Record ID: SWYOR-878BB4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman dragonesque type brooch dating from AD 50 - 150. It fits into Hunter's (2010) class B4a, a non-enamelled, zoomorphic brooch with scalloped decoration radiating from the central boss. The brooch has matching terminals at the head and foot, each shaped like a zoomorphic dragon or beast head with ears sloping backwards, and a damaged snout which appears to be scrolled. A deep concave setting, perhaps for a missing inlaid decorative feature, forms an eye on each head. The body is S shaped and decorated with moulded curving ribs or scalloping, radiating fro…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: LANCUM-E72971
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount or knop, possibly part of a brooch dating from the Middle or Later Iron Age, that is 600BC-AD43. The object is composed or a moulded copper alloy casing with a circular coral inlay, The casing is dome-shaped with moulded ribs on the outside. There may have possibly been some inside hatching on some of the ribs/bands. The coral, now of light pink/skin colour, is much degraded. It looks as if it was a single piece into which a circular hole was drilled. It was then attached to a short lug on the inside of the casing. At the back of the lower section is a central sha…
Created on: Sunday 2nd August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bagby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D23B76
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap end of Early Medieval date. Thomas Class A, Type 1avii; Wooperton-type with zoomorphic terminal and Trewhiddle decoration. The strap end is a pointed oval in shape with a zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and a slightly concaved open split terminal with two rivet holes at the attachment end. The strap end is cast in one piece but the attachment end is split into an upper and lower plate to allow the strap material to be fitted. Between the rivet holes on the upper surface is an inverted fan shaped decoration. The zoomorphic terminal is in the for…
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
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Record ID: LON-5CF5D6
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval harness pendant suspension mount, made from copper alloy and decorated with enamel and gilding, dating 12th - early 14th century. This mount is square with the double loop for suspension projecting from the upper edge. There are traces of iron corrosion around the holes indicating the presence of the original iron pin for attachment. It is decoratively cast with four circular motifs arranged on the cardinal points around a central pellet and a foliate terminal projects between each of the circular motifs forming the points of the square-shape. The north/south circular motif…
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-3ED3F0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper alloy probable buckle plate of probable Early Medieval date, about 650 - 850 AD. The plate is rectangular with worn and damaged edges. In the centre is a silver inlay or piece of silver foil decorated with a triquetra. Other objects with a silver foil include LIN-C0D1C1, and a parallel for the triquetra design is LVPL-918135. Another similar object is HAMP-994608. The shape of the plate is reminiscent of Medieval buckle plates, leading to the uncertainty over date and function. This object was referred to the National Finds Advisers and Treasure Team as potenti…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2012
Last updated: Sunday 25th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sessay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FDA131
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy and glass or enamel plate brooch dating to the 2nd-3rd century. The object comprises an oval-shaped disc with a central cavity, formed by an integral lip of copper alloy. There is a ring of green glass or enamel inlaid into the recessed band running around the central cavity. On the reverse of the disc, there are the remains of the hinge and the catchplate.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BUC-807C21
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy strap end with faint traces of a design possibly silver inlay. The upper section with the two rivets has been lost.
Created on: Sunday 31st December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snape', grid reference and parish protected.