Record ID: PUBLIC-413A26
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of unknown date. Flattened hemispherical, with a flat circular base and curved sides. A central 'perfectly round' vertical piercing of 8.1mm diameter. The surface is very smooth with no decoration and displays a grey / buff colour. Diameter 26.1mm, height 8.9mm, weight 35g. Similar examples on this database at: LANCUM-202904, OXON-025EC2 and NMGW-47AD02.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-174F91
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of an uncertain artefact of unknown date. The object is reminiscent of the foot of a bow brooch, with (if it is  a footplate) faceted with five panels and a central horizontal transverse ridge. Above is what appears to be the beginning of an arched bow of sub-triangular cross-section. Each panel, where surface remains, including the probable bow, displays ring and dot decoration. Cast concave on the reverse, with both sides 'ragged' and display old breaks with the base being semi-cl…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D6DC67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 75g (2.6 oz) weight or ingot of unknown date. Oval in plan and flat in profile. No marks or letters present. The surface displays a patchy buff/grey colour. Length 40.6mm, width 25.9mm, thickness 9.1mm and weight 75g. For examples see: NLM-B58CF8 and PUBLIC-BF5741.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D6AD8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. A circular flat base with slightly curved sides and a roughly cast apex and a central piercing of 9.9mm diameter. There is no decoration on the surface, that is liberally covered in dents and gouges and displays a light grey colour. Diameter 28.4mm, height 9.3mm and weight 41.5g. Similar examples on this database at: LVPL-C002F3, WAW-98F587 and WAW-B997B2.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CC5B39
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated cast copper-alloy weight of unknown date. Description: This weight takes the form of a fish, the tail (hanging loop) is missing from an historical break. It is roughly oval shaped in section. The under-side is flattened with the numbers 35 incised.The head is defined with slightly raised eyes, defined gill slit and large downturned mouth.   Measurements: Length 41.87 mm, Width 7.84 mm, Height 11.87 mm, Weight  20.17 g. Discussion: This weight may have been a fishing sinker or net weight, however the form …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B826FC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead conical 190g (6.75 oz) weight of unknown date. Inverted pointed conical form with flat sub-circular top and the remains of an iron supension loop in the centre. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a white / grey colour. Diameter 30.5mm, height 48.9mm and weight 190g. Similar examples on this database at: NCL-37878D, SUR-029D1D and SWYOR-249D2C.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A6A4DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin (probable) of unknown date and origin.  Obverse: Saltaire in square. Reverse: Very worn, illegible. Measurements: diameter: 10.08mm,  thickness: 1.25mm,  weight:  0.57g.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-780F7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 59.1g (c.2 oz) weight or ingot of unknown date. Oval in plan and flat in profile. No marks or letters present. The surface displays a patchy buff/grey colour. Length 42.5mm, width 26.4mm, thickness 7mm and weight 59.1g. For examples see: NLM-B58CF8 and PUBLIC-BF5741.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E4C2A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pierced domed 102.7 gram weight of unknown date. Dome shaped, with a sub-circular base and curved sides rising to an arched apex. The weight has a central piercing of 9.2mm diameter at the base, with the top piercing area damaged. The weight has many gouges and dents on the surface and displays a white / buff colour. Base diameter 29.7mm, height 28.4mm and weight 102.7g (3.6 oz).
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FD917A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy object. Description: The centre of the object has a slight raised platform which slopes on either side to two equal grooves. These then curve upwards towards the end of the object, with the left side steeper and shorter than the right. The end of the object is bulbous with three segmented 'bulbs'. On the top upper edge is a semi-circular notch just off centre to the right. The base has a triangular shape that slopes back towards the reverse. The reverse is far smoother and convex. The middle of the object has a slight depression which th…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-438E46
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cube of unknown use or date. Description:  The object is a solid cuboid in it's present state. Five of the faces are smooth and appear to be undecorated. The face opposite the historically broken face has a regular elongated shaped indentation, this is slightly deeper at the outer edge. The object has an even green patina. Measurements: Height: 29.03mm; Width: 32.85mm; Depth: 32.47mm; Weight: 250g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-937450
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain, lead alloy, crudely cast, small, flat, cuboidal shaped probable unofficial weight with relatively sharp edges. This weight could have been used in conjunction with other similar weights. There is a white/pale grey surface patina but broken down on most of the sharp edges with a white flat surface and dark grey matt irregular surface close to the edges. This probable weight is of unknown date. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-58, History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 98-99 and Detector Finds …
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-59D8DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and worn copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a fastening rod, of unknown date. Description: The object has a long shaft with a circular cross-section. It has a domed convex head at the base of which is a thick, pronounced collar. The shaft narrows to a rounded end. It has a dark brown and light green patchy patina. Measurements: 50.50mm long, 10.29mm thick (at the head, 7.35mm thick on the shank) and 16.18g in weight. Discussion: The object's exact identity is uncertain but bears similarities to a small group of objects recorded on thi…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-F92764
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and worn copper alloy possible fastening rod or linch pin of unknown date. Description: The object has a long shaft with a rounded cross-section. It has a domed convex head at one end and a probable worn break at the other. It has a light green patination. Measurements: 50.50mm long, 10.29mm thick (at the head, 7.35mm thick on the shank) and 16.18g in weight. Discussion: The object's exact identity is uncertain but bears similarities to a small group of objects recorded on this database: e.g. LVPL-5C5D9C, which at present do not have conclusi…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B5A403
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete decorative white metal stud of unknown date. The stud profile is square in cross-section. The top of the stud head is circular and has a pattern on the top rim of the stud.  Measurements: 10.64 mm in length, 6.58 mm in diameter at the stud head, 0.4 g in weight. This example does show similarities to LON-B592F1 which is dated to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-818E2A
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pair of dividers of post-medieval date (c.1550-1700). Description: Only one arm of the dividers remains which is sub-triangular in section. One end tapers (and has broken along its length), the other end is broader and is irregular at the end, probably indicating another break. The middle of the arm has been raised to create an almost semicircular loop. The arm rests on a flat surface with the loop perpendicular to this plane.  Measurements: Length 85.52mm , Width 9.13mm , Thickness 12.34mm , Weight 16.86g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-1A8BC7
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy needle of unknown date. Description: The needle has a rectangular cross-section with a flaring eye, now broken at its apperture.The pointed end is split in half. The needle has a very light grey, matte patina. Measurements: length:35.22mm,  width; 4.56mm,  thickness: 2.74mm,  weight: 1.59g.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-DCB946
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete cast copper-alloy uncertain object of uncertain date. Description: The object has a cuboid head, now very worn and irregular. The shaft is sub-rectangular in section and ends at a worn break. The objecthas a pitted, dark green and brown patchy patina. Measurements: length 57.09 mm, height of head:13.7mm; width of head: 11.9mm, width of shaft: 5.2mm, thickness of 4.9shaft: mm; weight 19.09g.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B0E489
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy unidentified object of unknown date. Description: The object consists of a hollow cone with a spherical knop at its apex. It has a very uneven dark green surface with brown patching. Measurments: height 26.13mm, diameter (base) 21.32mm, diameter (knop) 10.41mm, weight 15.35g
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-9DC1AB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn fragment of a copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly the arm of a cross, of unknown, but possible medieval, date. Description: The object is subtriangular with a diagonal break at its narrowest part. At the centre of the fragment is a collet which is missing its setting. It is possibly the arm of a flared-arm cross. Measurements: length: 10.1mm; width: 12.5mm; weight: 1.34g 
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.