Record ID: YORYM-4C71E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval continental sterling imitation penny of John the Blind (AD 1309-46), King of Bohemia and Prince of Luxemburg, dating to the period AD 1309 - 1346. Long cross reverse. Uncertain mint. Mayhew (1982), p.100, no.257.
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-4C4536
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154-89) dating to the period AD 1165 - 1168. Tealby cross and crosslets reverse type. Bust D3. Moneyer uncertain. Mint of Newcastle. North, Vol. 1, p.217, no.959.
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-4BB3F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy gilded possible Limoges-style strap fitting or buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1350. The object is sub-triangular with a forked terminal formed of two sub-rectangular strips which curve round slightly before terminating in worn breaks. Two circular perforations are present to the corners of the wider end. The upper surface of the object is decorated in low relief with a possible winged figure, possibly representing the angel of St Matthew. The figure is depicted only from the waist up. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark …
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-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-BBD99D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period circa AD 1251 - 1272. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer Nicole. Mint of London. Class 5b2. North Vol 1, p.227, no.992/2.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-8FD97B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy brooch of medieval date, c.AD 1250-1400. The brooch comprises a quatrefoil frame with a D-shaped section. The corner of each lobe displays an ovate rounded knop. One arch of the frame has a circular perforation through which a pin is fitted. The pin is formed of a thin piece of copper-alloy wire and is fitted through the frame by an open loop. The metal has a dark brown/green patina and is worn. The object is 23.5mm long, 23.7mm wide, 1.4mm thick and weighs 2.1g. A similar brooch is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991: 256-7, no.1342) which is from an exc…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8FAE40
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Richard II (AD 1377 – 1399) dating to the period AD 1377 – 1399. Cross on breast. Long cross with quatrefoil centre reverse. Mint of York. Type IIIb. North Vol 2, p.63, no.1329f.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8F8E7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) dating to the period AD 1300-10. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Class 10. Withers Type 28. North Vol 2, p.34, no.1058.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8EE059
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Henry V (AD 1413-1422) dating to the period c.AD 1413 – 1422. Mullet to left, trefoil to right of crown. Long cross with quatrefoil centre reverse. Mint of York. Class F. North Vol 2, p.71, no.1403.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3B0705
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) dating to the period AD 1307 – 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Class 10cf3b. North Vol 2, p.32, no.1042/2.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EAB6DD
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. Meols Type 10. The buckle is a single looped oval with a narrowed and offset bar and ornate outer edges. Two prominent knops flank three grooves on the outer edge of the loop. The grooves act as rests for the pin. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The buckle is 17.3mm long, 17.8mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.6g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead p.22 and are dated to circa AD 1250 - 1400. Ref: Griffiths, D., Philpott. R. and Egan, G. (2…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E6F9C8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The seal is heater shield shaped with an integral semi-circular lug set on a central raised spine to the reverse. The seal bears the device of an eight-pointed star seated within an upward pointing crescent moon. The devise is within a solid linear border surrounded by a legend which reads *SIGILLVM SECRETI (secret seal). The metal has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. The seal is 22mm long, 18.6mm wide, 7.7mm thick and weighs 4.5g. Sealing was used for authenticating documents for around 300 ye…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F2B02E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy zoomorphic buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. Only the front plate remains which is rectangular with two broken narrowed integral strips with central slot for the pin extending from one end. Two rivet holes are present to the opposite end of the plate, one in each corner. The front of the plate is decorated with a design in relief of a quadruped, probably a lion passant advancing left and looking backwards over its shoulder. Its tail is curved in an s-shape over its back. The lion is set within a raised rectangular border. The reverse is flat …
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F26DDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap junction or distributor of late medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400-1700. The object is quatrefoil, comprising four roughly circular loops with square sections, one of which is broken and worn. The central bar of the fitting is recessed with a rectangular section.   The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 31.8mm long, 31.1mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 11.6g. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database including DUR-88C675, and DENO-21B334 which are both ascribed a date range of 1400-1700 though no supporting evi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1E104
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rotary key of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. London type VI. The stem of the key is hollow with a circular section. The remains of a quatrefoil bow extend from one end of the stem though approximately one quarter of the bow is lost to worn breaks. A raised collar is present at the junction of the stem and bow. An integral bit projects at right angles to the stem at the tip end. It features a short rectangular panel which forks open and curves to form a semi-tube, open at the lower edge. Both sides of the tube display four wards and three clefts. The tip o…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A2C689
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy suspension weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1800. The weight is ovate in plan with a rectangular section. It splits into a broken bifid terminal to one end from which an attachment loop would have projected. A small circular perforation is present in the body of the weight, just below the loop. Both sides of the weight are decorated with a raised longitudinal central ridge with raised knop to the lower end. The metal has a light grey patina and is worn. The object is 85.2mm long, 29.2mm wide, 15.5mm wide and weighs 173.6g. Egan (1998, p.…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-A28490
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1310 – 1314. Long cross reverse. Mint of Canterbury. Class 11b1. North Vol 2, p.36, no.1061/1.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-8D7B6E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead 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. Both surfaces have raised moulded decoration. One side has raised lines radiating from the perforation. A central pellet is present within each resulting seven (7) cell. The other side also has raised lines radiating from the perforation. These are closer together and each of the twelve (12) cells has two pellets within. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.8m…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-5D8F53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfgroat of Henry V or Henry VI dating to the period AD 1413 - 1461. Long cross reverse. Mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E1B58A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval cut farthing Henry II (AD 1154-1189) dating to AD 1154-1180. Cross-and-Crosslets type. Unclear moneyer and mint. North 1991: p. 217, no. 952-61.
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.