Record ID: LVPL-9344B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1100 - 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8.74mm. The upper face of the object is decorated with a series of moulded pellets and radiating lines. The base of the object is undecorated. The object has a light brown patina and has been crudely made. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although…
Created on: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-932BD1
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy book clasp of the pierced and hinged type (Howsam type A.1.1) dating to the Medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. There is a circular piercing in the center of the rounded element. This would have fitted over a peg on the cover of the book. At the base of the object are two incomplete projections which would have attached to a hinged plate. An incomplete zoomorphic pierced terminal projects from the opposite end of the object. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples can b…
Created on: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-930A63
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of a chafing dish dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of an integral support which projects upwards and a small fragment of the rim. The dish support is sub-rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. On the lower face of the rim fragment is a circumferential groove. File marks are visible on each face of the object. Lewis (1973, p63-4) describes the type of vessel which he calls type B: "These vessels are cast in one piece and finished on the lathe. The only decorative features are single or double incised girth lines. Bow…
Created on: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92F377
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast lead cloth or sack seal dating to the Post Medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan with a small projecting tab at one side. The object is stamped with fleur-de-lis//LOT//1648. The rear of the object is unstamped. The object has a mid-white patina.
Created on: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92D8A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy brooch dating to the Roman period. The object can probably be classified as a headstud type. The head is flat and the wings are short and incomplete. The bow tapers towards before terminating with a break. It curves slightly in profile. At the top of the bow is a raised oval moulding or headstud which is worn. The object is a sprung example and the spring remains complete and corroded. The pin and catchplate are missing. The object has a dark brown patina and is in poor condition. It can be dated from AD75-200.
Created on: Saturday 23rd February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.