Record ID: KENT-E04574
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token of Medieval or Post Medieval date. It is possibly unifacial, but worn; probably a five armed cross.. It measures 17.12 mm DIA x 4.67 mm TH and weighs 6.24 g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E00947
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token, either Medieval or Post Medieval in date. It is uniface, with an unclear square shape, that may be either joined initials (i.e. I T), or more likely a type 13 according to the Powell Classification (framework). A single pellet sits outside the frame. The plain reverse has two short parallel cuts. It measures 14.16 mm DIA x 3.28 mm TH and weighs 2.58 g. See Fletcher 2005
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-BBB255
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
All four are silver pennies of King Edward I, as listed below. Pennies of Edward I 1. Class 3e (c. June 1280 to c. Dec 1281) Newcastle mint 1.24g 2. Class 4b (1282-90) London mint 1.40g 3. Class 9bi (1299 to late 1300/early 1301) London mint 1.45g 4. Class 9bi London mint 1.44g As official English issues of the period, these coins will be of the traditional sterling standard, i.e. 92/5% fine metal. They would certainly have been in circulation together and are in good condition and very good weight, particularly the latest coins present (nos 3-4), which h…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pluckley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B9F4E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver annular brooch, now broken and distorted. The brooch is formed of wire of square section, twisted to form a cable design, and with a row of granulations along each side. The brooch has broken at the restriction which would have held the pin. For similar finds, see Treasure Annual Report 2000 (no 134). The brooch probably dates to the 13th or 14th century. Maximum length: 37mm.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-765344
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval belt buckle.
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2012
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Record ID: KENT-760925
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small spherical silver bell in two parts
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-75CEE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver-gilt stirrup-shaped finger-ring (the gilding now worn). The ornate bezel consists of a single, central knop beneath which four further knops form a quatrelobe. Each side of the bezel is engraved with cross-hatching within a triangular panel. On the hoop are four square panels engraved with foliage in the form of a cross, between which, on the sides of the hoop, are lozenge-shaped panels of engraved decoration. The back of the hoop is worn, but has traces of engraved decoration which probably represents two clasped hands. D-shaped hoop. Probably 14th century. Dia…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-684A33
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small lozenge-shaped decorative mount(?), cast in one piece with central boss in the form of a five-petalled flower within moulded edging. The raised petals of the flower are worn while the gilding on the rest of the front of the object is well-preserved. Projecting tabs at top and bottom of the lozenge are broken; there are also broken-off remains of three other tabs around the edge of the lozenge. Reverse plain.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-64A6F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver brooch in the from of a trefoil. The trefoil is grooved to give greater dimensionality. Placed between each foil is a large acorn knop. The third of these is adapted to accommodate the attachment of a pin. Dimensions and metal content: X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate silver content of 95 per cent.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: KENT-647247
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold finger-ring, possibly of hollow construction, decorated with a triangular motif. Dimensions: Diameter: 18mm.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-629F65
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring, the hoop engraved with decorative scrolls and the crescent shaped bezel set with a blue stone (probably a sapphire). A comparable example at the British Museum is O M Dalton, Catalogue of Finger-Rings in the British Museum (London, 1912), no. 1774, set with a ruby, which was found at Whitstable.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-6217D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold ring, set with a deep, red, oval stone likely to be a garnet or a ruby or possibly an amethyst. The hoop is of slender proportions and slightly bent out of shape. Dimensions: Diameter: 22mm; stone measures 10mm x 6mm.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-60CCC5
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver-gilt coin pendant made from a penny from the reign of Edward I (class 4b), minted at Canterbury between 1282-9. The practice of converting coins to items of jewellery such as brooches or pendants was quite widespread and is usually considered to be done close to the period of coin production. This pendant has received the additional decoration of five shallow collets (much abraded), possibly to contain coloured glass. Each of these are placed at the end of the arms of the cross and at its centre. The cross is exploited for its decorative potential and significantly, …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-46A5E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver cut halfpenny of Henry III minted in Ilchester by Huge, 1248-1250. It measures 17.52 mm DIA x 8.55 mm W x 0.79 mm TH and weighs 0.62 g. Class 3c, North 988.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: KENT-45AEA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver Medieval penny of Edward III, minted in York 1327-1335. Class 15d, North 1098. It is damaged, missing a portion of the legend between 5 and 8 o'clock on the obverse. Both faces are worn, especially the obverse. It measures 17.72 mm DIA x 0.69 mm TH and weighs 0.96 g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: KENT-41FED2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Medieval casket key dating from late 12th - early 14th centuries AD. It has a a circular bow with a rectangular collar separating it from the solid stem, which is sub-rectangular in section. The stem tapers towards the bit and the projecting pin. The bit is simple, with two clefts, one on the underside, near the channel, and one on the topside close to the ward. It is in good condition, with a dark green patina. It measures 44.00 mm L x 14.95 mm W x 3.51 mm TH and weighs 6.69 g. A similar key can be seen in Read 2001, no 538.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
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Record ID: KENT-0BC833
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount fragment, probably Medieval to Post Medieval in date. It is subrectangular in section and a rough fleur de lis shape in plan; the outer arms are elongated and curve downwards, whilst the middle section is broken just above its base. It has a plain reverse, and the front has two moulded indentations at the bases each arm. It is in good condition, and has a dark green patina; there is an old break at the base of the fragment. It measures 19.39 mm L x 9.58 mm W x 1.78 mm TH and weighs 0.67 g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2011
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Record ID: KENT-079877
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Medieval seal matrix. It is circular in plan, with an integral non-pierced lug on the reverse. The reverse is plain, but the front has a six pointed star ('Star of David') within a circle. The inscription along the edge is mostly missing, but the extant legend reads '+ S N[---] E'. The seal matrix has been broken in half, either cut or bent off. The old break folds inwards towards the front of the seal, creating a small lip. A portion of the edge near the old break is bent inwards as well, obscuring the letters on the inscription. It is a cream colour, …
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E1ED36
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spout from a Medieval vessel. It is curved in shape, with one rounded end, and other being broken. It is a dark grey in colour, with large patches of dark green corrosion. It is in fair condition. It has a zoomorphic head, probably a dog head. It measures 18.67 mm L x 6.5 mm W x 4.6 mm TH and weighs 1.4 g.
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E031F0
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval beehive thimble constructed from sheet metal; it probably dates between 1400-1500 AD. It is now damaged and no longer in its original shape, but was probably domed shaped originally; it is currently in a sub-hexagonal shape. The top of the dome is plain with no decoration. Just below the apex of the dome are small circular indentations arranged in vertical lines (these do not match horizontally), which run down to just above the rim. There are two horizontal parallel incised lines running around the circumference of thimble. It is fair conditi…
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Spatial data recorded.