Record ID: YORYM-39FEA0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead object of uncertain function and date. The object is sub-circular in plan with irregular edges and is undecorated. It may have served as a crude weight or simply a piece of casting waste. The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The object is 20.8mm in diameter, 4.8mm thick and weighs 8.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-39EAB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or crude spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is sub-circular in plan with an off-central perforation and is undecorated. The metal is a light greyish-white colour and is worn. The weight 20.1mm in diameter, 4.6mm thick and weighs 9.6g. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-39CEC1
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy book fitting of post-medieval date. The fitting has a sub-ovate main plate with one flat end and one curved. A rectangular projection extends from the flatter end curving back on itself to form a hinge. The curved end extends into a rectangular neck with a fan-shaped terminal. The neck and terminal are also folded over back on themselves to touch the reverse of the plate. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The book fitting is 32.1mm long, 16.2mm wide, 0.9mm thick and weighs 2.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-399D55
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy casket key of medieval date. The key is small with a circular cross section. The bow extends from one end of the stem and is circular in plan with a circular central hole. The opposite end of the stem terminates in a worn point below which a double warded bit projects. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The key is 43.6mm long, 9.6mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 3.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-396F02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object, possibly a ewer spout or similar, of medieval to post-medieval date, circa AD 1400 -1700. The object is sub-triangular in plan with a curved, semi-circular profile. One edge is flat, presumably at the point at which the spout would have joined the vessel proper, and the other end is curved. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid blackish-green patina and is worn. The object is 69.4mm long, 22.2mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 47g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-3654F0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date, circa AD 1250 - 1400. The buckle has a trapezoidal frame with serrated outer edge and an integrally cast plate. The plate tapers in width from the frame and is decorated with two transverse ridges. A hole is present next to the frame through which the triangular pin is looped and a second hole complete with rivet is present towards the opposite end. The plate terminates in a worn break and the reverse is flat with the tip of the surviving rivet visible. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 24.9mm l…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-35E7E5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead toy of late post-medieval to modern date. The toy is in the form of a horse which appears to be in a canter or passage with its front legs raised though only short lengths of each of the four legs remain. The bridle wear can be clearly seen across the head of the horse with reigns resting around its neck and a blanket on its back. A small circular indentation is present on the back of the horse which may have been used to hold a separate rider in place. The tail of the horse is also missing. The metal has a mid yellowish-brown colour and is worn. The toy is 40.7…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-359E11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of William III, crowned cruciform shield reverse, uncertain mint, 1694 - 1702. This coin is extremely worn and has been bent into an S-shape which is characteristic of coins given as love tokens.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-357B07
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy thimble of medieval date. The thimble has a circular base from which the sides taper inwards and curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. The thimble is decorated with drilled pits in concentric circles up the sides and in a grid design on the crown. The inside of the thimble is undecorated. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The thimble is 18.3mm in height, 17.9mm in diameter, 0.7mm thick and weighs 4.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-354FF1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The object is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The buckle is extremely worn rendering much of the finer detail illegible however the sides and ends of the frame are decorated with engraved foliate motifs and moulded pin rests are present on each loop. A rectangular folded sheet stud chape is present around the spindle which is encrusted with iron corrosion. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is extremely worn. The buckle is 37.1mm long, 20.5mm wide, 3.4mm thick and weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-34F8A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The reverse of the head is flat with two integral lugs which house an axis bar around which the loop of the pin is hinged. The pin proper no longer remains. The head itself is small and ovate in plan with the remains of an attachment loop projecting from the upper edge. A D-shape sectioned upper bow extends centrally from the head tapering slightly to a semi-circular acanthus moulding. The moulding terminates in a worn break. The metal has a light greyish-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 24mm long, 13.3mm wide, 4.1mm …
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-2517F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II, long cross reverse, mint of London, Class 11a22, AD 1310 - 1314. North Vol 2, p.36. no.1060/2.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-245F64
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy sword pommel of Early Medieval date, circa AD 900 - 1100. The pommel is broadly triangular in plan with a convex base and a circular perforation at the apical knob through which the tang of the sword would have originally passed. The pommel consists of five hollow curved lobes which decrease in size from the central and largest lobe. No rivets are present on the pommel which suggests it was held in place simply by the hammered tang. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The pommel is 28.1mm tall, 63.4mm wide 3.3mm thick and weighs 47.8g. Thi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-23B044
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III, voided long cross reverse, mint of Canterbury, Class 5a, AD 1251 - 1272. North Vol 1, p.226, no.991/1.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-238AE7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead trade weight of medieval date. The weight is shield shaped and is decorated with a raised design on the front face consisting of a cross with raised pellet terminals and a single raised pellet in each corner. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 40.9mm long, 27.6mm wide, 8.5mm thick and weighs 49.3g. Lead weighs such as this were used to weigh goods under the averdepois system from 1390 in England and were used throughout the 15th century. It is likely that these weights represent a desire to standa…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-233AC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cooper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the 4th century AD. Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-2324B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape with a semi-circular lug set on a central rib along the longitudinal axis of the reverse. The die of the matrix depicts two crossed hands resting one on top of the other as if holding one another set within a recessed border. A circumferential legend reading IE SV SEL D AMI LEL (I Am The Seal Of Loyal Love) is present in clear Latin script. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is in good condition. The matrix is 27.7mm long, 18.2mm wide, 6.7mm thick (with lug) and weighs 5.9g. Har…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-230401
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy harness mount of medieval date. The mount is lozenge shaped with an integrally cast circular sectioned shank projecting from the centre of the reverse. The shank would have been inserted through a strap to hold it in place. The front face is decorated with a presumably heraldic device comprised of three pallets with a single bend dexter. No traces of colour remain allowing a definite attribution of these arms to be made the finder however suggests they belong to Walter de Gant, Lord of Hunmanby. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The harn…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-211290
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pilgrims badge or pendant of medieval date, circa AD 1300 - 1500. The badge is in the form of a scallop shell with broken and worn edges and two holes for attachment at the flat terminal. The scallop shell was the symbol of St James and originally that of his shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Scallop shells therefore served as pilgrim souvenirs which signified that pilgrims had completed their journey. The metal is a dark brownish-grey colour and is worn. The object is 43.9mm long, 38.8mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 53.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-20C5B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date, circa AD 1300 - 1400. The matrix is shield shaped with a flat top and smoothly curved base. A semi-circular lug set on a central raised spine projects from the top edge of the reverse. The die of the matrix depicts two crossed hands resting one on top of the other as if holding one another with a fleur-de-lis between the two set within a recessed border. A circumferential legend reading ESTO FIDELIS (Be Faithful) is present in clear Latin script. The metal has a dark greenish-brown patina and is in good condition. The matrix i…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
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