Record ID: PUBLIC-1ED985
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring, possibly a harness ring with an estimated date range of AD 1200-1800. It is an irregular circle construction. The outer part of the ring is 26mm in diameter and the inner part is 17mm and has flat front and back edges but both outer and inner edges are bevelled to almost a point. File marks can be seen on all edges. An similar record can be seen at LVPL-75068A.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1EB2CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence re-used as a 'love token' dating to c.1660-1760. Purposefully abraded and bent on opposite sides to form a shallow S- shaped profile. The obverse is entirely illegible, but the reverse still displays a part of the cruciform of crowned shields enabling dating of the coin. No marks or letters present, so possibly uncompleted. Diameter 20.4mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-2AC9EC, BERK-7255A2 and BERK-6FCB55.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-08EB7D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead circular 30g (1 oz) weight. Circular with straight sides, with one face bearing a large letter 'S'. The reverse is plain, with the surface displaying a light grey colour. Diameter19.7mm, height 10mm, weight 30g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-C06937, NLM-52CE4E and PUBLIC-99F969.
Created on: Tuesday 12th 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-089A96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) probably dating to the period c.AD 335-364. Uncertain reverse type and unclear mint. Diameter 13.1mm, thickness 2.1mm, weight 1.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th 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-F69E71
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy horse harness pendant dating to c.1350-1450. Heater shield shaped plate with a suspension loop set at right angles to the plate, now slightly twisted. The vertically divided shield bears the arms of the Cinque Ports, three demi-lions passant guardant left, impaling three demi-ships hulls. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a patchy green patina. Height 49.4mm, width 29.2mm, thickness 2.6mm, weight 17.8g. The arms of the Cinque Ports were first recorded on a seal of Dover in 1305, and the shield was not vertically divided until the mid-14t…
Created on: Monday 11th 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-EBE826
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded 15th-16th century copper-alloy 3.2g square coin-weight. Sub-square and flat, with one face depicting a stylised ship and the reverse being illegible. Used to check the weight of the gold noble. Probably of continental issue, possibly German (Withers p.23) Sub-square 16.3mm x 15.8mm, thickness 2mm, weight 3.2g. Similar examples on this database at: SUR-8E6DF7 and PUBLIC-6A0E50.
Created on: Monday 11th 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-D9848A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) mm : castle dated 1571. (North 1998) Diameter 19.4mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 1.2g.
Created on: Sunday 10th 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-D94434
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy composite buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle dating to c.1350-1450. Rectangular frame with a slightly recessed and enlarged outside edge that has moulded transverse lines/grooves across it. The sides are enlarged towards the rear to accept drillings for a separate spindle and pin assembly that is now missing. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays a pale green patina. Probably a locking buckle. Length 18.3mm, width 13.4mm, thickness 2.5mm, weight 1.5g. See, Whitehead (2003) No.551 a…
Created on: Sunday 10th 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-D87177
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver half groat of James I (1603-25) initial mark : rose, dating to c.1620-21. (North 2127). Diameter 16.5mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 1g.
Created on: Sunday 10th 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-CBD882
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper-alloy strap loop, dating to c.1350-1450. Rectangular loop of rectangular cross-section, with an integral external rivet. The surface displays a corroded patchy pale green patina. Length 14.5mm, width 17.8mm. thickness 2.4mm, weight 1.9g. See Egan and Pritchard, p.231-2, no.1236 passim and see similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-DDCB81, NLM-9DF775 and NLM-51825D.
Created on: Saturday 9th 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-CB8F3F
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded Post-Medieval copper-alloy square 3.1g coin-weight, struck at Antwerp c.AD 1550-1650. Square and flat, with the obverse depicting a crowned rose with the letters E / C to either side (Withers p.42). The reverse depicts the hand of Antwerp, with all other detail illegible. Used to check the weight of the English crown gold coin. Square 15.6mm, thickness 2.3mm, weight 3.1g. Similar examples on this database at: HAMP-7D3AE9, SF-AB7CFD and SF-F336E5.
Created on: Saturday 9th 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-AEDA9A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval incomplete fragment of a lead-alloy circular seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the circular, flat seal remains. The central motif appears to be a petalled cross, with a circular scribed line separating the totally illegible inscription. The reverse is plain with the remains of a transverse raised fillet. Diameter 29.9mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 10.3g. Similar examples on this database at KENT-374D77, PUBLIC-47ADB9 and KENT-9C13E2.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AE7B56
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy incomplete cooking pot leg depicting an animal's foot. The foot is sub-pentagonal with a slightly angled flat base, with moulded ridged toes resembling a lion's paw. Above is a short section of shallow triangular cross-section leg terminating in an old break. The reverse is plain and flat. The surface displays a pale green patina. Height 36.7mm, width 35.3mm, weight 102.5g. See, FRG data-sheet 41, p.6 Type a. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-EDA986, ESS-CF959B and IOW-3487E0.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9B9AE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold biface quarter stater of Eppillus of the Cantiaci, c.AD 1-15. Description: This a 'Eppillus Wreath Cross' gold quarter stater of the Cantiaci tribe of the Kent region. Obverse: Crossed wreaths, shallow crescents at centre, 'EPPI' in angles. Reverse: Horse facing left, ring and three pellets above. Measurements: Diameter: 11.17 mm; Thickness: 1.07 mm and Weight: 1.38 g. Discussion: For this coin, see ABC 390 and VA 436. This coin is of the type of CCI-690227 and is the first of its kind recorded on the PA…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9870FC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead vesica shaped seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the seal remains, comprising of a pointed oval flat plate, with a raised rib on the reverse as a 'finger-pinch' handle. The central motif is uncertain, possibly an arched doorway. A single scribed line separates the motif from the mainly illegible outer inscription that appears to read : S'IOh [ ... ]. The reverse is plain. Length 23.5mm, width 21.4mm, thickness 2.9mm, weight 7.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D38FE7, PUBLIC-A8F62A and NA…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-980E11
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late to Post-Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy 'heavy duty' pot-leg, probably dating to c.1400-1700.  Rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. Flat angled base with three slightly moulded vertical ridges up to a horizontal transverse collar at mid-point, then plain up to a break at the apex. The reverse is plain and flat. Height 64.6mm, width 30.5mm, depth 20.4mm, weight 231g. Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-0A26E7, KENT-FFB063 and IOW-1DF9B0. See, FRG data sheet 41, p.6, type C.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8C9071
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy possibly tinned double loop spectacle buckle of around 1550-1650AD. The pin is missing and was likely to be iron as there is evidence of iron oxidisation on the pin axis bar and on one side of the buckle face. At one tapered end of the buckle can be seen 4 decorative grooves. A somewhat similar example can be seen in R. Whitehead 1250-1800 No. 367. 
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-896534
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216 - 1272). Description: Class 1b/2a mule, minted by Willem c. AD 1248 at Canterbury. Obverse has beard made up of strokes rather than the more usual pellets. Measurements: Diameter: 16.9 mm and Weight: 1.34 g. Discussion: See North (1994) pp. 225-6, No. 983 & No. 984 and see Spink, 1360.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-888BAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154- 1189). Description: A Cross and Crosslets (Tealby) type, Bust C2, dating from c.AD 1161 - 1165. Minted by Rogier at Canterbury. Measurements: Diameter:  19.8mm; weight: 0.59g. Discussion: See North Vol 1, pp.217, No.957.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-8824FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver short cross penny of Richard I (AD 1189 - 1199), dating from c. AD 1190 - 1194. Description: Minted by Ricard at London. Class 3. Measurements: Diameter: 20.0 mm and Weight: 1.46 g. Discussion: North Vol 1, pp.220, No.967.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.