Record ID: KENT-83A2E4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy and iron object of uncertain date and function. It weighs 14.87g. and the shaft is 2.108mm long, with a diameter of 0.259mm. The lower broken end is 0.4mm diameter and expands out from the shaft with a molded design. 0.240mm up the shaft widens to 0.369mm, this 0.466mm long quatrefoil (cross section) bulge is collared at both ends. From the upper collar to the 0.402mm quatrefoil (cross section) terminal is 0.3mm. There is iron staining on one side of the of the object and on the broken end. This staining suggests that the objet could be a decorative h…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th August 2013
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Record ID: KENT-876CE0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This metallic object is a flat roughly tongue shaped rectangle, with old breaks at both ends. The upper face appears to have a secondary black finish with a linear design of incised double parallel lines following the outline (0.17mm in from the edge) and diagonal lines between edge and parallel lines. Measurements: 40mm long, Width: 21mm, thickness unrecorded and Weight: 14.26g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2016
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Record ID: KENT-1C6095
Object type: STRAP
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post medieval leather strap with eight copper alloy round mounts with integral rivets and separate roves. The strap is made from thick leather with a row of copper alloy mounts (c.12.0mm dia. ). Each mount has an integral rivet, which can be seen on the other outer face of the strap, projecting through a corresponding rove (c. 14.61mm dia). The mounts have some green patina with patches of a red corrosion deposit. The leather is dark brown. Both ends of the leather are possibly cut, and therefore the original length of the strap and it's terminals is unknown. The strap m…
Created on: Friday 6th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Dogs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3C9451
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Unidentified object of uncertain date or functions. The object is cast lead alloy, 1.1mm in diameter and is concave in cross sectin. It has 0.2mm high fluted sides, with a rope decoration around the rim. It is possible that the object could have formed a dish from a Post Medieval toy tea service.
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2013
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'UPPER HARDRES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8BB432
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A section of tapped iron slag of unknown date. length:46.13mm, width:41.71mm, thickness21.24mm, weight:99.44g
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-64DEEF
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undated copper alloy die or punch, in the form of a solid cylinder. It is splayed at one end (from being struck) and a 4.76mm high step at the opposite end. The smaller end has been heavily filed, possibly to remove any design. weight:213.6g overall length:86.2mm diameter of the struck end:22.2mm diameter of cylinder:18.89mm diameter of stepped end:17.84mm
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-49C3D7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead pot mend. Both plates are almost circular, with one larger than the other. It may be of Roman to Post Medieval in date, as there is no pottery adhering to the lead; it cannot be precisely dated. Both surfaces are worn Thickness:31.8mm, shaft diameter: ends -35.45mm & 37.2mm, middle:30.31mm, weight:201.64g
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
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Record ID: KENT-71BC69
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date. It is cylindrical with a central 11.68mm diameter circular hole through the 10.12mm thickness. Both surfaces are flat and appear to be undecorated. The inner and outer edges are flat. diameter:38.32mm, thickness: 10.12mm, weight:88.61g diameter of hole: 11.68mm
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
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Record ID: KENT-02B6CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy unidentified object, of unknown date or function. The object is a wedge shape, with sloping sides and five faces. The largest face (length:16.52mm x width:15.77mm) is flat and appears to be undecorated. The two sub-triangular side faces are smooth and slope inwards towards the smaller upper face. The upper face (length: higher edge 11.85mm - lower edge 13.35mm x width:14.9mm) may have been decorated. The back face is slightly convex (length: lower edge 16.52mm - upper edge 11.85mm, width:9.62).
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-628855
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of metal working waste, Bloomery slag of unknown date.
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-28E86C
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead die. The object is a square in plan and rectangular in section, and each panel contains dots representing one of the numbers from1-6. The die is crudely made and has uneven corners and edges. The numbers are represented by indented dots. 1 = single dot in the centre of a square face. 2 = two dots, diagonally opposed on a rectangular face. 3 = three dots placed diagonally across a rectangular face. 4 = four dots placed in each corner on a rectangular face. 5 = five dots, one in each corner with fifth placed centrally. 6 = three dots along parallel edges…
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Margaret at Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C5DB23
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object, cast in two parts, then joined laying one on the other forming a horse shoe shape. Both faces have the same 3.02mm wide rope pattern around the outer rim, with the inner being flat and plain. The terminals are the opened rope. The two surfaces are parting from each other. Diameter: 27.61mm, width: 8.06mm at centre to 7.74mm at terminal, thickness: 3.22mm
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C6D876
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flat disc of unknown metal of unknown date, probably the result of metal working. Both surfaces are uneven, with no identifying marks. Length:10.52mm, width:8.62mm, thickness:1.15mm: weight:0.73g
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E4EEE1
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A miscast and worn copper-alloy, medium size, annular ring. Description: Slightly flattened with slightly convex surfaces leaving it with a pointed oval cross-section. It appears to be undecorated and has some surface corrosion. Mweasurements: Diameter: 27.63mm, width: 4.63mm, thickness: 3.67mm, weight: 7.20g. Discussion: Plain annular copper-alloy rings are very common finds and their dating, without context or decoration is exceedingly difficult as examples have been recovered from contexts ranging in date from the Bronze Age to the Industrial periods. They often show signs…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: KENT-7C4CE0
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Metal working debris of unknown date, probably lead alloy. length:44.0mm, width:29.05mm, thickness:8.35mm weight:29.63g
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 12th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D14100
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cream coloured ceramic of unknown date and origin. length:50.71mm, width:44.27mm, thickness:14.47mm weight:37.51g
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 12th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Headcorn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6F4302
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand mande copper-alloy object of uncertain date and use. Description: The object survives as a circular disc. The disc is very thin and worn. The face is decorated in low relief, with a stem with three circular lobes, in a triangular formation. Each lobe has a large V within it (point to the rim). The stem is placed centrally on a line crossing from side to side, placed just above a hole. The reverse is flat and undecorated. There are three drilled holes evenly spaced around the outer edge. Measurement: Diameter: 33.72mm, thickness: 1.16mm, weight: 5.53g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-B9E3AC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy object, of unknown date, likely a die or stamp. The object is cylindrical, one end being slightly wider. There is no apparent decoration visible, although one end is splayed out slightly and dented likely due to striking by a hammer. The opposite end appears to have been filed down possibly due to intentional destruction of a design. The object has a heavily pitted surface and appears to be crudely cast. Measurements: Length:55.0mm, diameter: 10.43mm at one end widening to 12.13mm at the other end, weight: 48.16g. Dating and use of this object is unc…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2017
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Record ID: KENT-165C31
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete undidentified copper alloy object. It is triangular in plan and rectangular in section. the four faces are flat and appear to be undecorated. The sides are rhomboid in section; due to the width way thickening of the triangualar object. At the wider end there is a semi-circular concave indentation -width14.45mm x depth: 7.26mm, the narrow sides are where the historic break occured. The surface is pitted and has a green patina.
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2016
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Record ID: KENT-D6DB1C
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A set of incomplete iron hob nails of unknown date; Roman - post Medieval (AD 44 - 1800). The head is rectangular and appears to have been flat, with the shank meeting the head at a right angle The shank is slightly tapered and rectangular in section, terminating at an historic break. Head - Length: 17.27mm, Width: 14.58mm, Thickness: 1.9mm Shank - Height:8.38mm, Thickness:4.46mm Weight: 2.43gms. Fragments of a cast iron nail of unknown date; Roman - post Medieval (AD 44 - 1800) Weight:1.04gms The nails are corroded and delaminating.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
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