Record ID: KENT-10D6ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron trade weight dating to the Post-Medieval to Modern period (c.AD 1600-1826). Description: The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim with recessed centre on the upper surface  There are two incised concentric circles in the centre. At 12 and 6 o'clock are stamped the City of Westminster 'portcullis'; the in the style of the pre-imperial standard (pre 1826) mark. The lower surface has a wide flat rim with indented centre. Within this are three concentric ridges surroundinding a raised central nub, this has been i…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th 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-05D649
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron key of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1400-1550) Description: The key has a D-shaped bow which widens slightly at the centre of its outer side. The stem is circular in cross-section, with a collar at the centre, and which narrows to a point beyond the bit. The bit has three rectangular wards of equal length, the central one being slightly narrower than the outer two.  Measurements: length: 151.4mm, width: 55.3mm, thickness: 10.3mm, weight: 86.8g Discussion: Keys with pointed stems and wards perpendicular to the stem are classified by …
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-726836
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded and incomplete forged iron spear of uncertain date, possibly early-medieval (see discussion). Description: The spear head survives up to roughly half of the point which survives as stretched diamond shaped point. An extensive section of cylindrical shank remains and is evenly made. All the edges and original shapes are obscured by corrosion and it is not certain the spearhead ever had a socket. It has a dark brown to orange colour typical of corroded iron. Measurements: 110.69mm long, 20.09mm wide (at the head end, 11.83mm wide along shaft), 8.47mm thick a…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2F53F1
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron padlock, of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1450-1700). Description: The padlock is spherical with a circular locking arm which is D-shaped in cross-section. The arm is joined to the spherical body with L-shaped projections or hinges either side of the body. There is a key hole in the centre of the body on one side which takes the form of a vertical stem joined to a circular top. Inside the circular part of the keyhole there is a solid circular tube still in-situ. The padlock is dark brown in colour with patches of redish brown corrosion. Measurements: …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D01571
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron framed composite rimfire percussion cap single shot pistol of 19th century date. Possibly a Flobert style gallery gun/saloon/parlor gun dating c.1845-1900. Description: The pistol is heavily corroded with only the iron components left. The grip's organic parts are missing leaving it a thin openwork half crescent. The handle is integral to the frame of the pistol. The trigger is mostly missing due ot corrosion with no evidence of a trigger guard remaining. The hammer remain in-situ though is corroded to manual ejector which covers the breach at the back of the barrel. The …
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-333B3A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but corroded hand-made iron nail of probable Roman date ( AD43 - AD410). Description: flat, circular head with square cross-section. The hand-made shank is square, tapering to a point which is slightly bent. The shank has minor damage along its shaft. Measurements: 62.26mm long, 22.57mm wide (at head), 7.74mm thick (shank) and weighing 22.96g. Dating for this find comes from site association with known masonry building
Created on: Friday 11th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6F2BE1
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of undated ferrous slag. The fragments are irregularly shaped with a slight patches of vitreous areas. Both frags have some rusty patches, one is much darker than the other perhaps due to increased carbon. Fragment 1: 37.49mm high, 35.39mm wide, 27.46mm thick and 31g in weight Fragment 2: 48.85mm long, 34.45mm wide, 21mm thick and 26.54g in weight. Both frags found in the vicinity of metalworking objects including ingots and crucible.
Created on: Monday 26th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D9587D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded forged iron slide key dating to the Roman period, probably of Manning Type 1 or 2. Description: The key has handle rectangular in plan and cross-section, rounded at one end to accommodate an integral pierced bow. From the handle extends a short circular shank which terminates with a key bit extending at right angles to the handle, original number of keys and the exact spacing is uncertain. The key is heavily corroded but has been stabilised after its discovery by the finder leaving the surface hard an black. Measurements: 87.5mm long, 42mm total wi…
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: KENT-3CF286
Object type: GRENADE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron and gunpowder hand grenade or 'firebomb' dating to the 18th or 19th century, probably Napoleonic. Description: The grenade is formed from two half spheres of cast iron with a cylindrical section attached to the upper hemisphere. The upper cylindrical element has part of the original fuse still attached. Iron corrosion has corroded over most of the upper cylindrical section and the fuse and bloomed outwards on one side possbily due to corrosion or partial detonation. Measurements: 60mm high (Not including corroded fuse, 89mm inc fuse), 43.6mm in diameter of grenade b…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-9D7E19
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast iron openwork scabbard chape of probable Late-Medieval to the Post-Medieval date. Description: The chape is roughly U-shaped with openwork on the front and reverse sides. There is a circular knop at the base and from there the sides angle outwards forming a V-shaped lower part. The sides edges are nearly vertical. There is damage to the upper edge on both sides. The colour is dark brown with orange corrosion along the inside of the chape sides and small portions around the outside. Measurements: Length 35.98mm X Width 22.55mm X Thickness 7.88mm X Weight 7.52g.…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-72EE58
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn iron sword pommel of Oakshott Type A, Petersen Type X, dating to c.950 - c.1200. Description: The pommel has a typical 'Brazil nut' shape, with a relatively high convex bottom faces and sides. The sides meet at a ridge along the top, leaving it sub triangular in cross section it has a rectangular slot in the base for attachment to the swords handle. It has highly pitted and increasingly flaky surface. Measurements: 63.06mm long, 35.43mm wide, 38.93mm high and 310g in weight.
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-F0C2DE
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval iron socketed arrowhead, dating 13th-14th century. Description: The arrowhead has a triangular blade and a cylindrical socket. The blade section tapers very gradually from the socket to the point, the bottom corners are heavily worn and it seems unlikely that it would have been barbed. The central spine is subtle and not well pronounced. Much of the point and socketted end are also missing. Measurements: 39.4mm long, 12.41mm wide, 8.94mm thick (at socket widest), and 5.36g in weight. Discussion: Due to the wear of this example and the uncertainty as to …
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-4D248F
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete iron spatulate-headed linch pin of Roman date, c.AD 43 - AD 410. Manning type 2b (1985) Description: The spatulate-headed head of the linch pin features a turned-over loop formed from the metal of the head. The shoulders descend inwards towards the stem. The end of the stem does not appear to feature a rebate. The entire pin is heavily corroded however, so this may be difficult to make out. Measurements: height; 103.48mm, width: 43.94mm, thickness: 24.95mm (head), weight: 136.08g. Discussion: There are some examples of this type of linch pin recorded on the PAS dat…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: KENT-A8E1E5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron rotary key of Goodall Type 6 and Ward-Perkins type IV, dating between the 14th and 15th centuries. Description: The key has an oblong, solid stem ending in line with the bit and projecting slightly into the oval, nearly kidney shaped bow, which is broken leaving a small gap. The bit extends downwards from the stem when viewed horizontally and features asymmetrical wards and three deep clefts; two on the left hand and one on the right hand side of the bit. The bit features very intricately-cut wards, leaving shallow clefts. Measurements: 70.01mm Length, 27.4mm …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-31B1AB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded whittle tang iron knife of likely Medieval date, c.1200-1500. Description: The knife has a blade with a diamond cross-section and slightly curved back which becomes more pronounced towards the point. The tang is clearly hammered and rectangular in cross-section. The blade appears to come to an intended point rather than a break so likely extends to its' full length, the tang is les certain and seems a bit short for the length of blade. Much of the detail is obscured either by remaining corrosion or from corrosion damage. The knife remains a dark brown colour wher…
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-46E7E0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded, iron knife of possibly late Post Medieval to Modern date c.1650-1850 AD. Description: The knife blade is extremely worn and corroded leaving it diffiult to date, the shape suggests that it is likely around two to three hundred years old. The blade is an even triangular shape, and is a bright orange colour with some black areas visible. Dimensions: Length 115mm, width 32.86mm, thickness 6.16mm, weight 53.14g.
Created on: Monday 16th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
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Record ID: KENT-1226D6
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible Roman (c.AD 43 to 410) iron hob nail. Description: The hob nail has a hemispherical head and a shank rectangular in cross section which has snapped relatively soon after the head. Its i very corroded and fragile Measurements: 17.23mm long, 15.68mm wide, 13.91mm high and 3.1g in weight. Discussion: Roman footwear, boots and sandals (caligae) utilising three layers of leather clenched together with hobnails, frequently arranged in patterns, some of which were created to facilitate comfortable walking (Bishop and Coulston: 1993). Although conceivably of later date this …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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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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Record ID: KENT-0B9AD2
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron spearhead of early Early Medieval date, possibly Swanton Series C2 / Hines and Bayliss SP4 (Bayliss and Hines 2013, 163-182) c. AD 514-645 Description: The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade which is longer than the socket, and both being proportionately longer than Swanton type C1. The blade appears to have a thin profile, but curvature is difficult to determine due to the extent of corrosion. Below the blade the spearhead narrows into a short, solid neck before extending into a rounded, broadly cleft socket. The socket has snapped off along its length, like…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elham', grid reference and parish protected.