Record ID: YORYM-76CAE2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bovine (bull's head) bucket fitting dated to the late Iron Age to Roman period, c. 100 BC – AD 300. BV Group 9b (two rivet). The head is three dimensionally moulded and is roughly triangular in form with a convex front and concave back. At the top is a substantial integral circular loop. From this the head widens out with ears projecting out to the side and symmetrical horns projecting from the area in front of the ears. These horn curved forward and inwards before terminating with a worn break and damage around the tips. Due to this dama…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilburn Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D72FF3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bucket mount, in the form of a bulls head. The mount is moulded as one piece and starts with a fixing at the top, a circular fixing with a central hole for the handle of the bucket to attach to. The inside diameter of this is approximately 6mm. Under this is the bulls head. Firstly there is a pair of curved horns, each terminating in a knop, which curve away from the plane along which the bucket would sit, perhaps 20mm high, producing a very 3D effect. Between the horns is a ferrous deposit. The head of the bull is wide and hemispherical in cross section (being…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hellifield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9D3FB1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of Iron Age to Roman date, c. 100 BC - AD 200. Only an openwork sub-triangular loop survives, the rest having been lost to a worn break. Two sides flare outwards to V-shaped terminals which house two integral conjoined circular cells to form the third side. The upper surface of each cell is decorated with ring and dot design recesses. Blue enamel is retained in the central dot cells. The reverse of the fragment is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The object is 24.9mm long, 25.2mm wide, 5.2mm thick and weighs 9.6…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-95F235
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of probable late Iron Age to roman date. The object comprises a central circular element with large central perforation and four projecting arms resulting in a zoomorphic, possibly bovine, appearance. The largest arm projects from the front of the object. It is circular in section with a bulbous terminal from which two smaller semi-circular element project at the top. This arm is likely to represent an elongated snout. Two tapering conical horn-like projections extend from either side of the top of the head. The final projection is positioned mid-way…
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2016
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Record ID: SWYOR-277D96
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Iron Age or Roman mount, possibly a decorative shield clip or tankard fitting dating from about 300 BC - AD 100. The mount consists of a hollow tubular sheet of copper alloy decorated with a series of circumferential raised collars and grooves forming three bands. It is C shaped in cross-section and does not appear to be broken. It is 13.5mm long, 9.2mm wide and 6.6mm thick. 1.16g. The sheet is 0.83mm thick. Compare DOR-670C56 and SUSS-D4AAD7 for similar examples on the database, and SWYOR-1B5433 which has many published references. See also Worrell 2009, 'Draft Iro…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-CC163E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic (bovine) mount of Iron Age to Roman date. The head is cast in three dimensions and is triangular with one downturned horn to each side. A slight protruding knop is present to the top of the head placed centrally between the horns and the reverse has a small triangular depression at its centre. The object is extremely worn rendering any further detail illegible. The length is 24.54mm, the width is 26.84mm, the thickness is 10.35mm and the weight is 10.86g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database. For examples see: LVPL-7AABA0,…
Created on: Thursday 14th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-1111E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete mount of Iron Age date. The mount is circular in plan with a concave reverse and convex front. The front face is decorated with a series of radiating incised lines grouped in threes around the circumference of the mount. The reverse bears the worn remains of a square sectioned attachment shank. While the exact function of this object is uncertain domed circular mounts are a feature of late Iron Age metalwork and appear on a wide range of artefact types such as sword hilts and terret rings. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 24.1mm in…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barkston Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-8078F8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount dating to the Late Iron Age. The mount is oval in plan and concave. It is decorated with incised features of a face, including eyes, a nose and a mouth. The figure also seems to be wearing a cap, which has been depicted using a raised line across the top of a head. The reverse of the object is hollow, although inlaid with soil.The metal is brown in colour and the object weighs 7.6g, measuring 27.1mm in length, 17.08mm in width and 8.35mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-7F7F57
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount of late Iron Age to Roman date. The mount is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The plate is decorated with a simple openwork triskele design. There are two attachment studs projecting from opposite ends. The metal is a dark brown in colour and the object weighs 4.9g. The mount measures 22.73mm in diameter is 8.04mm thick. Similar examples can be seen in MacGregor, M. (1976) Early Celtic Art in North Yorskhire, no.'s 39 & 40.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-8FE972
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy triskele mount dating to the Iron Age. This type of mount was attached to horse harnesses as hanging decoration. The mount consists of a central cylinder surrounded by three strands of metal which curve back on themselves and are rounded at the termination. This forms the basis of the triskele decoration. The mount is otherwise undecorated, although there may be evidence of gold enamel at the top of the cylinder. The metal is dark green and the object is well preserved. It weighs 10.4g and measures 32.19mm in length, 30.66mm in width and 3.22mm in thickness. An example …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2012
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Record ID: DUR-2BB9E6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age to Roman copper alloy vessel mount. The mount is sub rectangular in plan and decorated with the face of a bull or cow, the snout forming the termination of the object. The decoration also includes eyes and ears. At the top of the head of the animal is a circular perforation that could have been used to mount the object to a vessel. The underside of the object is badly corroded and most of the metal has gone. It weighs 38.6g and measures 49.87mm in length, 30.2mm in width and 12.1mm in thickness. The metal is dark brown in colour.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-341818
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Button and loop fastener or strap terminal Possibly a fragment of a mis-cast copper alloy button and loop fastener or strap terminal. This object consists of a single flat leaf-shaped panel, with a central raised circular moulding, concave in the centre, with central pip, possibly a setting for a stud. At one end, the remains of what may have been a second leaf-shaped panel remain, but this part of the object is broken and mis-cast. Parallels: This object is very similar to a fragmentary example of the 'button' from find no. 10, and may perhaps have been part of a pair to this…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richmond Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-331660
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Strap fitting/ Mount Fragment of a cast copper alloy mount, possibly related to harness. This object appears to be broken, and perhaps also mis-cast, making the original form difficult to discern. The body of the mount is rectangular, with a two-part rectangular strap bar on the underside. A projecting segment which may have been an extension on the side of the rectangular body of the mount is now broken. On the upper side of the rectangular plate, at each end, project two circular-sectioned studs with circular heads. Parallels: No direct parallels have been found for the form …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richmond Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5CE956
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy incomplete probable mount dating from the Iron Age. It appears to have been sub triangular in shape originally. It is in two pieces that have been glued together. The front of the mount is slightly convex and is decorated with a spiral forming a circular roundel with a double spiral in the centre. The object is bright green and a reddish brown colour, the contrast seeming to follow the pattern and highlight it. It is not clear whether this is differential corrosion or whether the reddish areas were originally enamelled. There does not appear to be enamel surviving now. …
Created on: Saturday 6th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-600DA3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy mount of the late Iron Age, dating from 200BC to 43AD. The mount is rectangular in plan and is pierced with two crescent-shaped holes. Between the two crescents, and formed by them, are two ring and dot structures, joined together in the centre of the mount and attached at their opposite sides to the long edges of the rectangle. There are two parallel grooves running laterally along each of the long sides of the rectangle. On the underside of the mount is a short section of metal connected to the back of the central ring and dot motifs by copper alloy studs or riv…
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 1st October 2010
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Record ID: LVPL-765235
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount, dating from the late Iron Age to Roman period. It is symetrical in design but one end has broken. In the centre is a rectangular plate which has a raised central ridge giving it a V-shaped cross section. In the middle of each long side there is an arm which extends touwards. They start off bulbous then narrow half-way along before expanding slightly at the terminal. They have a flat terminal with a semi-circular loop. One of these loops has broken off. The remaining one has a rivet through the hole so it is likely they were used to attach the mount. On the revers…
Created on: Friday 9th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-551FD7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy belt slide, probably of late Iron Age or early Roman date, 100BC to AD100. It consists of an openwork oval shape, with a small knop at each end. It has a central bar consisting of two joined, circular features with raised central dots. The slide measures 35.06mm long and weighs 14.67g. This record was created from an export licence, reference number PAE/0526/08.
Created on: Friday 15th August 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-433F96
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Central area of an open-work harness piece with cells of red enamel. Most of the outer edge is missing. The beginings of the stem for the loop on the back survives.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9CDF58
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular shaped mount / fitting decorated by a Celtic 'Swash N' motif within a field of blue enamel.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snape', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-51AB07
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy and iron object, possibly a finial of a firedog. The object shows a bull head with protruding ears and a narrow muzzle. The head rests atop a cylinder that has an iron rod in the centre; sharply curving spikes form a crest running down the back of the head and the cylinder. The object is highly decorated. Located on either side of the crest are vertical ridges composed of small squares. This motif also runs along the underside of the head, perpendicular to the vertical ridges and meeting them on either side. The head has two curving, sturdy horns, and just below each…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.