Record ID: PUBLIC-7DD794
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval oval frame from a two-piece shoe buckle, dating to c.1660-1720. An oval convex face, chamfered on the outside with a pin rest at one end. The reverse is chamfered on the inside with a thickened portion at either side, drilled to accept a separate iron spindle that is now missing along with the chape assembly. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 35.5mm, width 27.9mm, thickness 4.3mm, weight 6.7g. See, Whitehead (2003, pp.97) No.600 and see similar examples on this database at: DEV-10E371, BERK-CC247C and PUBLIC-4AFF62.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3010D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy annular buckle with an incomplete pin dating to c.1250-1450. Flattened circular frame, with a pin simply wrapped around and able to traverse completely around it. The pin is missing the tip and is formed from flat copper-alloy strip with the reverse having 'turned up' sides to increase rigidity strength. Both buckle and pin display an even green patina. Diameter 25.1mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 3.4g. See, Whitehead (2003) No.38 and see similar examples on this database at: KENT-9ADC2D, SWYOR-32E805 and IOW-21E5B7.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C3716A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop 'D'-shaped buckle, dating to c.AD 1200-1400.   Description: The D-shaped frame has steeply sloping surfaces and reaches its maximum width at the centre of the outer bar, with the axis bar being offset. The frame is undecorated and the pin is missing. Measurements: Length: 20.72 mm; Width: 13.7 mm; Thickness: 4.11 mm and Weight: 2.28 g. Discussion: This buckle is dated to the Medieval period due to the similarities in Whitehead (2003), No.54 and see also OXON-2D163D on this database.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C29493
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast Medieval to early Post-Medieval copper-alloy single loop rectangular buckle frame, dating to c.AD 1400-1700. Description: The copper alloy frame has uniform dimensions on each side. All edges are slightly bevelled on the upper and lower faces. There is a slight notch on the shorter (bar). The frame has a mid-brown coloured patina. The pin is missing.    Measurements: Length: 29.97 - 28.9 mm; Width: 17.96 mm; Thickness: 3.15 mm and Weight: 4.75 g. Discussion: For a similar examples on this database, see NLM-5E22AE and WAW-795851.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-D94434
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy composite buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle dating to c.1350-1450. Rectangular frame with a slightly recessed and enlarged outside edge that has moulded transverse lines/grooves across it. The sides are enlarged towards the rear to accept drillings for a separate spindle and pin assembly that is now missing. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays a pale green patina. Probably a locking buckle. Length 18.3mm, width 13.4mm, thickness 2.5mm, weight 1.5g. See, Whitehead (2003) No.551 a…
Created on: Sunday 10th 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-8C9071
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy possibly tinned double loop spectacle buckle of around 1550-1650AD. The pin is missing and was likely to be iron as there is evidence of iron oxidisation on the pin axis bar and on one side of the buckle face. At one tapered end of the buckle can be seen 4 decorative grooves. A somewhat similar example can be seen in R. Whitehead 1250-1800 No. 367. 
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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: KENT-F22AA4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy spectacle buckle frame of early Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550-1650. Description: The buckle is formed of two oval loops in a 'figure-of-eight', joined by a central vertical bar. The entire face of the frame is bevelled. The central bar extends slightly above the oval frames. There are moulded rosettes on either loop of the buckle frame. The reverse of the buckle is flat and undecorated. The buckle has been black lacquer coated and/or tinned, turning it to a dark black colour. Measurements: Length: 44.96 mm; Width: 25.8 mm; Thickness: 2.35 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E4436A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy buckle plate of possibly 1300-1500AD. The copper alloy strip is folded over and has one rivet towards the end of the plate. A cut away section is at the folded end which would have been the positioning for the pin held in place with the buckle bar through two loops at the same end. The buckle along with the pin is missing. It has a mottled patina surface.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9BA777
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy incomplete fragment of a double loop buckle frame, dating to c.1550-1650. Just the outside edge of one loop, with a moulded rosette in the centre and ornate decoration to either side. The reverse is plain. Width 31.7mm, length 14.7mm, thickness 2.7mm, weight 3.3g. Similar examples on this database at: SUR-045938, SUR-CAE24D and KENT-B95984 and see Whitehead (2003) p.67.
Created on: Saturday 24th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-90A86E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy double loop rectangular buckle frame, dating to c.1350-1500. D-shaped cross section frame, being bevelled both inside and outside of the face, with a flat reverse. One rectangular loop remains, with most of the other missing. Another small rectangular loop extends out adjacent to the central strap bar. Probably a sword belt fitting. Length 31.6mm, width 27.3mm, thickness 3.1mm, weight 6g. Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-4391FA, IOW-BE7C83 and DEV-460464 and see Whitehead, No.470.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-489B39
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop buckle has two prominent lobed knops projecting from the pin rest and an offset strap bar. Both faces have the same decoration. The pin is missing, and the object has a dark green/ black patina. Dimensions: Length 11.9m, Width 20.7mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Weight 0.95g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 22). .
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-488690
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop buckle has a single barrel decoration on the pin rest and a narrowed offset strap bar. Both faces have the same decoration. The pin is missing, and the object has a dark green/ black patina. Dimensions: Length 16.0m, Width 15.6mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Weight 1.29g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 21).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-CF86DF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy shoe or knee buckle frame, dating to the period c.AD 1690 - 1720. Description: The sub-rectangular frame is bowed in profile and drilled to receive a separate spindle, now missing. The frame has bevelled edges and thickens towards the central spindle settings, while the short sides are widened centrally by internal lobes. The upper surface is decorated by trapezoidal mouldings above each spindle hole and pairs of oblique incised lines in the four angles. On the reverse, the swollen sections of frame housing the spindle ho…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C972C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy single loop buckle frame of Meols type 1, dating to c.1250-1500. Sub-oval in plan, moulded convex on both sides. The enlarged outside edge is decorated with five transverse ridges, with curved sides and a narrowed and offset bar, now missing the pin. The surface displays a dark green patina with reddish oxidation staining to the bar. Width 17.2mm, length 15.6mm, thickness 4mm, weight 2.2g. See, Whitehead p.19. Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-7DDDA1, DUR-4E9DE0 and SUR-8316D3.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DE2A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop buckle, dating to c.AD 1250-1500. The buckle is D-shaped with a narrowed and offset strap bar. The main shaft of the pin is missing but the pin remains and is looped round the bar. Measurements: 23 mm in length, 15 mm in width and 3 g in weight. See No.54 in Whitehead's 'Buckles' and KENT-2CD4F5 for a similar example.
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7D7F68
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle, dating to c.AD 1500-1680. The buckle is trapezoidal with the pin partially missing. It exhibits a trefoil shape at the end with a notch centred for the pin. The underside is completely flat. Measurements: 20 mm in length, 22 mm in width, 2 mm in thickness and 4 g in weight. For a similar example on this database, see OXON-3CED86.
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.