Record ID: KENT-6D29C9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and warped Gold posy ring of fide type, probably of 16th century date. Description: The ring has a bezel formed in the shape of two clasped hands with the shoulders styled in the shape of ornate lace cuffed sleeves. There is evidence of a projecting heart having existed above the the sleeves. The rest of the band could be meant to represent the sleeves of the arms and are formed by three rows of closely placed square cells. The details of the lace cuffs as well as the cells are in counter relief suggesting they ordinarily had enamel like KENT-9E4876, which has now be…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shurlock Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8BB2A9
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a gold filigree artefact, probably an early medieval disc pendant dating to the 7th century. Description: The fragment is crushed and distorted, and represents about a third of the original circular plate including a circular central cell and the remains of two smaller circular cells spaced around the edge (further cells are probably lost to the break). Each cell is formed from an upright strip of gold surrounded by a beaded wire collar. A further strand of beaded wire runs around the outer edge of the sheet. The rest of the upper surface is filled with filigree ornam…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leaveland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8A8219
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age cast gold spiral-twisted torc dating to the to the Taunton (c.1400-1250 BC), or more probably the Penard (c. 1300-1150 BC), metalwork phases of the Middle Bronze Age (dates following Roberts et al. 2013). Description: Possibly less than half of the object survives due to two transverse breaks in the bar. The object is made of a rod that has bent into a U-shape in plane. This rod is square in section with accentuated corners created by slightly concave edges. This has been twisted tightly across surviving its length, having 22 twists. Scienti…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlebourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-60F6EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Gold quarter stater, Gallo-Belgic ABC 31 import probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-80 BC, Description: Gallo-Belgic Broad Flan left type. Obverse: Left facing 'Flamboyant' wreathed head. Reverse: Left facing Horse, flower below and three dots above. As ABC, p. 29 no. 31. Dimensions: Diameter 13.52mm, thickness 1.23mm and weight 1.59g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-6C6948
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A worn cast gold inscribed finger-ring or 'posie' dating to the 17th or 18th centuries. Description: The hoop is circular in plan, D-shaped in cross-section and has a transverse break. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumferences, is in lower case and reads 'Love Virtu'. The band shows some abrasion with small nicks having been taken from the loop. Measurements: 19.03mm in diameter, 2.42mm wide, band is 2.3mm thick and 1.6g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th centuries, more often in gold…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eythorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6C2FB6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly worn and abraded Post-Medieval gold 'memento mori' type mourning-ring, possibly dating 1650-1710. Description: The finger ring has is a simple loop with a D-shaped cross-section and a decorative engraved skull in 3/4 profile left. There is only a small surviving trace of the black enamel or niello that would have decorated the skull, mostly around the teeth/jaw. The inscription on the internal surface reads: "Remember your friends' then the Marriage triagram 'N//G S'. There is also a maker's mark on the inner surface - a globular stamp reading "PR". The ring has some m…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ashford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2CAC8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold stater of the Ambiani. Of 'Gallic War Uniface' type, c.60-50 BC. As ABC 16; VA 50-56. Measurements: 18.62mm in diameter, 2.86mm thick and 5.91g in weight. Discussion: From BERK-A92065"Known as the 'Gallic War uniface' stater these coins were struck by the Ambiani in northern France almost certainly during the Gallic War [period] (c. 60-50 BC ) and imported into Britain during the late first century BC. These gold coins are frequently found in southern Britain where they circulated in large numbers, and where some [varieties] may also have been produced."
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: KENT-48F902
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post Medieval milled gold guinea of James II (1685-1688), dating to 1688. The coin is bent from the centre at a roughly 90 degree angle.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B1B4B9
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A fragmented of gold ingot of uncertain date Description: Hammered gold bar, of rectangular section, tapering slightly towards rounded ends. Accretion of (?)ferrous metal towards one end on one face. There are no obvious test marks. Dimensions: 24 x 6 x 4mm, 5.92g Discussion: Ingots are extremely difficult to date with any certainty unless they are found in association with other objects, or unless they have features which point firmly to association with a particular period. Although there is often an assumption that ingots are likely to be of Viking origin, as they function…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5E6A92
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
An Anglo-Saxon Coin pendant utilising a pseudo imperial solidus of Cross-on-steps type (North No. 28/1, Stewart A.93/92), dating c.AD 640-670. Description: Obverse: Bust right wearing diadem of two rows of large petals and ornamental drapery. Legend: 'ƆNAT[o o]TAVCo' legend starts at 7 o'clock. Reverse: Cross potent on pyramidal pedestal of four steps. Legend: 'hITnP PnTIh' Blundered, Mirrored first h is reversed?. 'oWo' in exergue. Die axis 12 o'clock . The pendant has an incomplete suspension loop at roughly 12 o'clock of typically ribbed form, it is warped…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoo Penisula', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5DD1D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast medieval gold and gemstone, 'stirrup' finger ring dating from the 13th to 15th century. Description: The ring has a simple undecorated band D-shaped cross-section which rises from the shoulders into a pointed triangular (in plan) bezel. The bezel is set with a dark strongly coloured and semi-transparent green irregularly shaped cabochon, certainly either an emerald or high-quality green beryl. The inside of the ring is flat and level throughout. The shoulders are decorated by a floral vegetative motif, formed from a cone of incised lines and annulets formed in a cone shape…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5C95B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron age gold Armorican half stater, probably struck in the Normandy region of north-western France, dating to the c.late-3rd to early 2nd century BC. Obverse: Laureate bust right with crescentic ear, crosses or sword pommels before and below bust. Reverse: Charioteer riding horse right, holding large sword, a second large sword beneath the horse, an uncertain geometric motif in exergue. This is a half stater of a type termed 'Normandy double sword type' by de Jersey ('Coinage in Iron Age Armorica', 1994: pp. 44-5), for which he recognised two provenanced examples in the Normand…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Record ID: KENT-21E814
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold posie/posey Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date, c.17th century. Description: The ring has an evenly well-formed band, D-shaped cross section. The interior circumference has an incised inscription typical of the type, in lower case lettering although not cursive, it reads 'Live in love and fear the lord' Followed by the letter 'S' over 'R G'. The exterior surface of the ring is undecorated with only minor abrasions caused by post-depositional processes. Measurements: 22.94mm in diameter, 6.36mm thick (band 2.42mm thick) and 10.95g in weight. Discussion: Posie or…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-122CB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled gold 1/2 escudo (800 Reis) of João V of Portugal (r.1706-1750), dated 1733, mintmark 'M'. Minted in the colonial Brazilian mints of Rio, Bahia or Minas Gerais. Measurements: 17.01mm in diameter, 0.79mm thick 1.78g in weight
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 31st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-1134A1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A facetted gold ring of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Description: The loop is formed from 12 pointed moulded oval segments or petals aligned diagonally to the loop and abutting each other on their sides. The pointed ovals alternate hatched lines in raised rim and incised lines in one plain within raised rim. It is possible this isn't direct decoration but the adhering surface for enamel which is now missing. Despite these elements missing any possible enamel the ring remains in good condition Measurements: 18.49mm in diameter, 3.37mm thick and 1.96g in weight. Discuss…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iwade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6D2B67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age Gold quarter stater, Gallo-Belgic Ab2 import probably attributed to the Bellovaci, dating to the period c.175-80 BC, Gallo-Belgic Broad Flan Left Type. Obverse: Left facing bust with 'flamboyant' hair and a wreath. Reverse: Left facing horse with stylised charioteer above and a flower below. As ABC, p. 29, no. 31; Sills, 2003: pp. 146-147, especially cf. nos. 308-309, Class 3b. Dimensions: Diameter 15.83mm, thickness 1.01mm and weight 1.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C162C6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold disc pendant with an openwork cross motif, dating to the late 6th to early 7th centuries. Description:The pendant is constructed from four concentric rings of gold wire, alternating between beaded and plain wire. These form an open ring, in the centre of which has been soldered a cross also made of wire, its surface uneven suggesting damage or extremely worn beading. The cross has been made from a single vertical strand of wire, with two horizontal strands of wire soldered to each side to form the arms of the cross. A suspension loop, made from a rectangular gold s…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CC971A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold posie/posey Finger Ring of Post-Medieval date, c.17th century. Description: The ring has an evenly well-formed band, D-shaped cross section. The interior circumference has an incised inscription typical of the type, in lower case lettering although not cursive, it reads 'I joy to find a constant mind'. The exterior surface of the ring is undecorated with only minor abrasions caused by post-depositional processes. Measurements: 20.98mm in diameter, 5.83mm thick (band 1.73mm thick) and 4.8g in weight. Discussion: Posie or posey rings were a popular form of finge…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goudhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A919BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast medieval gold and gemstone, 'stirrup' finger ring dating from the mid 12th to 14th century. Description: The ring has a simple undecorated band D-shaped cross-section which rises from the shoulders into a pointed triangular (in plan) bezel. The bezel is set with a dark strongly coloured and semi-transparent green irregularly shaped cabochon, certainly either an emerald or green beryl. The inside of the ring is flat and level throughout. The ring is in good condition, apart from several small scratches and nicks along the band. Striations on the bezel, visible in strong li…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9020B1
Object type: POMMANDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An openwork gold object, now crushed, which originally formed a hemispherical dome shape. The gold framework is composed of a series of interconnected semi-circle and roundel designs, some of which feature minute hatching. Four strands of thin gold wire pass through tiny holes in the larger gold decoration; in some cases these wires form a loop, their ends twisted together on the underside of the decoration. Dimensions: Length: 21.48mm Width: 18.23mm Thickness: 0.73mm Weight: 2.38g Discussion: This object was submitted as potential Treasure on the supposition that it may for…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.