Record ID: SWYOR-1CBA94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval coin; a halfcrown (contemporary forgery) of the Commonwealth (1649-1660). Initial mark: sun, dated 1656 on the coin (similar to North (1975): page 173, ref: 2722). The copper alloy core is visible in the break. There are only four examples of this coin on the PAS database. Two are genuine: ESS-CE0A28 and DUR-6798E6; and two are contemporary forgeries: NCL-DFA766 and IOW-1760A3.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Record ID: SWYOR-1C8AE3
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating from the 14th or 15th century. The upper neck is missing, broken unevenly, but the break is not patinated. The long oval handles or attachment lugs are complete. The circular flask has moulded relief decoration on both sides. One side has a large crown with a cross hatched inside. The opposite side has a crowned I possibly in a circular border. the I is substantial and is cross hatched. The ampulla has a white patina and is in good condition. The crowned I may stand for Our Lady of Ipswich or St Ives (Ramsey Abbey, Hunts), St Joh…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Record ID: SWYOR-0FAFE5
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, continental coin weight, dating from the sixteenth or seventeenth century. It is square and both faces carry a design. On one side is an upright hand, the usual mark for Antwerp, flanked by the letters R I and with a letter V set between them but slightly lower. This mark is listed on page 61 of Lions, Ships and Angels, but the maker is unknown. The design on the other side appears to be abstract. It consists of an upright lozenge, impressed with a trefoil and divided at the top, beneath what appears to be a crown with a double band and a lozenge shaped central fle…
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2013
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Record ID: SWYOR-F8C0F3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shard of a Medieval ceramic vessel. The shard is part of the base and part of the wall which is at a 45 degree angle tot eh base. The fabric is fairly hard but very worn, being erroded by water action. It is pink throughout with yellow clay and red grog inclusions. There are also occasional pieces of quartz. The inside of the vessel is covered with a white slip and a crazed yellow green glaze. This suggests a date in the 13th or 14th century. The vessel was probably a large bowl. The base diameter is about 18cm.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-8FBD82
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy quatrefoil disc dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The disc is cut with four v-shaped notches creating the quatrefoil shape. One face of the object is engraved with a bucket and a cross. The bucket is decorated with four horizontal grooves creating the impression that it is wooden and has a horizontal handle on each side. From the centre of the bucket rises a cross or handle with a looped head. The reverse of the object is corroded and worn. The object has a dark green patina. The exact function of the object is unknown.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Keighley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-909A31
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy object, probably a slide key from a barb-spring padlock, of probable Medieval date. It which is in excellent condition despite being broken into two pieces and glued together. It has a circular bow which is heavily worn internally, suggesting it was suspended from the bow. The shaft is rectangular in cross-section near the bow, and then steps inwards in width but retains the same thickness. It then gradually thickens towards the bit, becoming a rounded square in cross-section. It is broken just beyond the step, and the patina here is damaged with loss of surface, sugges…
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-D6DD91
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint multi functional tool dating from the Neolithic period, about 3500 BC - 2100 BC. The tool is formed on a blade of translucent grey flint which is slightly patinated and which is lozenge shaped in section. The distal end is a hinged termination. The proximal end has been removed and retouched on an oblique angled. The right edge has invasive retouch forming a knife blade, and the left edge has abrupt retouch at the proximal end to form a scraping edge.
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-D56C35
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman coin; a denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 - 161), dating from AD 150 - 151 (Reece Period 7). COS IIII reverse type depicting Fortuna left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 49, no. 194
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-D546C2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy U-shaped hook from an unidentified object of probable Iron Age or Roman date. One terminal is complete and is rectangular in section, tapering to a blunt wedge. The base of the U is triangular but rounded in section. The other terminal is a break across half the thickness, and is an angled cut across the metal for the rest of the thickness. The broken and cut surfaces are patinated. This arm of the U is circular in section. The object has a very smooth glossy golden brown patina. There is extra wear in the base of the U and file marks on the inside of the broken arm. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-D47198
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The trumpet head is decorated with a grove round the rim, and two grooves down the centre of the bow. There is a triple collar above and below the full round acanthus button. The lower bow is triangular in section with a groove running along each face. The foot is discoidal but very worn. The catchplate survives but is missing the turn over, and behind the head of the brooch is a tubular housing for the axis bar, which is copper alloy. The hinged pin sits in a slot, but only the head survives. The head loop is broken off and missi…
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-915985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: a sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD138-161), Rome mint, dating from AD156-157. It is struck on a flan that is almost square, measuring 28.2mm long, 26.8mm wide and 5.4mm thick. It weighs 27.7gm. For reference, see Sear, 2002, Roman Coins and Their Values , Volume 2, number 4252.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-90DCF7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface, cast lead alloy token, probably an agricultural token dating from the seventeenth century. The marked side carries three initials, IH/F, in two lines. The token is 19.2mm in diameter and 1.9mm thick. It weighs 3.78gm. Powell Classification type 2. A number of similar tokens are illustrated in Fletcher, 2005, Leaden Tokens and Tallies, Roman to Victorian , pages 57-68.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2012
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Record ID: LANCUM-912D04
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval cruciform harness pendant suspension mount hanger, dating from c1200AD to c1400AD. The hanger is cross shaped D-shaped in cross section with a central square boss with a hole through it, and spherical terminals on each arm. The mount has three arms extending out at 90 degree angles to each other they are triangular in section with flat back and ridge down the centre of the front. At the end of each arm is a well defined collar, ending in a circular domed terminal with projecting rounded knop, divided from the main arm by two collars with the waist between the c…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-D41281
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: a very worn sestertius of an unidentified emperor, dating from 23BC to AD269. It is 31.3mm in diameter and 3.5mm thick. It weighs 17.38gm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-2CAAE3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cuff link (one of a pair) dating from the Modern period, probably from 1850 onwards. The cuff link has been made from two silver Indian coins. They have been identified by the British Museum as British India rupees from the Bengal Presidency minted in Banares and they date from the late 18th to mid 19th century. A loop has been soldered to one face of each coin, and they are joined by a chain of three links, all made of silver. The cuff link could have been made any time after 1850. As it is not 300 years old, this object does not need to be declared as Treasure under the 199…
Created on: Friday 29th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-137CD3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wall fragment from a large stoneware vessel dating from the early 19th century. The wall is about 15mm thick and is clearly from a large vessel. It is decorated with an applied royal coat of arms with traces of red glaze surviving on it. The crest allows the vessel to be dated to 1801 - 1837 AD because the arrangement of arms with a central escutcheon was adopted in 1801 and the escutcheon was removed on the ascension of Queen Victoria in 1837. Small parts of other applied decoration can be seen near the breaks on both sides of the crest. The vessel is made from a tan coloured stone…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-8ACBD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a penny of Henry V (1413 - 1422), Durham mint, Class D (as identified by finder). The edge of the coin is missing in places. See North number 1406.
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-619635
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin; probably a Roman nummus dating from 294 - 364 AD. The coin is incomplete and very worn and corroded. Traces of the bust can be seen, but the reverse is illegible. The coin has a warm brown patina and is pitted.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-6EA815
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: NORTH YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Elizabeth I from her third issue, London mint, "2" initial mark, 1602 - 1603. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2016.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-159C67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: WEST YORKSHIRE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The issue is uncertain as the coin is largely illegible. It is 23.1mm in diameter and 0.5mm thick. It weighs 1.89gm.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2011
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