key type VI which is dated to the 14th or 15th centuries, this example is a very ornate example. Slightly less ornate complete examples are represented on the PAS database such as WMID-8D4403.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F54ED4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded 17th century copper-alloy farthing trade token issued by the town of Dover in Kent c.1668. Obverse: St Martin on horseback with a beggar. Reverse: a shield containing the town arms and an inscription of DOVER * FARTHING * 68 (Williamson, No. Kent 199)
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F22C87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes / North Thames Region, struck for Cunobelin, dating to the period AD 8-41, probably 'Cunobelinus Pegasus Victory Left' type. Obverse: [CAM], Pegasus left with head turned right. Reverse: [CVN], Victory standing left. Diameter 12.8mm-13.6mm, thickness 0.7mm and weight 0.7gram. As ABC, p. 140, no. 2921; BMC nos. 1938-1943; VA1973-1.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepherdswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D9135D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [CONSTAN]-TINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow holding shield and sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Sunday 28th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D7E5B2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably late medieval cast copper alloy rectangular buckle c.1300-1500. The frame is rectangular in plan with bevelled outer edges on the upper surface. The front edge is notched and the strap bar displays the rusted remains of an iron pin. The reverse is plain and flat.
Created on: Sunday 28th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C5BDB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and damaged medieval silver farthing of either Edward I or Edward II dating to c.1300-14 from the London mint, mm : cross pattee. North Vol 2, p.37, no.1069/2. Withers and Withers 2005, p.52, type 13. Obverse: facing crowned bust with legend +EDWARDVS [REX] A Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each quarter with legend CIVI/TAS/[L]ON/[D]ON
Created on: Saturday 27th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.