Record ID: LVPL-FE91ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval copper-alloy styca of Aethelred II of Northumbria (probably first reign, 840 - 844), moneyer: Odilo. Ref: Pirie 1996. The obverse central motif on the reverse is a cross pattee (Pirie motif 1), on the reverse a cross of pellets (Pirie motif 6) . The spelling of Aethelred appears to be EDILRED (L inverted) placing it into Pirie's group C although Odilo is not listed for this group,
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9FD340
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Late Early-Medieval stirrup strap-mount of Williams Class B, Type 3 dating to c.1000-1100. The mount is openwork and zoomorphic in form with a trapezoidal shape. The flange angles downwards and outwards. The strap mount has a single, moulded central head with prominent snout, brow-ridge and annulet eyes. Projecting from the head is a moulded pair of antlers or perhaps ears. Each side of the head is a circular perforation. A third perforation sits above the head between the antlers or ears. Either side of the snout is another larger circular perforation. …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6D44C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy small-long brooch of Early Medieval date, about AD 500 - 600. The head plate is missing. The upper bow is curved in profile arching outwards from the missing headplate before straightening to form the leg. The leg is rectangular in plan and flares outwards in width to form the sub-triangular foot with a thickened flared terminal. The upper bow is decorated with two rows of double transverse grooves. From the centre of the lower groove a central vertical groove runs the length of the upper bow terminating where the bow turns under with two further transver…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton-on-Derwent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E1BCC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron Viking strap fitting of Early Medieval date. The object is sub-triangular in plan, expanding at either end and waisted in the centre. The wider expanded end is square in cross-section and has an iron core from which projects the remains of a possible circular rivet for attachment. From the solid square end the object narrows and thins towards the opposite end which is split. The split measures 10mm in length, and is held together by a copper alloy circular rivet at the terminal with a diameter of 3mm. Each face of the object is decorated with six transverse …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-298837
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic strap end dating to the Early Medieval period. The strap-end is made from a solid piece of copper alloy which has been split at the butt end for attachment. A circular rivet remains attached at this end. The central panel of the object is worn with no visible decoration. The terminal is moulded to form an abstract animal's head with a rounded snout and ridged moulding forming the eyes and brows. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. It has a rough mid-brown surface with the majority of the patina having broken away. The object can be classifie…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C6A73
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy late Anglo-Saxon disc brooch of Weetch's type 13.A, with raised flat-topped centre. The surviving fragment has a central circular raised boss which is decorated, surrounded by a flattened decorated outer rim. The central boss measures 18mm in diameter and is 3.5mm thick. It is decorated with a central pellet within three C-shaped scrolls with their backs to the centre of the brooch, so forming a triangular shape. There is a pellet in the spiral end of each scroll. The surrounding flattened border is decorated with six rows of conjoined circumferential pellets …
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scrayingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C127B
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken cast copper-alloy late Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) bit link from a horse harness (1000-1100 AD). The surviving end is D-shaped in plan with a D-shaped cross-section. The opposite side of the D-shaped bar terminates in a now very worn and broken loop. The centre of the bar has a rounded and raised boss which is concave to the rear of the object. The object has a dark black patina. Dimensions: 60mm in length, 13mm in width, 8mm thick, 16.00g This fitting would have formed part of the bridle gear and will have been attached to the ends of the iron b…
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5A9738
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy spiral-headed stick pin, Flixborough Type 4, of Early Medieval date, c. 600-700. The pin has a straight shaft measuring 46mm in length which tapers to a sharp point. The shank is circular in cross-section and un-hipped. The top of the pin expands into two halves each of which curve up and round forming a spiral of one and a half turns. The spirals are flattened on each face and touch in the centre. This example does not have a collar and the tapering of the shank is unusual. The pin has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 55mm in length, 11mm …
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2016
Last updated: Sunday 13th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C55C0D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Two non-joining fragments of an unidentified cast silver artefact. The fragments are rectangular and curved in form with a wedge-shaped cross-section. Both fragments are broken at each end. The concave inner faces are plain and the convex outer faces are decorated with Trewhiddle style ornament. Fragment 1 (left side of image) shows a crouching beast inside an arched panel or arcade, its head looking backwards and biting its own tail, which laces up from beneath its body. Probable remains of niello are visible around the creature's tail and hind legs. To the right of this panel is…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C83A52
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap end of early-medieval date. The object is 'spearhead shaped' with a bifurcated or split end. It has a waisted split end and heavily tapering convex shaft. A single rivet remains in situ at the split end which terminates with a break. The prominent waist shows the remnants of transverse moulding. Thus the form is similar to Thomas's type D (Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 32) however the body of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The split end is a trait of Middle Saxon strap ends, but the form is An…
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2015
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DC9DBE
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn copper-alloy Early-Medieval/Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class B It is sub-rectangular with a projecting angled flange. There are two circular rivet holes through the flange which measure 3mm in diameter. The object thickens slightly towards the top before it terminates with an ancient break. There are no upper fixing holes present. The outer face is decorated with worn interlace which is possibly zoomorphic but difficult to interpret due to the wear. The stirrup-strap mount has a light green corroded surface. This is an Early-Medieval/Angl…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4CBFE2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end or mount of 11th century date. The object is rectangular in plan and is decorated with openwork which is possibly zoomorphic or interlace. In the centre of the object are four openwork perforations. The one edge of the object is complete and straight while the other edges terminate with breaks. The object is mid-brown with gilding visible in places. Due to the fragmentary nature of the object its exact function cannot be determined with certainty. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 15mm in width, 1mm thick, 2.8g
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scrayingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4DFD3E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian trefoil brooch. The fragment consists of one of the arms or lobes of a brooch, with the other two missing. The object is decorated decorated in the Borre-Jelling style of the second half of the tenth century. Half way down on the left hand side, (when viewing the object) is a left-facing Jellinge-style create, with a round eye, open jaw and a 'pigtail' or ear lappet, extending downwards across the top of the animal's body. This creates an opening through which another lappet-like feature interlaces, extending upwards. The rest of…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4DA018
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy styca of Early Medieval date. Dimensions: 11.24mm in diameter, 0.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4B6303
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of Early Medieval to Medieval date. The object is conical and faceted with an oval base. The object tapers towards the top which is rounded and complete. Four rounded knops decorate each side of the object just below the rounded top. The object is decorated with a series of punched dots forming a border around the bottom edge of the object. Seven punched dots run from this border up two faces of the object to the central knop. The base is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. The object seems too large to b…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B61CB4
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. The object is of Thomas' Class A, Type 3; anthropomorphic. The strap is tongue-shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object is decorated with a moulded X with a triangle to either side. At the top of the object is a crescent, above which is an unclear design. The split end for attachment is missing. At the bottom of the strap end, (narrowed end) are two transverse reidged moulding and a very worn zoomorphic ridged snout. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. A similar example can be found in T…
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-50A9CC
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy strap end of Thomas' Class A, Type 1. The object has a split at the attachment end one half of which has broken away. At the attachment end are two circular rivet holes infilled with a white material. Below these is a worn semi-circular or fan-shaped field, now very worn and/or corroded so that the details are now not visible; there is a hint of a curved engraved element with flared ends. Below the fan-shaped field, the body of the strap-end appears to be decorated with a single long-necked Trewhiddle-style animal. The head is bent back over the body towards the…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-03A978
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount with silver niello decoration of possible Early Medieval date. The object is sub-shield shaped in plan with straight edges which taper to a point at the base of the object and a wide rectangular collar which flares outwards slightly at the top. It is rectangular in cross-section and slightly domed. The outer face is decorated with a panel consisting of two rows of four squares of silver inlay within which is a silver inlay X with a pellet within each angle. The expanded collar is decorated with two decorative motifs of four conjoined lozenges of silver inlay …
Created on: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-368972
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
~~Four fragments of a silver bossed penannular brooch. The three largest fragments appear to join together and come from the brooch's terminal, while the smallest fragment is from another part of the brooch. The surviving parts of the brooch include the remains of four (possibly five) bosses, only one retaining the boss itself. On the front of the brooch fragments, the smaller bosses are enclosed by plain incised borders, while the two larger bosses are surrounded by a ring of punches resembling a billeted border. The same type of border runs along the surviving true edge of the l…
Created on: Friday 31st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bagby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2515E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver penny of Edward the Confessor (1042-66), 'Small flan' type (c.1048-50; North 818; BMC type II), Moneyer: Loli (spelt EOLA), mint: York. Ref: North 1994: 179. Obverse: +EDPER/RD RE; diadem and cuirassed bust left. Reverse: EOLA ON EOFER; voided short cross, annulet in one quarter.
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wighill', grid reference and parish protected.