Record ID: LON-2860F1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment from a medieval to post medieval lead alloy vessel. The rim is angled, suggesting that the vessel was a wide bowl or dish with a raised but flat rim. The fragment measures 44.4mm (length) x 20.3mm (width) x 6.3mm (thickness) and weighs 19.40g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A45988
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain, Roman-Post Medieval, cast, lead alloy, small/medium size, homemade unofficial trader's weight. The weight has a circular shape, fairly flat, although one side is slightly thicker than the other. There is a feint crease across the middle where it was slightly bent by the plough and a small, off centre triangular indentation on one side. The weight has little wear but it otherwise has an even matt, white coloured surface. This weight could date between 43-1799AD. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publications 1992, page 52-57 and Detector Finds 2,…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1496B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight, probably dating to between the Medieval to Post Medieval period, c. 12th-17th century AD. The weight is square in plan, with a domed upper surface and a flat base, resulting in a sub-trapezoidal cross-section. The upper surface is decorated with a large raised long cross with three edges of the cross remaining; the three ends represent different types of cross, one being pattee, one pommee and one undetermined with a large angular knop at the end. The fourth end of the cross is missing due to old damage and a cut mark crosses through the incomplete arm of …
Created on: Sunday 19th February 2012
Last updated: Sunday 19th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-558A86
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, crudely cast, lead alloy, fair size uniface token. Obverse: Six foil petalled flower. Inscription: None. Reverse: Blank. Inscription: None. This token has a six foil petalled daisy flower design, Powell classification type 1. There is a border around two thirds of the edge of the token. The reverse is blank but there are a few irregularities and a possible central pellet. The token has some wear, fine condition and there is a pale grey slightly glossy patina with a few small brown patches and a feint crease where a little bent by the plough. Ref. Detector Fi…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-92E918
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy circular uniface token, dating to either the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, c. 1250-1800 AD. Powell Type 14. The token a raised design of an equal armed cross on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. It measures 17.02 mm in diameter,2.45 mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams. Lead tokens are believed to have fulfilled a variety of functions throughout history. The earliest types are thought to have served an ecclesiastical purpose, but they are also known to have been used extensively to provide small change in the community and act as tallies for servic…
Created on: Saturday 25th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BD7611
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Post Medieval uniface circular lead alloy token. Powell Type 2. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials VR or VB . The reverse is blank. The token measures 16.97mm in diameter, 1.38mm thick and weighs 2.5 grams. Lead alloy tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with initials are generally thought to date to the Post Medieval period, c. 1550-1800 AD.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BE4882
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Post Medieval uniface circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials APM with a line underneath. The reverse is blank. The token measures 19.04mm in diameter, 1.43mm thick and weighs 3.8 grams. Lead alloy was easy to work and locally produced tokens were fashioned into a myriad of different designs many of which had considerable longevity. Tokens with initials are one of the more common designs, and they generally date c. 1550-1800 AD.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E00947
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token, either Medieval or Post Medieval in date. It is uniface, with an unclear square shape, that may be either joined initials (i.e. I T), or more likely a type 13 according to the Powell Classification (framework). A single pellet sits outside the frame. The plain reverse has two short parallel cuts. It measures 14.16 mm DIA x 3.28 mm TH and weighs 2.58 g. See Fletcher 2005
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E04574
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token of Medieval or Post Medieval date. It is possibly unifacial, but worn; probably a five armed cross.. It measures 17.12 mm DIA x 4.67 mm TH and weighs 6.24 g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-49E315
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, crudely cast, lead alloy, fair size uniface token. Obverse: The token has a sixfoil petal daisy flower design, Powell classification type 1. There is a weak border around approximately half the token. Reverse: Blank except for a small central pellet and an inscribed border around the perimeter. The token is very worn, in poor condition and has a pale grey, slightly pitted, corroded surface. This token is likely to date to 1600-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56-57 no. 19, 20 & 21, Token & Tallies Through the Ages, E…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4C7D31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Age uncertain, cast, medium size, lead alloy, 'home-made' unofficial trader's weight. The weight is plain, rectangular, cuboidal shape with rounded edges and corners. It has a pale grey/creamy matt surface with a few small 'plough damage' dents on some edges and has a bright silver/grey metal area exposed on one end where is has been recently struck. This weight is of uncertain age. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 no. 48, 50 & 55. The weight is 25.22mm long, 19.53mm wide, 11.79mm thick and weighs 60.1g.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-4CABC3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Age uncertain, crudely cast, lead alloy, medium size, 'home-made' unofficial conical shaped weight possibly used in the manufacture of textiles or a possible spindle whorl. The weight is plain, rounded conical shaped with a relatively large central hole, tapering slightly as it reaches the base. It has a slightly irregular pale grey/cream coloured, lightly corroded surface. This weight is of unknown date but is likely to be between 43-1799AD. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 no.66 and Detector Finds 6, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight P…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SEVENOAKS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6A1073
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval cast base silver spoon. The handle is wider at the far end and narrows significantly towards the bowl. There are small, diagonal grooves running along the outside and at the widest part are the letters 'FWM'. The reverse has two impressed stamps into the stem near the bowl, one may be an animal and the other is the letters 'TN'. The bowl has been folded over and the other side has rippled. It is likely to date from the 18th century. There is also damage to the stem near the impressed stamps on the reverse. The spoon is in good condition, there is no surface co…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thanet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-966D66
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy post-medieval stud in the shape of a flower. The stud consist of 8 petals surrounding a raised circle with a central protursion. The reverse retains the stud. The stud is in fair condition with no breaks, but with corrosion products covering most of the surface. It is likely to date from circa 1600-1800. A similar example may be found on the database LON-5BA954 and SWYOR-ACD378. The stud has a diameter of 21.21 mm, a height of 19.17 mm and weighs 17.85 g.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thanet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-96BE48
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy post medieval circular mount. It is undedcorated, convex in profile and still retains the mount at the reverse. It is in fair condition althought the suface is covered in corrsoion products. The mount has a diameter of 24.1 mm, a height of 9.39 mm and weighs 5.95 g.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thanet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2A3A03
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or possibly weight. It has a slightly domed top and flat base with a tapering circular hole running through it, slightly off centre. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taylors Lane', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-546F25
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Cast unifaced circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials I T the I having a cross bar with two wavy lines above and below, the reverse side has the initial D over the number I2, this token has also been pierced through the middle at some time. It is 25.33mm in diameter, 2.87mm thick and weighs 4.9 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely but those with initials are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, c.1550-1800 AD.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C02634
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy personal seal matrix, c.1200-1300 AD. The matrix is circular in plan with trapezoidal lug projecting from the undecorated reverse. The obverse has a crudely incised inscription surrounding a crude cross pattee. The legend reads + S' EDM'. F' ThE (Seal of Edmund son of Thomas).
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E748A3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy parallel-sided ingots of uncertain date. One ingot is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. Two of the edges on one of the narrow sides are bevelled. 66.4. x 10.4 x 10.3mm. Weight: 51.47g. The second ingot is also sub-rectangular in plan but with a triangular cross-section.64.4mm x 10.1mm x10.7mm. Weight, 37.14 grams. The ingots have been examined by curators at the Museum of London, who concluded the metal to be a lead alloy. Ingots of this shape and size have a long history with examples on the database from the Roman period ( LIN-A513B2), mostly silv…
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HIGHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-252067
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead token of 17th-18th century date. The token is circular in plan and decorated with a double cross giving 8 segments with pellets in each. The reverse is plain.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shorne', grid reference and parish protected.