Record ID: YORYM-22DD61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T977 A complete gold and glass or gemstone finger ring of Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1400. The hoop of the ring is sub-circular, having been bent out of shape. The hoop is lentoid shaped in section and widens to a trapezoidal bezel. The bezel is set with a trapezoidal cabochon-cut black gemstone or glass within a gold collar. The shoulders of the band of the finger ring are each decorated with three evenly spaced chevron lines, pointing away from the bezel. From each of these lines radiates seven perpendicular incised grooves, also pointing away from the …
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 30th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-DDE36E
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T668 Description:  A complete gold bead of medieval date, c.AD 1400-1500.  The bead is in the shape of an open book, formed of two rectangular sections joined together at one edge at an obtuse angle, creating a bead that is V-shaped in plan. The front is decorated to represent the inner pages of an open book. Each ‘page’ is decorated with an engraved depiction of a saint, with an incised, cross-hatched background, and surrounded by a plain border around the outer edges. The left inner ‘page’ represents a male figure, probably …
Created on: Friday 24th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sheriff Hutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2031B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T607 A complete gold annular brooch of Medieval date, c.AD 1200-1350.  The brooch frame is circular in both plan and section with no constriction for the pin.  The outer surface of the brooch frame is inscribed with + A + G + L + A.  The reverse of the brooch frame is undecorated.  A tapering circular sectioned pin remains fitted around the frame by a closed loop with a cross bar at the junction between the loop and pin proper.  The top of the cross bar is grooved, giving a ruffled appearance.  The underside of the cross bar is undeco…
Created on: Friday 3rd September 2021
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acaster Malbis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2018CC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T606. Description:  An incomplete, gold and glass Medieval finger ring dating to the period c. AD1200 - 1400.  The hoop of the ring is oval in section and tapers to rounded ends, decorated with rounded grooves on their outer surface at the shoulders of the hoop, on either side of an openwork bezel.  The openwork bezel forms the shape of a four-petalled flower.  It consists of four circular holes bordered and connected by thin bands of gold. Two of the holes are in line with the hoop, one is above, and one is below.  In the centre of bez…
Created on: Friday 3rd September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7AA888
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T565 A complete silver finger ring of Medieval date, c. AD 1250-1500. The ring is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section.  At the apex of the ring the band widens into a flat sub-rectangular bezel, engraved with a cross-hatched grid of four cells across the width of the band by six cells along the length of the band, probably in a crude imitation of the clasped hands characteristic of ‘fede’ type finger rings.  The exterior of the band is inscribed with ornamented Latin lettering reading ‘IhC NAZAREM’ (Jesus Christ of N…
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-408616
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T512 An incomplete cast silver buckle of Medieval date, c. AD 1250-1500. The buckle consists of a single loop D-shaped or oval buckle frame with a narrowed offset bar. The outside edge is has a decorative pin rest which projects slightly, consisting of a semi-circular central groove surrounded by three integral raised lobes, one at the very outside edge of the frame and the other two on either side of the groove. The pin rest is visually separated from the frame by two further grooves, one either side of the decorative pin rest. At either end of the offse…
Created on: Friday 30th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Haddlesey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E1345C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver cut farthing of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III dating to the period c. AD 1180 - 1215. Short cross pommee reverse. Moneyer uncertain. Mint of Rhuddlan.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-CF9235
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mirror case of Medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The case comprises two circular discs with raised edges. The base disc has two pierced lugs projecting from one edge and a single pierced lug on the opposite edge. Part of one raised edge has been lost to a worn break and a thin crack runs through the opposite edge and partway across the surface. The upper disc, the lid, is separate from the base and is fragmentary, with a worn irregular break halfway across its surface. A faint trace of a lug or catch remains on one edge, but it terminates in a worn break. …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-CF5A0D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible spur buckle plate with integral hook-attachment of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200-1600. The object consists of a square panel with attachments protruding from two edges. A narrow rectangular sectioned tapering band protrudes centrally from one edge before terminating in a worn break. This attachment is possibly what remains of an integral hook-attachment. Traces of a wider bar protrude from the opposite edge, but this attachment terminates in a worn break very close to its base, except for one fragmentary twisted and corroded strip at pr…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-A8619A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, AD 1300-1400. The die of the matrix is a pointed oval ('vesica') shape. On the reverse a low rectangular ridge runs vertically down the centre of the oval. A D shaped knop with flat sides projects from the apex of the upper point of the oval with a circular perforation running through it widthways, which would have served as a means of suspension. The die itself carries a central motif depicting the head of a stag with a cross between its antlers; probably the symbol for St Hubert. A circumferential legend runs around the outer edg…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-A75442
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pair of tweezers probably of Roman to Medieval date, c.AD 43-1500. The tweezers are comprised of two sheets of metal hammered together at the meeting point of the tweezers to create two parallel plates with two outwardly curving loops at their apex. The tweezers are rectangular in section and expand in width from the apex. The plates bend inwards close to their terminal ends and meet in the middle. The edges of the terminal ends of the tweezer plates are straight and horizontal. The tweezers appear to be undecorated. An even band of wear and discolouration…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D4E26A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Irish silver penny of John (AD 1199-1216), third 'Rex' coinage issue dating to the period c.AD 1207-1211. Sun, moon, and three stars in triangle reverse. Mint of Dublin. As Spink, p.123, number 6228.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7F19A7
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy book clasp of Medieval date, c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is probably of Howsam type A.9.2 and consists of a rectangular shaped and sectioned integral hollow attachment plate with a lozenge shaped plate meeting the terminal end at a narrowed waist. There is a worn oval perforation slightly off-centre running from front to back through the waist of the clasp. The book clasp is heavily corroded , but traces of incised decoration are visible on the upper surface of the clasp. An incised line runs across the width of the clasp, inset slightly from the termina…
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-ED556E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregularly spaced raised lines radiating from the central perforation. Each resulting trapezoidal cell houses one or two raised pellets. The metal has a brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 28.2mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick, and weighs 39.5g. The perforation is 8.4mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period …
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-ED3793
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy possible strap fitting probably of Medieval date, c.AD 1066-1500. The object consists of one strip shaped into two triangular panels, which are connected at their pointed ends by a moulded band in the centre of the strip. Both ends of the strip terminate in worn breaks. At one end the beginning of a C-shaped bend remains. On the other end no trace of a curve remains. The object is otherwise undecorated. The metal has a brown patina. The object is 27.8mm in length, 6.8mm in width, 3.4mm thick, and weighs 2.2g. Similar objects have been recorded …
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EC31A1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Medieval date, c. AD 1150 - 1450. The object is a sheet metal strap end, folded lengthways. It is comprised of two plates which are rectangular in plan and joined at one end where the copper sheet has been folded. The folded end has been worked and shaped into an inset central pointed knop. The two plates separate at about two thirds of the strap end's length and traces of fabric are visible between them, now stained bright green with corrosion product. The attachment end terminates at worn breaks either side of a central rivet hole. Both plate…
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EB9B59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1207-1272) dating to the period AD 1248-1250. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer Iordan (Iurdan). Mint of Winchester. Class 3b. North Vol 1, p.226, no.987. Just under half of the coin has been lost to an irregular break.
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-6D2F65
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of ceramic vessels of Medieval date, c.AD 1100-1250. The fragments are probably from York glazed ware vessels and consist of two body fragments. The fabric is cream and grey, and abundant fine inclusions are present throughout the fragments. A pale green glaze is present on both fragments. One fragment is 31.7mm in length, 30.6mm in width, 6.4mm in thickness, and weighs 7.0g. The other fragment is 19.2mm in length, 18.2mm in width, 7.1mm thick, and weighs 3.4g. Similar objects have been recorded on the database as YORYM-6CA16B, SWYOR-65E529, DUR-72910C, and YORYM-6AE27D.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-6D13C8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of late Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 875-1200. The object is a rim fragment probably from a Stamford ware vessel. The fabric is cream with abundant fine inclusions throughout, giving a sandy texture to its surface. The fragment is unglazed. The object is rectangular in shape with a P shaped cross-section. Worn breaks form all edges except the rim. The fragment is 30.2mm in length, 19.7mm in width, 10.6mm thick, and weighs 6.7g. Similar objects have been recorded on the database as LEIC-96EAD8, LEIC-217418, and LEIC-F45946.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-6CC69C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twelve fragments of ceramic vessels of Medieval date, c.AD 1200-1350. The fragments are from Humber ware vessels and consist of seven body fragments, four rim fragments, and one handle fragment. The fabric is cream, light orange, and grey, and abundant fine inclusions are present throughout the fragments, which have a sandy texture to their surfaces. A pale green glaze is present on all twelve of the fragments. The fragments weigh 98g. Similar objects have been recorded on the database as YORYM-6CA16B, SWYOR-65E529, DUR-72910C, and YORYM-6AE27D.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.