Record ID: KENT-F677B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A twisted wire copper alloy brooch of modern date. The brooch survives as a ring made of four circular cross sectioned bands of copper alloy that have been twisted together. The item has been heavily cleaned so it is difficult to date from patina; no parallels have yet been found. The item is 26.1mm in diameter, 6.1mm thick and weighs 12.17 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
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Record ID: KENT-FE1236
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A figurine of a Roman / classical figure. The figure is of a female standing which has been cast around an iron wire. These figurines are often mis-identified as being Roman in date. The style of the object, the condition of the metal and the fact that the figure is clothed and not naked, suggests that the figurine is a lot later in date. Figurines such as this were popular in the 19th - 20th century. The neo-classical appearance of the figurine would suggest that she came from an ornament of this date and is therefore not Roman. This item is probably an ornamental decoration, possibl…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2016
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Record ID: KENT-206D14
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A figurine of a Roman / classical figure depicting Cupid in Flight. These figurines are often mis-identified as being Roman in date. The style of the object, the condition of the metal and the fact that the figure is clothed and not naked, suggests that the figurine is a lot later in date. Figurines such as this were popular in the 19th - 20th century. The neo-classical appearance of the figurine would suggest that he came from an ornament of this date and is therefore not Roman. A very similar example an be seen on the database: SUSS-948013 The figurine is 87.6mm long, 27.2mm wi…
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-67C76E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern, copper alloy button. The button is a napoleonic military button with a crowned 71 moulded on the upper surface. The upper surface is gilded. The reverse is undecorated and the loop has been broken away by an old break. The button is 15.9mm in diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 1.70grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
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Record ID: KENT-C3E6A5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A modern gold plated wire ring Description: This object is a ring of approximately finger-ring size. It is constructed from coiled lengths of very fine, twisted wire. Five strands have been loosely coiled around themselves and curved into a ring. The overall appearance is quite loose and untidy. Each strand is composed of four very fine wires. Two pairs of these wires were twisted together, and the two twisted pairs then themselves twisted around each other. Dimensions: Diameter: 18mm (approx.); Thickness of pair of twisted wires: 0.07mm (approx.); Weight: 0.44g Metal c…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-79355B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy two peice button of probable modern date. C. 1800-1900. The button is an irregular circle in plan with scalloped edges it has moulded design of an insect sitting on a leaf. The reverse is miss case with a separate wire shank. The button is 15.4mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.3 grams.
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: KENT-69FFC1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver finger ring, circular hoop with incised cross decoration and two opposing snake heads on the bezel. Discussion: although snake head rings are known in the Roman period, this particular ring is modern and probably made in the last 200 years. Conclusion: although this object is composed of more than 10% precious metal it is not more than 300 years old and so does not qualify as treasure as stipulated in the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Friday 3rd July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: KENT-3D0E74
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Post Medieval seal, probably a bag seal c. AD 1850-1950. The seal forms a disc, with an uneven lower portion and a circular upper disc. Both sides have a legend in capital leters running around the outside edge, not mostly illgeible. On one side the letters ARK[...]ISA can be read while the other side is illegible. The seal is 19.7mm in diameter, 5.4mm thick and weighs 12.12 grams.
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd June 2015
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Record ID: KENT-7FD433
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern coin silver coin pendant made from a 2½ Netherlands Indies gulden of Wilhelmina of Holand c. 1943. The coin has been modified by cutting around the queens head creating a profile and an open work space between the profile and rim of the coin. A silver wirework attachment loop has been soldered to the top edge. This coin was in circulation in the Dutch East Indies and Suriname. It is suggested that it could have been modifed as a souvenir.
Created on: Friday 10th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th October 2014
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Record ID: KENT-D144E2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Modern copper buckle of c. AD 1720-1790 date. The fragment is from a rectangular buckle with moulded foilate decoration on the fron surface in addition to openwork. The reverse is undecorated. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The fragment is 29.5mm long, 12.1mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 3.33 grams.
Created on: Monday 21st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Record ID: KENT-D1102D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy halfpenny of George III, c. AD 1760-1820. The coin has been counterstamped with W II. It has been suggested that this could be a counter stamp for Wilhelm the second, although this has not been confirmed.
Created on: Monday 21st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Record ID: KENT-B2366A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver button of Post Medieval or Modern date. The button is a sheet metal dome shape which is dented and has been bent out its circular shape. There is a small circular attachment loop at its apex which has been partially broken away by an old break. There are eight damaged moulded tabs fitted around the rim which would have been used to secure a setting. The silver button is decorated with three parallel incised lines running around the circumference. The button measures 14.3mm in diameter, and has a height of 7.9mm. It weighs 0.76 grams. This object is very simi…
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3BCC53
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object of uncertain date but probably modern (1850-1950). Description: The object is circular in plan with gently convex upper and lower surfaces and is rounded lenticular in cross-section. The upper and lower surfaces have a concentric spiral of five rings which appear to contain regularly spaced, white triangular inclusions. Measurements: 18.6mm in diameter, 6.3mm thick and weighs 8.95 grams. Discussion: There are similar records on the database, KENT-B52803; and KENT-B5CE27. The latter is still attached to the mould, which gives it the appearance of…
Created on: Friday 2nd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Minster cliffs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BEBE57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of a pair of gold coins of uncertain date. The coins are gold and appear to have been cast. They are mostly identical, possibly having come from a mould. One side of the coins depicts a semi circular band with nine curvilinear lines radiating from it. The other side depicts an unclear zooamorphic figure. It has not been possible find a parallel for the coins and there has been a suggestion that they could be forgeries, though whether contemporary ones it is not possible to say. Another suggestion has been that they are of modern Indian origin. The other coin is recorded as: KEN…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cooling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BEA873
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of a pair of gold coins of uncertain date. The coins are gold and appear to have been cast. They are mostly identical, possibly having come from a mould. One side of the coins depicts a semi circular band with nine curvilinear lines radiating from it. The other side depicts an unclear zooamorphic figure. It has not been possible find a parallel for the coins and there has been a suggestion that they could be forgeries, though whether contemporary ones it is not possible to say. Another suggestion has been that they are of modern Indian origin. The other coin is recorded as:KENT…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3BEA01
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy plate of 20th Century date. The plate is trapezoidal in plan with a semi-circular banner below . There was once a legend on the banner but this is now illegible. There are three unclear animal heads arranged in relief on the surface of the plate. There are traces of gilding on the faces and the surrounding raised border. The plate is 47.6mm long, 37mm wide, 8.4mm thick and weighs 32.4 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3BB8F5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper alloy plate of 20th Century date. The plate is inscribed with the following legend: BOM R R.NEWAN 1660787 BATT KRGAT SHEERNESS It is thought that the plate is of military origin from the Early 20th Century. The plate is sub-rectangular in plan with four drilled holes spaced in the center. It is 66.8mm long, 43.9mm wide, 2.0mm wide and weighs 36.18 grams. Craig Murray from the Imperial War Museum comments that the object refers to a Bombardier (this is a Royal Artillery corporal) R Newman of 4 Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA). The RGA (1899-1924) were a sepa…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A9C605
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead toy pistol of modern date. The object is the grip or butt of the gun which is sub-trapezoidal and curved in plan with an ovate section. Both sides of the object are decorated with raised ovate mouldings creating and undulating surface which follow the curve of the grip. The mouldings are also decorated with transverse incised lines. The grip terminates in a worn break to which the rest of the gun has been lost. An iron rivet can be seen at one end. The object is 35.6mm long, 16.7mm wide, 10.4mm thick and weighs 27.8 grams. Similar examples have be…
Created on: Monday 8th July 2013
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6D04D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object of probably modern date. The object is rectangular in plan with a circular cross section. It widens to an opening into which is fixed a rectangular shaped piece of flint. The use and function of the object has not been determined but it is felt it is probably of a post 1800 date.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D9FC14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver maundy penny of George III dating to 1800.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsnorth', grid reference and parish protected.