Record ID: YORYM-4970D2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1400. The buckle has a single looped oval frame with integral lobed knops to either end of the bar. An integral plate expands from behind the bar and is narrowed and framed at each end by a transverse moulding. The terminal end is broken and worn. A barrel moulding is present at the centre of the plate with a circular perforation through it. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 41.2mm long, 14.3mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 2.3g. Similar examples are illustrate…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-37B05B
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan with a slightly off-central sub-circular perforation. The glass is a semi-translucent dark blue colour. The bead is 10.2mm in diameter, 4.9mm thick and weighs 0.5g. The perforation is 5.2mm in diameter. Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty. They are often thought to be Roman in date though blue glass beads were commonly for use in spangles on lace making bobbins in the 19th century. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-379B7A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy composite two-piece button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 – 1800. Only the domed front plate of the button remains which is circular with a convex front and hollow reverse. The upper domed surface is decorated with a faintly incised quatrefoil. The reverse is undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition. The button is 13.6mm in diameter, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.1g. Similar buttons are illustrated in Read (2008) p.95. They are presumed to have had soldered reverses with integral shank. Ref: Read, B. (2005) Metal Bu…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-37788C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1900. The mount is circular with a domed profile. The front of the mount is convex, with a double banded circumferential border. The reverse is concave with two partial sub-rectangular projections (lugs, or integral rivets) on either side. The lugs terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a dark red patina with patchy green corrosion product across the surface. A small shiny grey area of possible tinning is present close to the edge. The object is 17.1mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 2.5g. Th…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3726E3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1350 – 1450. The buckle has a single looped oval frame with a projecting lip to the outer edge. From the opposite side of the loop an integral forked spacer extends, each arm flanking a narrowed pin bar. Both arms taper to a blunted point. The open loop of a pin remains fitted around the bar. This pin proper is lost to a worn break. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The buckle is 45.5mm long, 23.9mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 5.7g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.36 and are dated to circa&…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-CE12EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though damaged silver finger ring of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1950. The finger ring comprises a circular hoop with sides which expand smoothly to a rectangular bezel. The hoop is D-shaped in section, the bezel has a thin rectangular section. The bezel is incised with the initials FWD. The W is slightly smaller than the other letters and overlays the back of the D. The letters are capitalised and formed of parallel irregularly spaced lines. The initials are framed by an incised rectangular border though the lines do not meet at the corners. Three central parallel line…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CB1C6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). MARTI PACIF reverse type depicting Mars standing left, holding branch and spear. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p.139, no.2227.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CAF6E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Headstud 9b, Plate 73, no.7412. The head of the brooch comprises rectangular wings with a concave reverse. The remains of a single centrally positioned semi-circular integral lug are present though the pin and spring no longer remain. The front of the wings has an integral raised spine at the centre and appears otherwise undecorated. An integral rectangular sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings, tapering to a worn break. The apex of the bow bears a separately cast …
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-CAA08C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It is decorated on both sides with irregularly spaced and oriented raised lines and pellets. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.3mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 34.4g. The perforation is 9.5mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walt…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C9ADC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of an uncertain medieval ruler, probably Edward I - Edward III, dating to the period AD 1279 - 1351. Long cross reverse. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C99BF9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete machine-made silver thimble of modern date, c.AD 1850 – 1950. The thimble is flattened and folded with the dome lost to old worn breaks. The upper half of the thimble is decorated with regular tessellating hexagonal pits. The lower half displays foliate decoration formed of stippling and machine pressed grooves. The rim is folded over. The metal has a dark grey patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.6mm long, 14.9mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 3.1g. Similar thimbles are recorded as CORN-7BCCC5, WMID-E4D322, BERK-902AD5, SUSS-D4CC00 and YORYM-800494. C…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B8D914
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 275 - 285 (Reece Period 14). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 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-B8BFDC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thirteen (13) copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 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-B83ECE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of an uncertain emperor dating to the period c.AD 50 - 250. Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B8339E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period AD 337 - 341 (Reece Period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B81881
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy contemporary copy Roman nummus of Theodora (AD 337-341) dating to the period AD 337 - 341 (Reece Period 17). PIETAS ROMANA reverse type depicting Pietas facing holding infants. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B7F7DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 – 378) dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard dragging a captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B7E231
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 – 378) dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard dragging a captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B7DD3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 – 378) dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard dragging a captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B7D28D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 – 378) dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard dragging a captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.