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
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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
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Record ID: KENT-C149E1
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Medieval copper alloy rotary key, dating to c.AD 1100-1500. Description: The key has a substantial circular bow which appears to be undecorated. There is no collar at the junction with the hollow stem, which is circular in cross section, The un-grooved bit lays in line with the bow. The sub-rectangular flat bit has a narrow cleft (10.65 mm) cut into it adjacent to the lower stem. On the opposite corner of the rectangle a stepped rectangular ward-cut, the remaining rectangular ward protrudes (14.41mm) from the cleft. The wards are distorted…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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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
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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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Record ID: KENT-0574BC
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 with projecting points in the spandrels. Within the central square formed by the triangular points is an incised shield.  This was probably  enamelled.  There is a central cross (height:24.73mm, width: 12.0mm), the lower upright is longer.  The lobes and cross are decorated but due to the condition of the pendant it is impossible to determine the type or style. There is an incomplete suspension loop extending at the top, at right angles t…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-DF5EDC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy jetton from France, AD 1250-1450. Description:  It is now ovoid in plane, as the damage has removed the outer rim and part of the body of the jetton. Obverse: Shield of France with Fleur de Lis. Reverse:  Triple stranded straight cross, fleuretty Measurements: Diameter: 22.33 mm, Thickness: 1.01 mm, Weight: 1.42 g. Discussion: Both the obverse and reverse depict motifs typical of Medieval French jettons, particularly those of the late 1300s. However, due to the loss of the rim inscription, it is not possible to…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-0FD708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold Ryal (rose noble) of Edward IV (AD 1461-1470, AD 1471-1483). Description: This is a Ryal of the First Reign light coinage (AD 1465-1470), probably minted at Norwich, Mint Mark 'N' in waves. Obverse: Crowned king in medieval ship with rose on hull, holding sword and Royal Arms, the inscription reads 'EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL FRANC DNS YB'. Reverse: Ornate cross fleur-de-lis, rose on sunburst in centre, crowned lion passant in angles, all within a tressure of eight arcs with trefoils in spandrels, trefoils in legend, the inscription reads 'I…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C3D0FE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy zoomorphic foot from a vessel of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200-1700. Description: The object is solid cast and sub-circular in cross-section. Two parallel grooves run down the length of the front of the longer upright section into the foot,branching into two. The lower, rear one curves away from the upright at approximately 75º; it is sub-circular in cross-section (dia. 4.07mm x 9.75mm long) terminating at an historic break. The upper, front branch is missing from an historic break but appears to hav…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C08A66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn medieval silver long cross penny, probably of Edward I (1272 - 1307). Probably class 9 or 10 dating to 1299-1310. Canterbury mint. The coin has a bite shaped void on the circumference.. Measurements: diameter: 17.41mm; thickness:  0.64mm,  weight: 0.79g
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-94130E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lightly clipped struck Medieval silver, long cross, halfgroat. Dated to 1300-1400. Description:  Obverse illegible. Reverse : long cross, inscription illegible. Measurements: diameter: 17.52mm, thickness: 0.45mm, weight: 0.92g
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-92AB06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Medieval cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154 - AD 1189). Description: Cross and Crosslets (Tealby) Type (AD 1158 to AD1180). Reference: North (1994) 952. Measurements: Diameter:19.62mm; Thickness: 0.58mm; Weight: 0.54g.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-924DD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of John, dating to AD 1200 - 1204, London mint. Description: Class 4, likely 4b-c. Measurements: Width: 8.7mm; Thickness: 0.44mm; Weight: 0.27g.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near St. Peters', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-916447
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of John, dating to AD 1205 - 1222. Description: Obverse: King John, Class 5 - 7a. Reverse: The coin is poorly preserved but the legend appears to read […]AV[…]. This suggests the moneyer may be Rauf of London. Measurements: Width: 9.54mm; Thickness: 0.44mm; Weight: 0.35g.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Manston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-909D21
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Medieval French Jetton dating to c.15th centuries AD, probably a Tournai stock issue dating to c. 1415-c. 1497, but probably struck after 1478. (obverse as Mitchiner 1988, 223, ref: 663b). Description: The jetton is circular and is green in colour with some brown around the edges of the object. Obverse: Bifolate crown with decorative annulet flanked by a smaller pellet across the band. Cross-hatched or stippled effect interior at base. Legend: + AVE . MARIA.GRACA. Mullet stops. This obverse can be seen in Mitchiner 1988, 223, 6…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-90304A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lightly clipped and worn Medieval silver farthing of Edward II (1307-1327), minted at London.  Measurements: Diameter: 10.42mm; Thickness: 0.58mm; Weight: 0.30g. Discussion: A similar example can be seen in KENT-4C847E.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FE1E41
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1350). Description: The matrix is flat with a projecting lug at the apex.  Originally it was probably rounded-oval in plan.  The rear face is undecorated.  The engraved central motif consists of an elaborate fleur-de-lis with three tiers of curving lateral leaves and a central element which is ribbed with chevrons to resemble an ear of wheat. The three stems of the fleur-de-lis are linked by a horizontal line close to the bottom and there are pellets in th…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chislet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9A5437
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I (1066-1087), a 'Two Sceptres' Type dating to the period c.AD1072-74, Reference: North (1994), p.191, no.844. Measurements: Width: 18.86mm; Length: 9.98mm; Weight: 0.66g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th 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-06357C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Medieval copper alloy mount, in the form of a flat disc with a single integral bent spike.  Description: The mount/stud is formed from a flat copper alloy disc, with four equidistant round apertures forming the wide arms of the cross. There is a central ring and dot motif, with two rings and a central dot. At the centre of the reverse is a single integral rivet or spike. This bends, terminating at a blunted historic break. The object has a dark green patina. Measurements: Diameter of Plate: 18.40mm; Thickness: 1.51mm; Length of R…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.