Record ID: KENT-C4DE52
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probable Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, sub-rhomboidal, concave/convex, medium size, mottled light grey, knapped flint,secondary debitage, Bulb of percussion with a fair size bulbar scar, large cortex platform and feint ripples. Convex ventral surface and two main dorsal flake beds with cortex on one side. Worn and weathered condition as a result of being in the top or 'plough' soil. This is likely to date between 2500BC-1500BC. Ref. Detector Find 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2, Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, reprinted 2011,…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C4A131
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed/crushed - probably by an agricultural vehicle, cast, copper alloy, Post Medieval, medium sized rumbler bell. Plain upper half, a fine 'sunburst' decoration on the base. Slightly odd, regular shaped, sub-rectangular suspension loop with small gap on the edge at the junction between loop and bell - may result from being repaired when the original loop was worn or broken. Feint possible forge hammer or cross-pattee marker's mark otherwise very worn with a light green corrosion and dark green patina. This is likely to date to 1670-1750. Ref. Detector Fin…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C4603A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, three quarters of a Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy (bell metal), medium size crotal bell. A fine sunburst design on lower half but very feint design on the upper half and a rounded square suspension loop with bevelled edges and possible drilled hole. No maker's mark or initials but this could have been on the missing lower section. The bell shows little wear and has an attractive silvered surface with slight light brown corrosion/staining. This is likely to date between 1450-1650. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 35-45 No. …
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C37ACF
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken foot/leg fragment from a Medieval/Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy probable cauldron. Rounded sub-rectangular shape with central ridge. Worn with a slightly irregular dark red/brown/green corroded surface with remnants of black lacquer over back and front. This is likely to date to 1200-1699. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing, Ipswich 1995, page 94-99 No. 588, Detector Finds 3, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 19987, page 36-37 No. 2 & 3. The fragment is truncated length 49.23mm, width 46.26mm, thickness 18.19mm and weighs 162.0g.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C34C91
Object type: SKILLET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probable handle or possible leg fragment from a Medieval/Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy cooking receptacle (skillet, jug or ewer). Narrow, slightly tapering sub-rectangular ridged handle with 'U' shaped cross-section. Three moulded longitudinal ridges with the largest close to the broken edge so another probable two ridges missing. The narrow end is rounded off, whereas the wider end concave and broken off from main body of the receptacle. Worn with a dark green patina but also considerable light green matt corrosion and blackened inside 'U' shape concave surface. Th…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C2FDC2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken fragment of a probable Roman copper alloy, cast finger ring. Sub-oval vesica shaped bezel with several feint longitudinal ridges on the front, slightly convex surface and plain concave back or inside section. Small remnant of narrow, plain, semi-circle or 'D' shape cross section, hoop either side of a feint transverse line on the shoulder at the junction of bezel. Very worn and corroded with matt dark green surface with remains of white metal silvering. This is likely to date to 43AD-410AD. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing, Ipswich 1995, page 36-37…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C27A2E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, Late C16th-C17th, struck or hammered, copper alloy-brass, fair size, circular, flat, Nuremberg-German Jetton. Obverse: Three crowns alternatively with three fleur-de-lys centrifugally surrounding a five or six petal rose. Inscription: (ROUBV)[]. Reverse: Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattee within a double tressure of three arches, three angles and three pairs of pellets around the tressure. Inscription: (SODA)[]DUO[](IM.GnAD). Very worn or fair condition, matt dark brown surface with odd light brown and light green patches. This is likely to date to 1570-1620. R…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C1457A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval, probable Late C16th-C17th, cast, lead alloy, cloth seal. Circular, roughly flat, two discs cloth seal minus the connecting strip. Moulded upper case letter 'W' or 'M' on the front disc 1 surface. Narrow plain vesica shape, flattened rivet on disc 2 back surface without a stamped clothier's or privy mark. Slightly irregular, pitted corroded and worn matt grey surface. This is likely to date from 1580-1699. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing, Ipswich 1995, page 122-123 No. 781, Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items in the British Muse…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C0F007
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval, Late C13th-C14th, cast, copper alloy, horse harness pendant and simple sheet construction mount. Upper third only with complete suspension loop, fixed in position by rusted iron pin to a small folded over mount. The pendant is flat and was probably circular or oval in shape it has multiple hand punched small annulets possibly from a geometrical/spiral or floral design. Matt dark grey/brown surface with light green corrosion and a couple of small spots of gilding. This is likely to date to 1270-1350. The pendant measures 30.12mm in surviving length, 26.79m…
Created on: Monday 10th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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Record ID: KENT-272C25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399), Standard type 'G' Early bust type I and IIb bust, intermediate with probably nothing on the breast and Lombardic Ns on the reverse. Obverse: Crowned bust facing Inscription: RICARDx[REX A](N)GL Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle Inscription: CIVITAS LOnDO(n). Note: there is a small 'x' following 'Ricard' and before 'REX' also a waisted letter 'O'. Initial mark: Cross pattee. London mint, die axis: 10 o'clock. Worn or fine condition, both sides are struck a little off centre and…
Created on: Monday 15th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-26C76A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), long cross coinage, class 10ab. Obverse: Crowned bust facing, tall crown, drapery formed of two wedges. Inscription: EDWAR R ANGL DN[S h](Y)B Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle. Inscription: CIVITAS C[A](N)TOR. Initial mark: Cross pattee. Mint name: Canterbury. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Worn or fine condition with a good silver colour and some light grey tarnish patches. This is likely to date to 1301-1310. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2020, page 179 No. 1409B, English Hammered…
Created on: Monday 15th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-55C7B9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Age uncertain, Roman-Post Medieval, cast, lead alloy, probable steel yard weight. Rounded, solid, cuboidal or dome, conical shaped, weight with slightly recessed base. There is also a rusty remnant of a probable upper suspension loop and similarly a possible one on the base. This was probably used as a steel yard weight which could indicate a Roman date. There is an irregular or pitted, corroded, matt grey surface with a few more recent dents and scrapes by agricultural equipment. This is likely to date 43-1800. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-554F4D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken in two sections, Late Medieval - Tudor (C15-16th), cast, copper alloy, spur, probable rowel spur. Found in two fragments a few metres apart but fit together. The first section found was the terminal with two holes for the attachment of spur leathers probably via a hook attachment. There are also two moulded lines decoration. The second fragment is part of the arm of the spur with a shallow 'D' shaped cross-section and a strong bend or 'elbow' under the ankle. This also has a simple moulded decoration in the form of two wedges, the decoration is only on the outer …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-52AA21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver, penny of Edward I (1272-1307). class 9b1 dating to the period 1299-1300/1. Mint of London. North no. (1991) 1037/1, Spink (2017, 179) No. 1408 Obverse: Crowned bust facing, drapery formed of two wedges. Inscription: +EDW R ANGL DN(S h)YB. Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle. Inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Note: There is a pot hooked letter 'N' within the inscription. Initial mark: Cross pattee. . Die axis: 9 o'clock. Worn or fine condition with a grey tarnish over approximately half the coin. The coi…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-50E2E9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval, copper/pewter alloy (bell metal), medium size, broken half of a crotal bell. There is a worn 'sunburst' design on the upper section and a 'fish scale' decoration on the base. Sub-square shaped suspension loop on the upper part has bevelled edges and a circular possibly drilled hole. There is no founder's mark or initials visible but this may have been on the missing section. The bell shows some wear and has a dark grey, slightly silvery patina. This is likely to date between 1500-1625. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 3…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: KENT-50AB85
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two thirds of a Post Medieval, cast, copper/pewter alloy (bell metal), medium size, crotal bell. Worn 'sunburst' decoration on the upper half but appears to be plain on the lower half. Sub-rectangular shaped suspension loop on top with bevelled edges and possible drilled circular hole. There does not appear to be a founder's mark or initials at the base but this could have been on the missing lower section. The bell shows some wear, has a silvery surface but some pale green surface corrosion. This is likely to date between 1450-1650. Ref. Detector Finds, …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-50372C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval, copper alloy, sheet construction, broken half of a buckle attachment plate. Buckle plates provided a means of attaching the buckle frame to the strap that was arguably more secure in the long term than folding the leather or textile around the frame and sewing the strap together to hold it in place. Narrow sub-rectangular shape with a horizontal slot for the tongue and two small holes for the attachment rivets, one in each far corner and a small decorative notch in between on the outer edge. There is a pale brown corrosion product on both sides which could rep…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-428C67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, struck or hammered, groat of Mary. Dating to the period 1553-1554. Spink (2017) no. 2492. North (1991) no. 1960 Obverse: Crowned bust left. Inscription: MARIA (DG) ANG FRA 2 hIB REGI. Reverse: Long cross fourchee over royal shield. Inscription: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILI(A). Privy or mint mark: Pomegranate. Mint name: London. Die axis: 4 o'clock. This coin has a full flan, in fine or worn condition, it was slightly distorted when found probably as a result of agricultural machinery and it has a variable dark grey/black tarnish over approximately half the coi…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: KENT-403B9D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, Tudor-Jacobean period, cast, copper alloy, double oval loop buckle frame possibly once with simple moulded decoration on the loops with a integral recessed central strap bar. There is a possible moulded pin notch on the less corroded outer edge but minus the tongue. Worn with extensive corrosion has left an irregular matt brown and pale green surface. One of the outer edges has almost corroded right through. This is likely to date between 1550-1720. Ref. Buckles 1250-1800, Ross Whitehead, Greenlight Publishing 1996, page 61 No. 362 & page 98 No. 609. The buc…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-3D7E05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post-Medieval, probably 1697, milled or minted William III (1694-1702) silver alloy sixpence. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right, first bust with hair turned outwards above and below the crown of the head. Inscription: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with later harp and small crown. Inscription: MAG BR.(FR)A ET.HIB.REX. Mint name: London. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Fine condition or worn obverse and very worn in places on reverse, reasonably good silver colour but some light grey tarnish and a number of scratches especially four or five across the…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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