Record ID: SUSS-D5130A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Approximately one-third of a very large cast copper-alloy Medieval vesica-shaped seal matrix, probably of ecclesiastical association, dating to the 14th century AD. The remains of the seal consist of the upper portion of the vesica face, including the upper portion of a possible fleur-de-lis, a decorated perimeter edge outside and inside the legend space and the remains of a portion of the legend reading: [S'R]OGERI: DE(C/G?)A(N/T?)[...]. The reverse is plain and undecorated, save for the circular suspension loop at the upper apex of the vesica and its subsequent raised vertical rib r…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-D4B8A5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval vesica-shaped seal matrix, probably of 14th century date. The seal is vesica in shape with a flat outer face and a reverse that is plain and undecorated save for a thin vertical rib with the remains of a circular suspension loop. The outer face is damaged and abraded, therefore discerning the legend and decoration is difficult. The central depiction seems to be of a 'pelican in its piety' feeding three chicks in a nest resting on a branch. The legend is nearly completely illegible but likely reads: [ECC]E P[E]LICAN[VS] ('Here is a pelican'). Unfortunately due t…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-4280BE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A silver dress-fastener of the hook and eye clasp type. This item represents the hook element. The body of the item is a circular back plate. On the font filigree wire is applied around eh border and within this are four rectangular shapes applied with wire which divides the circle into quarters. Within each quarter is a circular applied wire. On the reverse is the eye element o the attachment. It is made of a single silver wire that is bent to create two loops. Looped through is another wire that may have formed a sub-rectangle but is now broken. Soldered onto this is a circu…
Created on: Friday 18th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CF0714
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy zoomorphic mount in the shape of a bovine head, probably a vessel or bucket mount, dating from the Late Iron Age to early Roman period, c. 100 BC - c. AD 100. The mount is moulded in the round at the upper surface in the form of a bovine head, with two short upturned horns flanking a furry head and forehead; vague impressions corresponding to eyes and snout are visible, including raised undulating moulded lines giving the impression of fur along the entire face, forehead and head, continuing onto the upper portion of the back of the head on the mount's reverse. At …
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 3rd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BF3164
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped Medieval silver long cross penny of later Edwardian issue, c. AD 1300-c. AD 1483. Mint unknown. The coin has lost its entire circumference with legends, however a fragment of 'EDW' and the bifoliate side-fleurs on the obverse crown suggest that this is likely to be a penny of Edward II or later (North Class 10cf or later).
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B7483A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy biface token, c. AD 1550-1800. Powell type 2 and uncertain type on reverse.One face seems to be decorated with a series of three or possibly four initials in two lines, S.(?)//(?)R. The other face is elaborately decorated with thin intersecting lines similar to a snowflake. As the token has been damaged and is also irregularly cast into an oblong, sub-oval shape, some detail is missing. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were distributed widely over a long period of time; they are therefore difficult to date specifically out of secure contexts but …
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A95E82
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token dating from AD 1550-1800. Powell Type 2. One side of the token is decorated with a crude and damaged letter, possibly an 'F' or 'E', which has been difigured by a blob of lead alloy which pooled at the base of the letter. Lead tokens were easy to manufacture and distributed widely over a long period of time; they are therefore, difficult to date precisely out of archaeological context but those with initials are thought to date to the Post Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C83357
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-Medieval silver brooch; consisting of a slightly asymmetrical heart-shaped frame, d-shaped in section and separate pin, sub-rectangular in section. One end of the pin is bent into a loop, used to attach it to one side of the heart, the other terminates in a dull point which extends beyond the opposite side of the heart. The pin is bent just below the point of attachment. A small crown rests above the heart, with either side attached to the apex of the heart's 'lobes'. A small gap exists between the bottom of the crown and the valley between the 'lobes' of the heart. On the reve…
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-8E1026
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval cast copper-alloy single loop buckle with integral, forked spacer, c. AD 1350-1450. The remains of the buckle consist of the base of the oval buckle loop and the upper portion of the forked spacer, which is sub-rectangular in plan and flat, with two sharp fork-ends still intact. The double sheet plate and pin, along with outer edge of the buckle frame is missing. Cf.: Whitehead 2013, p. 36.
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-8DF0CF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edge, c. AD 1250-1400. The remains of the buckle consist of the outer edge with moulded decoration comprised of two outer knops flanking five grooves, followed by fragments of the adjacent buckle frame; the majority of the oval loop and the pin are missing. Cf. Whitehead 2003, p. 22.
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-8D3E1D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An elaborately decorated discoidal lead alloy object, probably a very small token or related object, dating to the Post Medieval to early Modern period (c. AD 1500-1850). The object is biface, with one face decorated with a double-concentric outer circumferential edge with a square topped royal shield in the centre, which is further decorated with a double saltire. The other face also has a double-concentric outer circumferential edge, with a spoked wheel, probably a water wheel at the centre. A small fragment of part of the casting sprue is visible on one edge. Tokens had a w…
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-8CCEC4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval lead alloy seal matrix dating to the c. 14th century AD. The seal matrix would have been discoidal, but now only a small portion of the seal surface remains along with a portion of a raised vertical ridge on the reverse surface. The break is uneven and jagged, suggesting in situ damage. The remains of the inscription read, '+ S'(E?)[...]ANIV'. The central depiction seems to be a wheat sheaf or similar with additional decoration, now lost due to damage.
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-8C8012
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Scottish-issued silver cut short cross halfpenny of William I. Stars and Cross Coinage, Phase B dating to c. 1205(?)-c. 1230. It is likely that this coin is of Edinburgh and Perth moneyers working jointly: HVE W[ALTER]. Cf. Spink 2002, p. 14, no. 5029.
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-8BCDE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible Medieval silver short cross cut farthing of Henry II-III, dating from AD 1180-1247. Moneyer and mint illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-F0F7E5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy probable strap distributor of Medieval or Post Medieval date, c. 13th-17th centuries AD. The remains of the object consist of one of two original sub-rectangular terminals with an off-centre sub-rectangular aperture, followed by a rectangular bar which is D-shaped in cross-section. Attached to the rectangular bar is an expanded central bar with two raised transverse ridges and further unclear elements near to the break. Unusually, this expanded bar has an off-centre circular hole punched through from the front surface. The rest of the object is missin…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-F092A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edges, narrowed and offset strap bar, c. 1250-1400. The outer edge of this buckle frame has a notched lip flanked by two pairs of transverse knops. The pin is missing. The buckle has been bent slightly out of shape, probably due to in situ damage. It measures 21.44 mm long, 16.84 mm wide, 3.04 mm thick and weighs 2.4 grams. Cf. Whitehead 2001, p. 22, no. 89.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-F07D41
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy incomplete Medieval D-shaped buckle, dating from c. AD 1250-1400. The remains of the buckle consist of the D-shaped buckle, which is very flat in cross-section and still retains the traces of a thicker outer edge with transverse incised lines in the centre. It has an extremely worn recessed strap bar, suggesting perhaps that this buckle was used extensively during its use-life. It is missing the pin. The buckle frame measures 15.76 mm long, 20.33 mm wide, 1.64 mm thick and weighs 1.68 grams. Cf. Whitehead 2001, p. 22.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Sunday 10th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-F062EA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy incomplete Medieval D-shaped buckle, dating from c. AD 1250-1400. The remains of the buckle consist of the D-shaped buckle, complete with two lobed knops flanking a constricted portion of the outer loop, which would have accommodated a copper-alloy sheet roller, now missing. A narrowed recessed strap bar is positioned opposite the outer loop. The pin and roller are now missing. The buckle measures 18.1 mm long, 21.55 mm wide, 3.46 mm thick and weighs 3.62 grams. The metal is of an even dark green patina. Cf. Whitehead 2001, p. 22, no. 96.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-205BB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of the Antonine Dynasty, dating from AD 138-180. Possibly of Lucius Verus or Commodus as Caesar. TR POT VI [...] reverse type depicting Minerva standing, facing left, holding Victory in right hand and with spear resting on left arm, with right hand resting on shield below.
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-407DC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver long cross penny of uncertain ruler, probably of Edward IV (first reign), dating from AD 1461-1470. Mint of Durham. North Class IV. Cf. North 1991 Vol II, p. 84, no. 1544. Quatrefoil stops on obverse. Rose in centre of reverse cross; an extra pellet in one quadrant. The coin is extremely worn, with a large degree of circumferential clipping.
Created on: Monday 12th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2015
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