Record ID: KENT-C24D1E
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy furniture fitting terminal of likely either Roman or Post-Medieval date. Description: The terminal is shaped as a three dimensional acorn moulded in one piece, detailing the cup and nut with a central conical knob. The base of the acorn has a circular cross sectioned shank below an integral collar that terminates in an historic break. Measurements: Length: 35.31 mm; Width: 16.09 mm; Thickness: 9.41 mm and Weight: 23.85 g. Discussion: This object is likely a furniture fitting, due to it's size and form. The dating is more complicated. S…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2E4D2D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting waste of an unknown date. Description: The object is rectangular in plan, the upper surface is flat and smooth with an ovoid dome sitting proud on it. The underside is uneven and less cohesive, looking unworked and unmoulded. Measurements: Length: 20.96 mm: Width: 15.53 mm; Thickness: 12.75 mm and Weight: 22.33 g. Discussion: This object is likely casting waste due to one side being refined and the others unshapen. It is not possible to date this, due to the lack of diagnostic features.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2D97B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A metal object, likely made of tin, of unknown function, likely dating to the late Post-Medieval to Modern era. Description: The object is a slim, elongated cone terminating at a point. It is hollow as far down as is visible. There is no visible thread within the object. The metal is unidentified but it is silver in colour so possibly tin. The surface is smooth with two incised grooves running around the circumference, one 4.4mm from the tip and the other at 26.11 mm from the tip. These are even and appear to have been created by a machine. The rest of the sur…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-B44DFF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably incomplete, age uncertain - possibly Late Iron Age - Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, unknown narrow 'Y' shaped and curved artefact. Possible Iron-Age to Post Medieval broken dagger quillion, (got its name from a quillion, a cross-guard that protected the hand). Possible Roman artefact, possible Early Medieval key used to open an Anglo-Saxon or Medieval barrel padlock or a possible Post Medieval pastry jigger central shaft fragment. Broken with a possible third section missing with slightly irregular corroded surface but with the remains of black lacqu…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-CC5B39
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated cast copper-alloy weight of unknown date. Description: This weight takes the form of a fish, the tail (hanging loop) is missing from an historical break. It is roughly oval shaped in section. The under-side is flattened with the numbers 35 incised.The head is defined with slightly raised eyes, defined gill slit and large downturned mouth.   Measurements: Length 41.87 mm, Width 7.84 mm, Height 11.87 mm, Weight  20.17 g. Discussion: This weight may have been a fishing sinker or net weight, however the form …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-B7AE3B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A unidentified object of unknown date, a cast copper alloy fish-tail object. Description: The object has been cast in one-piece in copper alloy. In plan, the object is shaped as a fish or dolphin tail with a rectangular body ending in a worn concave break. One fin is wider and slightly longer than the other. The obverse is bevelled whilst the reverse is flat with a rectangular section. The top of the body displays short file marks and possible spots of niello or black paint. The rest of the object is a light green in colour. Measurements: Length: 32.22 mm; Width: …
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-A6A4DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin (probable) of unknown date and origin.  Obverse: Saltaire in square. Reverse: Very worn, illegible. Measurements: diameter: 10.08mm,  thickness: 1.25mm,  weight:  0.57g.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-C40EAE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of two joined ovoid loops, of unknown date. Description: Two incomplete copper alloy loops, one larger and one smaller. The loops lie at 90º to one another and are joined by a solid ring. The loops are ovoid in plan and sub-circular in section. Neither are complete and are smooth and undecorated. The object is a cool green in colour. Measurements: Larger loop: Diameter: 5.05 mm, Length: 44.47 mm Smaller loop: Diameter: 3.06 mm, Length: 24.5 mm Ring: Width: 9.37 mm, Depth: 8.85 mm, Height: 5.02 mm and Weight: 10.60 g. Discussion: …
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-2741C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron object of unidentified form and function. Description: The object is a long iron implement. The top third of the object is a quadrilateral cuboid of around 12.67mm in width, whilst the lower two thirds is cylindrical tapering to a poorly defined point. The object is heavily corroded resulting in bulbous protrusions and concretions (one of which has a piece of flint in). This has warped the orignal form of the object and obsured its function. Measurements: Length: 85.54mm; Width: 5.21 - 12.67mm and Weight: 23.84g. Discussion: It is difficul…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Northbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FE3B85
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single flint probable waste flake (debitage) of uncertain prehistoric date. Description: The flake is roughly teardrop shaped with a wide base and striking platform. Clear conchoidal rippling and bulb of percussion, partly obscured by patination. Little evidence of secondary working or retouching. The heavy patination leaves the flake a white colour, suggesting the flint has been in the soil for a long time. Measurements: 43.01mm long, 28.77mm wide, 7.28mm thick and 8g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kippington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FD917A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy object. Description: The centre of the object has a slight raised platform which slopes on either side to two equal grooves. These then curve upwards towards the end of the object, with the left side steeper and shorter than the right. The end of the object is bulbous with three segmented 'bulbs'. On the top upper edge is a semi-circular notch just off centre to the right. The base has a triangular shape that slopes back towards the reverse. The reverse is far smoother and convex. The middle of the object has a slight depression which th…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 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-C5D4E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  complete, Age uncertain Roman-Post Medieval, crudely cast, lead alloy 'home made', medium size, plain spindle whorl or possible unofficial weight. Sub-conical shape with slightly tapering hole down through the centre that once held a wooden shaft for hand spinning wool from the fleece into yarn. Worn and slightly irregular shape with a matt pale grey/white corroded surface. Age uncertain. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 37B, Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-55 No. 24 and Detector Fin…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-4C2ED1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper alloy object of uncertain age and function. Description: The object is annular in plan with an attached lug. Both sides are similar, having a plain raised border around the central hole and a series of raised motifs around the outer edge of the face; some of these have the appearance of letters, so it is possible that these represent an inscription. The lug is rectangular in plan and subrectangular in section. It appears to be transversely pierced, having evidence of a very small hole (approximately 1mm) on each side. These are blocked by a brown substance, possibly iron cor…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-937450
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain, lead alloy, crudely cast, small, flat, cuboidal shaped probable unofficial weight with relatively sharp edges. This weight could have been used in conjunction with other similar weights. There is a white/pale grey surface patina but broken down on most of the sharp edges with a white flat surface and dark grey matt irregular surface close to the edges. This probable weight is of unknown date. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-58, History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 98-99 and Detector Finds …
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-10A618
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy bead of Bronze Age to early medieval date (c.2400BC-AD1500). Description: The bead is annular in plan oval in cross-section. It has a smooth and glossy dark brown patina with some pitting.  Measurements: diameter 18.77mm, thickness 7.43mm, width 6.02, weight 10.84g Discussion: Beads of this form are found in the archaeological record associated with sites dating from the Bronze Age to the early medieval period.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-59D8DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and worn copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a fastening rod, of unknown date. Description: The object has a long shaft with a circular cross-section. It has a domed convex head at the base of which is a thick, pronounced collar. The shaft narrows to a rounded end. It has a dark brown and light green patchy patina. Measurements: 50.50mm long, 10.29mm thick (at the head, 7.35mm thick on the shank) and 16.18g in weight. Discussion: The object's exact identity is uncertain but bears similarities to a small group of objects recorded on thi…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-F92764
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and worn copper alloy possible fastening rod or linch pin of unknown date. Description: The object has a long shaft with a rounded cross-section. It has a domed convex head at one end and a probable worn break at the other. It has a light green patination. Measurements: 50.50mm long, 10.29mm thick (at the head, 7.35mm thick on the shank) and 16.18g in weight. Discussion: The object's exact identity is uncertain but bears similarities to a small group of objects recorded on this database: e.g. LVPL-5C5D9C, which at present do not have conclusi…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-818E2A
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pair of dividers of post-medieval date (c.1550-1700). Description: Only one arm of the dividers remains which is sub-triangular in section. One end tapers (and has broken along its length), the other end is broader and is irregular at the end, probably indicating another break. The middle of the arm has been raised to create an almost semicircular loop. The arm rests on a flat surface with the loop perpendicular to this plane.  Measurements: Length 85.52mm , Width 9.13mm , Thickness 12.34mm , Weight 16.86g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-1A8BC7
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy needle of unknown date. Description: The needle has a rectangular cross-section with a flaring eye, now broken at its apperture.The pointed end is split in half. The needle has a very light grey, matte patina. Measurements: length:35.22mm,  width; 4.56mm,  thickness: 2.74mm,  weight: 1.59g.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-DCB946
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete cast copper-alloy uncertain object of uncertain date. Description: The object has a cuboid head, now very worn and irregular. The shaft is sub-rectangular in section and ends at a worn break. The objecthas a pitted, dark green and brown patchy patina. Measurements: length 57.09 mm, height of head:13.7mm; width of head: 11.9mm, width of shaft: 5.2mm, thickness of 4.9shaft: mm; weight 19.09g.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
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