Record ID: PUBLIC-5F8107
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast rectangular belt mount, of D shaped section with a rivet hole of 1mm diameter towards each end. The rivet holes are wider, as if countersunk, c.2mm, on the reverse face. It was probably used as a belt stiffener. The convex surface is apparently smoothed by wear. The mount tapers from 3.80mm to 4.28mm wide, it is 13.82mm long x I.91mm thick and weighs 1.2g. A similar one can been seen at NLM-EC91BO. Suggested date: Medieval, 1350-1500.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5EBB47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap mount dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is octagonal in plan and raised in the middle (having slightly chamfered edges). Two oval sectioned tapering integral lugs or spikes project from the reverse of the object; one has broken off at the bend, and the other is complete but bent at 90 degrees in the middle. The mount has probably been fastened to a leather belt or strap and the lugs bent over to grip the leather. It is plain on the front. Mounts with two integral fixing rivets or spikes tend to date from the 17th century. Although a different…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5D92A5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Medieval strap end, probably dating from the 14th century. It is sub rectangular in plan, and has a trefoil end with a rounded projection below the trefoil and another narrow oval projection below this. The back plate appears to have broken away just below the first rounded projection. There is a rivet remaining joining the two plates in the middle of the rounded projection, but only the one plate remains below this point and it is broken off with no rivet holes remaining. The strap end has a patchy green patina and has been bent in the plough soil. One side …
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-5D3D93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the spring mechanism and has an integral loop to hold the spring. The pin no longer remains. The head itself is trumpet shaped and tapers to form the upper bow which extends to a circumferential collar. Below the collar is an elaborate acanthus decoration followed by a second circumferential collar. Extending down from the lower collar is a triangular sectioned lower bow which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The brooch is 36.48mm…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-5CC3D7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy heraldic mount or plaque of medieval date. The mount is shield shaped and is decorated on one side with an armorial design consisting of four raised, upward pointing chevrons. Slightly discernable is the red tincture of the enamel of the chevrons and there is also some patchy traces of gilding still survivng. This could possibly display the heraldry of the De Clare family (Earls of Gloucester and Hereford) with the following blazon: Or, three chevronels gules. No obvious evidence for a method of attachment remains suggesting that this may have been inlaid …
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5BD437
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy flanged axehead of early Bronze Age date. The axehead is sub-rectangular with a narrow and thin rounded butt and widely curved cutting edge. From the butt the body extends, expanding slightly in width towards a splayed blade and cutting edge. There are slightly raised flanges along the sides both of which show signs of wear and the surface of the axehead around the cutting edge is quite corroded and pitted. No casting flashes are visible and may have been removed after production. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The axehead is 126.3m…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5B94B2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic knife end cap of post-medieval date. The cap is oval in section and is in the form of a stylized animal head, probably representing a dog or similar. The head has an elongated snout with a flattened end which curves upwards slightly. The mouth is indicated by a single incised groove running around the snout and the eyes are formed by single punched dots. The base of the cap has a deeply incised longitudinal slot into which the now missing tang of the blade/handle would have been inserted. The metal has a dark greenish-brown patina and survives…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Humbleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-09C086
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of post-medieval date. The mount is circular in plan with a convex front face decorated with evenly spaced concentric rings expanding from a central knop. The knop appears to be damaged and incomplete and the outer edges are broken and worn. The reverse is concave and undecorated with a centrally positioned, square sectioned attachment shank projecting out to terminate in a worn break. A faint casting line can be see to either side of the integrally cast shank. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 28.4mm in diameter…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-097512
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter probable candle holder of medieval to post-medieval date. The holder is circular in plan with a raised central circular socket which tapers from the base. Three circumferential grooves are present midway along the base. The edges of the socket and base are extremely worn and broken. The underside of the holder is concave and undecorated. The holder is 18.3mm tall, 53.3mm in diameter at the base, 19.8mm in diameter at the socket and weighs 34.9g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as NLM-1806E1 and HESH-C7CBC6.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-08C533
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denari of Vespasian, PON MAX T RP COS V, Rome mint, AD 74. RIC II, p.23, no.77.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0884A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy troy weight of modern date. The main body of the weight is cylindrical with sharply turned edges and a narrow handle projecting centrally from the top face. The handle is tapers towards the middle and flares outwards again to form the wider circular terminal. The metal has a mid greenish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 31.8mm tall, 19.5mm in diameter at the body, 10.2mm in diameter at the handle and weighs 47.5g. The English troy bullion system was used from 1526 with greater standardisation from 1588 onwards. Cylindrical troy weights such as thi…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-07EF31
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy clock or watch winder of modern date. The winder is formed from a single cast piece of metal with a large, square sectioned circular handle and square sectioned stem which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a light reddish-brown patina and survives in good condition. The winder is 36.4mm long, 23.1mm in diameter, 2.8mm wide, 2.5mm thick and weighs 4.2g.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-07B7B5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a handmade ceramic vessel of probable Iron Age to date. The fragment is a body sherd with an abraded soapy fabric of a dark brownish-black colour with an orangey-red outer surface. The exterior is oxidised with an un-oxidised core. Numerous large gritty inclusions are present though it is not possible to determine their exact nature. The fragment is 31.1mm long, 28.1mm wide, 10.3mm thick and weighs 9.8g.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-06C5C1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T437. A damaged composite ring made from a thin sheet of gold probably formed around two copper alloy penannular rings, now corroded away. Both terminals are broken and distorted. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.9mm; Width: 5.7mm; Thickness: 2.9mm; Weight 1.93g. Composition: Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of a composite ring from Willerby, Yorkshire, indicated a gold content of approximately 71-74%, a silver content of approximately 18-21% with at least7% copper. The object weighs 1.93 grams. Identification: A well-known Bronze Age type, d…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willerby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F50626
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of probable Post Medieval date. The mount consists of three domed circles in a trefoil pattern. The reverse has a rectangular protrusion between two of the circles. The domes are hollow inside. The object weighs 14.4g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-F366F2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint thumb nail/ oval scraper with flat base of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is ovate in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains invasive flaking with coarse retouch to the distal, left and right hand edges. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface retains cortex with some removal from minimal flaking to the proximal, distal and left and right hand edges. The flint is a light brown with cream inclusion throughout, the cortex is a light cream colour. Length: 61.2mm Width: 58.5mm Thickness: 15.1mm Weight: 62g
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F35A46
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint scraper of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is sub-triangular in profile and ovate in section. The dorsal surface retains some cortex, while the proximal, left and right hand edges have been flaked and coarsely retouched. The ventral surface is invasively flaked, the dorsal has some continuation on the ventral surface. The flint is a dark grey with cream inclusion throughout, the cortex in a light cream in colour. Length: 59.7mm Width: 54.7mm Thickness: 13.7mm Weight: 45.1g
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F31B58
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint scraper/ oval discoidal knife of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is cunate in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains three predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises and coarse retouch to, left hand and proximal edges. Come cortex remains on the proximal dorsal surface. The ventral surface contains a bulb of percussion at the distal end with cracking ripples emanating from it towards the proximal aspect. One flake has been removed from the ventral surface on the bulb of percussion at the distal end. The flint is a light…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8C2336
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy French jetton of Louis XII, (1497-1515) to Francis I, (1515-1547). Obverse: Worn. Reverse: SIT I[I O] III [E II B O III I II I]; Simple cross patty with floral ornament in each angle. Similar examples can be seen in Mitchiner, (1988), p240-242.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-793FE5
Object type: TILE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of tile of uncertain date. The fragment is sub-rectangular and slightly curved with irregular surfaces. It is an even orange colour throughout. The tile fragment is 55.6mm long, 30.5mm wide, 13.1mm thick and weighs 22g.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.