Record ID: PUBLIC-D048FB
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded Late Saxon copper-alloy trapezoidal openwork stirrup-strap mount probably of Williams' (1997, 85-9) Class B, Type 1, group 1. There are two fixing holes in upper angles, both with corroded iron rivets. At the base are two rivet-holes each containing an iron rivet, and there are remains of the iron fitting on the reverse. Little detail survives on the upper two protruding animal heads, the ears and eyes and nose can be seen on the lower protruding head. The mount itself remains a grey-purple colour with some minor green patches, the rivets remains a dark brown-or…
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E2599A
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete drawn silver bodkin-type dress-pin of post-medieval date, c.1600-1700. Description: The bodkin is formed of a drawn piece of silver with a slot and perforation (eye) at one end, and tapering to a point at the other end. The shaft has a flattened quadrangular cross-section with bevelled edges, and is undecorated. The pin is crushed across the slot, which bends it out of shape. The pin's shaft has been bent in a number of other places and some deep gouges have also occured, likely due to post-depositional damage, however it remains complete. Measurements: 91mm long 2.89…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shedlwich', grid reference and parish protected.