Record ID: YORYM-83FF06
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is possibly part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is broadly rectangular with a D-shaped section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel and tapers to a worn break. The object is undecorated. The metal has a delaminated red/green patina and is worn. The fragment is 43.8mm long, 21.6mm wide, 14mm in diameter and weighs 50.5g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitted…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F24169
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) copper-alloy vessel mend rivets of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1700. Mend 1: Complete. The object is formed of a sub-lozenge sheet of metal. The ends of the sheet have been folded into the middle and the very tips bent back outward creating a concertina effect. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The vessel mend is 41.6mm long, 23.2mm wide, 11.4mm thick and weighs 6.6g Mend 2: Incomplete. The object is formed of a sub-lozenge sheet of metal. The ends of the sheet have been folded into the middle and the very tips bent back outward …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hovingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F22A53
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550 - 1750.  The fragment is a decorated rim, and body sherd with a flat edge to the upper end and irregular worn breaks to the other sides and a curved profile. The fabric has a gray core with dark white edges and an applied green glaze to the inner and outer surfaces. The exterior surface of the vessel fragment is decorated at its widest point with two remaining parallel thumb impressions. The fragment is 51.3mm long, 44.8mm wide, 18.5mm thick and weighs 35.9g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBAC71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is possibly part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is broadly circular in plan with some faceting to the upper surface. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel and tapers to a worn break. The object is undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fragment is 45.2mm long, 29.6mm wide, 17.1mm in diameter and weighs 56.4g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily wor…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F45F48
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700-1000. The fragment is a pedestal base with a black/brown fabric. Abundant, well-sorted calcite inclusions are present along with erupted voids to the outer surfaces. The object is 31.7mm tall, 49.9mm wide, 42.5mm thick and weighs 49.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F0C7F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Terra sigillata, or Samian Ware, ceramic dish of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 250. The fragment is a body sherd with a soft, soapy texture, orange fabric and glossy red slip on the exterior surface. All edges are worn and broken. The outer surface also incomplete decoration featuring a partial human figure with a zig-zag vertical line to one side. The interior of the dish is undecorated. The fragment is 37.8mm long, 30.4mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 13.3g. Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-392ABD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is sub-ovate with a broadly rectangular section and worn brakes to all edges. Areas of possible gilding remain on both surfaces though this may also be the brassy surface of the vessel showing through the corrosion. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The fragment is 46.7mm long, 35mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 28.9g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitted as the metal content was high in lead which leached out ov…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-38DC22
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is the foot of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet. The leg is broadly rectangular with a semi-circular section. The reverse is concaved and the foot angled also with a concave base. Three wide raised ridges decorated the foot and a transverse ridge is present at the junction between the leg and foot. These features give the impression of an animal foot. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. Blackened patches are present on all surfaces. The fragment is 31.6mm lon…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9075E5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is possibly part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is broadly rectangular in plan with a D-shaped section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel. It tapers to a rounded foot. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 75.5mm long, 33.6mm wide, 27.3mm in diameter and weighs 132.3g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitte…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guisborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8FCA44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Stone Ware vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1700. The fragment is the base of a large jug or similar. The base of the vessel is circular with worn breaks to the edge. The body of the vessel extends from the upper surface of the base though all edges are irregular, worn and broken. The fabric is a hard-fired and coarse, and is reduced to a pale grey at the core with a buff exterior surface. Pale, mottled green glaze is retained in patches on the interior and exterior walls of the vessel as well as the base. The interior of the base disp…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3AF8D1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is possibly part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is cylindrical with a circular section and expanded foot. The foot has a worn irregular edge and the opposite end of the object terminates in a worn break. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 21.7mm long, 18.2mm wide, 12.3mm in diameter and weighs 25.3g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pit…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-9222C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Terra sigillata, or Samian Ware, ceramic vessel of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The fragment is a body sherd with a soft, soapy texture, orange fabric and glossy red slip on the exterior surface. All edges are worn and broken and a step is present along one edge. A large circular perforation (c.5.5mm) is present at the centre of the fragment. The fragment is 29.7mm long, 29.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 5.5g. Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first century BC in Italy. The earlies…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9208EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Black Burnished Ware wheel-thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date, circa AD 43 - 410. The fragments is an everted rim from a shallow dish or platter. The fabric has a grey core with a soft and soapy texture and black burnished outer surface. The object is 59.4mm long, 30.8mm wide, 13.4mm thick and weighs 19.9g. Overall diameter: 28cm (projected using rim chart); approx.7% remaining.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3E6B9B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron. The leg is broadly rectangular in plan and section with worn breaks to either end. The front surface is decorated with a raised central rib. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fragment is 88.3mm long, 44.8mm wide, 9mm thick and weighs 104.8g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitted as the metal content was high in lead…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2B933D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Stone Ware vessel of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The fragment is from the rim of a large dish or plate. It is sub-trapezoidal with worn breaks to most edges, except the curved rim. It comprises a smooth buff red fabric with mottled pale green glaze. The upper surface is decorated with stamped designs featuring repeated triangles flanked above and below by a series of small rectangular pits. The fragment is 67.3mm in length, 74.6mm wide, 12.4mm thick and weighs 57.9g. Stonewares were first imported into Britain in the early 14th century, becoming…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2B73A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Stone Ware vessel of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The fragment is a partial handle with a small section of body and rim. The orientation of the rim fragment suggests the handle was attached in a horizontal direction. The fabric is a buff red colour. The handle has a sub-rectangular section, widening to one end where it would have joined the vessel proper. The rim portion projects from the upper edge of the widened area. The opposite end of the handle terminates in a worn break. The remaining portion of the interior of the vessel wall retains a mott…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-19ABBC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Humber Ware vessel of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1500. The fragment is a body sherd. The fragment is sub-triangular with worn breaks to each edge and a rectangular section. The fabric is hard fired with a grey core and red outer edges. It has a rough texture with gritty inclusions. An olive-green glaze covers most of the vessel walls though it is patchier on the exterior walls than the interior. The fragment is 48.7mm in length, 47.6mm wide, 7.2mm thick and weighs 20.7g. Humber Wares were most popular from the late 14th to 15th centuries and were produced …
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AFD116
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is part of the leg of a probable cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet. The leg is broadly triangular in plan with a D-shaped section. Two parallel raised spines flank the centre of the leg, tapering towards the bottom. The breaks are old and worn. The metal has a dark green delaminated patina and is worn. Blackened patches are present on all surfaces. The fragment is 37.7mm long, 32.1mm wide, 14.5mm thick and weighs 50.7g. These objects are very common metal detector finds a…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4C4C5C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is from the rim of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet. It is sub-rectangular in plan and section with a slight swelling to the out turned rim. The breaks on the edges are old and worn. The fragment is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 27.9mm long, 22.5mm wide, 3.8mm thick and weighs 6.9g. These objects are very common metal detector finds. Out turned rims of vessels were a weak spot which were prone to breaking (Butler, Green & …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3656F4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy zoomorphic ewer spout of medieval date, c. AD 1400 - 1500. The spout is tubular and in the form of a dog's head with the spout protruding from the open mouth. The terminal features upright ovate ears moulded to either side of the head with recessed centres. The brow is raised with no obvious eyes and slopes to a curved and rounded shout with open mouth. From the reverse of the head a narrowed neck extends widening sharply to an extended open terminal at which point the spout would have been soldered to the vessel proper. The metal has a mid-green patina …
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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