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-5D6798
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain date or attribution. Description: The object has a body sub-reactangular in plan an cross-section. Each edge has a raised ridge with a simialr raisd area towards the bottom of the body which projects slightly past the base. The upper part of the object's body is in slightly counter-relief. Eminatiing from one side is a waisted cylindrical shaped projection it has a flat end with slightly central cleft. Above this is a flat section. The other side has a curved claw like projection which is roughly ovoid in cross-section and termi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-23448B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object. Long sub-rectangular apparently complete object, tapered at one end with a sub-rectangular cross section. The surface has been polished and this remains apparent on tapered end and for the tip of the wider end. It has typical dark and light green patina for a copper alloy object with some ferrous oxide staining also present. Its use remains unclear, possibly an ingot, although polishing suggests otherwise, maybe a tool of unknown use. Measurements: Length: 68.87 mm, Width: 18.61 mm, Thickness: 4.05 mm. Weight: 57.22 g
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
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Record ID: KENT-4466B4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object of uncertain date or function. The object is oval in plan and semi-circular in cross section. The reverse of the object is concave, creating a convex front surface. One end terminates in a rounded end with no sign of damage or attachments. At the other there is a perpendicular oval projection with a central rib and a concave depression on either side. The reverse of the projection is convex and does not appear to have any form of attachment nor does form part of a spring; it is not clear what function this projection serves. One the front surface there is an …
Created on: Friday 20th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2015
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Record ID: KENT-F4C000
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of unidentified function. The object is irregular in shape, but forms a rough pyramid shape. It is 23.8mm long, 20.4mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 17.7 grams. The light green patina of the object suggests a possible Bronze Age date.
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mardan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-320412
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy terminal of uncertain date and function. It is sub-triangular in plan and trapezoidal in section. The large knop has a rounded point at the end, and the base of the triangular shape is attached to a round projection. The projection expands into a round collared rivet, where it breaks. It is red in colour with light green patches of corrosion. It is in good condition, with one old break. It It measures 15.25 mm L x 18.01 mm H x 9.93 mm TH and weighs 10.41 g. It is possible that this is a globular pin head, although no parallel has been found. It may also be…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
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