Record ID: PUBLIC-8E8449
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy pot or cauldron leg/foot dating to the Medieval or Post Medieval period, c. AD 1350 - 1850. The leg sub-triangular in plan, tapering towards the bottom. At the top edge there are two concave indentation one either side of the projecting rib. The Projecting bisects the leg top to bottom projecting at each end slightly. The sides taper slightly towards the back, the back itself is flat and unfinished. The top edge is wide and concave to attach the leg to the body of the cauldron. The leg is roughly finished and moderately worn. It retains a dark grey to m…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8DC1CB
Object type: CANNON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval toy miniature cannon, dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. Description: The toy cannon is of typical form. The cascabel has a globular knob. The touch hole is placed prior to the first reinforce. The expansion into the first reinforce does not happen until trunnions which are centrally positioned and projected evenly to either side. The next set of reinforces are stepped from the entre 3 times towards the mouth of the barrel. The barrel tapers slightly before flaring at the muzzle. It is decorated with a number of incised single ba…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leysdown', grid reference and parish protected.