Record ID: KENT-5336B1
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of cast copper alloy double edged blade, probably part of a Bronze age rapier blade.
Created on: Friday 29th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-616245
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper bun ingot, probably of Late Bronze Age date.
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-EA1830
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible fragment of copper alloy casting waste or copper ingot. Irregular shape. The surface is covered by a black substance.
Created on: Monday 17th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2A9AD7
Object type: ROD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Short length of distorted gold rod of approximately circular cross-section. Both ends appear to have been cut using a chisel. Diameter of rod 5mm; weight 3.21g. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface indicated a gold content of approximately 55-58%, a silver content of approximately 40-44% and a copper content of more than 1%. Possibly a distorted solid penannular ring, the diameter of which would have been approximately 13mm. Should this be the case, the piece could fit morphologically into the category of Bronze Age penannular rings. These are generally date…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepherdswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-36D683
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy palstave axehead. Very corroded.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C93982
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT Circumstance of discovery Late Bronze Age metalwork hoard. The hoard comprises of three bronze socketed axes, ten fragments of socketed axes, one palstave fragment, one socketed gouge fragment, one sword blade fragment, one blade fragment, two ingot fragments and fourteen further bronze fragments. The objects were scattered in ploughsoil across an area of about 20 square feet, with some objects visible on the surface. Description of objects 1. Socketed axe - Complete Southeastern type plain A1. Double mouth moulding with a more prominent upper moulding and th…
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoaden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C2ABB7
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CORONER'S REPORT Circumstance of discovery Late Bronze Age metal group comprising six bronze socketed axes, eight fragments of socketed axes, two fragments of a possible riveted sickle and ten ingot fragments. The objects were scattered in topsoil across an area of about 5 square metres, at a depth of between 7 to 25cm. Description of objects 1. Socketed axe - Complete Southern English ribbed type. Trumpet mouthed, single collar from which a loop protrudes. This leads down to three equally spaced ribs on a straight sided body and a slightly …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C361B1
Object type: ROD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a plain gold rod. The gold rod is circular in section and is rounded at one end and broken at the other. The surface is smooth and only slightly pitted. There is no decoration though some evidence for small hammer marks on the rod. Due to its undiagnostic nature it does not represent Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996).
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FC2060
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper 'bun ingot' (or 'cake'). Plano-convex edge fragment. Ingots such as this usually date to the Late Bronze Age, where they occur frequently in metalwork hoards.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-6BD4B8
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a penannular ring comprising a gold foil cover over a base metal core. The piece is very worn but traces are visible of the original striped decoration of yellow and paler gold. Maximum surviving dimension 16mm; diameter of hoop 5mm; weight 2.54 grams. The piece is a well known Bronze Age type, decorative in character, dating to circa 1150-750 BC. The item qualifies as Treasure under the Designation Order 2002, in that it is of prehistoric date and part of the object is precious metal.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'st margarets', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1CEA53
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy awl or tracer dating to the Bronze Age. The centre, which is the thickest part is square in section. From the centre to the blunt end the awl narrows and becomes circular in section. In the other direction from the centre, the awl narrows to a chisel shape with a flat rounded end. The awl is 61.5mm long, 6.1mm wide, 5.9mm thick and weighs 12g.
Created on: Thursday 29th January 2009
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Null', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-004521
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze age copper alloy Awl dating to 2150-800 BC. The awl is linear with a circular section in the centre. At one end the awl narrows to a rounded tip, while the other is flattened to rectangular cross section, terminating in a point. The implement is cast in one piece and is 45.9mm long, 7.5mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 7.9grams. For a similar example see HAMP-FA35B4.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kemsing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E1ED25
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure report from Ben Roberts: 1. A flat based section of a copper-alloy cake ingot with five sides. The rough pitted surfaces are pale green and brown with metal corrosion and dried earth. Max length: 59mm; max width: 48mm; weight:1.67g 2. A fragment of a copper-alloy cake ingot fragment with five sides. The rough pitted surfaces are pale green and brown with metal corrosion and dried earth. Max length: 79mm; max width: 45mm; weight:227.6g 3. A fragment of a copper-alloy cake ingot fragment with five sides. The rough pitted surfaces are pale green and brown with metal corr…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-83E9A1
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Bronze age cast copper alloy fragment of an Awl. The awl is linear in plan, narrowing to a point at one end. The other end has been broken by an old break. The edged of the awl are raised and appear to have been bent over in the centre of the awl, possibly at the same time that the awl was broken. The fragment is 40.6mm long, 7.1mm wide, 3.8mm thick and weighs 3.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 17th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Monngeham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C717B5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bead of unknown date. The bead is irregular discoidal in shape. The central hole is irregular and irregularly placed, it measures 7.1mm. The bead is very worn, but complete. Simple copper alloy beads of this type are hear to date outside of excavated contexts as they are used from the Iron Age through to the Post Medieval period. `6.5mm in external diameter, 10.9mm in width and weighs 9.32g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-009DC5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, metal, annular ring of uncertain date, probably dating from the Middle Bronze Age to Medieval period (1600 BC-AD 1500). Description: the ring is complete with what appears to be a pointed 'D' shaped cross-section giving it a lenticular side profile. There is a shallow 'V' shaped notch or constriction on the the outer edge of the ring. The outer surface is decorated with irregular, sub-parallel short lines or dashes that radiate out from the inner edge of the aperture on both sides, and on either side of the apex of the outer edge. Measurements: Diameter: 16.5mm; Thi…
Created on: Monday 7th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thurnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2644F0
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Brinze Age Rapier dating from 1500 - 1150 BC. The fragment is linear in plan and eliptical in cross section. There is a broad cenrtral rib running down the centre for the fragments. Both ends of the fragment terminate in old breaks. The fragment is Heavily corroded,it has a light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. length, 99mm width at wide end, 2mm width at point end (point broken off ), 5.5mm weight, 35 gm Similar examples can be seen on the database: YORYM-CFEE95,
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-27EB85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment from an early Roman bow/fibula type brooch.Only the lower part of the bow and the foot survive. The bow is parallel-sided and of triangular cross section. The catchplate has a single irregular perforation, a rolled outer side and adjacent groove. 36.5mm long, 12.1mm wide, 6.1mm thick and weighs 5.76 grams.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Chart with Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F3D165
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2 fragments of copper alloy casting waste. One is roughly pyramid shaped and one is flat and irregular. They both have a dark grey patina suggesting a high tin content. Date unknown as casting waste can be Bronze Age through to Medieval. 44.31mm x 29.95mm x 18.64mm 81.3g 22.32mm x 21.18mm x 3.04mm 8.9g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F5D2A5
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age hoard consisting of two copper alloy palstaves. The hoard was found 50 feet in a re-deposited easement from a pipeline between 6-12 inches under the ground. Description: 1. Copper Alloy Palstave (Rowlands Type: Class 3, Group 2). The rounded damaged butt leads down to low convex flanges, a slightly U-shaped stop and triangular shaped blade.The cutting edge is very damaged with part of it missing. The surface is extremely corroded which obscures detail and the patina is an olive green. Casting seams are present on both sides. There is a small depression on the…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsnorth', grid reference and parish protected.