Record ID: YORYM-AE1361
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy disc brooch of late Early-Medieval date, c.AD 900 - 1100. Weetch type unclear. The back plate is circular with seven evenly spaced semi-circular lobes projecting around the edge. Each lobe has a deep recess to the front surface, four of which retain a spherical bead of blue glass. A raised circumferential flange is present on the front of the plate to form a now empty cell within which was possibly cloisonné (inlaid glass/enamel) decoration with cells created by copper-alloy wire. The reverse of the brooch is flat with a double lug hing…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-ACA647
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Hinged Headstud Type 4, Plate 72, no.11860.  The head of the brooch comprises rectangular wings the reverse of which act as a double lug hinge mechanism which retains a central axis bar. The pin no longer remains around the axis bar. The remains of an integral circular attachment loop projects from the upper edge of the head. The front of the wings are decorated with three alternating ridge and grooves resulting in a stepped appearance. An integral rectangular sectioned bow extends centra…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-AC5E2D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bow and Fantail brooch of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. Mackreth type CD H 7.b3 (Bow and Fantail). The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as an integral double lug hinge mechanism through which an axis bar remains. The pin remains around the axis bar but terminates short of its full length. An incomplete integral attachment loop projects centrally from the upper edge of the head with a small central perforation. The front of the head tapers to a narrow bow with two parallel incised lines running down its length. A triang…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-ABF8EC
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 750-950. Thomas' Class A, Type 1 with zoomorphic terminal and Trewhiddle style decoration. The strap end is a pointed oval in shape with an incomplete zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and an open split terminal with two rivets 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. The central panel bears an indistinct interlaced design, presumably a Trewhiddle style beast. A partial design featuring …
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-ABB39A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end dating to the early-medieval period, c. AD 750 - 900. Thomas Class C. This has a slender cylindrical shaft that tapers outwards in width and inwards in thickness to form a elongated oval which continues to the terminal. The shaft widens and flattens at the attachment end and two copper-alloy sheets split, forming a fork in profile. Only one of these sheets is left with the other lost to a worn break. There is a rivet in the centre of the remaining attachment end. There are decorative grooves around shaft below the …
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-AB4EB7
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy probable pilgrim badge of medieval date, c.AD 1350-1500. The badge likely depict St Thomas Becket.The object is ovate with a sub-D-shaped section and is in the form of a forward-facing human head wearing a hat, probably a mitre. The facial features are convex and moulded, life-like in detail and form. His eyes and eye-lids are represented by concentric ovals and pellets are set below the arched eyebrow ridges. The mouth is narrow, extending only shortly beyond the width of the nose. Between the nose and mouth is a moustache. The head is pro…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5640E3
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead of Bronze Age date, c.1500-1100 BC. The arrowhead is triangular in plan with two notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. The tip of one of these barbs is broken. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint which is bifacially worked with covering, scaled, low angled removals on all surfaces. No cortex remains on any surface. The object measures 22.72mm in length, 18.69mm in width, 3.51mm in thickness and weighs 1.14g.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5614A5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint oblique arrowhead dating to the late Neolithic period, c. 2700-2200 BC. The lithic is sub-triangular and asymmetrical in plan It is a pointed sub-oval in section. Both dorsal and ventral surfaces display invasive, scaled, low angle retouch. No cortex remains on any surface. The lithic is an opaque light grey colour with white patches. The object measures 37.91mm in length, 23.37mm in width, 4.16mm in thickness and weighs 2.79g.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-55D4FB
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork object, possibly a toilet article such as a pick, dating from the Roman period, AD 43 - 410. It consists of a narrow, openwork teardrop shape extended at the top with a short, rectangular neck to a circular loop. The neck is moulded into three bands. There are no other markings and no indication of suspension or attachment points. The openwork teardrop extends outwards from the neck with the two sides joining together to form a projection to the tip. One side of this projection features an incised groove to distinguish the two te…
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-478E38
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint retouched blade of uncertain date, Mesolithic to Bronze Age, 9000 BC - 1000 BC. It is formed on a thick blade of opaque dark grey cherty flint. The left edge has short, abrupt, sub-parallel retouch. The left side of the dorsal face has several removal scars at right angles to the blade, suggesting it is debitage that has been utilised. This is more typical of flints from the later Neolithic onwards. Though the blade is the right size for a Mesolithic group A microlith, the shape and working do not match. The object is 38.8mm long, 13mm wide and 6.4mm thick. 3.2g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-46D475
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 900-1500. The pin has a flat rectangular head, with two ring-and-dot motifs stamped on the two wider faces of the head. The other surfaces are undecorated. From the base of the head a circular-sectioned shaft projects. The pin appears complete and terminates with a sharp point. The metal has a pale green patina. The pin and head measures 56.36mm in length. The head has a width of 4.35mm and is 2.01mm in thickness. It weighs 1.43g. Similar examples can be found on the PAS database including;…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-462832
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is of the 'simple' type, comprising an ovate basal strap bar flanked by circular collars. A circular sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars, tapering in diameter to the side opposite the strap bar. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The terret loop is 17.32mm in diameter, 2.74mm in thickness while the collars are 6.89mm in diameter. It weighs 3.03g. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B69EB8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy livestock or "crotal" spherical bell dating from around AD 1500 - 1700.  Over half of the bell survives and the suspension loop is integrally cast, square and drilled with a circular hole.  The central seam between the two hemispheres is wide and not particularly prominent. One circular sound hole survives in the upper hemisphere. There is a jagged break on one side of the bell removing a piece of body that incorporates one of the sound holes and terminating at the slot on the underside.  The body appears to be u…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-4BA493
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Richard I (AD 1157-1199) dating to the period AD 1190-94. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Ricard. Mint of London. Class 3ab2. North Vol 1, p.220, no.967.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-375116
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy crotal bell of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1755-1825. The bell is spherical with a sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top. In the upper hemisphere two holes are cut either side of the loop. Around the circumference is a raised ridge. The lower hemisphere has a long straight gap ending in a circular hole at each end. The iron internal pellet or pea remains inside the bell and still rings. The bell is decorated only on the lower hemisphere with a sunburst design that also incorporates the initials RW. The bell is 38.64mm tall, 31.83mm in diameter and weig…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-36C2DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Early-Medieval sceat (or proto penny) of Eadberht of Northumbria dating to the period AD 737 - 758. Series Y, Class Bi. Quadruped left reverse type. Mint of Northumbria. Abramson p. 44, no. Y100.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebberston and Yedingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-363D41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to the period AD 1422-1427. Long cross reverse. Annulet Issue. Mint of London. Withers Vol 3, p.49, Type A.1. North Vol 2, p.75, no.1437.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3584CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of King Stephen dating to the period c. AD 1136 - 1145. Cross moline with fleurs in angles reverse. Watford type. Moneyer uncertain. Mint uncertain. North Vol 1, p.203, no.873. During this turbulent period in English history many irregular coins were struck and coins were also issued from dies that had been deliberately defaced, possibly as a rejection of Stephen's authority.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-34F243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval penny of Henry II dating to the period c.AD 1161 - 1165. Bust C. Tealby cross and crosslets reverse type. Moneyer uncertain. Mint uncertain. North, Vol. I, p.217, no.957.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-342A2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval penny of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1594-1598. Third Issue. Squared shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Woolpack initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2017.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.