Record ID: YORYM-BE7494
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of late medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side of the spindle whorl is decorated with a series of triangular cells formed from raised lines radiating from the central perforation. The other side is extremely worn rendering any decoration indistinguishable. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.4mm in diameter, 10.4mm thick and weighs 35.1g. Spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BEA753
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The whorl is cylindrical in shape with an uneven serrated, or undulating, outer edge and central circular perforation. The base is flat and the top has nine raised pellets where the undulating side rise up. The metal is a mid whitish-grey colour and is worn. The object is 26.5mm in diameter, 10.6mm thick and weighs 42.5g. Spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are difficult to date precisely without a secure archaeological context. Most decorated examples…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CDBAB6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Roman date. All that remains of the brooch is the undecorated, triangular sectioned lower bow and small semi-circular foot knop. A worn catchplate also remains extending from the reverse of the bow. The metal has a mid blackish-green patina and is slightly worn. The brooch is 22.9mm long, 4.6mm wide, 10.1mm thick (with catchplate) and weighs 2.2g. An insufficient portion remains of the brooch in order to designate it a specific type.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CCF102
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Roman date. All that remains of the brooch is the undecorated, rectangular sectioned lower bow and circular foot knop with a bulbous projection from the base. A worn catchplate also remains extending from the reverse of the bow. The metal has a mid blackish-green patina and is slightly worn. The brooch is 41.7mm long, 6mm wide, 11.9mm thick (with catchplate) and weighs 4.3g. An insufficient portion remains of the brooch in order to designate a specific type though it is likely to be a fragment of a Trumpet or Trumpet derivative brooch of w…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CD2511
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 pin mechanism, pin, foot and catchplate no longer remain. The reverse of the head is concave with a wide loop through which the pin mechanism would have been held. From the top of the loop the worn remains of an attachment loop projects. The head itself is trumpet shaped and the upper bow with circular section project centrally from it. A crude acanthus decoration is present on the bow below which it extends into a triangular sectioned lower bow before terminating in a worn break. From the reverse of the lower bow the w…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CDA4F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy knee brooch of Roman date. The brooch has a flat semi-circular headplate with a sharply angled and bulbous bow. The bow is convex in cross-section, concave on the reverse and is undecorated. Two lugs on the reverse of the headplate hold a copper alloy axis bar, comprised of five turns of the spring, one end of which forms form the beginning of the pin. The pin proper no longer remains. The lower bow, foot and catchplate have been lost due to an old, worn break. The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 18.1mm long, 16.2mm w…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CDCBD5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Roman date. All that remains of the brooch is the undecorated, lozenge sectioned lower bow and circular foot knop. A worn catchplate also remains extending from the reverse of the bow. The metal has a mid reddish-broan patina and is slightly worn. The brooch is 20.2mm long, 7mm wide, 10.4mm thick (with catchplate) and weighs 2.2g. An insufficient portion remains of the brooch in order to designate a specific type though it is likely to be a fragment of a Trumpet or Trumpet derivative.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CE9C55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Sawfish brooch of Roman date. Only the lower half of the brooch remains and is extremely worn. The bow is rectangular in cross-section and decorated with a raised central rib flanked by serrated edges. A double latitudinal collar marks the end of the decoration below which an undecorated flat bow which tapers due to an extremely worn break. From the reverse of the bow the worn remains of the catchplate can be seen. The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and is worn. The brooch is 28.2mm long, 11mm wide, 3.5mm thick and weighs 2g. Similar examples…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CEA7A7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is part of a single looped oval buckle with an ornate outer edge comprised of a series of transverse grooves flanked by two lobed knops. The loop proper has been lost to old worn breaks. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 41.8mm long, 5.3mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 7.2g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.22 and are dated to circa 1250 - 1400.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CEC602
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is a single looped oval buckle with an ornate outer edge and a narrowed and offset strap bar. The outer curved edge bears a copper alloy sheet roller around a constriction flanked by two lobed knops. The pin remains in tact looped around the strap bar. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 20.7mm long, 21.2mm wide, 6.3mm thick and weighs 4.9g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.22, no.96 and is dated to circa 1250 - 1400.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CF2A81
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is a single looped oval with an integral forked spacer and circular lipped frame. The pin remains in tact looped around the narrow strap bar. The metal has a light greyish-brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 23.3 mm long, 12.2mm wide, 2.3mm thick and weighs 1.6g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.37, no.216 and is dated to circa 1350 - 1450.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CF5055
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a rectangular narrowed and offset strap bar. The pin remains in tact and is looped around the strap bar. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 12.5mm long, 11.5mm wide, 2.8mm thick and weighs 0.9g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.19, no.59 and is dated to circa 1250 - 1500.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CFB280
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle of early-medieval date. The buckle is D-shaped in plan and circular in section with a worn and broken narrowed and recessed strap bar. The pin no longer remains. The outer edge of the frame is wide and undecorated with no recess for the pin. The frame terminates in bulbous knops which are most probably crude representations of animal heads confronted across the strap bar. Zoomorphic terminals are a common feature of buckles of this period and are intended to represent some sort of quadruped's head, such as a lion or leopard. The metal is a light…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D14557
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is probably of Reads Class D, Type 5 being heart-shaped or ovoid in plan, though no exact parallel could be found. The main plate is heart-shaped in plan with a concave reverse and a trapezoidal attachment loop projecting from the upper curves. The pointed end bears a moulded cross collar from which the now incomplete hook projects. The metal has a dark blackish-brown patina and is worn. The hooked tag is 34.7mm long, 13.3mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.7g Examples of this class are illustrated i…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D181F6
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class E, Type 3 being circular in plan. The main plate is a moulded openwork design consisting of a linear cross with central pellet and beaded outer border. Much of the design has been lost to old, worn breaks. From one edge of the hooked tag the rectangular attachment loop with D-shaped section projects. From the opposite edge a small worn projection is all that remains of the hook. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. …
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D1D993
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lithic implement of late Mesolithic date (6300-4300 BC). Small blade like microlith, pointed at the distal end and with a notch incised in the left hand side. The dorsal surface has a raised ridge along the medial line and the outer margin contains fine retouching. The ventral surface is smooth with the exception of faint cracking ripples and one notch at the proximal end which is a possible hafting point. The colour is light grey with cream inclusions throughout. Similar examples can be seen in the PAS database: Unique ID: PUBLIC-1569D4, and Unique ID: SWYOR-43C502, an…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D1E493
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is probably of Reads Class E, Type 1 being sub-rectangular in plan though no exact parallel could be found. The main plate is a moulded openwork design though much of the surface is missing due to old breaks. No attachment loop is present and a D-shaped sectioned hook projects from one edge. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light greyish-brown patina and is worn. The hooked tag is 21.8mm long, 16.6mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.5g. Examples of this class are illustr…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D20320
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lithic implement of late Mesolithic date (6300-4300 BC). Small Blade like microlith, slightly pointed towards the distal end and blunted towards the proximal end with a notch incised in the left hand side. The dorsal surface contains three clear negative scars towards the proximal end and some slight cracking ripples. The margin demonstrates fine retouching. The ventral surface towards the proximal end contains a blub of percussion and faint cracking ripples. The colour is light grey with cream inclusions throughout. Similar examples can be seen in the PAS database: Uni…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D21361
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-950). The strap end is of Thomas Class A, these types are of the less expensive end of the spectrum. The typical decorations of A2 class are curvilinear and geometric patterns, however this example is too corroded to ascertain the decoration. The terminal end comes to a point while the split attachment end contains one small rivet on the left hand side, the rivet to the right is missing however half of the hole where it was affixed remains. The zoomorphic head terminal is moulded in very low relief and…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D27F88
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class E, Type 3 being circular in plan. Roughly half of the main plate survives and is a moulded openwork design consisting of a central flower surrounded by pellets. No attachment loop is present and a D-shaped sectioned hook projects from one edge terminating in a worn break. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The hooked tag is 27.4mm long, 16.1mm wide, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.5g. A similar example is illustrated in R…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.