Record ID: SUSS-AB720F
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1500.  The axehead has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge; it projects downwards more than it projects upwards from the central body of the axe. The socket is filled with corrosion but is triangular in shape with a triangular wing surviving on one side, extending downwards.  When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular. The metal surface is heavily corroded and laminated.  Measurements: Length: 210 mm Width at cutting edge: 167 mm Thickness at so…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5F847C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval iron cannon-ball weighing 989g (34.8 oz), probably dating to c.1550-1850. Spherical, with a visible casting seam. The surface displays a black colour with patches of reddish/orange oxidisation. Diameter 64.5mm, weight 989g. Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-21FE41, SUR-3212C4 and SUR-2D3E56. There is a possibility that this was once part of an agricultural rotary grinding mill used to crush chalk prior to spreading on farmland.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-10D6ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron trade weight dating to the Post-Medieval to Modern period (c.AD 1600-1826). Description: The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim with recessed centre on the upper surface  There are two incised concentric circles in the centre. At 12 and 6 o'clock are stamped the City of Westminster 'portcullis'; the in the style of the pre-imperial standard (pre 1826) mark. The lower surface has a wide flat rim with indented centre. Within this are three concentric ridges surroundinding a raised central nub, this has been i…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-243DB2
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron jew's harp dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The harp has a pen-annular head from the base of which extend the straight arms, are extremely worn and corroded but are broadly lozenge-shaped in cross-section. On one side of the head is a small depression; the rabbet which held the iron tongue, now missing.   Measurements: length: 52.2mm; width at head: 30.02mm; thickness at head: 8.13mm and weight: 13.48g.  Jews harps or jews trumps have been around for many centuries,with a wide geographical distributi…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
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Record ID: KENT-2741C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron object of unidentified form and function. Description: The object is a long iron implement. The top third of the object is a quadrilateral cuboid of around 12.67mm in width, whilst the lower two thirds is cylindrical tapering to a poorly defined point. The object is heavily corroded resulting in bulbous protrusions and concretions (one of which has a piece of flint in). This has warped the orignal form of the object and obsured its function. Measurements: Length: 85.54mm; Width: 5.21 - 12.67mm and Weight: 23.84g. Discussion: It is difficul…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Northbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-05D649
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron key of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1400-1550) Description: The key has a D-shaped bow which widens slightly at the centre of its outer side. The stem is circular in cross-section, with a collar at the centre, and which narrows to a point beyond the bit. The bit has three rectangular wards of equal length, the central one being slightly narrower than the outer two.  Measurements: length: 151.4mm, width: 55.3mm, thickness: 10.3mm, weight: 86.8g Discussion: Keys with pointed stems and wards perpendicular to the stem are classified by …
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-726836
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded and incomplete forged iron spear of uncertain date, possibly early-medieval (see discussion). Description: The spear head survives up to roughly half of the point which survives as stretched diamond shaped point. An extensive section of cylindrical shank remains and is evenly made. All the edges and original shapes are obscured by corrosion and it is not certain the spearhead ever had a socket. It has a dark brown to orange colour typical of corroded iron. Measurements: 110.69mm long, 20.09mm wide (at the head end, 11.83mm wide along shaft), 8.47mm thick a…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2F53F1
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron padlock, of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1450-1700). Description: The padlock is spherical with a circular locking arm which is D-shaped in cross-section. The arm is joined to the spherical body with L-shaped projections or hinges either side of the body. There is a key hole in the centre of the body on one side which takes the form of a vertical stem joined to a circular top. Inside the circular part of the keyhole there is a solid circular tube still in-situ. The padlock is dark brown in colour with patches of redish brown corrosion. Measurements: …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D01571
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron framed composite rimfire percussion cap single shot pistol of 19th century date. Possibly a Flobert style gallery gun/saloon/parlor gun dating c.1845-1900. Description: The pistol is heavily corroded with only the iron components left. The grip's organic parts are missing leaving it a thin openwork half crescent. The handle is integral to the frame of the pistol. The trigger is mostly missing due ot corrosion with no evidence of a trigger guard remaining. The hammer remain in-situ though is corroded to manual ejector which covers the breach at the back of the barrel. The …
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-333B3A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but corroded hand-made iron nail of probable Roman date ( AD43 - AD410). Description: flat, circular head with square cross-section. The hand-made shank is square, tapering to a point which is slightly bent. The shank has minor damage along its shaft. Measurements: 62.26mm long, 22.57mm wide (at head), 7.74mm thick (shank) and weighing 22.96g. Dating for this find comes from site association with known masonry building
Created on: Friday 11th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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