Record ID: SUSS-ACE58D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late iron Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy and enamelled 'hoof-type' linch pin  dating c. AD 100 BC - AD 100. The object comprises the copper alloy decorative terminal of a linchpin with missing iron shank. The terminal is of a hoof-type; but is extremely worn; the flat integral disc-shaped plate only survives as an elongated oval stub with oval aperture behind created from the arching leg and hoof element. There are remnants of decoration surviving on the plate in the form of t…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A8E14A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded fragment of a Roman copper-alloy Wroxeter type, bow brooch dating to c.AD 75-175. Comprising of just the sub-oval head-plate and the top of the bow. The head-plate has possible linear decoration on the face, a break at the top and on the reverse a raised transverse ridge across the base. The curved bow has a D-shaped cross-section, being flat on the reverse, with two longitudinal grooves on the face down to a break. The reverse has some oxidised remains of the pin and several coils of the spring assembly in a C-shaped recess between the plate and bow. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A84C03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy token farthing of James I (1603-25) Harrington small flan issue, dating to c.1613-14. Diameter 11.7mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 0.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9F09BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular lead tapered edged possible weight that depicts a thin long cross on its raised upper surface with a possible design in the background. The reverse is blank apart from a gouge from a possible strike by a sharp implement. Likely Medieval to Post-Medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1800.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9ED4BE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface possible farming token from a date range c.AD 1690-1850. The obverse depicts either the letter 't' or a small cross to the left of the letter 'H' and has a slightly raised edge visible on approximately half of its edge. It would be classed as a Powell Type 2.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9EAA11
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck or hammered copper alloy George III half guinea gaming token produced AD 1787-1799. The exact date at the point of the shield on the reverse is not clearly seen and visible is only the numbers 1 and 7. Bust on the obverse is facing right and much of the legend is obscured.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9E63FC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, possibly tinned, double loop spectacle buckle of c.AD 1550-1650. The pin is missing and was likely to be iron. At either tapered end can be seen 4 decorative groove lines. The reverse is blank. A somewhat similar example can be seen in Whitehead (2003) No.367 and see an identical associated example at PUBLIC-8C9071.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-97A91C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged/folded Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) class 2a, dating to c.1279-80. Mint of London. (North 1014). Diameter 18.7mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-83576F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Charles I (1625-49) initial mark : two pellets, Tower mint under the King, dating to c.1632-36. The coin has also been bent on both sides and formed into a 'love token'. (North 2271). Diameter 13.9mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 0.5g. A similar example on this database at BERK-8EF728.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-82D440
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of either John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-72) dating to c.1204-22. Struck by Rauf. Uncertain mint. Radii 9.4mm / 8.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 0.3g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6ECDDA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy casket key probably dating to c.1200-1500. Just the bit and the end of the pointed shaft remains. The shaft is oval in cross-section tapering down to a protruding 6.5mm  point. The integral bit is sub rectangular with clefts on either side. The surface displays a dark green patina. Length 15.7mm, width 11.9mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.9g. Similar complete examples on this database at: OXON-E15E59, LANCUM-90F444 and BH-596548.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6E6C15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of unclear type, dating to c.AD 260-296 (Reece period 13-14). Just  a radiate head right visible, with the reverse possibly depicting a standing figure left. Unclear mint.  Diameter 13.3mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 1.1g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6E30FF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy annular buckle pin dating to c.AD 1270-1400. A rectangular cross-section pin, tapering to a blunt point at one end and an incomplete connecting loop at the other. Adjacent to the connecting loop, on the upper surface, is a rectangular projection incorporating a ridged finger grip. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 47mm, width 6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 5.1g. See, Egan & Pritchard (2002) No. 541 and see similar examples on this database at: NLM-A81452, SUR-5DA389 and OXON-42C6B0.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6DE701
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy rowel spur, probably dating to c.AD 1600-1800. An incomplete heel cup, possibly a child's, with breaks on both sides. An integral curved neck terminates in a bifurcated flared rowel box, with the rowel now missing. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 60mm, width 44.3mm, thickness 12.5mm, weight 25.9g. Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-DEC6A5, SUR-088909 and SUR-8391AE.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-43DA3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark : latin cross, dated 1581. North (1991 : 135) 1998. Diameter 18.7mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1.4g.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-32A252
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy French square 3.2g coin-weight issued during the reign of Henry II of France, dating to c.1547-59. Sub-square and flat, chamfered on both sides forming an angled profile. The obverse is struck off-centre, bearing a cruciform of four 'crowned letter H's' with lis in the angles and a small cross in the centre. The reverse depicts the Roman numerals XX / II in two lines. Used to check the Henri d'or of four H's type. Probably struck at Lyons and should have weighed 3.5g. Sub-square 13mm x 11.6mm, thickness 3.1mm, weight 3.2g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3170CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Description: Class 4d, dating to the period 1286-1287. Minted at London. Measurements: Diameter: 18.47 mm; Thickness: 0.63 mm and Weight: 1.23 g. Discussion: See North (1991) No.1026.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-30C67A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Richard II (AD1377-1399). Description: Withers Type I. London mint. Measurements: Diameter: 13.26 mm: Thickness: 0.74 mm and Weight: 0.58 g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1F0403
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token from within a date range c.AD 1690-1850. It bears the letters 'R' and 'M' across the middle of the obverse. The reverse is blank. The classification of this is a Powell Type 2 and may be associated with farming.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.