Record ID: KENT-314F6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Byzantine Half Follis or twenty nummi of Constans II (641-668). Dating to the period 642/3-646/7. Large XX (mark of value) flanking long cross reverse type. Mintmark -//CRTΣ. Mint of Carthage. SB No.1057,  D.O 138-140, B.M.C 311-320. MIB III, no. 196a Measurements: 19mm in diameter and 5g in weight.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-4937A8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver-gilt inscribed medieval 'stirrup' finger ring of medieval date, c.12th-15th century date. Description: The ring is of stirrup form witha standard hoop (D-shaped in cross section) rising to a triangular bezel at the top, in which is a green cabochon setting. The green setting is heavily pitted and appears to have a highly reduced lustre, suggesting weathered glass rather than a stone setting. The bezel is flanked on either side, dividing it from the band by two incised lines. Along the upper surface of the band is an incised phrase, which reads 'IE SVI [FL]VR …
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Smeeth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8EBFBD
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blown glass vial, possibly an inkwell of post medieval date. The bottle is cylindrical, with a concave base and visible pontil mark. The bottle was not made with a neck or a rim. The bottle is blown from green glass. typical of medieval and early post-medieval 'forest glass'. The surface of the bottle is suffering from devitriciaiton manifesting in the irredescence as the glass matrix breaks down. Measurements: 39.34mm high, 21.46mm in diameter and 16.69g in weight. see - LON-586BF1 
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-00DF38
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilt copper-alloy figurine of late medieval or very early post-medieval date. Description: It consists of a draped standing male figure holding an object (probably a book) in his left hand/crook of their left arm. The right arm bent at the elbow so that the hand is raised with palm pointing outwards, in a typical medieval ecclesiastical pose. The figure is standing on a rectangular topped plinth with faceted (four sided) base tapering downwards to a worn break. The figure is standing facing with a clean shaven appearance and a monk's tonsured haircut. There is a rol…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-889D99
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast circular gilt copper-alloy mount or escutcheon possibly from a hanging bowl or harness fitting (or, just possibly, a shield-boss apex mount) of fifth to seventh-century date. Description: The mount is disc shape and quite flat. The decoration is cast in relief and has a raided outer rim. The underside shows some blobs or scars of corrosion product possibly corresponding to a solder by which it was attached to the vessel. The decoration comprising a central recessed circular field that may once have held a setting of some kind but which is now missing, possibly of garnet, g…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E1789E
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast worn copper alloy and iron vase-headed linch pin terminal of late Iron Age to Roman date (c.400 BC - AD100). Description: The terminal has a flattened disc-shaped head with worn edges to give it a now rather misshapen appearance. Below the terminal is a short neck which has been protected by the terminal above and vase-shaped body below. Thus the neck patina is a very shiny and smooth blue-green in colour. The vase-shaped body is roughly two-thirds of a sphere. It has a circular perforation through one side to the other which would pin the terminal to the iron pin. There is a c…
Created on: Friday 29th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tonbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CC6623
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver domed thimble of one-piece construction, likely dating to the latter 17th century or early 18th century. Description:The top and sides are decorated with regularly spaced small circular indents arranged in concentric rows which become more spaced out as it reaches the apex. Between the rim and the dimples a raised, concentric panel of floral decoration, with some acanthus motifs with two lines framing it all at the base. Dimensions: The thimble is 15.2mm in height with a base diameter of 13.6mm and 2.85g in weight. Discussion: Several similar thimbles with the same design a…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goudhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C54166
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy and iron linch pin of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100BC-100AD. Description: The head and peg/shank of the linch pin remains. The head is roughly of the 'vase shaped' variety although it is roughly globular at the top with a narrow neck and semi-hemispherical base. The base has incised decoration in wavey lines mostly obscured by rust and corrosion. The apex of the linch pin head has a flared rim creating a deep trough between the rim and the domed convex head, although ware makes it a flat top. The rim has been abraded along much of its circu…
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-83F5EE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast medieval copper-alloy rectangular buckle plate. Description: The plate is sub-rectangular and represents the front half of a joined pair with folded tabs holding the now missing buckle frame. The plate is decorated by a relief-moulded zoomorphic beast with long winding tail crouched right with head up raised. The Tabs are jaggedly broken and it has a dark brown colour with some dark green patination. Measurements: Length: 33.42mm; width: 18.04mm; thickness/depth: 3.49mm (including the bent tabs. Weight: 6.31g. Discussion: Parallels can be found on this databa…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-146CF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early-medieval cut half penny of Harold II dating to the year AD1066. PAX reverse type. Minted by Godric at the Mint of London. Measurements: 18.85mm in length (original diameter), 9.36mm wide, 0.95mm thick and 0.59g in weight Description: A die match for this coin can be found against SCBI 2 [Glasgow], 1199, see here on the EMC: https://emc.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/full-record/10021199 [Accessed 13/12/2023]. 
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F28620
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Iron Age La Tene III style (Nauheim derivative) brooch dating to the first century AD. Description: The brooch is of one piece construction consisting, although only the bow and a small section of the catch plate remains. At the head end a small hook remains of twisted bilateral spring. This extends to the circular cross-sectioned bow and beneath this at the foot end is a flattened sub-trapezoidal stub of the catch plate. The entire object has a light grey-brown colour. Measurements: 34.71mm in length, 3.7mm wide, 8.94mm high and 1.17g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-8E77B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post-Medieval double looped or 'spectacle' buckle dating c. AD1550-1650. Description: The buckle consists of two ovoid loops with small lentoid knops at either end of the central strap bar. The loops are undecorated, but lightly bevelled with a flat back. One of the loops is almost entirely missing. The pin is missing. The strap bar is slightly in relief. The buckle is a mid-grey green colour with some speckling light green colour. Measurements: 25.3mm long, 25.49mm wide, 2.87mm thick and 3.27g in weight. Discussion: This common buckle type is…
Created on: Monday 24th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: KENT-577F65
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold unidentified object, possibly a fragment of a torc or bracelet, of probable Iron Age date (c. 150-50 BC). Description: The object is comprised of two wires, sub-circular in cross-section, twisted together. The wires are roughly and irregularly facetted along their length, suggesting they were forged out from a square section rod before being hammered into a more circular cross-section. In many places, hammer marks and striations are visible. Both ends show signs of having been chiselled, suggesting that the original object was deliberately broken up. The fragment itself is…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4A8566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early-medieval cut half penny of Harold II dating to the year AD 1066. PAX reverse type. Minted by Godric at the London mint. EMC: 1002.1199 Measurements: 19.56mm in length (original diameter), 9.59mm wide, 1mm thick and 0.7g in weight
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-83515A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Senlis, ancient Silvanectis (SCLLNECLIS on coin), moneyer: Bettone (BETONE on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 4128 var., Prou (1892) no. 1100 var. Obverse: Pellet diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: +BETONE+.  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +SCLL[NEC]LIS (retrograde). Measurements: 12.44mm in diameter, 1.3g in weight. Discussion: This coin 1 appears to be a previously unrecorded type though ap…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-689A2D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A possible lead weight, of early-medieval date. Description: The weight is circular and appears to have no motif or decoration. It has a mottled off-white to grey patination .  Measurements: 10.1mm in diameter and 1.28g in weight. Discussion: This lead weight and the other similar weight were found close to the coins, other similar lead objects were found but disposed of before their significance was identified by the finder. It was noted that each one is a similar size to the tremisses and indeed all the coins and the two lead objects are within 0.04g in weight of each ot…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-688E85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A possible biface lead weight, of early-medieval date. Description: The weight is circular and has raised elements on both sides though are incredibly worn and obscured by patination so it is not clear if this was intended decoration. It has a mottled off-white to grey patination. Measurements: 10.95mm in diameter and 1.30g in weight. Discussion: This lead weight and the other similar weight were found close to the coins, other similar lead objects were found but disposed of before their significance was identified by the finder. It was noted that each one is a similar siz…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-687A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An uninscribed gold Early Medieval Merovingian ‘national series’ tremissis of an anonymous ruler dating AD 590-670. Prou 2724(?) Obverse: Head right with diadem(?) A or disconnected diadem tie behind, cross in front. Reverse: Cross pomeé on flat base, pellet in each quarter.  Measurements: 9.64mm in diameter and 1.26g in weight. Discussion: The exact attribution of this coin is uncertain but appears to bear some resemblance to the description of Prou no. 2724(?). The lack of inscription and relatively crude design also have some …
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-672C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval gold tremissis (pale shilling) of Two Emperors type dating c. 650-70. (BMC type 1; Sutherland type II.v; North 20, Metacalf 80?) Obverse: Bust right wearing a pearled diadem and cuirass indicated by dots, pseudo-legend consisting of a large A and v behind head with an N(?) in front. Between them a cross on a flat base. Reverse: Two half figures, seated on throne, stylized Victory/angel above, wings outstretched, groups of three pellets either side of Victory's head. Measurements: 13.34mm in diameter and 1.27g in weight. Discus…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-83554C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval Merovingian gold tremissis, 'National'/'mint-and-moneyer' series dating c.AD 590-670, mint of Saint-Denis, ancient Catolacus (CATOLACO on coin), moneyer: Ebrigiselus (Ebregisilo on coin). Belfort (1892) no. 1479, Prou (1892) no. 835, Felder (2003) no. 892. Obverse: Diademed and cuirassed bust right. Legend: CATO[L]ACO+ (retrograde).  Reverse: Anchor Cross on globe. Legend: +EBREGISILO. Measurements: 12.57mm in diameter, 1.27g in weight. Discussion: This coin shows significant finishing to t…
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-574634
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast gold Post-Medieval memento mori finger ring dating to AD 1712. Description: The object is a memento-mori or mourning ring composed of a circular hoop with a D-shaped cross-section. Engraved decoration covers the external surface with a central motif of a stylised skull facing slightly left with circular eye sockets, eyebrows, a triangular nose and teeth. The rest of the hoop is decorated with two flower heads, possibly thistles, evenly space on the band with flowing leaves and tendrils between. The engraving may have originally been enamelled or inlaid nielloed, typica…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Margaret's At Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CF69CE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn cast gilt-silver finger ring of iconographic type dating to the 15th - early 16th century. Description: The ring has a segmented band made up facetted lozenges each of which has a slight concave upper surface. At its apex is a flat rectangular bezel is engraved with a representation of the Trinity - the seated, haloed figure of God the father, supporting a haloed Christ on the cross, and with a dove in the top right corner perching on the shoulder of god, representing the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The top left corner has some texturing possibly intended to be a sun beam of Go…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepherdswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D29B09
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast and engraved medieval gold and enamel iconographic signet ring probably dating to the 15th or early 16th century. Description: The ring has a simple round loop with D-shaped cross-section. It has a high circular bezel engraved with the head of a bull, with the letter ‘e’ (or ‘t’ or ‘r’) between the horns of the bull, all within a cabled border. The horns of this bull are presented vertically, rather than horizontally. Its ears are angled diagonally upwards at 2 and 10 o’clock. Its snout is closed. It has a low poll. Framing the bez…
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7D21E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
A single gold coin found in the vicinity of previous small hoard of 7 Iron Age gold coins, reported as 2018 T836. Description: The coin is a Continental Iron Age gold half stater of a type produced in the Somme Valley area of France (ancient Gaul). The type is ultimately derived from the gold staters issued in the name of Philip II of Macedon in the later fourth century BC, but is likely to have been issued from the 3rd to early 2nd century BC. The coin belongs to the 'bearded head series' (Scheers 1977, 225 series 2 class 1 var. b; DT 11 ("à la cigogne"); Si…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoo Peninsula', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-53A1D6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval horse harness pendant. Description: The pendant is rectangular, with corners and lop having been heavily abraded.. The sheet of the pendant has been bent out of shape also. The front has cast relief cellwork within a rectangular border likely indicative of champlevé enamel cellwork although no enamel remains and the decoration is uncertain. At the top of the pendant is an circular integral suspension loop, this has a rounded neck although it is broken across its diameter. The pendant has a mottled patina of dark brown and …
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-0FA394
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'hilt-plate' from a whittle-tang knife, dating to the medieval period, c.1000-1550. Description: The hilt-plate is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-oval in section. One end of the of the hilt-plate is entirely flate (the end abutting the handle) and has a rounded reactangular tang opening. The other end has a bevelled face a similarly shaped tang opening with an indentation at the top and buttom to fit the blade. Measurements: 10.96mm long, 11.66mm wide, 16.46mm thick and 10.06g in weight. Discussion: Similar examples illustrated in Read (2001, 88; fig. …
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2E7509
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn cast pewter annular 13th century brooch. Description: The brooch is nearly complete, consisting of an annular frame, with notches through to oppositetly aligned knops to facilitate the rotation and fixing of the pin. The frame is decorated on the outer face with a series of four additional discoidal bosses with four incised dots on each. The pin is now missing. The frame is flat on the back and has some bevelling on the sides of the frame to round it. The frame is a dull dark grey colour while the pin is a bright coppery green Measurements: 22.7m…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-68BED7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of cast copper-alloy spearhead, likely dating to the Middle Bronze Age (III) or Late Bronze Age - likely from the Wilburton, Blackmoor / Ewart Park phases. c.1200-750 BC. Description: The fragment represents most of the spear's upper section and is missing only part of the point. It is long, tapering and narrowing, with a very high angular midrib flanked by moulded channels. The fragment is very warped and bent, typical of intentional 'killed' bronze age objects, leaving it almost S-shaped in profile. On one side of the edge there is another possible intentional…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-3489FD
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete middle Bronze-Age (c.1250-1125BC) cast copper-alloy special side-looped spearhead. Description: The spearhead has been broken just over midway along the broad leaf shaped blade. Both edges where remaining has been heavily abraded along their edge, leaving them uneven. There is a pronounced conical mid rib that is hollow from the socket to the majority of the way through the blade. Where it has broken giving a cross-section of the rib shows it to be solid nearish to the point. There is a substantial mould line along the side of the shaft. There is only one loop on the spe…
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-350034
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy socketed side-looped spearhead, dating from the Middle Bronze Age, about 1500 BC - 1150 BC. The spearhead's blade is a sub-oval / leaf-shaped with central rib, hollow socket and cast semi-circular side loops along the shaft. The socket appears to be at its full length although there is damaged around the socket opening. The overall shape of the blade can be described as being leaf-shaped. It has straight sides at the point end, with a rounded base near the socket. The centre of the blade is divided by a tapering (tip to base) lozenge shaped midrib. This midrib e…
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-854BA9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic mount of c.12th -14th century date. Description: The object is in the shape of a long legged and eared animal running left (possibly a hare), the rear leg/legs are missing. It is flat but lightly curved and appears to have been made this way rather than due to damage. The upper surface (the convex side) has the details of fur and eyes picked out in two lines consisting of tiny punched opposed triangles. There are rivet holes through the body but no rivets remain in situ. The reverse is undecorated but is mostly unfinished. Measurements: 34.0…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-0D86C7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coarse prehistoric ceramic vessel fragment. Fabric is rough with abundant pits for missing poorly sorted inclusions, mostly subrounded-rounded likely indicating plant or similar temper, also in the fabric are spares subangular - subrounded small shell inclusions. The fabric has a highly oxidised internally leaving it light grey, the outer fabric is less oxidised with patches of light brown orange visible but moslty dark grey-brown. Pot has no striations and is uneven suggesting it has been hand made. Measurments: 31.87mm high, 27.56mm wide, 9.47mm thick and 8.36g in weight.
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-D604F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The ring is formed of a rimmed, sub-oval dish-shaped bezel with four clawed collets which hold a pale blue gemstone. The visible sides of the bezel consist of a convex lower half and a concave upper half which forms a horizontal rim running along the exterior edge of the bezel. The bezel then has a slightly bevelled edge where it meets the setting. The collets are soldered to the base at an angle and are formed over the sides of the bezel, following its shape. They then&nb…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South of Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A73EE8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop buckle with integral plate c.1250-1400. Description: The frame is D-shaped with an integral plate, the plate has even narrowed sides with heavily worn upper surface. The frame has a wide collar prior to the buckle frame and second thin collar further down the integral plate. Two rivet holes go through the plate the rivet hole through the buckle end collar has a bent over rivet in place. The plate has a fleur de lis terminal. The plate is bent slightly along its length, common with many such spur buckle plates.The buckle has a…
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-AE2318
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy strap end or buckle, with incised decoration. Probably dating from c 1375-1500. Description: The object is formed from a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy folded widthways and secured by two rivets (both survive). One side is undecorated, the other has a blackletter G set within a panel of horizontal short lines. Framing this on each side is a border of two lines, the outer is straight and the other wavy. Measurements: 25 mm long and 22 mm wide, 3mm at thickest and 3.8 grams in weight. Discussion: This objects fits a group of o…
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2E7E05
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast and slightly worn copper-alloy Medieval pilgrim badge, likely dating to the 15th century. Description: The openwork design depicts St Roch, a pilgrim saint. Shown robed, with a 'piglrim's' hat and travellers' staff. He lifts his robe to reveal his right leg where he suffers from a wound. He is also shown, as is common with a bag or purse at his waist. The reverse of the badge flat and there is the remains of a wire attachment loop in the centre. Measurements: Length: 21mm, width: 10 mm.10mm thick (including loop) and 1.7g in weight. Discussion: St. Roch i…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-4BAF38
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly worn cast copper-alloy strap distributor or junction of late early-medieval to medieval date (c.AD 1000-1400). Description: The fitting is formed from two symetrical, although unevenly cast triangular loops. The loops are joined together in the middle towards the points, This creates a waisted appearance, The middle has a pair of knops on either side and a central piercing. The entire object has a rectangular cross-section. Measurements: 35.18mm long, 18.09mm wide, 4.51mm thick and 11.13g in weight. Discussion: This object roughly fits a small group of strap junctions, di…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-4DF72B
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete perforated stone, possibly quartzite object of Mesolithic or Neolithic date, c.9000-c.2200BC. Description: The mace head is oval in plan and has a central perforation from one side to the other. This perforation is the typical hour glass shape. The surface of the mace has been polished and is very smooth to the touch. The object has fractured and left a rough section on side covering roughly a third of that side. Much of the circumference of the mace is worn and abraded and looks to have been caused by use rather than by post-depositional wear. The stone is a dark red-bro…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C02936
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A modified Roman Republican silver denarius issued around the late third to early second century BC. The type cannot be identified as it has been modified by tooling. The tooled legend COCLES occurs in a restitution type (re-issue) under Trajan (AD 98-117, RIC 767-8) but there is no Roman Republican precedent for this coin (though modern forgeries have been recorded). The Trajanic ‘COCLES’ type is said to take inspiration from an anonymous Roman Republican issue dating to 206-200 BC (RRC 127/1) but this coin lacks the symbols found on this original type (unless they ha…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herne Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C84152
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn silver cut halfpenny of Henry I (1100-135), dating to 1100, annulets type. Minted by Godric at uncertain mint. North (1994) no. 857, GMC I. Measurements: 17.66mm long (original diameter), 9mm wide, 1.06mm thick and 0.68g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.