Record ID: PUBLIC-6DDC12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-72) class 4a, struck by Nicole at the Canterbury mint, dating to c.1250-51. North (1991 : 226) no. 989/1. Diameter 17.8mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 0.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-5AB0E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily worn Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, imitating an issue of uncertain ruler and dating to c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Illegible reverse, uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-5A03A1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single looped trapezoidal buckle with a narrowed and recessed strap bar. A fragment of a copper alloy pin is retained on the front edge.  
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-58C71E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) class 10ab2, dating to c.1301-02. Mint of London. North (1991 : 31) no.1038/1. Diameter 17.7mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1.2g.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-453AE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Harrington token farthing of James I (1603-25) type 1, dating to c.1613-14. Diameter 11.7mm, thickness 0.4mm, 0.2g.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-44EA12
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century cast copper-alloy (tombac) two-piece button. Hemi-spherical solid body with a separate oval wire loop. Decorated with a five petalled flower motif. The surface displays a shiny dark green colour with the loop being pale green. Diameter 10.2mm, height 13.2mm, weight 3g. See, Bailey (2004 : 33), Fig.8.15 passim.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-35AFEC
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy dress hook of Read's Class E Type 5 (variant), dating to c.1500-1650. Sub-triangular semi-openwork central plate with an 'open' loop to each side and a 'closed' loop below, terminating in a  incomplete hook arm at the base. Above is a rectangular attachment loop with ornate ropework decoration emanating from the base of it, and coiling around the loops of the central plate. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays a reddish-green corroded patina. Length 28.6mm, width 22.9mm, thickness 2…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-350E69
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell type 2 / 5 (initials / anchors) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat. One face bears an initials triad of M / I E in two lines. The reverse depicts an anchor. The surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 15.2mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 2.9g.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-342371
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy coin. Kentish Primary (Thurrock) Potin dating c.150-100 BCE. Obverse: Head of Apollo facing left. Reverse Butting Bull right. Diameter: 16.53 mm max; Thickness: 4.0 4mm. Weight: 2.91 g. Perhaps the closest is VA 1428-3. No equivalent in ABC, so ABC 120 var. (per David Holman).
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-30C3DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast unifaced circular lead alloy token (Powell type 2) dating c. AD 1550-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with a capital I, the I having a cross bar. The reverse is blank. The token is 16.03mm in diameter, 1.47mm thick and weighs 2.1grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Lead tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period; those with i…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-309C3B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast uniface circular lead alloy token. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial in capital T. The reverse is blank. The token is 14.72 mm in diameter, 3.03 mm thick and weighs 2.5 grams. Lead 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. (1550-1800 AD).
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-304C85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast bifaced circular lead alloy token dating c. AD 1550-1800.  The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initials in capitals ET . The reverse has a raised relief openwork heart. The token is 17.09 mm in diameter, 1.77 mm thick and weighs 3.3 grams. Lead 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.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-302300
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast unifaced circular lead alloy token with initial dating c. 1550-1800. The token is decorated on the obverse side with the initial W in capital. The reverse is blank. The token is 20.83 mm in diameter, 2.40 mm thick and weighs 5.8 grams. Lead 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.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2FFDEC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token of Powell type 3 dating c. 1250-1800.  The token has a raised design of eight lines radiating from a central point creating triangular segements. The reverse is blank. It is 15.49 mm in diameter, 2.30 mm thick and weighs 3.5 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely and this example could date from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, c.1250-1800 AD.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-22D389
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A late Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy domed thimble, probably dating c.1400-1600. A gently tapering cylindrical body with a domed apex. At the base is a double-grooved band, with sub-circular hand-punched indentations above. The surface displays a generally dark green patina. Height: 15 mm, Base Diameter: 18.6 mm, Wall Thickness: 1 mm and Weight: 3.77 g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-B65E4D, IOW-E342A3, YORYM-98FB69 and SWYOR-9F9012.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-21FF80
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval sword pyramid mount. Although the term 'pyramid' is generally applied to this form of object due to its shape normally being a square pyramid, this example is in the form of a cone. The object is plain and undecorated. It is hollow underneath and at the base there is an integral round sectioned bar running across the centre for attachment to the sword belt. The mount has a mid-green patina. The mount is 21.2 mm in diameter, 10.7 mm in height, and weighs 6.82 g. Similar examples are SWYOR-89C624, BUC-725DF3 and LIN-666425.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2018DE
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy gouge (1150 - 800 BC). The gouge consists of a semi-circular shaped blade tip. It is possible that this gouge was socketed, however there is no indication of a socket remaining. The blade is C-shaped in cross-section throughout its length and concave, with the hollow of the blade increasing towards the cutting-edge. The sides of the blade are slightly trapezoidal expanding towards the cutting edge which is rounded. The break is irregular and the reverse of the gouge is rounded. The gouge measures 32.3 mm in length, 15.6&…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-198F89
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval crudely cast copper-alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle frame dating to c.1575-1700. D-shaped cross-section, comprising of a rectangular loop (with a probably unintentional serrated outside edge)  and a rounded loop with a slightly projecting knop on the outside edge. Separated by a narrowed central strap bar that is now missing the pin. The face is decorated with moulded pellets around the entire frame with the reverse being plain and flat. The surface is rough, probably unfinished, displaying a green patina. Length 19.9mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 2.1mm…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-098EF4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post Medieval lead uni-face token of Powell type 2 (initial letters) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Circular and flat with the initial letters B / W M in two lines. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 17.7 mm, Thickness 1.8 mm, Weight 3.5 g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-76DD53, IOW-909C31 and PUBLIC-E121BB.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-06BE9F
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy horse harness pendant, c.AD 1200-1500 Description: The pendant is quatrefoil in plan with small, very worn triangles projecting between the lobes and a broken integral suspension loop in the form of an off-set plate. In the centre is a decorated square. Around the square is very worn decoration on red enamel depicting a four-legged beast. The reverse of the pendant appears to be undecorated. The surface of the pendant has an abraded dark brown-green patina. Measurements:  Height: 36.31mm, Width: 28.…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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