Record ID: KENT-7EA6C0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A likely incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a stylus, of probable date c.AD 43-1000. Description: The object is broadly rectangular in shape and has a sub-square cross-section. The shaft is 7.67 mm wide and narrows at either end to worn and flattened points that are undecorated. The centre of the object has three decorative ridged lines with a wide groove between each. The object is buff brown in colour and is comprised of copper-alloy. Measurements: Length: 64.52 mm; Width: 7.67 mm; Thickness: 4.92 mm and Weight: 12.24 g. Discussion: This object may be a fra…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-174F91
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of an uncertain artefact of unknown date. The object is reminiscent of the foot of a bow brooch, with (if it is  a footplate) faceted with five panels and a central horizontal transverse ridge. Above is what appears to be the beginning of an arched bow of sub-triangular cross-section. Each panel, where surface remains, including the probable bow, displays ring and dot decoration. Cast concave on the reverse, with both sides 'ragged' and display old breaks with the base being semi-cl…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C8AEF6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy openwork curved zoomorphic unidentified object of Medieval date c. AD 1066-1200.  The object is sub-triangular curved plate of openwork construction. The openwork plate depicts a bird walking left with wings folded against the body, the narrow neck curved with the head turned back over the shoulder facing its rear. There is a circular aperture representing a single eye and the beak is broad and connected to the back. The bird is contained within a lower linear border which is curved creating a convex upper surface; with a shorter remain…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-CDB5FF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidentified decorative object. Description: The object is two parallel flat convex curves and is decorated on the upper surface and plain on the lower surface. It is rectangular in section. The curves are joined at intervals by small rectangular bridges. These are decorated with a raised dot surrounded by fleur-de-dis in each corner. Between the bridges on the outer curve are 'U' shaped indentations (points to the narrower curve).  The inner one has a row of raised dots around the wider edge, with four incised parallel …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-B7AE3B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A unidentified object of unknown date, a cast copper alloy fish-tail object. Description: The object has been cast in one-piece in copper alloy. In plan, the object is shaped as a fish or dolphin tail with a rectangular body ending in a worn concave break. One fin is wider and slightly longer than the other. The obverse is bevelled whilst the reverse is flat with a rectangular section. The top of the body displays short file marks and possible spots of niello or black paint. The rest of the object is a light green in colour. Measurements: Length: 32.22 mm; Width: …
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-5F2A1B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete post-medieval cast copper alloy object of uncertain function, possibly an architectural or carriage fitting. The object is wishbone-shaped in plan, an inverted U, decorated in relief on the obverse with floral and foliage motifs, surmounted by a representation of the Prince of Wales' feathers, tied with a bow. One of the arms of the U is incomplete. The reverse of the object is plain. The front shows traces of gilding.  Measurements: Length: 188mm; width: 90mm; thickness 33mm; weight: 169.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B7EC97
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast early Modern initialed object, possibly made of pewter or antimony, dating from 1800-1900 AD Description: The object is comprised of a flat disc with an undamaged, raised relief design of two entwined initials in a capitalised foliate script. These denote either 'WV' or 'MA'. The reverse is flat with the base of the integral rectangular bar, lying horizontally across the diameter, terminating at the historical break. The disc has a dark grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.26 mm; Thickness:&n…
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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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-FD917A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy object. Description: The centre of the object has a slight raised platform which slopes on either side to two equal grooves. These then curve upwards towards the end of the object, with the left side steeper and shorter than the right. The end of the object is bulbous with three segmented 'bulbs'. On the top upper edge is a semi-circular notch just off centre to the right. The base has a triangular shape that slopes back towards the reverse. The reverse is far smoother and convex. The middle of the object has a slight depression which th…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-438E46
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cube of unknown use or date. Description:  The object is a solid cuboid in it's present state. Five of the faces are smooth and appear to be undecorated. The face opposite the historically broken face has a regular elongated shaped indentation, this is slightly deeper at the outer edge. The object has an even green patina. Measurements: Height: 29.03mm; Width: 32.85mm; Depth: 32.47mm; Weight: 250g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-99618E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of unidentified function and age, probably Early Medieval to Medieval in date. Description: The object is asymmetrical and consists of two loops connected by a central bar. It takes the form of two stylised snakes. One of these has its tail curled into a circle forming one loop. Its neck is held straight, forming the linking bar and it holds the second snake in its mouth. The latter is curled into a complete circle, biting its own tail, to form the second loop. The object is decorated with incised lines, so that the snakes appear to be striped. These ar…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: KENT-4C2ED1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper alloy object of uncertain age and function. Description: The object is annular in plan with an attached lug. Both sides are similar, having a plain raised border around the central hole and a series of raised motifs around the outer edge of the face; some of these have the appearance of letters, so it is possible that these represent an inscription. The lug is rectangular in plan and subrectangular in section. It appears to be transversely pierced, having evidence of a very small hole (approximately 1mm) on each side. These are blocked by a brown substance, possibly iron cor…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-793317
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late early-medieval copper alloy openwork unidentified object with Romanesque style decoration dating c. 950-1150. The object is hollow, trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in cross-section, measuring externally 20.2 x 8.2mm at the wider end and narrowing to 8.5 x 6.7mm at the shorter end. Both ends are open. The narrow sides are plain and undecorated, but both the upper and reverse faces are decorated in covering openwork moulded relief. One surface depicts a four legged beast, probably a lion or dog, prowling to the wider end, with front paw raised. The …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: KENT-117F7A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable medieval date (c.1200-1500). Description: The object consists of a circular loop set perpendicular to an integrally cast, flat triangular plate. On one side, the loop has file marks and on the same side, where the ring meets the plate, there is a raised ridge. The object has a medium green shiny, pitted patina.  Measurements:  length: 42.54mm, width: 15.36mm,  thickness: 3.0mm, loop diameter: 20.16mm,  weight: 11.67g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-29D751
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidntified object, in three pieces, or assemblage of similar objects, of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1400-1700). Description: The largest piece has a circular shaft with a central apperture running through its length. From this, two downward curving arms extend. One of these is complete while the other is broken off near the base. The next largest piece is one of these arm, but unlikely the missing one due to its long length. These arms are D-shaped in cross section, expanding into circular-sectioned. They have five equidistanct…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-6FEC47
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead unidentified object of post-medieval date (c.1797-1900). Description: The object is circular and relatively flat, being of uneven in thickness. The edges are irregular, with veritcal striations around approximately one third of the circumference. One face has bears the faint impression of (probably) a cartwheel penny of George II (1797- 1798). No inscription is visible (the edges of the disc are uneven) but the rim and field are clearly visible and the lower edge of the bust's drapery can be discerned. The reverse had a more irregular appearance, with dents and sc…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-6EAFA6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy unidentified object of probable post-medieval date (c.1500-1900). Description: The object is D-shaped in cross-section and consists of a trapezoid plate and integral circular loop, a small part of the edge of which is missing. The plate is perforated at its wide end. The object has a grey and red patchy patina with some iron corrossion on the surface.  Measurements:  length: 35.35mm,  width: 8.67mm, thickness: 3.81mm,  loop diameter: 14.35mm,  weight: 7.51g.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-59D8DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and worn copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a fastening rod, of unknown date. Description: The object has a long shaft with a circular cross-section. It has a domed convex head at the base of which is a thick, pronounced collar. The shaft narrows to a rounded end. It has a dark brown and light green patchy patina. Measurements: 50.50mm long, 10.29mm thick (at the head, 7.35mm thick on the shank) and 16.18g in weight. Discussion: The object's exact identity is uncertain but bears similarities to a small group of objects recorded on thi…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-EF175E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A quatrelobed lead object of uncertain function of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date c. 1400-1800. The object is broadly quatrefoil or cruciform in plan with a trapezoial cross section. The arms slightly narrow before flaring into wide crescentic terminals at the base with four concave recesses between.The quatrefoil base is broad and flat. The top of the object has a rectangular depression 8mm long and 3.5mm wide.  It has a ight grey patina and presents a few cut marks likely caused by post depositional processes. Measurement: length: 51…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-424545
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper-alloy mount or possible disc-headed pin from a linked-pin set of early medieval date (c.700-800).  Description: The object consists of a circular flat disc with moulded decoration consisting of raised concentric circles of varying widths and small circles around the outer edge. On opposite sides of the disc are circular perforations.The object has a dark green and brown patchy patina with traces of gilding on the upper face.  Measurements: diameter: 20.5mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 3.41g
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.