Record ID: PUBLIC-5130D6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'melon' bead of uncertain date, but probably Roman. Sub-circular in plan with a circular 8.4mm smooth-sided aperture in the centre. The sides have a spiralling gadrooned decoration of seven relief moulded curved ridges with deep grooves between. The top and bottom are slightly dished/concave, probably from wear. The surface displays a pale green patchy patina. Diameter 16.3mm, height 9.3mm, wall thickness 3.5mm > 4mm, weight 6.8g. Compare with similar finds on this database: KENT-357FF3, GLO-0A5A53, SUSS-278700 and IOW-ACE7B9. There appears t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D23406
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy leather decorative mount, probably dating to c.1500-1700. An asymmetrical flat plate with a trefoil head and protruding sides, tapering down to a bifurcated base, with moulded foliate decoration on the face. The reverse has two rectangular cross-section fixing spikes, 'bent over', positioned at either end of the plate, which is otherwise flat. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 27.6mm, width 18.3mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 6.8g. Similar examples on this database at: DENO-4D05D5, LIN-E83AB8 and SUR-FA24EE.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BD19F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-27) class 14, dating to c.1317-19. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991 : 37) no.1065. Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 1.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BCE810
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy large 'crotal' horse bell, probably dating to c.1550-1750. Sub-spherical in form with a rectangular pierced suspension loop at the apex. Cast in two halves, with a median transverse ridge. There are two circular sound holes in the top half of the bell, with a sound slot and larger circular holes at each end at the base. Gardooned decoration on the top half with the vertical ribs terminating in pellets of alternating heights and size. The lower half has depictions of winged cherubs, one either side of the sound slot. An iron '…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B1DD97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Richard Lardner of Portsmouth in Hampshire, dated on the token 1655. Obverse: a rose dividing the initial letters R / L. Inscription: RICHARD•LA[RD]NER Reverse: a date 1655 with rosettes above and below. Inscription: IN•PORTSMOVTH. Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.1g. Wetton JL (1964 : 23) no.20. (Unlisted in Williamson). A similar example on this database at SUSS-2C8DC4.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B18187
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Post-Medieval or probably Modern, copper-alloy composite hook and eye decorated plate.  A slightly convex, sub-triangular plate with floral decoration and a blunt hook formed from a length of bent copper-alloy bar that has been soldered to the rear of the plate. The hook is decorated with oblique transverse lines. The circular eye attachment on the rear of the plate also appears soldered and protrudes at right angles to the plate. Probably a hook for domestic use, probably curtains or similar.  Height 24.5mm, width 18.4mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 3.1g.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E4722
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded silver halfgroat of James I (1603-25) 2nd coinage, unclear mint-mark, dating to c.1604-19. North 2104/5. Diameter 18mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 0.8g.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7E16A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is circular and flat. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.3mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 1.9g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are recorded at P…
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DD794
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval oval frame from a two-piece shoe buckle, dating to c.1660-1720. An oval convex face, chamfered on the outside with a pin rest at one end. The reverse is chamfered on the inside with a thickened portion at either side, drilled to accept a separate iron spindle that is now missing along with the chape assembly. The surface displays a patchy dark green patina. Length 35.5mm, width 27.9mm, thickness 4.3mm, weight 6.7g. See, Whitehead (2003, pp.97) No.600 and see similar examples on this database at: DEV-10E371, BERK-CC247C and PUBLIC-4AFF62.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6FFA65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th/18th century lead single disc of a four-disc alnage cloth seal dating to c.1603-1724. Sub-oval with a rectangular connecting strip above. The face depicts a crowned thistle with the numerals 1 - 1/2 to either side (alnage fee). The reverse is plain and the surface displays a light buff colour. Height 17.3mm, width 13mm, thickness 1.1mm, weight 1.2g. The alnage system ended in 1724. Similar examples on this database at: DEV-F01E00, DOR-06A417 and LIN-DE9542 and see Egan (1994), pp.178.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6FA4B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded and edge-chipped silver three farthings coin of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dated 1573. (North 2002). Diameter 12.8mm, thickness 0.3mm, weight 0.3g.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D730C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An edge-chipped Post Medieval lead bi-face token of Powell Type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils). Circular and flat, coin-like in form. One face has the initial letters S H (or H S) in one line with horizontal lines above and below. The reverse depicts a tankard and a lozenge shaped flower to the right and possibly a sword above. The surface displays a dull light grey colour. Diameter 14.6mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.2g. Identical tokens recorded on this database from the local area include: PUBLIC-40DB4C, PUBLIC-7DF242, PUBLIC-5BC928 and PUBLIC-8DC0CB.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D4339
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead uniface token of Powell Type 2 (initials). Circular and flat. The obverse depicts the initial letters H R in one line. The reverse is plain. Diameter 13.3mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D4BA24, SUSS-50488D and OXON-98F9AC.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CE2BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Post-Medieval cast lead bi-face token of Powell Type 20 (Merchant marks & other monograms). The token is discoidal in form. The face decoration consists of a symbol resembling a figure four with the tail extending downwards to an inverted heart shape or quatrefoil loop. Flanked with the letters O and M either side, the O has a right facing serif. The worn reverse bears an illegible depiction. The surface displays a buff-grey colour. Diameter 15.5mm, thickness 1.9mm and weight 2.7g. Tokens with a similar design have been found in the local area and are …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45592C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead biface token of Powell type 2 / 11 (initials / tavern utensils) probably dating to c.1550-1800. Very worn, circular and flat. One face depicts the initials R G in one line. The reverse is uncertain, possibly a tankard. Diameter 12.9mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 1.7g. Similar examples on this database at: DOR-A9C73C and PUBLIC-6D6BD1.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-451237
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Belgian, Antwerp issued copper-alloy square 3.3g coinweight for a half-ryal coin dating to c.1579-1603. Square and flat. One face depicts a stylised ship with a rose in the bottom centre and the letter R to top right. (Withers 2011 : 25) The reverse depicts the hand of Antwerp with the letters L / M either side (unknown makers initials) all within a wreath. The weight is quite corroded, displaying a mainly brown colour with patches of green patina. Sub-square 14.8mm x 14.1mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 3.3g. Similar examples on this database at: HAMP-D29796, SUSS-7D0445…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3010D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy annular buckle with an incomplete pin dating to c.1250-1450. Flattened circular frame, with a pin simply wrapped around and able to traverse completely around it. The pin is missing the tip and is formed from flat copper-alloy strip with the reverse having 'turned up' sides to increase rigidity strength. Both buckle and pin display an even green patina. Diameter 25.1mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 3.4g. See, Whitehead (2003) No.38 and see similar examples on this database at: KENT-9ADC2D, SWYOR-32E805 and IOW-21E5B7.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2F4402
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 348-351 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier advancing right leading a small figure from hut. Unclear mint prototype.  Diameter 10.7mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 0.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-17F537
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half-groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark : letter A, dating to c.1583-85. North (1991 : 137) no.2016. Diameter 16.8mm, thickness 0.6mm, weight 0.8g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-179741
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy large key bit, probably from a London Type VI key, probably dating to c.AD 1300-1500. A slightly hexagonaly faceted hollow (5.4mm i/d) stem with an integral sub-rectangular bit. The bit has a large vertical, central ward-cut and two  rectangular clefts on both the front and rear. The surface displays a light green patina. Length 33.6mm, height 30.9mm, thickness 5.4mm, weight 32.3g. Similar examples on this database at: KENT-74B0E0, NMS-7D9135 and SF-4D9B6C.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.