Record ID: KENT-70A4C2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain function. Dated, based on decoration to the 10th or early 11th century. Description: The object takes the form of a semi-cylindrical sheath with a convex exterior. There are twin collars either side of a wide panel the radius of the object cast in high relief. The decoration consists of interlinked loose vine work typical of the Winchester Style. Past one collar the object narrows slightly to form a flat semicircular-sectioned flange surviving 10.51mm in length from the collar. The opposite end terminates in a break just past th…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9E17A0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast and incised copper-alloy disc brooch possibly of 11th century date. Description: The brooch plate is flat and circular with a raised central boss and incised decoration on the front. The boss is flat-topped and incised with a single ring-and-dot motif. The plate is divided into four quadrants by groups of four parallel lines radiating froom the central boss creating a cross design. Each quadrant contains three ring-and-dot motifs, one in each corner of the section. A single incised line runs inside the edge of the plate forming a na…
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-812945
Object type: HASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy, Anglo-Scandinavian object possibly a hasp though more likely a harness pendant dating to the period c.AD 900 to 1125. Description: The pendant is rectangular or slightly trapezoidal shaped and contains asymmetric openwork which could have represented zoomorphic decoration. The pendant is bifacial with seven lugs on both faces; a further nine around the edges set between gaps in the face lugs and the remains of two at the top. The sub-circular piercing at the top is presumed to be the suspension loop. Measurements: Width 24.4mm max, Height 38…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-6BAB61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy 'gaping mouth' buckle of medieval date (1100-1200). Description: The buckle remains as the zoomorphic terminal of the buckle frame. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross-section. It takes the form of a beast's head, possibly a cat, with gaping mouth. The upper half of the object has moulded features, taking the form of a brow bone extending into the bridge of the nose and snout. Either side, are elongated oval eyes and beneath these angled ridges, possibly to represent whiskers. Just above the brow bone are small pointed ears whic…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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Record ID: OXON-EA2C24
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy Medieval three-piece composite strap-end with spacer plate and an additional applied plate depicting a standing figure praying dating to c. AD 1250-1450. A small part of the this applied decoration and the upper edge of the reverse plate are missing to old breaks but otherwise the piece is complete. The strap end has four parts, two plates separated by a forked spacer and the applied decoration. The two plates each have a large circular body (c.26.5mm diameter) with a rectangular tab extending from one side and a knop projecting on a very thin re…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2022
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Record ID: KENT-45F3BE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword belt fitting of post-medieval date (c.1500-1600) Description: The object takes the form of a pentagonal plate, the right-angled edges of which are openwork scalloped. The edges are crimped and the corners elongated. The triangular portion has straight edges before two small knops either side protrude. It then finishes at a transverse break where a hook would have extended. Here it is perforated with a rivet hole. The suface of the plate has engraved decoration in the form of a heart flanked by tree trunks or columns, encircled by a long loop. Besi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C89FB4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword belt fitting of post-medieval date (c.1500-1600) Description: The object takes the form of a rectangular plate, the top and bottom edges of which are openwork scalloped. One edge also has an integral crescentic attachment loop. The edges are crimped and the corners elongated. The suface of the plate has some raised decoration in the form of a two crossed poles topped by fleur-de-lis (St Andrew's cross) and a loop surrounding a tree trunk or column. The plate breaks here but the loop would have encircled a heart flanked by columns or trees. One end…
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: GLO-CD5BE7
Object type: HANGING BOWL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular mount or escutcheon, probably from an Early Medieval hanging bowl dating to the period c. AD 500 - 650. It is a flat disc with a sunken front face surrounded by a raised border, in the centre are three arches formed from a double raised line. The ends of each arch curve inwards forming a crescent terminal, a line then extends from the tip of each terminal, passing below the arch to connect with the neighbouring arches terminal . traces of red enamel are visible in the recesses between the lines. Comparable designs occur on a range of hanging bowl fittin…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-AAA37E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (c.1300-1400.) Description: The matrix is a flat pointed oval in plan, the entirity of the front consisting of the dieface. The reverse has an integrally cast shallow raised rib aligned vertically widening to a D-shaped suspension lug at the apex. The front bears an inscribed device depicting a griffin passant facing right towards a cresent moon. The device is surrounded by an inscribed legend running retrograde around the circumference of the matrix so as to appear the correct way round. It reads '+VICI LEO D' T[R]IBV IVD…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: LIN-98A8C3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy medieval buckle plate c. AD 1100-1200. The buckle plate consists of two folded rectangular copper-alloy sheets with loops to hold the buckle frame, one is now broken. The sheets are asymmetrical, the smaller piece on the underside measures 24.58 mm in length and 19.02 mm in width. The uppermost plate is considerably larger and very worn with jagged edges, measuring 30.50 mm in length and 26.62 mm in width. It is recessed at the fold to cater for the frame. Riveted onto the larger plate is a copper-alloy ornate moulded design. There are four intact …
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spilsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9E270E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (c.1300-1500). Description: The seal has a hexagonally faceted handle which tapers before widening slightly below a hexagonal collar upon which sits a sub-circular lug, probably to accommodate a chain or cord to allow the seal to be carried about the neck or secured about the person. The base of the matrix handle widens to accommodate the circular die which is engraved with bricked castle next to which is half a fleur-de-lis. Below both, is the image of a fish. This central device is surrounded by a circular beaded bo…
Created on: Monday 27th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-3C512A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast single loop buckle of probable medieval date c.1250-1500 Description: The buckle has a single looped, D-shaped frame and a offset strap bar. The outer frame has is heavily decorated with an extended lobed / trilobed motif. Each lobe extends upwards and away from the frame with a lipped flange below. The central lobe is the largest with the two smaller ones flanking it but divided by a slight raised ridge. Each of the dividing ridges projects slighty between the lobes. The side lobes extend along the side of the frame slightly. The frame has a dark grey-green patina. The p…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Sunday 7th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-C2560A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn near complete cast copper-alloy strap end, of Thomas Class A Type 4a probably dating to c. 9th century. Description: The top of the strap end is trapezoid in plan and, when viewed in profile, is in two halves, creating an opening for the strap to have been inserted. Two rivet holes are present here, though no rivets remain. This portion of the strap end tapers inwards and the end marked with raised horizontal ridge which is flanked by two grooves. It holds the remains of blue or green enamel. The next portion is circular in plan, the sides of the strap end curving outwards…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2021
Last updated: Sunday 7th November 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-4C65AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and in two parts, copper alloy champlevé enamelled circular brooch dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 800 - 1000), Weetch Type 21. The brooch comprises a central circular panel with a wide recessed rim. The rim is approximately two thirds complete with a small portion now detached from object. The remaining portion of the rim has a beaded outer border with raised curvilinear designs. Two opposing rivets protrude from the rim suggesting the object may have been modified for alternative use, perhaps as a mount. The central panel depicts a bird holding a …
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 20th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C1358B
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy artefact, probably a harness pendant or harness mount of Medieval date, about AD 1250 - 1400, depicting a forward facing crowned king. It consists of a flat piece of copper alloy, probably the upper right corner of a shield shaped pendant or mount. The top and the curved right hand edge are original edges, while the others are broken. The front face is decorated in low relief with a depiction of a crowned head, forward facing, with chin length hair and a rounded collar. The crown appears to be bifoliate with a trefoil central ornament. The style of the hea…
Created on: Monday 12th July 2021
Last updated: Saturday 11th September 2021
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Record ID: KENT-79B261
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn complete cast early medieval copper-alloy buckle, of Marzinzik (2003, 24) type I.6a dating circa 475-625. Description: The frame is rectangular in shape with a single loop, thick edges and an offset and narrowed pin bar. The pin is present and shows some probable crimp marks. The underside of the buckle is flat and plain and may show the impression of organic remains in corrosion products. The upper face has a raised band of circular pellets within narrow corded borders. Outside of this raised band is punched decoration in the form of small punched crescents. Measuremen…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North-West of Folkestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-414DDF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily worn cast copper-alloy vessel mount, possibly from a bucket or larger vessel, dating from the Roman period, that is c. AD43-410. Description: The mount is solid-cast and roughly teardrop-shaped in plan and triangular in cross-section. It has a broken loop at the top set perpendicular to the body of the mount. It has as lightly concave reverse between two ridges perhaps intended to imitate bird wings. The concave area is rough and probably designed to aid in soldering. the outer facing body is rise to a point in the middle. The mount is heavily patinated …
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-086C6B
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of the fork or stirrup from a portable hand balance dating to the 11th or 12th centuries. Description: The central plate is flat and semi-circular in plan with a drilling at the rear and a projected loop on the outside edge, both 'worn open' and one arm of an integral forked spacer remaining. Decoration on both sides in the form of punched circles with dots in the centre are present on the arm, around the perimeter of the plate and to make a cross in the centre of the plate. The surface has a dark green patina. Dimensions: length 48.4…
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F25AEC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Medieval copper-alloy mount, inlaid with Limoges style enamel. Dating to c. AD 1150-1300. Description: The mount is circular in plan and very slightly convex in cross-section. The upper surface is decorated with a champlevé enamel design consiting of cast cells. The primary field is in cobalt blue enamel, at the centre of which is a small cricular cell with yellow enamel bordering a field of green enamel with a spot of red enamel at the centre. Abutting the central cell, arranged evenly around it are four petal like cells. These cells are pointed at the outer edg…
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: KENT-FEA2C7
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated cast copper-alloy knife end cap of later early-medieval or early high medieval date, c.AD 1050-1150. Description: The object appears to be complete, though parts of the iron tang of the original knife remains intact. The object has an irregular hexagonal cross-section, with two narrower face. This creates two wide faces with two facets and two flat narrow faces. It expands slightly towards the end, aligned right to the text. The wide faces have each face decorated with two saltires in a beaded boarder, each sharing the inner line dividing them. The lines are all light…
Created on: Friday 19th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
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