Record ID: IOW-884528
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Medieval copper alloy mount possibly from a sword belt, c.AD 1400-1550. This fragment is a collared, circular terminal, with a circular lobe containing a rivet-hole to the left. The body consists of a recessed plate with an irregular, sub-rectangular perforation, with a deep raised rim and a broken terminal decorated with two raised bands. There is a further perforated circular knop to the side of the circular terminal There is an almost identical example illustrated in Margeson (1993), fig.22, no.262. Margeson suggests that the irre…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48565
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead palm guard, c.AD 1600-1800. This item is sub-circular in plan with a D-shaped cross section, with a raised rim on the flat side. Several similar items have been recorded on the database including KENT-6E794E, LVPL-610AAC, PUBLIC-D6959F etc.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E612C1
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval mademade copper alloy cuff link, c.AD 1700-1800. This is a copper alloy version of a common silver cuff link made at the same time. The central plate of the cuff link is shaped as an octagon, with deep down-turned walls. On the obverse face is an incised flower design of six three-lobed petals surrounding a circular and cross-hatched centre. The reverse has a central wire attachment loop. For a similar example, see SUSS-955FA8 and KENT-505086.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E5F86B
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval-Modern lead-tin alloy whistle, c.AD 1700-1900. This is a circular-sectioned whistle. The top of the whistle is missing, the base flares out to the top of the whistle chamber and is connected by a rope-decorated collar. There is a semicircular-shaped sound hole half-way down the whistle. The mouth piece is slot-shaped. This form of whistle was probably used by a bosun or boatswain, in order to deliver clearly audible commands aboard ship. It is similar to KENT-46DA73, although this artefact is incomplete. While such whistles were in use for a sign…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-379C2A
Object type: SKILLET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval-Post Medieval cast copper alloy vessel, c. AD 1200-1700. The leg is broadly rectangular in plan and pentagonal in cross-section, narrowing slightly to a foot shape at the base. The foot has a rounded toe and there is a relief moulded line across the ankle.  The base of the foot is slightly worn and concave.  The top of the leg has a rough break where it has become detached from the original vessel. The leg is neatly finished and relatively thin suggesting that this may have come from a serving vessel, such as a ewer…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A27C0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut quarter penny of unclear ruler, class, date, and mint. Slightly worn on both faces, no clipping. Obverse: Crowned bust. Legend: [hENRI]CVS [REX...] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in angle. Legend: Unclear
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A27BAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin of unclear type, ruler, date, and mint. This coin is too worn to determine any details and cannot be further identified.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A27B8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threepence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), Civil war issue (AD 1638-1649) (North 2341, Spink 2895 - end date as of Spink 2003), probable Aberystwyth mint. Slightly worn on both faces, slight clipping. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left, unclear design in front, unclear numerals behind. Legend: [CAR]OLV[S];D;G;M;B;F;ET;H;REX Reverse: Round florate shield. Legend: [...]VS;TITVS[...]RONVM.FIRMA
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A27B6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman coin, too worn and damaged to identify.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A2622D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy double looped buckle, c.AD 1620-1680. This is half of a buckle with a rectangular frames that has a slightly pointed forward edge. The strap bar is narrowed but the pin is missing.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A25F91
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1600-1790. This is the frame of a double-looped spectacle buckle, which is broken in one place on the frame. The pin is missing. The frame is heavily corroded, obscuring any decoration.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A2539B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Post Medieval cast lead alloy possible toy, c.AD 1800-1900. This item is a tiny, hollow tube with three regular lines of square-profiled dots and two parallel lines running beneath these. The size and shape of this item strongly suggests it was part of a toy rifle designed to be able to fire, however there is too little remaining to be certain of this conclusion.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A25226
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval-Modern copper alloy probable scissor handle, c.AD 1800-1900. This is probably one of the handle loops for a pair of small scissors. It is heavily worn and corroded, which obscures any decoration that it may have had.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A24EED
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy furniture fitting, 1600-1800. This is an incomplete probable cast drop handle, with a broken rose-window loop at its top and a concavo-convex basal knop.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A24B6E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval stamped copper alloy mount, c.AD 1750-1850. This is a thin, oval-shaped sheet of copper alloy, decorated with a stamped eight-pointed star that has a central oval boss design. The item is worn and slightly corroded, and some details are lost. This is likely a decorative mount for a chain or fob.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A2486E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast lead shot, AD 1600-1800. The size and mass suggest it was probably for use as a pistol or buckshot.  The shot is sub-spherical with slight traces of impacted faces. There is a casting seam around the circumference and the remains of a casting spew, which suggests it was never fired. It has a mid grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A24758
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast lead shot, AD 1600-1800. The size and mass suggest it was probably for use as a pistol or buckshot.  The shot is sub-spherical with slight traces of impacted faces. There is a casting seam around the circumference and the remains of a casting spew, which suggests it was never fired. It has a mottled grey and white patina.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A241C7
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval cast lead musket ball, c.AD 1600-1800. The casting seam and the remains of a circular casting sprue can be seen. Its surface is very smooth suggesting it was manufactured in a quasi-industrial context. The musketball is almost intact, apart from two scratches on either sides of the casting seam, which may be the result of post-deposition deformation. The very good condition of its surface suggests the shot was found close to its point of manufacture and was never fired.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A21661
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval handmade copper alloy button, c.AD 1700-1800. This is a button made from an oval plate with an attachment loop soldered onto the reverse. The top plate is decorated with incised lines radiating out from the centre. There are no makers' marks on any face.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-31483F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman cast lead alloy and iron steelyard weight, c.AD 43-410. This is a worn and damaged steelyard weight, made from a central rod of iron, surrounded by lead alloy in a tear-drop shape.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.