Record ID: YORYM-519A86
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete whetstone of Roman to Post Medieval date 43-1800 AD. The stone is a smooth sub-triangular in profile and plano-convex in section. The proximal end is ovate and smoothed with wear. The Proximal end narrows to a smooth point and there is a smoothed notched effect on the mesial left hand edge. There is one distinct incised line on the dorsal mesial left had side. The ventral surface is smooth with two incised lines, on approximately half the length of the other, running from the proximal to mesial portion centrally and to the left hand edge respectively. The stone is a ligh…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willerby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-124972
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver coin of uncertain denomination, ruler, mint and date. The coin is extremely worn and broken rendering any diagnostic detail illegible.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-122B74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a flat top and base, rounded, slightly sloping sides and a central perforation. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.4mm in diameter, 7.6mm thick and weighs 37.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely date…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-13FB84
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan though badly formed with an irregular surface and multiple pitted areas. The glass is a light bluish-green colour. The bead is 19.1mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 4.4g. Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty therefore due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely and it could be Roman through to post-medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-93F836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin of uncertain denomination, ruler, mint and date. The coin is extremely worn rendering any diagnostic detail illegible.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-02F364
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin of uncertain denomination, ruler, mint and date. The coin is extremely worn rendering any diagnostic detail illegible.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-FD9FB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a slightly curved top and base, rounded sides and a wide central perforation. Both sides of the object are undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 29.5 mm in diameter, 7.9mm thick and weighs 33.2g.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-FD8012
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or loom weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a flat top and base, rounded sides and a wide central perforation. Both sides of the object are undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 24.4 mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 25.1g.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6D1AA3
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oyster shell fragment of uncertain date. The shell is fan shaped with worn and damaged edges. Oysters were a common foodstuff from the Roman period until the late Post-Medieval period with their status as a luxury food being comparatively recent. With no contextual evidence it is not possible to ascribe this example to a specific date. The shell is 58.2mm long, 46.4mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 16.9g.
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5597A0
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A larger oyster shell fragment of uncertain date. The shell is fan shaped with worn edges. Oysters were a common foodstuff from the Roman period until the late Post-Medieval period with their status as a luxury food being comparatively recent. With no contextual evidence it is not possible to ascribe this example to a specific date. The shell is 76.9mm long, 70.2mm wide, 9.5mm thick and weighs 59.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C12A17
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The glass is a dark blue colour and survives in good condition. The bead is 22.9mm in diameter, 11.8mm thick and weighs 7.2g. Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty therefore due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely and it could be Roman through to post-medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halsham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-C03A64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead object, probably a weight, of uncertain date. The weight is circular with a flat base and slightly domed, uneven top and is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 36.9mm in diameter, 22.9mm thick and weighs 233g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B13674
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or bead of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The object is 20.8mm in diameter, 11.3mm thick and weighs 27.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B10A83
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with an off-central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 31.8mm in diameter, 10.8mm thick and weighs 50.6g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be secur…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B0F471
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 26.3mm in diameter, 8.1mm thick and weighs 27g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be securely dated…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keyingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B0E588
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a slightly concaved base and domed top, with a central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28mm in diameter, 12.4mm thick and weighs 48.4g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-338612
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of an unknown copper alloy object, unknown date. The fragment is convex with gilt traces. There are incised curvilinear decorations running the length of the object with a portion of cross-hatch style incised lines to the upper left of the object. The reverse of the object is concave and undecorated. The metal is greenish brown with some traces of gold gilt remaining. Width 1.9mm, Length 9.9mm, Weight 0.3g.
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barmby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-332F74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold coin of uncertain date. Uncertain ruler. Uncertain mint. The coin is extremely damaged and worn rendering all detail illegible.
Created on: Friday 16th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barmby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E44BD2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is conical with a wide circular base which tapers to a narrower apex. A shallow circular recess is present at the base of the weight. There are no marks or decoration present. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 29.9mm tall, 36.8mm in diameter at the base, 19mm in diameter at the apex and weighs 114g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. Therefore, due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnosti…
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CF32E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex, having a flat base and low domed top, with an off-central perforation running through it. The whorl is undecorated. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 30mm in diameter, 8.1mm thick and weighs 32.5g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot be se…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.