Record ID: KENT-DDB30B
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Prehistoric, probable Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, knapped, small/medium size, multiple direction platform, flake core. Almost half the sub-spherical shaped core has pale brown cortex remaining and there are dark grey/black multi-face flake beds from many directions - some with negative conchoidal flake beds and negative hinge fractures. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 and Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, Reprint 2011, The History Press, page 156, Fig. 65 No. 2 and No. 6. The …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-DD6C52
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken fragment only or chip of a Prehistoric - probable Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, knapped, now sub-pentagonal shaped, concave/convex, variable grey piece of tertiary debitage. There are three main dorsal flake beds, all with fine conchoidal ripples. There is a shallow bulb of percussion with small scar and feint conchoidal ripples on the ventral surface but with two major broken edge pieces probably by agricultural machinery. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Prehistoric F…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-DD22F8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken section of a Prehistoric, probable Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, knapped, sub-rectangular, convex/convex, now small size, variable pale grey and light brown blade or tertiary debitage. There are three dorsal, narrow blade beds with negative conchoidal ripples. There is a shallow bulb of percussion, small striking platform formed with a soft hammer on the ventral side and feint ripples. The distal section broken off probably by agricultural equipment and the odd side chip. This is likely to date 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-CE8ADC
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken section of a Prehistoric, Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, knapped, sub-rectangular, convex/convex, variable pale grey and light brown, medium/small size blade or secondary debitage. There are three blade/flake beds on the dorsal surface. Shallow bulb with small bulbar scar, small platform probably made with a soft hammer with feint conchoidal ripples. Distal end broken away probably by agricultural machinery. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 3 and Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, Rep…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-CE2DC5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken Prehistoric - probable Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, knapped, narrow sub-rectangular, convex/convex, mottled pale grey now medium size blade with one probable retouched cutting edge. Two dorsal blade beds, one with feint negative conchoidal ripples but several abrupt retouched chips down one side only. Bulb of percussion with small scar on the ventral surface with a medium size platform and feint ripples. The distal end has broken off probably by agricultural machinery. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 200…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C9A965
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, Prehistoric, probable Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age. knapped, rounded, slightly irregular rhomboidal shape, concave/convex, medium/small size, variable grey colour secondary debitage. Half the dorsal surface has cortex, the other half one main flake bed with negative conchoidal ripples and negative distal hinge fracture. Ventral surface - bulb of percussion with shallow scar, fair size platform from hard hammer and feint conchoidal ripples. This is likely to date from 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detecting Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publications 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Pre…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C914F5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, Prehistoric, probable Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age, knapped, irregular, rounded, sub-rhomboidal shape, concave/convex, medium size, variable grey with white patches secondary debitage or possible end scrapper implement. Two main dorsal flake beds each with conchoidal ripples, a small patch of cortex and small section of abrupt retouch close to the distal end. Bulb of percussion with shallow bulbar scar on the ventral surface together with feint conchoidal ripples. There is a small patch of quartz crystals on the distal edge. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC.…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C8D571
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, Prehistoric, probable Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age, knapped, irregular, sub-rhomboidal shape, plano/convex, medium/small size, variable grey/pale grey knapped, secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion with fair size striking platform with small cortex patches produced from a hard hammer and feint conchoidal ripples. There are three main dorsal flake beds. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, Reprinted 2011, The History Press, page 36 Fig. 14 No. 4. T…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C8469C
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Prehistoric - probable Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age, irregular knapped rounded sub-pentagonal shape, convex/concave, medium size, variable pale grey, knapped flint, secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion with two bulbar scars and large platform created with a hard hammer, conchoidal ripples and distal hinge fracture. Two main dorsal flake beds with fine negative ripples and small patch of cortex at the distal section of one side. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Prehistoric Fl…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B4A609
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, Prehistoric - probably Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, irregular, sub-rectangular shape, convex-convex, medium size, mottled grey/pale grey, possible side cutting knife, blade or side scrapper. Knapped flint implement or possible secondary debitage, ventral bulb of percussion and bulbar scar, feint conchoidal ripples with a small weak distal hinge fracture. Four dorsal blade beds with cortex on half of the surface area - could be used as a thumb grip. This is likely to date to 2500-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fi…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B44DFF
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably incomplete, age uncertain - possibly Late Iron Age - Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, unknown narrow 'Y' shaped and curved artefact. Possible Iron-Age to Post Medieval broken dagger quillion, (got its name from a quillion, a cross-guard that protected the hand). Possible Roman artefact, possible Early Medieval key used to open an Anglo-Saxon or Medieval barrel padlock or a possible Post Medieval pastry jigger central shaft fragment. Broken with a possible third section missing with slightly irregular corroded surface but with the remains of black lacqu…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B38B32
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Late Medieval, cast, copper alloy, small key probably for use with a secure casket. Once oval shaped bow or handle with hollow cylindrical projecting shaft and pin stem. There are two narrow moulded transverse ridges or bead and reed collar at the foot of the bow. The simple locking bit had one cleft and one bullet. Very worn and corroded condition with an irregular pitted matt brown surface with a few spots of green verdigris and almost half the bow missing. This is likely to date to 1400-1499. Refs. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing 1995, page 86 …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B3290E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Roman C1st-2nd, copper alloy-brass, struck or hammered sestertius. Obverse: Probable bare head outline looking right. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Possible central standing figure. Inscription: Illegible.  The coin is extremely worn or poor condition with corroded and broken down edges and irregular pitted green and brown surface with small patch of green patina on the reverse. Uncertain die axis. This is likely to date from 43-250AD. Reece Period 2-12. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023 page 53-59. The coin is 30.49mm long, 27.48mm wide, 4.53mm thick, diameter…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-746C39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, struck or hammered, copper alloy, Charles I (1625-1649) 'Rose' farthing, type 3. Obverse: Small single arch with pointed sides and sceptres almost to outer circle. Inscription: CA(R)[OLUS DG] M(AG BRI). Reverse: Single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. Inscription: [FR](AN)[ET](HI.R)[EX]. Mint mark: Illegible. Die axis: 12 o'clock. Worn or fine condition, slightly sub-oval shaped flan with matt green/light brown, lightly corroded surface patina. This is likely to date to 1625-1643. Refs. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 330 No. 3203 and…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-742C93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman, Antoninus Pius (138-161AD), copper alloy-brass, struck or hammered sestertius. Obverse: Bare head right Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Probably Minerva advancing, brandishing javelin and holding shield. Inscription: Illegible (SC) in the field. Mint mark: SC. Mint name: Rome. Die axis: 12 o'clock. Reece Period 7. The coin is slightly square in shape and very worn or fair condition with attractive green patina on the reverse but broken down edges and most of the obverse due to corrosion with a matt pale green/light brown irregular surface. This is likely to date to 146AD.…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-660B2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval, James I (1603-1625), silver, struck or hammered, Irish shilling, first coinage. Obverse: First crowned bust right, short square-cut beard. Inscription: [JACOBV]SD'G'.A(NG S)COFR[ET.HI]B REX. Reverse: Crowned harp Inscription:EX[VRG](AT) DEVS DI[SSIP]ENTVR IN[I](MI)CI. Die axis: 9 o'clock. Mint mark: Bell Mint name: Tower mint London. Very worn or fair condition but 'crinkled' and distorted by agricultural machinery. Dark silver colour with grey tarnish over half the coin, especially the obverse. This is likely to date to 1603-1604. Ref. Coins of Scotl…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-65219D
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment only of a Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, decorated spur. The outer surface of this curved in two places spur arm fragment has a moulded and heavily embellished design. Hand punched pellet and dot gilded decoration which emphasises that the spur was not just a functional object but also an emblem of status. Broken and worn with dark brown/green patina with some gilding surviving. This is likely to date to 1650-1850. Refs. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 89-90 No. 539 & page 156-157 No. 1051 & 1052, Detecto…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-5FD9D3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, cast, Anglo-Scandinavian horse harness link used at the time of the Norman Conquest. A plano-convex cross-section bar, a bevelled sub-lozenge shaped terminal with sub-oval aperture at each end with a rounded knop at each end and both sides. There is a central convex roundel also with three similar rounded knops - one off-centre and one either side. Plain back. Some wear, otherwise a matt green/brown slightly irregular corroded surface. This is likely to date to 1000-1100AD. Refs. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, A catalogue of small finds from spec…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-5F2CC4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probably late Neolithic- Early Bronze Age. Sub-triangular, convex/convex medium size, knapped, variable stripy grey/pale grey tertiary debitage. Bulb of percussion with large platform-formed by a hard hammer and some force with feint conchoidal ripple marks and a prominent stepped distal hinge fracture. There are two main flake beds on the dorsal surface with negative ripples. There are a number of relatively recent edge chips due to agricultural machinery damage rather than retouch. This is likely to date between 2500-1500BC.  Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon B…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-4FA953
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval C12-14th, cast, copper alloy, small strap-loop used to hold down loose parts of a belt or strap. Sub-rectangular, once with a probable internal, separate rivet. Minus the separate rivet where the frame has worn through on one side - releasing it, otherwise a matt brown and green, slightly pitted corroded surface. This is likely to date to 1350-1450. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing, Ipswich 1995, page 69 No. 389, Dress Accessories, Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 1150-1450, Geoff Egan and Frances Pritchard, London …
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C62866
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken leg/foot fragment from a Medieval/Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, from a probable small cauldron. Broken upper narrow section tapering down to a slightly wider foot with tri-lobed cross-section. There was once a decorative transverse groove across the upper surface which created a weakness and probably contributed to the fracture at this point. There is some wear and an attractive dark green patina, once probably coated with a black lacquer. This is likely to date between 1200-1699. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 94…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C5D4E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  complete, Age uncertain Roman-Post Medieval, crudely cast, lead alloy 'home made', medium size, plain spindle whorl or possible unofficial weight. Sub-conical shape with slightly tapering hole down through the centre that once held a wooden shaft for hand spinning wool from the fleece into yarn. Worn and slightly irregular shape with a matt pale grey/white corroded surface. Age uncertain. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 37B, Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-55 No. 24 and Detector Fin…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C57C61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, virtually half of a Roman copper alloy - bronze, possible Trajan (96-117AD), Hadrian (117-138AD) or Antoninus Pius (138-161AD) sestertius coin. Obverse: Laureate head right Inscription: Missing/illegible. Reverse: Central facing standing female figure with S[C] in the field. Mint name: Rome. Die axis: 11 o'clock. Irregular flan, worn or fair condition, dark green patina but over half has matt dark green corrosion and all the legend has corroded away. This is likely to date between 96-161AD. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 54-55 No. 488-496 and…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B1626E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, virtually half a Roman, copper alloy - bronze, possibly Trajan (96-117AD), Hadrian (117-130AD) or Antoninus Pius (138-161AD) sestertius coin. Obverse: Laureate head right Inscription: Missing/Illegible. Reverse: Central standing figure facing with probable raised right arm. Inscription: Missing/Illegible. Mint name: Probably Rome Die axis: 6 o'clock. Irregular flan, very worn or fine condition, pale green patina but some surface light brown/green corrosion and the flan including all the legend corroded away. This is likely to date between 96-161AD. Ref. Coi…
Created on: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B0AE37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval, struck or hammered, silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327) long-cross coinage, class IIa, b, c, 12a or 13. Obverse: Crowned bust facing, drapery formed of two wedges. Inscription: E(DW)AR ANG (LDN)[] Reverse: Long-cross pattee with three pellets in each angle with one limb terminating in a crozier at 12 o'clock.  Inscription: (CIV)ITAS DUN(EL)M. Initial mark: Cross moline. Mint name: Durham Episcopal mint with one arm of the main reverse cross terminating in the shape of a Bishop's crozier - probably of Bishop Kellawe. Die axis: 12 o'clock. Very worn or…
Created on: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-9FED48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Roman, struck or hammered, billon copper alloy House of Constantine commemorative issue (Gloria Exercitus) Nummi/AE4. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust right Inscription: [FLIVLCONSTANS] Reverse: Two soldiers holding one standard Inscription: GLOR(IA EXERC)[ITVS]. Mint mark: [T](R)S  Mint name: Probably Trier Die axis: 12 o'clock. Reece period 17. Oval flan with slightly corroded - nibbled edges. Slightly worn or very fine condition with an attractive slightly silvered dark green patina surface. This is likely to date between 335-337AD. Re…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-9C2177
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver, Henry III (1216-1272) voided, long-cross (1247-1272) coinage, probably class III without a sceptre, cut halfpenny. Obverse: Bust facing - probably without a sceptre. Inscription: hE[NRICVS RE]X.III. Reverse: Voided long cross Inscription: ION[ON WILT]O. Mint mark: probable six point star. Mint name: Possibly Wilton. Moneyer: ION. Die axis: 1 o'clock. Full flan, worn/very worn or fine/fair condition. This is likely to date between 1248-1251. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 173 No. 1362-1364, The Voided Long-cross c…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-9B92A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, struck or hammered, silver, Charles I (1625-1649) shilling Group D 3a. Obverse: Fourth bust left, no inner circle with crown reaching the edge of the coin. Inscription: CAROLVS.D:G'MA:BR:FR:ET.HI:RE(X). Reverse: Garnished oval shield no CR at sides, no inner circle. Inscription: CHRISTO.AVSPICE.REGNO. Mint mark: Bell (60). Mint name: Tower mint London: Die axis: 4 o'clock. Full flan, slightly worn with a worn patch over drapery/armour and outer part of the shield on the reverse - over all very fine/fine condition. Good silver colour with lig…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-775898
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, sheet construction, copper alloy, double sheet, 2-piece, strap-end with simple decoration. Two notches in the attachment edge one either end coming to a point on each corner and also a simple rounded knop. There are two intact small separated, central rivets - one at each end with remnants of the woven cloth strap between the sheets. Dark green patina with some light brown surface corrosion and both rivets have a pale green colour. This is likely to date between 1270-1400AD. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Iopswich 1995, page…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-76BAF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Roman, cast, copper alloy, probable Dolphin or Polden Hill variant fibula or bow brooch. The bow and wings only with corroded rusty deposit in one wing cover representing the iron spring but missing the rest of the spring, pin and catch plate. Relatively plain, simple type with a possible central ridge down the upper length of the bow and possibly over the heel. Very worn and corroded/erroded surfaces. The bow is slightly distorted possibly by agricultural machinery, otherwise a matt green slightly irregular surface. This is likely to date to 45-90AD.…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-720810
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, cast and sheet construction, copper alloy, medium size, single loop sub-rectangular buckle frame with expanded outer edges, narrowed and off-set strap bar with a restricted end bar for a sheet roller which is partially missing and also minus the tongue. There are two casting spurs on each side, but otherwise worn with a matt grey patina, although a green sheet roller. This is likely to date to between 1350-1400. Ref. Buckles 1250-1800, Ross Whitehead, Greenlight Publishing 1996, page 27 No. 138 & 140. The buckle is 19.68mm long, 17.54mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-71AB4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, struck or hammered, silver, Charles I (1625-1649) half groat without bust - group A, 1a. Obverse: Crowned rose Inscription: C D G ROS(A S)INE SPINA. Reverse: Crowned rose Inscription: IVS THRONVM FIRMA(T). Mink mark: Heart (88). Mint name: Tower Mint under Charles I. Die axis: 5 0'clock. Struck slightly off-centre, slightly worn or very fine condition, silver colour with grey tarnish mainly over the legend. This dates from 1629-1630. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 301 No. 2823 and English Hammered Coinage vol. 2, J.J. No…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B70479
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probable late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age, irregular pentagonal shape, convex/convex, medium size, white/pale mottled grey, secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion,  medium size striking platform with fine ripples or rings at the proximal end, otherwise feint ripples on the distal half with contemporary broken distal end. There are two main dorsal flake beds and a small patch of cortex. This is likely to date 2700-1500BC. References - Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publications 2002, page 9-15, No Fig 2, Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, The History …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B67695
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probable Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age. Sub-rectangular, plano-convex, medium size, mottled pale and dark grey flint primary debitage. Bulb of percussion, large concave platford, feint ripples or rings, distal hinge fracture and  there is some recent side damage. There is cortex on most of the dorsal surface with a narrow flake bed down one side. This is likely to date between 2700-1500BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2, Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, Reprint 2011, page 36 no. 1. The flint is 46.53mm long…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B63DF3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probable Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age. Sub-rectangular shaped, concave/convex, medium/fair size flint, stripy mottled and grey pale grey with a few orange spots, secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion with scar, large striking platform, many well defined ripples or rings and a broken ragged distal end. There is one main dorsal flake bed but also three smaller ones - one with a negative hinge fracture close to the proximal end and a small section of cortex on one side. This is likely to date between 2700-1500BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-B5F49B
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probably Neolithic-Early Bronze Age. Sub-rectangular/vesica shaped, concave/convex, medium size, mottled white and pale grey flint with a few orange spots, probable side scrapper or secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar, relatively fair size striking platform and feint ripples but some slight edge damage . One main flake bed and a minor side one on the dorsal surface with some cortex at the distal end. The smaller side flake bed has a number of short, scaled and semi-abrupt retouch down the side, but also some recent side 'plough' dmage c…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-667C2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete, Early Roman, copper alloy, cast, short, stubby, Colchester 2-piece, B type fibula or bow brooch. It has lost it's original spring and attachment pin but, has a crudely made wire, now broken replacement, passing through the upper pierced lug and bent over. The bow has has a longitudinal central rib with concave moulding each side. The wings have vertical grooves and ridges with feint oblique incised line decoration. The catch plate has a perforated geometrical zig-zag line. Ref. Iron Age & Roman Brooches, R. Hattatt, Oxbow Books 1985, page 26-30 no. …
Created on: Saturday 6th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-A6DFCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Late Roman nummi or possible barbarous imitation nummi/AE4, copper alloy, struck coin. Obverse: Draped, head right - wearing a laurel or diadem. Inscription: Illegible.  The coin is corroded with broken down flan but unusually respecting the profile of the emperor, face & drapery.  Reverse: Possible central figure. Inscription: Illegible. Extreme wear, poor condition with broken down flan and matt green/brown corroded surface - few details visible. Die axis: uncertain. This is likely to date from the Late C3rd to Early C5th. Ref. Coins of England …
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-A69132
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (broken), Medieval C14-15th, copper alloy, sheet construction, probable composite strap end plate, broken appears once to have been narrow rectangular shape with pointed or tongue shaped terminal minus the attachment end and probable attachment rivets. Remains of silver solder on the inside surface and a plain outer surface with a dark green patina and small patches of silvering. Cracked across the centre where it has been bent probably by agricultural equipment. Ref. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 64-66 no. 333, 339 & …
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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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
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Record ID: KENT-8F3102
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, C16-18th, crudely cast, lead alloy, medium size, sub-circular, flat, bi-face token. The Powell 32 type classification system for leaden tokens and tallies type 2. Obverse: Central degign capital letter or initial 'H' Inscription: H. Reverse: Central possible capital letter or initial 'K' Inscription: K. Some wear or fine condition. The token was folded a little when found probably by agricultural machinery, it has a matt grey patina. This is likely to date between 1500-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page …
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-8EE592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Roman C1st-2nd, struck or hammered, copper alloy As thought most likely to be Claudius 41-54AD. Obverse: Bare head looking left outline only. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: No details visible. Inscription: Illegible. Extremely worn and corroded with slightly irregular flan, matt green/brown eroded surface with pale brown corrosion. This is likely to date to 41-199AD. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 53 no. 471? The coin is 26.78mm long, 25.08mm wide, 2.54mm thick, diameter 26.78mm and weighs 6.27g. 
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-7FBB5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272). Voided long cross penny without a sceptre - class 3b. Obverse: Crowned head facing. Inscription: HENRICVS REX .III Reverse: Voided long-cross Inscription:NICOLE ONL (V)N(D). London mint. Initial mark: Star-3. Moneyer: Nicole. Die axis: 3 o'clock. The coin is half worn/fine and half very worn/fair condition. This is likely to date to 1248-1250. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 173 no. 1363, English Hammered Coinage, J.J. North, Spink 1991 reprint 2006, page 226 no. 987 and The Voided L…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-7F3F41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly distorted, Medieval, struck or hammered, silver groat of Edward IV (second reign) 1471-1483, long cross coinage. Obverse: Crowned head facing within a tressure of nine arches. Inscription: EDWA(R)[D DI] (GR) A R[EX ANGL Z FRAN](C) Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle. Inscription: CIVITAS LONDON POSVI [XVTORI] London mint, Mint mark: Pierced cross. Die axis: 4 o'clock, worn or fine condition, with grey tarnished surface. This is likely to date between 1473-1477. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2023, page 226 no. 2098 and Eng…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-7C67C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age, early southern British, uninscribed, struck or hammered, silver or possible debased gold - white gold stater. British A Westerham, Southern class 2a - Carn Brae,produced by the Regini, based in West Sussex. Slightly oval flan. Obverse: Abstract head right with wreath, crescents and probable cloak. Reverse: Disjointed, stylised horse left, partial legs, many pellets above and distinct vesica motif behind. Mint: Southern Britain. Die axis: 11 o'clock.  Very worn or fair condition - possible worn dies. Erroded, slightly pitted surface (found in dried up…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: KENT-C59153
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and damaged, two thirds of a Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration on the outer edge of the loops. Moulded roundel on the outer edge of each loop and knop at each end of the central strap bar which is narrowed and recessed at the front edge of the frame. Minus the tongue and badly broken and distorted by agricultural machinery. Matt brown with pale green corrosion over half the surface. This is likely to date between 1550-1650. Refs. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, page 107-113 No. 679 & 684, B…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C48C99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval - Georgian, steam powered minted 22 carat gold George III (1760-1820) last or new coinage (1816-1820) half-sovereign coin. Obverse: Laureate head right. Inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA Reverse: Crowned shield of United Kingdom Inscription: REX FID:DEF..BRITANNIARUM. Mint name: Tower Hill London. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Worn or fine condition with a number of scratches especially on the obverse caused by agricultural machinery. This coin dates to 1817. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 467 No. 3786. The coin is 19.41mm long, 19.40 mm wide, 0.89mm thick,…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C452C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman, probable Faustina Junior (147-175AD) Dupondius/As, struck or hammered, copper alloy coin. Probably struck under Antoninus Pius 147-161AD (father) or Marcus Aurelius 161-175AD (husband). Obverse: Draped bust right Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Central standing figure possibly Pudicitia or Diana. Inscription: Illegible with [S](C) in the field. Mint mark: [S](C). Mint name: Rome Die axis: 12 o'clock Very worn or fair condition. This is likely to date between 147-175AD. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 56, Roman Coins and their values II, David R. Sear, Spink …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C414EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, Early Roman, cast, copper alloy, Hod Hill variant fibula. It has a hinged pin with fluted and cross - ribbed bow. The Hod Hill brooches are true 'derivatives' of the Aucissa fibula. Type-Class A plain leg with broken foot knob, rib at the top with four further transverse ribs above. Minus the pin and part of the catch plate, there is a trace of tinning otherwise attractive dark grey patina. This is likely to date between 43AD-70AD. Refs. History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Publishing Ipswich 1995, 28-34 No. 117, Roman Artefacts found in Britain, Nigel Mills, Green…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C3D9C5
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken leg/foot fragment from a Medieval/Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, probable small cauldron. Broken upper wide section, tapering down towards the foot with trilobed cross-section. There is an unusual either moulded or drilled out narrow groove across the upper surface from the flat back surface towards the ridged front surface. This has created a weakness and probably contributed to the fracture at this point. There is only a little wear and black lacquer remaining on half the surface, otherwise a matt green lightly corroded surface. The black lacquer continues under the nar…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C39931
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, small, slightly curved-concave front, double loop asymmetrical possible spur buckle with moulded decoration on the loop. Trilobed knop on the outer edge of the rounded loop. There were probably three transverse grooves on the outer edges of the rectangular loop. Slightly narrowed central strap bar with traces of rust from a now corroded away iron tongue. There is also a trace of black lacquer and possible tinning left in places on the surface which is slightly pitted by matt green corrosion. This is likely to date to 1575-1700. Refs. Detector Finds, …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C3532F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly squashed and damaged late Medieval, cast, copper alloy, fair size, hand punched, simply decorated, domed thimble. No circumferential basal band but a continuous left-handed spiral of punched circular pits on the sides and crown. The spiral of pits is interrupted by a deeply engraved groove also spiralling left-handed from the base up to the crown where it forms a tonsured teat. Some wear particularly on the shoulder otherwise a matt dark green patina with some light brown surface corrosion. The thimble is slightly squashed with a small crack distortion in the b…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C29F53
Object type: FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, Early C17th, cast, copper alloy, one piece decorated button or cloak fastener. Discoidal, convex front, concave back with integral rectangular section sub-circular shank retaining rusty iron fragment of wire link probably once attached to a similar button to form a probable cloak fastener. On the front a hand punched six-pointed star design around a small central circle containing four equidistant annulets. There is a wavy border of small annulets surrounding six crescents, one between each star point and over a patch of very small annulets. The surface was …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C1EEE7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric, probable late Neolithic-Bronze Age. Sub-triangular shape, concave/convex, medium size, slightly mottled pale grey and white secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion, feint ripples and distal hinge fracture. There is cortex down one side of the dorsal surface and a single flake bed with ripples. This is likely to date between 2500BC-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, Reprint 2011, The History Press, page 36 Fig. 14 No. 1, The flint is 41.6mm long, 34.38mm wide, 10.29mm thick and…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C1AE63
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric probable late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age. Sub-rectangular, convex/convex, medium size, slightly mottled pale grey secondary debitage. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar, small platform and feint ripples but some slight edge damage. Cortex on half the dorsal surface with three main flake beds on the rest. This is likely to date between 2500BC-1500BC. Refs. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002. 9-15 Fig. 2, Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, reprint 2011, The History Press, page 36, Fig. 14 No. 3. The flint is 39.8mm long, 21.56mm wide, 12.62mm thic…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C17787
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Prehistoric, probable late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age. Sub-rectangular, convex/convex, medium size, black, knapped flint, secondary debitage or possible damaged side scrapper/blade. Bulb of percussion with bulbar scar, fair size damaged striking platform with ripples but some slight damage with several chipped edges as a result of agricultural machinery. There is just over half the dorsal surface covered with cortex, one main dorsal flake bed and two smaller ones with a number of recent chips around the perifory. This is likely to date between 2500BC-1500BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gor…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C12784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman, struck or hammered, copper alloy, Dupondius or possible As, poor condition coin. Obverse: possible laureate bust right. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Probable central standing or sitting figure. Inscription: Illegible. Die axis: 9 o'clock. Poor or extremely worn condition, few details visible. Matt brown with pale brown corrosion. This is likely to date to 1st-2nd Century. Refs. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 52-57. The coin is 24.73mm long, 24.32mm wide, 2.44mm thick, diameter 24.73mm and weighs 6.65g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-C0EB09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman, struck or hammered, copper alloy or brass, sestertius probably Marcus Aurelius (161-180AD). Obverse: Laureate or bare head right. Inscription: [](SCO)[]. Reverse: Central standing figure possibly Fortuna holding rudder or Hilaritas holding palm. Inscription: Illegible 'SC' in the field. Die axis: 6 o'clock. Minted in Rome, Very worn or fair condition with matt brown and light green very corroded surface. The flan has a rounded squared off shape. This is likely to date to 161-180AD. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 56 and Roman Coins and their values II, David …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D8C12B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval C13th-C15th, cast, copper alloy, small size single 'D' shaped loop buckle. It has an ornate outer lipped edge with four, feint, moulded transverse grooves, a narrow and offset strap bar but minus the tongue. There is a remnant of rust on the strap bar, indicating there may have been an iron tongue - now corroded away. Some wear but otherwise an attractive dark green patina. This is likely to date to 1250-1400. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 4-10 No. 13, Buckles 1250-1800, Ross Whitehead, Greenlight Publishing 1996, page 22 No. 93, 94 & …
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D88B65
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval C16th-C18th, crudely cast, lead alloy, small/medium size, uniface token. The Powell 32 type classification system for lead tokens and tallies No. 3 - with eight segments or Paul Baylis No. 9 - simple linear 8-arm cross otherwise known as a spoked wheel design. Very worn or fair condition with a slightly irregular grey corroded surface and bent by agricultural machinery when found. This is likely to date to 1500-1799. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 56-57 No. 10 & 17, Leaden Token & Tallies Roman to Victorian, Edward Fletcher, Greenl…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th January 2022
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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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Record ID: KENT-3D39A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain, Roman-Post Medieval, cast, lead alloy, medium size, homemade unofficial, free standing weight. Tapering cylindrical or sub-conical shape with a relatively large central hole running down the entire length. Possibly the hole could allow sets of weights to be threaded with a thong for transportation or used as a net weight. Possibly the hole could have held a wooden sharft for hand spinning wool from the fleece in to yarn as a spindle whorl. Pale grey slightly irregular surface with a few scratches and dents probably caused by agricultural machinery. The date …
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-288238
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain Roman-Georgian, cast, lead alloy, unofficial, handmade probable 'net' weight probably used by country folk or poachers to catch fish, rabbits or birds. Ovoidal or rugby ball shaped with a central hole. There is an irregular slightly pitted matt, pale grey surface with one small sub-circular flat area probably made by being struck by agricultural machinery. This object is of uncertain date. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 58-63 and Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-55. The weight…
Created on: Monday 18th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-283B0A
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Prehistoric probable Neolithic-Mid Bronze Age, knapped or flaked, white with orange spot, now rounded rhombiodal shaped secondary debitage or waste flake/chip. This was probably vesica or 'almond' shaped before breakage. There is a bulb of percussion, medium size striking platform but no ripples on the slightly convex ventral surface. There are two main flake beds and a few minor ones on the dorsal surface with a spot of cortex remaining. This is likely to date between 2500BC-1150BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and…
Created on: Monday 18th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-275C65
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, two piece, Dutch & English Holmes' type II domed and seamless thimble. There are knurled, small, circular indentations with an engraved groove and ridge below the dome shaped crown. There is also a plain circumferential lower basal border. One section of the base has been distorted by agricultural equipment and there is some pale green verdigris corrosion on the surface. This is likely to date to 1650-1725. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 12-13 No. 20, History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia Pub…
Created on: Monday 18th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-3FD2ED
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, double loop, sub-oval, symmetrical possible shoe or spur buckle frame. Rounded ends and slightly concave sides, narrowed central strap bar which is recessed from the front edge of the frame. There is a rusty iron remnant from the now missing corroded tongue. Very worn and corroded condition, matt brown, approximately half with a pale green possibly slightly silvery surface. This is likely to date to 1600-1720. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 4-10 No.50 & 55, History Beneath Our Feet, Brian Read, Anglia…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-3F9FCF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Age Uncertain. Iron Age/Roman to C18th, cast, lead alloy, small size, plain, spindle whorl. Sub-circular with a flat base, convex or domed upper surface with a slightly sub square and off-centre relatively large hole. This once held a wooden shaft for probably hand spinning wool from the fleece into yarn. Pale grey/white surface with a few scratches and dents probably caused by agricultural machinery. The date is uncertain Roman to Post Medieval but more likely the latter. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-56 No. 24 and Detector Finds …
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-3F6A18
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Prehistoric-possible Late Neolithic - Mid Bronze Age, medium size, knapped or flaked black/dark brown, rounded rhomboidal shaped , plano convex tertiary waste flake. Bulb of purcussion with a very small bulbar scar, oblique large platform and distal hinge fracture. There are two main flake beds and a small one from different directions and a separating ridge on the dorsal surface. Signs of abrasion from being in the plough soil with several recent edge chips. This is likely to date between 2500-1150BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-2DA71E
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Prehistoric - possible Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age, medium size, plano-convex, mottled light grey flint, knapped or flaked, sub-rectangular shaped end/side scraper. Bulb and large size irregular platform formed of the quartz crystals, diffuse ripples of percussion and secondary obtuse pressure flaking on the distal end and down one side of the dorsal surface together with one main flake bed with negative ripples. Some wear or abrasion from being in the plough soil. This is likely to date between 2500 and 1500BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishin…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-2D6322
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete prehistoric - possible Late Neolithic - Mid Bronze Age, medium size, knapped or flaked dark brown flint, Irregular rhomboidal shape, secondary waste flake. Bulb of purcussion with bulbar scar, large size platform, diffuse ripples of percussion and cortex on two thirds of the dorsal surface. There are two older well patinated fractured surfaces on the distal end of the dorsal surface. This is likely to date between 2500-1150BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Prehistoric Flintwork, Chris Butler, reprinted in 2011, Histor…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-005C8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Early Roman (C1st-2nd), copper alloy coin - probable As or possible dupondius. Obverse: Possible vague head outline right. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Too corroded - no details visible. Inscription: Illegible. Extremely worn - poor condition but also extreme erosion and corrosion - ragged and very thin edges. No details visible with a matt brown surface which has many spots of the once green surface probably the results of water logging during the Winter months. This is likely to date to 43-200AD. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2017, page 51-55. The coin is 2…
Created on: Saturday 16th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-001661
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval - Tudor, struck or hammered, silver, halfgroat of Elizabeth I, sixth or seventh issue (1582-1602) without a date or rose with two pellets behind the bust. Obverse: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Inscription: [EDG R]OSA[S]IN(E)[SP](INA). Reverse: Square shield on cross fourchee. Inscription: [CI]VITA(S) [LONDON]. Mint name: London. Die axis: 4 o'clock. Very worn or fair condition with one small and one large edge chip also clipped with three quarters of the legend missing on the reverse and similar on the obverse. The coin dates to 1582-1602. Re…
Created on: Saturday 16th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-EAAC78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Catuvellauni, attributed to Tasciovanus, first coinage. Tasciovanos Tasci type, Dating to the period 25BC-10AD. BM (Hobbs 1996, 115), No. 1641, ABC (Rudd 2010) no. 2595 and VA (Van Ardsell 1989, 365) No 1962. Obverse: Crossed wreaths or cross of pellet-ring vars with 2 opposite crescents in the centre. Inscription: [TAS] CI in quarters. Reverse: Celticized horse right with TAS below. Inscription: [T]A(S) below horse. . Die axis: 9 o'clock. Worn or very fine condition with gold/red colour and no corrosion. Small flan - struck off-centre, miss…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2020
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Record ID: KENT-C41798
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Roman, copper alloy, radiate or billon Antoninianus of Tetricus I, Usurper in the West. Obverse: Radiate bust right - straight but not sharp nose, full curly beard. Inscription: Illegible. Reverse: Worn central standing female figure left - probably Spes holding up hem of dress and a flower, walking left or possibly Pax. Inscription: Illegible. Die axis: 12 o'clock. Very worn or fair condition, illegible but rather corroded matt dark green/brown patina with a silvery sheen on the bust. This is likely to date between 270-273AD. Reece Period 13. Ref. Coins of England and…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-C38FEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval - Tudor silver, halfgroat of Elizabeth I, sixth coinage (1582-1600), without a date or rose with two pellets behind the bust. Obverse: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. Inscription: E[D G ROS]A SINE.SPINA. Reverse: Square shield on cross fourchee. Inscription: CIVITAS LOND(O)[N]. Mint mark: Bell (60). Die axis: 9 o'clock. Slightly worn or very fine condition but struck weak in places - the legend on the obverse at 3-6 o'clock and also the legend on reverse at 10 o'clock to 1 o'clock. Silver colour with a grey tarnish and three small patches of matt br…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-41F324
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Early Medieval silver primary phase, Series A3, Type 2a, sceatta. Obverse: Radiate bust right, TIC before broken A and annulet behind, curved exergual lines either side of a beaded line. Inscription: TIC before bust and an annulet either side of a broken 'A' behind bust. Reverse: Beaded standard containing TOT II, TUFA horns with symbol 'V' either side T's at angles and a cross below. Mint name: Kent. Die axis: 5 o'clock. Slightly worn or very fine condition, silver colour with a little grey tarnish and the odd spot of green verdigris. This is likely to date between 680-71…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-41A54B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, possible Roman but probable Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, decorative, small furniture mount or fitting. Narrow sub-triangular shape with a semi-circular or 'D' shape cross-section with a trefoil horizontal section at the upper wide end. There is a small knop on the lower terminal and longitudinal moulded fluting down the bulbus central section. There is a rusty iron remnant on the back and upper section. This could possibly have been a decorative bracket on the top of a small table leg or table, trivet, clock, ink stand foot or similar. Possible signs of gilding bu…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-2C6028
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval, cast, copper alloy, folding decorated knife handle. Narrow, curved, slightly tapered broken handle. At this time the quill became the main writing instrument used and a small sharp knife was needed to fashion a nib - hence the name 'pen knife'. To make them portable and safe these knives were made with a folding blade that fitted into the handle. Moulded, attractive curvilinear feather and scroll relief decoration within a panel on both sides of the handle. Approximately half of one side section broken away otherwise a matt green patina with rusty iron st…
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-18487A
Object type: FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval - Tudor, cast, one piece, copper alloy, fair size, unclassified hook fastener possibly from a sword belt. A sub-triangular attachment end and the curved section of the forward facing hook missing. Over all a once sub-triangular shape with decorative edges and moulded relief. There is a small attachment hole in the centre and in the remaining sub-triangular end together with a transverse groove. There is also a central longditudinal groove in the sub-triangular attachment end. Broken and worn with a matt brown surface and a few pale green patches of corrosi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-01A4FA
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric, knapped or flaked, medium size black flint, probable primary waste flake/debitage or possible cart rut flake. Plano-convex irregular sub-oval or rounded rhomboidal shape. Shallow bulb with large bulbar scar, feint rings or ripples of percussion, distal hinge fracture on ventral surface and with nodular cortex all over the dorsal surface. This is likely to date from the Neolithic to Mid Bronze Age 4500BC to 1500BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig. 2 and Prehistoric Flint Work, Chris Butler, Reprinted History Press 2011, pag…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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Record ID: KENT-00FEE9
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, prehistoric, possible Late Neolithic or Early/Mid Bronze Age, knapped or flaked flint, pointed sub-rectangular shaped, plano-convex secondary blade waste flake or possible knife. Bulb of percussion, small platform, fine ripples with three blade beds including a negative hinge fracture on the dorsal surface, there is no retouch along the edges. Rhomboidal in cross-section with two small patches of cortex on the dorsal and distal points. Little wear. This is likely to date to 3300 BC-1500BC. Ref. Detector Finds 5, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 2002, page 9-15 Fig, 3 a…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
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