Record ID: YORYM-C5505E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver plated contemporary copy denarius of Septimius Severusdating to the period AD 193- 211(Reece Period 10). VICT A[VG TR P (II?)] COSreverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. RICIV pt.1, p.96 & 98, cf no.38a & 57. This coin is a plated copy which combines an obverse (RIC 57ff) with a reverse (RIC 38a) from different issues.
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-E1F494
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver washed copper alloy radiate of an uncertain rulerdating to the period AD 275 - 296 (Reece Period 14). Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Friday 13th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th February 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-2D41F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver plated copper alloy copy of a shilling of Charles I dating to the period AD 1639 - 1640. Royal shield over cross moline reverse. Triangle initial mark. Mint of London. Group E or F. The workmanship of the copy is of extremely high quality suggesting this copy may have been struck using official dies.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-ACC999
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible mount of Medieval date. The object is sub-triangular in shape, almost shield-shaped, with four projecting, circular knops on the outer edge. The object is decorated with curlinear grooves in a possible zoomorphic design that appears to resemble an insect. There appears to be traces of silvering near the point of the mount and within the grooves. The reverse is flat and undecorated but it has two circular projections running longitudinally for attachment. The object has a black-dark green patina with traces of silvering. The reverse is light grey in colour. It…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-DC2526
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The buckle has a single loop D-shaped frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar. Two collared barrel knops furnish the groove for the pin. The pin survives. Traces of silverign remain on the surface of the buckle. The metal has a dark brown-grey patina. The buckle is 23.77mm long, 17.45mm wide, 3.75mm thick and weighs 3.55g. The pin is 14.59mm in length. Similar examples are found in Whitehead p.12 no.26 and are dated to circa AD 1250-1400.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-DED7C4
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible stylus terminal, probably medieval in date (c AD1100-1500). The object is an elongated prism shape with three sides, terminating in a narrowing tip. The other end is snapped off. Each face is decorated with incised bordered geometric designs, though the detail is unclear. Appears silvered. Possible terminus.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A934E6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The object is roughly half of a double looped asymmetrical buckle, the rectangular half being all that remains. Worn lobed protrusions project from either end of the strap bar and six lobed knops are present on the outer edge of the longest side of the loop. The pin no longer remains and patches of silvering can be seen over the surface. The metal has a mid greyish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 17.9mm long, 18.4mm wide, 2.3mm thick and weighs 12g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.92, no.577 a…
Created on: Friday 25th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-72AE97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token of late Post-Medieval date. The token is extremely worn rendering much detail illegible. A crowned quartered shield is visible on the reverse which is similar in heraldic elements to those present on coins of the 19th century suggesting a contemporary date for this token.
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2013
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2013
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Record ID: FAKL-240823
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Unidentified object consisting of a 1.4mm thick disc, both faces silvered. In its centre is a projecting pin, 2.2mm diameter x 0.3mm high. It is unclear if it is visible on the other face. On one side of the disc is an integral projection, rectangular, 4.5 x 2.5mm, stepping down to 3.3 x 3.3mm. This may represent the damaged end of a shank. Through the projection is rivet with a 2.0mm diameter head, on the other side of the projecting plate are two curved arms 2.0mm wide x 1.1mm thick which follow the edge of the disc for 6.5mm. A notch on the edge of the disc opposite the projection …
Created on: Monday 18th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F9B4C8
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked tag possibly of Early Medieval date. The object is square shaped in plan with a small project which has been broken in antiquity and could have functioned as a hook. At the opposite side of the tag, there is a circular perforation which would have attached the tag to an item of clothing. There is an incised line on one side of the tag running across the width at the same level as the circular perforation. There is some evidence of silvering although any further decoration has worn away.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-888DF1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class A, Type 2 being oval in plan with three attachment knops and the rectangular attachment loop no longer remains. The upper surface is decorated with foliate style designs at the top and base and silvering remain over both surfaces. The reverse is slightly concaved and undecorated. The metal has a dark blackish-green patina and is worn. The hooked tag is 31.9mm long, 22.2mm wide, 2.3mm thick and weighs 5.3g. Similar hooked tags are illustrated in Read, p.170.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-0E2A45
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy zoomorphic plate brooch in the form of a lion, dating from the Roman period, probably the 2nd century. The brooch depicts the lion springing to the right. Only two legs are shown, the tail is short and stubby terminating in a fan shape decorated with incised radiating lines. The mane is also decorated with incised lines, as is the shoulder and paws. The face has a rounded forward tilted ear, lentoid eye, open mouth and strongly marked jawline. On the reverse is a hooked catchplate and a single pierced pin lug, the circular aperture filled with ferrous corrosion indicati…
Created on: Monday 12th November 2012
Last updated: Sunday 20th January 2013
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Record ID: SWYOR-83D572
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy annular brooch dating from 1250 - 1400. The frame is circular and has a constriction for the pin (which is missing). The frame is D shaped in section and is decorated by eight groups of three or four transverse grooves, creating a beaded effect. There is also an additional groove at each side of the constriction. The front of the brooch is silvered, but the reverse is plain. Compare HAMP-3B26E0.
Created on: Friday 12th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 12th October 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-63F345
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of medieval date. The mount is an umbonate quatrefoil with a domed central element with raised tip and concave reverse. The base of the domed area is bordered by a flared flattened area from with four equally spaced ovate arms. Each arm is pierced by a rivet at its terminal end all of which survive in tact and project through the reverse of the mount. Patches of silvering remain over the surface of the mount. The metal has a dark brownish-red patina and is worn. The mount is 31mm long, 30.8mm wide, 10.1mm thick and weighs 7.3g. Similar mounts have …
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-00BF77
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sexfoil mount of Medieval date. It is circular and domed, with six projecting domed lobes round the edge. The reverse is concave and there is a broken square sectioned shank or spike projecting from the centre. The mount has a white metal coating. This example was recovered from Towton Battlefield, so it is suggested that it might date from 1461. Compare SWYOR-36B463.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-00AB63
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sexfoil mount of Medieval date. It is circular and domed, with six projecting domed lobes round the edge. The reverse is concave and there is a broken square sectioned shank or spike projecting from the centre. The mount has a white metal coating. This example was recovered from Towton Battlefield, so it is suggested that it might date from 1461. Compare SWYOR-36B463.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-009F24
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sexfoil mount of Medieval date. It is circular and domed, with six projecting domed lobes round the edge. The reverse is concave and there is a bent square sectioned shank or spike projecting from the centre. The mount has a white metal coating. This example was recovered from Towton Battlefield, so it is suggested that it might date from 1461. Compare SWYOR-36B463.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-74D264
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy silver plated copper alloy core denarius of Hadrian, Uncertain reverse, uncertain mint, AD 117 - 138.
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Fleetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-AAAE81
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy 'stirrup'-shaped finger-ring. (dating from about 1175- 1450 AD). The hoop is chunky and expands to a pointed flat topped bezel. At the top of the bezel there differential corrosion, perhaps suggesting a setting, now missing. The hoop is 'D'-shaped in cross-section. This ring is similar to examples from London (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 326, refs: 1608, 1609). It is suggested that this form was popular from the mid-12th to the mid-15th century. However, they were most popular during the earlier part of the period. The ring has a smooth grey patina whi…
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-4915F1
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy disc from a cuff link. The object is silvered and in fair condition with a grey green patina. The disc is circular and has a flared rim which sits below a raised border. The surface is decorated with a crown above two raised hearts in relief. The reverse is hollow and the attachment loop is missing. Cf LEIC-9EA3E3. The cuff link dates from the 17th century and many similar examples are known. Often they were made in silver which would mean that they have to be declared as Treasure, but as this example is only silvered, it does not contain 10% precious …
Created on: Friday 24th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 24th June 2011
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