Record ID: KENT-C24D1E
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy furniture fitting terminal of likely either Roman or Post-Medieval date. Description: The terminal is shaped as a three dimensional acorn moulded in one piece, detailing the cup and nut with a central conical knob. The base of the acorn has a circular cross sectioned shank below an integral collar that terminates in an historic break. Measurements: Length: 35.31 mm; Width: 16.09 mm; Thickness: 9.41 mm and Weight: 23.85 g. Discussion: This object is likely a furniture fitting, due to it's size and form. The dating is more complicated. S…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C60856
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight or plumb of uncertain date. The lead is conical with a flat base and rounded tip with a small circular dimple. The object has a stippled, cream patina with signs of wear. Dimensions: Length 46.3mm, Diameter 11.2mm, Weight 30.80g. Lead weights are difficult to date when found as stray finds as they are used for long periods of time however similar weights on the database include ESS-EB2B97, WILT-BB2605 and SWYOR-24A123. The latter two, however, unlike the present example have a hollow core.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4C469F
Object type: PHALLIC OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead/lead alloy phallus of uncertain date. The object is in the form of a phallus and is naturalistically rendered with an erect shaft and a glans. The shaft is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a broadly square cross-section with rounded corners and sides; the base end is domed. At the opposing end of the phallus shaft is a defined head that presents a crudely incised traverse groove through the tip. The object has a white/cream patina. Dimensions: Length 38.62mm; width: 18.19mm; thickness: 15.54mm and weight: 54.83g Similar phallic objects have been conside…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-413A26
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of unknown date. Flattened hemispherical, with a flat circular base and curved sides. A central 'perfectly round' vertical piercing of 8.1mm diameter. The surface is very smooth with no decoration and displays a grey / buff colour. Diameter 26.1mm, height 8.9mm, weight 35g. Similar examples on this database at: LANCUM-202904, OXON-025EC2 and NMGW-47AD02.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-174F91
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of an uncertain artefact of unknown date. The object is reminiscent of the foot of a bow brooch, with (if it is  a footplate) faceted with five panels and a central horizontal transverse ridge. Above is what appears to be the beginning of an arched bow of sub-triangular cross-section. Each panel, where surface remains, including the probable bow, displays ring and dot decoration. Cast concave on the reverse, with both sides 'ragged' and display old breaks with the base being semi-cl…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D6DC67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 75g (2.6 oz) weight or ingot of unknown date. Oval in plan and flat in profile. No marks or letters present. The surface displays a patchy buff/grey colour. Length 40.6mm, width 25.9mm, thickness 9.1mm and weight 75g. For examples see: NLM-B58CF8 and PUBLIC-BF5741.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D6AD8C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. A circular flat base with slightly curved sides and a roughly cast apex and a central piercing of 9.9mm diameter. There is no decoration on the surface, that is liberally covered in dents and gouges and displays a light grey colour. Diameter 28.4mm, height 9.3mm and weight 41.5g. Similar examples on this database at: LVPL-C002F3, WAW-98F587 and WAW-B997B2.
Created on: Saturday 16th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-CC5B39
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated cast copper-alloy weight of unknown date. Description: This weight takes the form of a fish, the tail (hanging loop) is missing from an historical break. It is roughly oval shaped in section. The under-side is flattened with the numbers 35 incised.The head is defined with slightly raised eyes, defined gill slit and large downturned mouth.   Measurements: Length 41.87 mm, Width 7.84 mm, Height 11.87 mm, Weight  20.17 g. Discussion: This weight may have been a fishing sinker or net weight, however the form …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B7AE3B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A unidentified object of unknown date, a cast copper alloy fish-tail object. Description: The object has been cast in one-piece in copper alloy. In plan, the object is shaped as a fish or dolphin tail with a rectangular body ending in a worn concave break. One fin is wider and slightly longer than the other. The obverse is bevelled whilst the reverse is flat with a rectangular section. The top of the body displays short file marks and possible spots of niello or black paint. The rest of the object is a light green in colour. Measurements: Length: 32.22 mm; Width: …
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B826FC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead conical 190g (6.75 oz) weight of unknown date. Inverted pointed conical form with flat sub-circular top and the remains of an iron supension loop in the centre. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a white / grey colour. Diameter 30.5mm, height 48.9mm and weight 190g. Similar examples on this database at: NCL-37878D, SUR-029D1D and SWYOR-249D2C.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A6A4DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin (probable) of unknown date and origin.  Obverse: Saltaire in square. Reverse: Very worn, illegible. Measurements: diameter: 10.08mm,  thickness: 1.25mm,  weight:  0.57g.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-780F7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 59.1g (c.2 oz) weight or ingot of unknown date. Oval in plan and flat in profile. No marks or letters present. The surface displays a patchy buff/grey colour. Length 42.5mm, width 26.4mm, thickness 7mm and weight 59.1g. For examples see: NLM-B58CF8 and PUBLIC-BF5741.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E4C2A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pierced domed 102.7 gram weight of unknown date. Dome shaped, with a sub-circular base and curved sides rising to an arched apex. The weight has a central piercing of 9.2mm diameter at the base, with the top piercing area damaged. The weight has many gouges and dents on the surface and displays a white / buff colour. Base diameter 29.7mm, height 28.4mm and weight 102.7g (3.6 oz).
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DDF0A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of unknown date. A circular flat base with slightly curved sides and a roughly cast apex and a central piercing of 6.6mm diameter. There is no decoration on the surface, that is liberally covered in dents and gouges and displays a light grey colour. Diameter 28.8mm, height 9.1mm and weight 45.9g. Similar examples on this database at: LVPL-C002F3, WAW-98F587 and WAW-B997B2.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BF5741
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead oval flat 73.5 gram (2.6 oz) weight or ingot of uncertain date. Elongated oval with flat surfaces, straight sides and no marks. The surface has many dents and displays a mid-grey colour. Length 37.6mm, width 24.9mm, thickness 11.4mm and weight 73.5g. Similar examples on the database at; SUSS-7A0738  NMS-026FBE and SUSS-60E546
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AB2934
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed cast lead 61.3g weight of uncertain date. Sub-circular base with tapering sides to a rounded apex with the remains of a corroded iron suspension loop. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a whitish grey colour. Base diameter 21.3mm, height 26.9mm and weight 61.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CB8619
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy bead of unknown date, but probably from the Iron-age to the Post-Medieval period. Sub-circular body (probably slightly squashed, resulting in an oval appearance) with moulded mildly chamfered sides and an oval piercing of diameter 6mm > 4.6mm. The surface displays a patchy green patina. Diameter 11mm > 9.9mm, height 5.3mm and weight 2.1g.
Created on: Friday 4th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2741C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron object of unidentified form and function. Description: The object is a long iron implement. The top third of the object is a quadrilateral cuboid of around 12.67mm in width, whilst the lower two thirds is cylindrical tapering to a poorly defined point. The object is heavily corroded resulting in bulbous protrusions and concretions (one of which has a piece of flint in). This has warped the orignal form of the object and obsured its function. Measurements: Length: 85.54mm; Width: 5.21 - 12.67mm and Weight: 23.84g. Discussion: It is difficul…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Northbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FE3B85
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single flint probable waste flake (debitage) of uncertain prehistoric date. Description: The flake is roughly teardrop shaped with a wide base and striking platform. Clear conchoidal rippling and bulb of percussion, partly obscured by patination. Little evidence of secondary working or retouching. The heavy patination leaves the flake a white colour, suggesting the flint has been in the soil for a long time. Measurements: 43.01mm long, 28.77mm wide, 7.28mm thick and 8g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kippington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FD917A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy object. Description: The centre of the object has a slight raised platform which slopes on either side to two equal grooves. These then curve upwards towards the end of the object, with the left side steeper and shorter than the right. The end of the object is bulbous with three segmented 'bulbs'. On the top upper edge is a semi-circular notch just off centre to the right. The base has a triangular shape that slopes back towards the reverse. The reverse is far smoother and convex. The middle of the object has a slight depression which th…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.