Record ID: DUR-5FC881
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete early-medieval silver hooked tag, a long triangle in shape with two circular attachment holes near the corners at the wider end. One of the upper corners is missing. The object tapers towards a break, as the bottom half of the object and the hook are missing. The plate is decorated on the front with engraving inlaid with niello, much of which survives, except by the lower break. The edge has well-spaced regular nicks; between each (from the image) there appears to be a short niello line. Within this is a continuous reserved silver border. The central panel is filled with…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Theakston', grid reference and parish protected.

• 

  Image not taken

Record ID: DUR-48F272
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy double Tournois coin of Louis XIII (1610-1643). The coin dates to 1643. Obverse: LOVIS [XIII RD FRAN ET] NAV R; left facing portrait Reverse: DOV[BLE TOVRNOIS] 1643 D; three fleur de lis See Krause, C.L., Mishler, C. etal, Standard Catalogue of World Coins, Seventeenth Century, 1601-1700, p.225, no.127.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-4AAC71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-233437
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'S'-shaped strap or belt fastener dating to c. 1500-c. 1900 AD. The fastener has twoserpent head terminals with a finely moulded beak and eyes. Closest to the head are three moulded lines followed by a patterning on the neck to represent scales. The necks narrow below the heads before expanding towards the centre of the body. At the centre, on both faces, there is a moulded motif made up of curved lines. Attached to one of the hooks is a circular wire copper-alloy ring which is circular in cross-section. The object, including the ring, is in …
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-21EC84
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead ampulla. The ampulla is missing the most rectangular half and the lugs but the bottom half is present and complete, although worn. It is largely oval in plan and rectangular in section. One side is decorated with six pointed petalled flower and the other with what is probably a crown. The object weighs 29.0g and measures 42.03mm in length and 29.80mm in width. See Spencer, B. (1990) Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Catalogue part 2, Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum: 61ff, no.'s 140 etc.
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-21C256
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and squashed Medieval or Post Medieval copper alloy thimble, dating to 1300-1700. The thimble is 'beehive' shaped and is almost hemispherical. The exterior of the thimble is decorated with small triangular pits which are arranged in an irregular spiral from the base to the top. There is also a fine incised line around the base just above the rim. It has a medium green patina and has been broken at the top. The object weighs 1.7g and measures 20.16mm in length and 14.48mm in height. For similar examples, see Egan's (1998) The Medieval Household, page 266-267, numbers 82…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

• 

  Image not taken

Record ID: DUR-216AC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VI dating to 1422-1427, minted in Calais, North Number: 1425.
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

• 

  Image not taken

Record ID: DUR-214687
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver penny of Edward I dating to 1282-1289, minted in London, Class 4b, North Number: 1024.
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-BAFF22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 309-310 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing facing with head left, chlamys hanging from behind left shoulder, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand. Minted at Lyon. RIC VI, p. 265, no. 307 var. (incorrect reverse legend SOLI INVICTO CMITI).
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B9BD17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and silvered counterfeit coin of Henry VIII dating to 1509-1547. The condition of the coin is such that a North Number cannot be identified.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B59933
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (possibly Gratian) dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor dragging captive right. Mint unknown.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B57343
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Helena dating to AD 337-341 (Reece Period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax facing holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Trier. LRBC (I) no. 119.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B52444
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). Commemorative issue depicting Victory left on prow holding a sceptre and shield. Mint unknown.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-A11AF4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell dating to AD 1600-1800. The object is spherical and consists of two halves joined by a raised band running around the circumference of the object. The upper half has two perforated circular holes on each half on the object. Between each perforation is an integral sub-rectangular attachment loop. On the lower half there are two circular perforations which are joined by a rectangular perforation. The pea is present. The patina is dark brown/green and the object weighs 22.5g, measuring 28.11mm in diameter and 34.71…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-A0FDE2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central sub circular perforation measuring 6.88mm in diameter. Both faces are undecorated, one is convex and the other is flat. The object is grey/brown in colour and weighs 24.1g, measuring 25.33mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-A0E144
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central circular perforation measuring 7.60mm in diameter. Both faces are undecorated, one is convex and the other is flat. The object is white in colour and weighs 18.3g, measuring 24.14mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-A09E82
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman brooch probably dating to the 1st century AD, possible Colchester one piece type. The brooch is incomplete, only part of the head and the bow remain. The head is oval in plan and is concave on the reverse where the spring mechanism would have been held. The bow is rectangular in plan and tapers towards the break. The only visible decoration are incised lines around the edges of the bow. The patina is green/brown and the object weighs 3.3g and measures 20.72mm in length and 17.28mm in width. See Hattatt, R. (2007) A visual collection of Richard Hattatt's Brooc…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-9FF805
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate of an unknown ruler dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Unknown reverse type and mint.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-90FF07
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete finger ring consisting only of the bezel of probable Roman date, specifically the second half of the 1st century and first half of the 2nd century. The upper surface of the ring has a large oval recess (13.2 x 8.9mm) which would have taken a setting; probable traces of adhesive are visible. The shoulders are slightly bevelled. The ring has been broken on both sides below the shoulders. The patina is a dark brown colour. The ring is an example of a Guiraud Type 2 (Henig Type II/III). It weighs 2.8g and measures 15.53mm in lenth and 8.9mm in width.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-90CC57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I dating to the first issue period (1558-1561) minted in London. North Number: 1988.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.