Record ID: SUSS-126B72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval biface cast copper-alloy token dating to AD 1672. Obverse: The head and neck of an antelope facing left within beaded circle. Legend: * HONYCHILD•1672 (initial mark of a sexfoiled rosette). Reverse: monogram of S C between single sexfoiled rosettes within beaded circle. Legend: •OF*THE•MANOR. Measurements: diameter: 21.40mm; thickness: 1.04mm and weight: 1.94g. D/A:1.  A token recorded on the database; KENT-04D1E3; also may relate to Honeychild Manor which it notes was frequently home to powerful individuals, many of…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: KENT-FE5B8E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The incomplete head of an Early Medieval gilded copper alloy disc-headed pin, dating to c. AD 570 - 620. Description: The disc is flat and approximately circular, due to more than half of the original circumference missing. It has an outer raised border (it is along this that the missing part of the edge has broken away) and is pierced by two small circular holes. These holes are pproximately 1 mm in diameter and placed 3 mm apart, adjacent to and perpendicular to the border. These contain the remains of two copper alloy rivets, probably representing the means…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8FE43
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy candle-holder of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating, c.AD 1475-1600. The candle holder is incomplete, the cup and half the shaft surviving with the lower shaft lost to a worn break. The shaft and cup are circular in cross section, the shaft being decorated with a raised collar 18.47mm in diameter 9mm above the break in the shaft. The cup flares out from the top of the shaft with a slight circumferential recess, and a very worn circumferential linear double groove halfway up the cup, with another just before the rim of the cup. The rim of the cup is u…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E80DA6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy casket key dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The bow of the key is circular with an oval cross section and internal diameter of 5.18mm. The solid stem is sub-rectangular in cross section, extending from the base of the bow and terminating in a projecting pin beyond the bit. The bit has a rectangular ward with clefts on each side forming an inverted 'T' shape. The key has a dark green patina, and is bent slightly to the left. Dimensions: length: 32.90mm,  width: 9.23mm,  thickness: 2.57mm,  weight: 2.43g Similar keys can…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-7FFF06
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy brooch probably a Colchester one-piece  type, c. AD 20-70. The brooch is heavily worn, consisting of the bow and partial head, as well as the remnants of the catchplate. The bow is flat at the head where it is slightly waisted before expanding slightly to worn breaks. At the back of the head is a small cusp ending in worn breaks, probably the base of the missing forward facing hook and lower loop. The body of the bow is flatter near the nead and thickens to a broadly D-shaped cross section as it narrows t…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5130D6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'melon' bead of uncertain date, but probably Roman. Sub-circular in plan with a circular 8.4mm smooth-sided aperture in the centre. The sides have a spiralling gadrooned decoration of seven relief moulded curved ridges with deep grooves between. The top and bottom are slightly dished/concave, probably from wear. The surface displays a pale green patchy patina. Diameter 16.3mm, height 9.3mm, wall thickness 3.5mm > 4mm, weight 6.8g. Compare with similar finds on this database: KENT-357FF3, GLO-0A5A53, SUSS-278700 and IOW-ACE7B9. There appears t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D7903D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy 'fob' seal matrix set with a glass intaglio, dating to the 18th-19th Century. Description: In plan, the seal is rectangular with rounded corners. The bezel band is decorated by a series of raised chevrons. The reverse is pyramidal in form with concave moulding along the lower edges and a central circular hole at the apex (where the handle would originally have been attached). A series of fine grooves radiate from the central hole over the upper part of the pyramid. There are traces of gilding and areas of darker brown patinate…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D23406
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy leather decorative mount, probably dating to c.1500-1700. An asymmetrical flat plate with a trefoil head and protruding sides, tapering down to a bifurcated base, with moulded foliate decoration on the face. The reverse has two rectangular cross-section fixing spikes, 'bent over', positioned at either end of the plate, which is otherwise flat. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 27.6mm, width 18.3mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 6.8g. Similar examples on this database at: DENO-4D05D5, LIN-E83AB8 and SUR-FA24EE.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BCE810
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy large 'crotal' horse bell, probably dating to c.1550-1750. Sub-spherical in form with a rectangular pierced suspension loop at the apex. Cast in two halves, with a median transverse ridge. There are two circular sound holes in the top half of the bell, with a sound slot and larger circular holes at each end at the base. Gardooned decoration on the top half with the vertical ribs terminating in pellets of alternating heights and size. The lower half has depictions of winged cherubs, one either side of the sound slot. An iron '…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 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-B1DD97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Richard Lardner of Portsmouth in Hampshire, dated on the token 1655. Obverse: a rose dividing the initial letters R / L. Inscription: RICHARD•LA[RD]NER Reverse: a date 1655 with rosettes above and below. Inscription: IN•PORTSMOVTH. Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.1g. Wetton JL (1964 : 23) no.20. (Unlisted in Williamson). A similar example on this database at SUSS-2C8DC4.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B18187
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Post-Medieval or probably Modern, copper-alloy composite hook and eye decorated plate.  A slightly convex, sub-triangular plate with floral decoration and a blunt hook formed from a length of bent copper-alloy bar that has been soldered to the rear of the plate. The hook is decorated with oblique transverse lines. The circular eye attachment on the rear of the plate also appears soldered and protrudes at right angles to the plate. Probably a hook for domestic use, probably curtains or similar.  Height 24.5mm, width 18.4mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 3.1g.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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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
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Record ID: PUBLIC-451237
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Belgian, Antwerp issued copper-alloy square 3.3g coinweight for a half-ryal coin dating to c.1579-1603. Square and flat. One face depicts a stylised ship with a rose in the bottom centre and the letter R to top right. (Withers 2011 : 25) The reverse depicts the hand of Antwerp with the letters L / M either side (unknown makers initials) all within a wreath. The weight is quite corroded, displaying a mainly brown colour with patches of green patina. Sub-square 14.8mm x 14.1mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 3.3g. Similar examples on this database at: HAMP-D29796, SUSS-7D0445…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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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
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2F4402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 348-351 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier advancing right leading a small figure from hut. Unclear mint prototype.  Diameter 10.7mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: KENT-1B98C3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton, dating to AD 1600-1700. Description: The jetton is circular in plan and in a good condition. The token is a mid-green in colour. Obverse: The bust of Mercury, facing right, within a fleur-de-lys and pellets border. Reverse: An imperial orb within a trefoil tressure, bordered by rosettes. Measurements: Diameter: 22 mm and Weight: 1.95 g. Discussion: This jetton was minted in Nuremberg and is not currently attributed to a specific master. See Mitchiner (), No.1473 or SUR-8C4541 for a similar example on this…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-179741
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy large key bit, probably from a London Type VI key, probably dating to c.AD 1300-1500. A slightly hexagonaly faceted hollow (5.4mm i/d) stem with an integral sub-rectangular bit. The bit has a large vertical, central ward-cut and two  rectangular clefts on both the front and rear. The surface displays a light green patina. Length 33.6mm, height 30.9mm, thickness 5.4mm, weight 32.3g. Similar examples on this database at: KENT-74B0E0, NMS-7D9135 and SF-4D9B6C.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-172C88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver plated contemporary forgery of a groat of probably Edward III (1327-77) dating to c.1351-77. A copper-alloy core is visible with traces of a green patina and the obverse appears to be of billon and is illegible. The reverse is slightly better quality silver and is marked as mint of London. Diameter 26.5mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 2g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0028BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy strap loop / belt slide probably dating to c.1650-1850. Rectangular in plan and flattened, elongated U-shaped in profile. The sides are slightly splayed with the remains of iron attachments in the centre. The face is decorated with a pellet formed centreline and four symmetrical curved line panels either side. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Probably horse harness related. Length 33.3mm, width 10.3mm, thickness 2.7mm, weight 9.9g. Similar examples on this database at: NLM-559EB3, YORYM-7FFCFB and ESS-ABA0D1.
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EF148D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy composite circular strap-end dating to c.1250-1450. Consisting of two separate sub-circular plates with projecting rectangular attachment arms that terminate in breaks. Riveted together with two rivets that remain in place on either side of the plate. Decoration on one attachment arm with what appears to be a double scribed letter V. The surface displays an even green patina. Plate diameter 17.9mm, o/a length 25.3mm, thickness 2mm, weight 3.6g. Broadly similar examples on this database at: OXON-EA2C24, LEIC-3B5C78 and BUC-40B33D and…
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.