Record ID: YORYM-51CC81
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of probable post-medieval to modern date, 1500-1800 AD. The front of the mount is convex and decorated with concentric circular patterns, including the outermost ridge there is a three step pattern up towards the centre of the object with a single incised circle around a protruding orbicular pellet which has been centrally perforated. The reverse is concave and undecorated, there is a central, rectangular, integrally cast shank with an old break. There are also some residual casting seams on the reverse either side of the shaft. There is a small…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0E94A7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of post-medieval date. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is uneven with a horizontal channel stained with iron corrosion, suggesting the position of a pin or stud. The exact function of this object is unknown. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The mount is 29.6mm long, 26.7mm wide, 12.4mm thick and weighs 36.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-251E75
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of medieval date. The mount is of the domed multifoil type with seven tear drop shaped sections radiating from central pellet. The reverse is concave with a central attachment shank which is now bent out of shape. The metal has a mid blackish-brown patina and is worn. The mount is 15.1mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.9g.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-253274
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 and umbonate with an openwork design consisting of tear drop shaped voids radiating from a raised central pellet. The edge of the mount is multifoil with numerous rounded protrusions. The reverse of the mount is concave with the remains of a central attachment shank coated in iron corrosion. The metal has a mid reddish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 17.5mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.2g
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4EFE00
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of Roman date. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is concave with two very short and worn stubs which may represent the remains of an attachment loop or spikes. The metal has a dark greenish-black patina and survives in good condition. The mount is 16.1mm in diameter, 7.4mm thick and weighs 2.8g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as BH-47A7A2, BH-EB1567 and NCL-D0C647.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rufforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0ACF41
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy quatrefoil mount of Post-medieval date (AD1500-1800). The domed quatrefoil mount is formed of a thick sheet moulded into a convex form with an engraved cross across the centre resulting in four domed petal. The left hand side lobe is damaged and has been bent with some missing. The reverse is concave and undecorated. An integrally cast centrally projecting attachment spike with circular section tapering to a point is present which is bent to the left and in contact with the outer rim of the mount. The colour of the metal is a greenish brown. For a sim…
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F75302
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount of post-medieval date. The mount is a convex pointed oval shape and is undecorated. The reverse is concave with a central, square sectioned pointed attachment shank. The reverse of the mount is also undecorated. The metal has a dark blackish-green colour and is worn. The mount is 22.5mm long, 11.5mm wide, 15mm thick (with shank) and weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Plompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F75BF1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount of post-medieval date. The mount is a convex pointed oval shape and is undecorated. The reverse is concave with a central, square sectioned pointed attachment shank. The reverse of the mount is also undecorated. The metal has a light brownish-green colour and is worn. The mount is 23.6mm long, 10mm wide, 17.8mm thick (with shank) and weighs 2.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Plompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-08A052
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of Roman date. The mount is sub-rectangular with heavily worn edges. The upper surface is decorated with a central lozenge design in filled with red enamel around which is a larger sub-lozenge shape. The reverse is undecorated with a single worn projection for attachment extending centrally from the end. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 21.1mm long, 13.6mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 1.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0B4665
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy furniture mount of post-medieval date. The mount is a flat escutcheon plate with eight rounded lobes and a central square hole for attachment. The mount is undecorated. The metal is a mid blackish-green colour and is worn. The mount is 16mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 2.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Plompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D84323
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of medieval date. The mount is circular with a central cross decorated with a row of pellets. The circular border has moulded triangular motifs project inwards at each angle of the cross. All decoration is in deep relief which might have been to accommodate some coloured material in imitation of enamel. The reverse of the mount has a broken integral rivet in the centre. Much nof the outer edge of the mount has been lost to old breaks. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The mount is 27.2mm in diameter, 5.7mm thick and weighs 9.2g.
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Weighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7ECDB1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of medieval date. The head of the mount is quatrefoil in plan with a raised triangular decorative element in the centre. From the reverse of the head a long, off centre attachment spike projects. The metal has a mid reddish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 19.9mm long, 19.4mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 4.3g.
Created on: Friday 13th 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-005256
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy mount of late post medieval date (AD 1600-1800). Approximately half of the mount is missing due to an old break. The mount is composed of an outer circular band with an outer ridge and incised band with a raised lip toward the inner portion of the outer band. Within the band are hollow concentric circles, two and a half remain intact. At the centre of the mount is a solid quadrate with a raised circular central aspect. The metal is a light cream and green colour. Length, 49.6mm, Width, 6.7mm, Weight, 28.4g.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-00FAC3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pressed copper alloy late post-medieval to modern cruciform mount. The mount is in the form of a cross crosslet with a copper alloy rivet through the centre and long circular sectioned shank projecting from the reverse. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 30.8mm long, 30.5mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-14BF26
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a cast copper alloy casket mount of medieval date. Both fragments are rectangular in plan, plano-convex in section and have rivet holes through the terminal ends. The opposite ends are broken and worn though the two pieces do appear to fit together forming a 90 degree angle. The central point which marks the break is decorated with a triple design of raised latitudinal lines. One terminal end is squared while the other is rounded though both are decorated with triple collars. The metal has a mid reddish-green patina and is worn. Fragment 1: 39.9mm x 4.7mm x 2.4mm …
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-26AF46
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of medieval date. The lead is cinquefoil in plan with a flat base and moulded lobes on the upper surface. From the reverse a circular sectioned shank projects and is bent and broken. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is worn. The mount is24mm long, 18mm wide, 5.9mm thick and weighs 7.9g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BDFCE2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel mount of probable late Iron Age date. The mount is a pointed ovoid in plan with a concave reverse and is decorated with the features of a human face. The hair is marked by incised lines forming a straight fringe and long sides which continue to form a beard. The eyes appear to be closed, the nose is quite pointed and the lips are downturned giving the appearance of a frown. The top of the head has a worn, sub-rectangular protrusion. The hollow reverse allows room for the lock mechanism which no longer remains. A small perforation is present throu…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-109833
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper mount of post-medieval date. The mount is in the form of an acorn with a narrow, pointed oval section. The front face is decorated with a raised horizontal line dividing the fruit from the cupola and there is a small knop at the fruit end. From the reverse two integrally cast attachment spike project though one is incomplete. The complete spike is bent over towards the centre of the mount. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The mount is 20.3mm long, 9.6mm wide, 7.5mm thick and weighs 1.9g. Numerous similar examples have been recorded …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1111E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete mount of Iron Age date. The mount is circular in plan with a concave reverse and convex front. The front face is decorated with a series of radiating incised lines grouped in threes around the circumference of the mount. The reverse bears the worn remains of a square sectioned attachment shank. While the exact function of this object is uncertain domed circular mounts are a feature of late Iron Age metalwork and appear on a wide range of artefact types such as sword hilts and terret rings. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 24.1mm in…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barkston Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-241935
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy furniture mount of post-medieval date. The mount is in the form of a stag's head with moulded eyes, nose and ears and antlers projecting from the top of the head. The reverse is concave, with an integrally cast central circular attachment rove. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The mount is 48.1mm long, 46mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs15.7g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as LVPL-90DF14, SWYOR-33C043 and LVPL-B43CC8.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warthill', grid reference and parish protected.