Record ID: PUBLIC-01D586
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Corroded lead-alloy circular Medieval seal matrix. The retrograde legend reads + S ' WILLI  LEVRITTE‧ (Seal of William Leverett). Reaney and Wilson 1991, 277. Within an inner circle is an octofoil motif with multi-ended petals. Set on the diameter line of the reverse behind the initial cross patee is a perpendicular unpierced lug. The cream-coloured surface corrosion has crazed and in areas has flaked back to the base metal, especially around the legend, removing the detail and making it almost illegible. 13th century. 39mm in diamete…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D4A68B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Henry V (1413-22), Half-Noble, Tower, class G, 3.5g , 8h, annulet stops except around z, mullet after henric, quatrefoil above sail, twisted ropes 2/1, ornaments -11-1, quatrefoils 3/3, rev. i.m. pierced cross and pellet [20], no additional marks in quarters, large h in centre (Stewartby G; Schneider I, 265, same dies; N.1380; S.1753),
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ditcheat parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BD19F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-27) class 14, dating to c.1317-19. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991 : 37) no.1065. Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 1.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-53105A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold Quarter Noble coin of Edward III (1312-1377). Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361). Spink 1495
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3010D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy annular buckle with an incomplete pin dating to c.1250-1450. Flattened circular frame, with a pin simply wrapped around and able to traverse completely around it. The pin is missing the tip and is formed from flat copper-alloy strip with the reverse having 'turned up' sides to increase rigidity strength. Both buckle and pin display an even green patina. Diameter 25.1mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 3.4g. See, Whitehead (2003) No.38 and see similar examples on this database at: KENT-9ADC2D, SWYOR-32E805 and IOW-21E5B7.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-179741
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy large key bit, probably from a London Type VI key, probably dating to c.AD 1300-1500. A slightly hexagonaly faceted hollow (5.4mm i/d) stem with an integral sub-rectangular bit. The bit has a large vertical, central ward-cut and two  rectangular clefts on both the front and rear. The surface displays a light green patina. Length 33.6mm, height 30.9mm, thickness 5.4mm, weight 32.3g. Similar examples on this database at: KENT-74B0E0, NMS-7D9135 and SF-4D9B6C.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-172C88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver plated contemporary forgery of a groat of probably Edward III (1327-77) dating to c.1351-77. A copper-alloy core is visible with traces of a green patina and the obverse appears to be of billon and is illegible. The reverse is slightly better quality silver and is marked as mint of London. Diameter 26.5mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 2g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EF148D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy composite circular strap-end dating to c.1250-1450. Consisting of two separate sub-circular plates with projecting rectangular attachment arms that terminate in breaks. Riveted together with two rivets that remain in place on either side of the plate. Decoration on one attachment arm with what appears to be a double scribed letter V. The surface displays an even green patina. Plate diameter 17.9mm, o/a length 25.3mm, thickness 2mm, weight 3.6g. Broadly similar examples on this database at: OXON-EA2C24, LEIC-3B5C78 and BUC-40B33D and…
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B2B2B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, medieval long cross penny of Edward I. Probably class 3cd. Circa AD1280. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 1.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-97A91C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged/folded Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) class 2a, dating to c.1279-80. Mint of London. (North 1014). Diameter 18.7mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 1g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-851B2A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper-alloy artefact, possibly a mount of Medieval date, perhaps earlier. The original artefact is assumed to have been either annular or penannular; around three-quarters now survives. It is crescent-shaped in plan and triangular in section, the front being bevelled. The U-shaped form is decorated with moulded radiating grooves on the upper surfaces. The reverse is rough but essentially flat. The two ends terminates in a rounded plate also decorated with grooves. There is a circular hole in the centre of each rounded plate, presumably for a rivet. The hole…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-82D440
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of either John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-72) dating to c.1204-22. Struck by Rauf. Uncertain mint. Radii 9.4mm / 8.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 0.3g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6ECDDA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy casket key probably dating to c.1200-1500. Just the bit and the end of the pointed shaft remains. The shaft is oval in cross-section tapering down to a protruding 6.5mm  point. The integral bit is sub rectangular with clefts on either side. The surface displays a dark green patina. Length 15.7mm, width 11.9mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.9g. Similar complete examples on this database at: OXON-E15E59, LANCUM-90F444 and BH-596548.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6E30FF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy annular buckle pin dating to c.AD 1270-1400. A rectangular cross-section pin, tapering to a blunt point at one end and an incomplete connecting loop at the other. Adjacent to the connecting loop, on the upper surface, is a rectangular projection incorporating a ridged finger grip. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Length 47mm, width 6mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 5.1g. See, Egan & Pritchard (2002) No. 541 and see similar examples on this database at: NLM-A81452, SUR-5DA389 and OXON-42C6B0.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0D548D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy bar mount of medieval date (c. AD 1350 - 1400). The mount consists of a hemispherical dome with rounded projections at opposing ends, with perforations for copper-alloy rivets, both of which are in situ. The front of the dome is decorated with three transverse grooves and nine incised vertical lines that sit within the outer transverse grooves. There is a transverse groove deliniating each rounded projection from the main dome body. The reverse is plain. The object has a dark grey patina.  Length 16 mm, wid…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F7A2DC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200 - 1300. The body has broken roughly through the middle with some small parts missing from the outer edge. The centre has three 'petals' of an eight petalled motif which is fully within a circle. The remains of the legend around the edge reads I PREST.  The 'I' is most probably the last letter of a personal name.  PREST could possibly mean Priest, Priest like or un-Priest like (Reaney and Wilson (under Priest)). There is one other seal matrix on the database wi…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F69E71
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy horse harness pendant dating to c.1350-1450. Heater shield shaped plate with a suspension loop set at right angles to the plate, now slightly twisted. The vertically divided shield bears the arms of the Cinque Ports, three demi-lions passant guardant left, impaling three demi-ships hulls. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a patchy green patina. Height 49.4mm, width 29.2mm, thickness 2.6mm, weight 17.8g. The arms of the Cinque Ports were first recorded on a seal of Dover in 1305, and the shield was not vertically divided until the mid-14t…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D94434
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy composite buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle dating to c.1350-1450. Rectangular frame with a slightly recessed and enlarged outside edge that has moulded transverse lines/grooves across it. The sides are enlarged towards the rear to accept drillings for a separate spindle and pin assembly that is now missing. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays a pale green patina. Probably a locking buckle. Length 18.3mm, width 13.4mm, thickness 2.5mm, weight 1.5g. See, Whitehead (2003) No.551 a…
Created on: Sunday 10th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CBD882
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy strap loop, dating to c.1350-1450. Rectangular loop of rectangular cross-section, with an integral external rivet. The surface displays a corroded patchy pale green patina. Length 14.5mm, width 17.8mm. thickness 2.4mm, weight 1.9g. See Egan and Pritchard, p.231-2, no.1236 passim and see similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-DDCB81, NLM-9DF775 and NLM-51825D.
Created on: Saturday 9th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AEDA9A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval incomplete fragment of a lead-alloy circular seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the circular, flat seal remains. The central motif appears to be a petalled cross, with a circular scribed line separating the totally illegible inscription. The reverse is plain with the remains of a transverse raised fillet. Diameter 29.9mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 10.3g. Similar examples on this database at KENT-374D77, PUBLIC-47ADB9 and KENT-9C13E2.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.