Record ID: SWYOR-E75A22
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop from a swivel type of strap fitting dating from the Medieval period. It consists of one of originally two oval frames, each with a loop ending in zoomorphic terminals attached to a hollowed flattened hemispherical centre. The hollow area would have held a corresponding rivet projecting from the other half. The animal moulding is very worn. The mouth clasps the flattened-hemispherical centrepiece. Such swivels were used on a range of strap fittings including animal leashes, hanging purses and sword belt fittings and were probably in use for the entire Medi…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-E72E54
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy knife which probably dates from the Post Medieval period. It is unusual in having a copper alloy blade and (if complete) a very short blade. The blade has a straight back and the cutting edge curves to form a point. The blade is riveted between two plate of copper alloy which form the handle. They are rectangular and slightly tapering. There are three copper alloy rivets holding the two plates together. One passes through the blade as well, the centre one passes through a separate block of copper alloy which keeps the plates a uniform distance apart, and the last …
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-E64DF4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform brooch dating from the 6th century. The headplate is missing and the break is well patinated. The bow has faceted corners and is decorated by a central vertical row of short transverse punched lines within a slight recess. There are similar lines on the facets too. The area beneath the bow is divided into two by a transverse row of punched vertical lines. The upper area is rectangular and the lower is sub-rectangular, tapering towards the foot. Both area have triangular punches along the sides. The lappets are semi-circular; each is decorated …
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-9630F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: a Half Groat of Edward III (1327-1377); fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period (1351-1361), series E (1354-1355), minted in York. See North, volume 2, page 39, number 1166. Thickness: 0.79mm; Diameter: 22.3mm; Weight: 1.97g
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-95DC05
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Medieval spur rowel probably dating from about 1350 - 1400. The rowel has eight thick points, each with a bevelled edge; there is a central circular perforation. The surface patina is worn; there is mild corrosion at the apex between each point. The object is mid greyish-green in colour, is 5.6mm thick, 36.1mm in diameter and weighs 19.13g. A similar spur rowel may be found on the PAS database at record ID: SUSS-A7F844. Illustrated examples may also be seen in Clark's (1995) The Medieval Horse and it's Equipment, page 138, number 330 and page 149, number 364.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-958F38
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy, medieval seal matrix dating from AD1200-1400. In shape it is a pointed oval and there is a central stiffening rib and the remains of a suspension loop on the upper side. The motif is of a single fleur-de-lys. Unfortunately the edge of the seal is damaged, and some sections are missing, so that only some of the letters of the legend are decipherable: "[...]O(A)EICAR[...]ARI". The matrix is 33.6mm long, 20.6mm wide and 6.3mm thick. It weighs 10.8gm.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-958D88
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy flat axe fragment dating from the Early Bronze Age (2150 BC - 1500 BC). Only the cutting end survives. The butt is missing due to an ancient and well worn break across the middle of the axe. The break has taken half the surface of one face too. The axe head is rectangular in section. The cutting edge is flared at the sides but damaged. The surfaces of the axe are pitted and corroded, with a well developed green patina.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 28th February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-956A37
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy object, probably a pin head, with decoration suggesting an early-medieval date. The object is lozenge-shaped, with a small perforation at two adjacent corners. It is decorated on the front by a raised single border. Within the border are five circles in relief, each with a central boss; one is located at each corner and one at the centre of the mount. Along the straight edges of the object, and between the circles, are four motifs each composed of two relief sub-squares above a sub-rectangle. These four motifs together may form a diagonal cross. The back…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-9522C8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinkel II, Rose/Orb type, dating from AD1586-1635. It is 21.2mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 1.05gm. Reference: Mitchiner, Jettons, Medalets and Tokens, Volume 1, page 440, number 1535.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-94C707
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete probable cast lead alloy token dating from about the Medieval period. It is a sub circular disc, decorated on both faces. The obverse shows a crudely formed short cross inside a central circle with pellet-shaped terminals and a single central pellet; there also to be one or two outer plain borders which appear to overlap each other, close to one edge. The reverse has complex but unidentified decoration. It has a cross potent at the top, a cross with pellet terminals at each side and what looks like a letter F on the left. There is also a triangular object on the right whi…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-94C361
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper alloy hooked tag dating from AD1550-1600. There is a rectangular attachment loop and an openwork body with scalloped edges which is pierced with four circular holes on each side. There is also a central V-shaped decoration containing a cross hatched diamond motif. The hook remains in place, but is slightly bent. The tag has a light green patina. It is 35.2mm long, 17.4mm wide and 2.7mm thick. It weighs 3.08gm. A similar, but incomplete tag is illustrated in Egan, 2005, Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition, page 44, number 153. See also Read 2…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-948162
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, single loop, rectangular buckle with separate buckle plate, dating from AD1350-1500. The buckle has a single concave moulding on each side and two smaller mouldings on the outside edge separated by a small, grooved pin rest. The knops formed by the moulding on the outer corners have two small grooves and those on the inner corners a single groove each. The pin bar is narrowed and offset. The plate consists of a rectangular strip of metal folded around the pin bar and notched to take the pin, which is now missing. The outer side of the plate is decorated with a bor…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-93F992
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy artefact, possibly part of a 'shy cock' or other type of toy bird, dating from the post medieval period, AD1500-1700. It is double sided, both sides decorated with a design that appears to represent a spread of tail feathers. It is 16.3mm long, 14.5mm wide and 1.6mm thick. It weighs 1.83gm.The sides of the object look to be complete, but the ends are damaged.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-932606
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, probably of post medieval date, AD1500-1800. The hoop is of a D section , rising to a narrow, flat ridge in the centre of the outside edge. There is also a slight ridge on the inside of the hoop. The bezel is a pointed oval shape, with scalloped edges. It is decorated with ten small rings around the edge and a further small ring, somewhat off-centre, in the middle. The hoop of the ring is 22mm in diameter: the bezel is 20.8mm long and 15.8mm wide. The weight is 4.86gm. A ring of very similar design can be found on the database at reference SUR-815880.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-92F615
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead-alloy flask-shaped ampulla, dating from about 1350-1500 AD. The obverse bears a four-petalled motif, each petal/leaf decorated with a midrib and spots, over a cross-hatched background. The reverse is decorated with a cross-hatched heart with a crown on top with downward-curving points and cross-hatched lining. Both handles survive but the rim is damaged at one end. A virtually identical ampulla (except for the crown on top of the heart) from Salisbury is illustrated in the Salisbury Museum catalogue, although it is not catalogued and is apparently in a personal…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-928854
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, post medieval Nuremberg jetton of the 'Ship Penny' type, dating from AD1490-1550. This is an example of the anonymous issue with fictitious legend. It is a little unusual in that the ship on the obverse is sailing to the right, unlike the majority of these jettons which have the ship sailing left. The jetton has been pierced with a circular hole at 7 o'clock on the obverse. It is 27.9mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 2.66gm. Reference: Mitchiner, 1988, Jettons, Medalets and Tokens, Volume 1, pages 365-376.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-91EB87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin: a short cross penny of John (1199-1219), class 5b, London mint, moneyer Rener. It is 18.3mm in diameter and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 1.29gm. Reference: North, Volume 1, number 970.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-916416
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy square harness pendant. The suspension loop is intact, projecting from the top edge at right angles to the plane of the plate, and the artefact is apparently in fair condition. The bare metal of the suspension loop has a light green patina which also shows on the reverse side. The face of the pendant is decorated with a sexfoil with red enamel surviving in four of the petals. The background and the loop are gilded. The pedant is 22.81mm in length 13.14mm in width 3.77mm in thickness and weighs 1.35g Compare PAS numbers IOW-A92B71 and YORYM-D12216.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-915985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: a sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD138-161), Rome mint, dating from AD156-157. It is struck on a flan that is almost square, measuring 28.2mm long, 26.8mm wide and 5.4mm thick. It weighs 27.7gm. For reference, see Sear, 2002, Roman Coins and Their Values, Volume 2, number 4252.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-90DCF7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface, cast lead alloy token, probably an agricultural token dating from the seventeenth century. The marked side carries three initials, IH/F, in two lines. The token is 19.2mm in diameter and 1.9mm thick. It weighs 3.78gm. Powell Classification type 2. A number of similar tokens are illustrated in Fletcher, 2005, Leaden Tokens and Tallies, Roman to Victorian, pages 57-68.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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