Record ID: SWYOR-95790E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle frame and roller, dating to the Medieval period, about AD 1250 - 1350. It is of Meols type 11. The object has a single-looped D shaped frame, with bevelled sides. The thickened outside edge is circular in cross-section and is recessed for a roller, which survives. The roller is constructed from sheet copper alloy with a butt joint and has grooves along it. The strap bar is narrowed, recessed, and offset. The pin is missing and so is the plate. Dimensions: The object is 19.3mm long, 22.2mm wide and 7.3mm thick. 6.3g. Maximum width of strap 9mm. Sim…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-95697D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop, D-shaped buckle of Meols type 9, dating from AD 1250 - 1350. It has a bevelled frame, expanded and angled at the outer edge with a central pin notch, flanked by two ridges on each side. There is a narrowed and offset pin bar. The pin is missing. The buckle frame is distorted. It is 18.3mm long, 19.5mm wide and 4.7mm thick. 2.6g.  For reference, see Griffiths, Philpott and Egan, 2007, Meols: The Archaeology of the North Wirral Coast.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-955AF8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle, single loop, dating from AD 1300 - 1400. It is an elongated D-shaped buckle (stirrup shaped) with a collared knop on its outer edge, of Cassels type 1.5C. The frame is bevelled on the outer face. The bar is flat, recessed and offset. The pin is copper alloy wire looped round the bar. The buckle is 19.9mm long, 12.8mm wide and 3.4mm thick. 2g. The maximum width of the strap is 7.3mm. This buckle can be compared to Cassels type 1.5C, and Egan and Pritchard (1991), no. 421, which is from a late 14th-century context.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-91FEA6
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy circular ring, probably a harness ring, dating from the Medieval to Post-medieval period, about AD 1100 - 1700. The sub-circular ring is hexagonal in cross-section and has a varying width across the frame. The object has a dark grey patina and there are visible filemarks. Measurements are; 26.6mm diameter, 20.6mm inetrnal diameter, 2.4mm thick and 2.7g. Geake suggests that though the function of rings like this are typically undiagnostic, the cross-section indicates a medieval dating. See more at https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingg…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8FF5B4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barred mount, dating to the medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1400. It is a sub-rectangular sheet, which is angled at one end and has a concave notch in each side. Mounted at the square end is a transverse rectangular mount which is U shaped in cross-section. It is attached by a copper alloy rivet with a flat rove on the reverse. The remains of another rivet and rove survive at the rounded end. The object has a green patina and is undecorated on both faces. Dimensions: The mount is 17.2mm long, 12mm wide and 4.1mm thick. 1.3g. Similar strap fit…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F5BA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval buckle; a single looped D shaped buckle of Meols type 2, dating from AD 1250 - 1350. The outer edge is expanded, and there is a knop at each end of the bar. The frame is distorted. The pin and plate are missing. The patina is corroded and rough. It is 23.1mm long, 24.1mm wide and 5.1mm thick. 3.6g. The maximum width of the strap is about 19mm.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F22C8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a leg of a copper alloy cooking vessel, probably of Medieval or early Post-Medieval date, about AD 1100 - 1700. Only a triangular fragment of the leg survives.  It is triangular in cross-section and was probably from a small vessel. The top is a patinated break. The leg does not closely match any of the examples in figure 4 of Butler, Green and Payne (2009) Finds Research Group Datasheet 41. There are traces of sooting on the surfaces. It is 15.7mm long, 18.8mm wide and 6.7mm thick. 5.2g.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F0975
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hammered Medieval coin; A voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), Class 5a-c, dating to about AD 1250 - 1256. Mint of Canterbury, unknown moneyer. North number 991 - 993. The coin is 16.6mm long, 8.5mm wide and 0.8mm thick. 0.5g.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8ED20D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval strap end, dating from about AD 1200 - 1500. Only one sheet of the strap end survives. It would have had a sheet spacer and a second plate as well, or perhaps just a second plate. It is rectangular in plan, with rounded shoulders at the closed end, flanking a cast knob perhaps in the form of an acorn. The knop is thicker than the plate. There is no evidence of rivets. The attachment end is incomplete. The strap end is 28.5mm long, 11.5mm wide and 1.9mm thick. 1.2g. Compare various types in Egan and Pritchard (1991).
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E5DB2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy buckle (or brooch) pin of medieval date, about AD 1250-1400. The pin has an incompletel loop at one end, and has become detached from a buckle or possibly a brooch. The pin is rectangular in form and cross-section. It narrows slightly throughout its length from the loop towards the tip. The pin is moulded at the junction of loop and shaft with a simple raised collar. Measurements are; length 25.5mm long, 3.1mm wide and 7.2mm thick. 1.1g. Similar buckle pins with slight variations in the raised moulding were found in archaeological excavations in Londo…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E4B82
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower part of a leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel, probably of Medieval or early Post-Medieval date, about AD 1100 - 1700. The upper part of the surviving leg is sub-triangular in section with a rounded ridge running down the front. The base of the leg terminates in a large foot resembling the paw of an animal with three rounded toes.The base of the leg is flat and semi-circular with a concave back. The remaining portion is 42.3mm long, 33.7mm wide and 22.3mm thick. 89.7g. The top is a patinated break. The leg does not closely match any of the examples…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-144F35
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a lead, openwork possible pilgrim or secular badge dating from AD 1300 - 1500. The two pieces are very thin and slender. They both have a curved outer edge and two inward projecting ribs. They may be from a circular badge with radiating ribs, or one depicting a wheel, or be part of a larger openwork object such as a halo from a pilgrim badge or part of an openwork screen to accompany a pilgrim badge, such as figure 165a on page 153 of Spencer (2010) Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, though no exact parallel could be found for these fragments.The outer edge of …
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-EC20D6
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 9 sherds of Medieval ceramic vessels collected unsystematically while metal detecting. The sherds are abraded.  Fabric Form decoration comments number of sherds weight (g) Soft, fine fabric with small, frequent well sorted grey grit and black coal measures inclusions. Buff with grey core. jug handle Clear glaze, fluted outer surface   1 38 hard, fine fabric, sparse, poorly sorted quartz and grit inclusions, gritty surface. Yellow grey colour throughout. rim, clubbed with a flat top unglazed …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-2AEB54
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold and gem finger ring of Medieval date, about AD 1150 - 1500, but most likely to be AD 1200 - 1300. It is a stirrup shaped ring, of angular D shaped cross-section on the hoop, with the sides rising up to a narrow upright bezel which is triangular in profile. There is a pentagonal setting at the apex. This holds a clear blue gem. It is white where damaged, perhaps suggesting it is glass. There is no other decoration, markings or inscription. It is 29.6mm long, 22.5mm wide, 19.7mm internal diameter, 5.4mm thick and 8.1g. This form of finger-ring was mo…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-74B2A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; an Irish voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III, dating from AD 1251 - 1254, struck by Davi at Dublin. The coin is bent at a right angle. It is 13.1mm long, 9mm wide and 0.7mm thick. 0.7g. Spink (2003) number 6243A.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB3ECB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring, possibly an annular buckle dating from AD 1350 - 1400. The frame is circular, and of rounded rectangular cross-section. There is no deoration nor a constriction for the pin. The pin is missing. It is 36mm diameter, 3mm thick and 5.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB328D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring, possibly an annular buckle dating from AD 1350 - 1400. The frame is circular, and of D shaped cross-section. There is no deoration nor a constriction for the pin. The pin is missing. It is 31.3mm diameter, 2.6mm thick and 2.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB1245
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring of Medieval to post medieval date, AD 1100 - 1800, probably a harness fitting. It has a hexagonal cross-section and a rough straight area on one external face where it was probably snapped from the next one cast in a row. Thickness: 3.1mm Weight: 4.9g Diameter: 26.5mm See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F9EB04
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Image 2: A copper alloy undecorated perforated Medieval bar mount dating from about AD 1250 - 1350. The mount has a raised hemispherical central lobe with projecting arms which terminate in a lobe at either end.  The central lobe is pierced by a large central circular hole. The terminal lobes also have smaller central perforations for issing rivets.  The  underside and the back of the mount is flat and undecorated. The bar is D-shaped in section. The mount has a grey/green and brown patina.  Length 31.2mm, width 8.2mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 1st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F0F880
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver probable annular brooch (incomplete) or large finger ring of the Medieval period, probably AD 1200 - 1350. The hoop is triangular in cross section with an inscription on the two outer faces.  +DEINE : [-]INISAT+AVE + INVF : TRV : VIR[...] : IRNA[-] The colons have been used to transcribe a group of four small recessed dots in a lozenge shape. The tops of the letters are adjacent to the central line of the hoop on both external faces. The lettering is in a slightly unusual medieval style, with square topped As and angular closed Es. Some Ns, or suspected …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-CF6AD2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pan weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1280 - 1800. It is octofoil, or circular but scalloped into eight lobes in plan, and the upper face is convex or domed. The lower face is essentially flat, with a slight central depression. There are no markings or decoration. It is 54.2mm diameter, 26.9mm thick and 447g. The mass is broadly equal to 1lb, closest to the Imperial standard (so perhaps from the later end of the date range given) but also close to the Mercantile and Avoirdupois systems used from about AD 1280 onwards. No close parallel has been identified on th…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-ABE6AC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A leg probably from a cooking vessel such as a cauldron, dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, about AD 1100 - 1850. The leg is D shaped in cross section, flat at the front, and terminates in a massive rounded paw like foot. The width flares from 26.8mm to 49.2mm at the foot. The base has dark patches indicating sooting. It is 51.2mm long and weighs 420g. The foot does not match any examples in Butler, Green and Payne (2009), but must have been from a substantial vessel or other piece of furniture.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB16B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval silver coin; a penny probably of Henry VI (AD 1422 - 1461), uncertain type, minted probably at Calais. The coin is very crumpled and only about half survives. All the edges are broken. The fragment is distorted and worn. It is 14.7mm in length, 9.1mm wide, 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.47g.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-027379
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a later Medieval long cross penny of Edward III to Richard III ( AD 1327 - 1485), not further defined. Probably mint of York with a central quatrefoil. It is 16.7mm diameter, 0.5mm thick and 0.7g. The coin is very worn and the legends are illegible.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-01AD25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a long cross penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), probably Class 10cf3 dating from AD 1306 - 1309, mint of London. See North number 1042 on page 32 of North (1991) Volume 2. It is 18.6mm diameter, 0.6mm thick and 1.1g.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F4FAFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and incomplete silver Medieval long cross penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), Class 9b1 dating from AD 1299 - 1301, mint of London. See North number 1037/1 on page 30 of North (1991) Volume 2. Part of the edge of the coin is missing. It is 17.9mm diameter, 0.8mm thick and 1g.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F4B714
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a short cross cut half penny of John (AD 1199 - 1216), Class 5b dating from AD 1205 - 1207, struck by Andreu probably at Lincoln or Winchester. North number 970 on page 221 (1994). The coin is 17.4mm long, 8.9mm wide and 0.7mm thick. 0.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C26FAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327-77), Third 'Florin' Coinage dating to AD 1344 -1351, Withers type 7 (North number 1131), mint: London. Ref: Withers and Withers 2002: 26; North 1991: 48. It is 14.7mm diameter, 0.5mm thick and 0.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C2657B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval coin; a voided long cross cut half penny of which only half survives. It is a cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216 - 1272), Class 2a - 3c dating from AD 1248 - 1250, moneyer unknown, mint of Northampton. North number 985 - 988. It is 8.5mm long, 8.4mm wide and 0.8mm thick. 0.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C2550C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy plate from a Medieval composite strap end dating from AD 1270 - 1400. Just on plate from the strap end survives. It is sub-rectangular with tapering sides and a rounded end at the closed end. The scar of a forked spacer can be seen on one face. Ther is a single rivet hole in the attachment end. The remaining piece of plate is undecorated and has dark green patina. It is bent into an L shape and is currently 14mm long, 11.9mm wide and 8.4mm thick. The plate is 0.9mm thick. 0.6g. Egan and Pritchard (1991) depict a similar strap end as number 677 on page 144. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C2461D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop oval Medieval buckle frame with a thickened outer edge. It is of Meols type 8 dating from AD 1250-1450. It has curved sides and a recessed and offset bar. The outer edge has four lobes separated by ridges. The pin and plate are missing. It is 27mm wide, 20.3mm long and 3.7mm thick. 4g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C231B7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness pendant dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. It is one with a swinging central part and an outer frame but only the centre part survives. The central swinger is cross shaped with a prominent lobe at the end of each arm (except the top one which has the hinge instead) which could be described as a cross pommee. In the centre is a separate dome headed rivet. The swinger is 20mm long, 14.4mm wide and 10.2mm thick. 2.2g.  Similar examples are LIN-6751A4, NMGW-3D9330 and SWYOR-AAEFB8.
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C1FB2D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from the rim of a copper alloy cooking vessel, probably of Medieval to post-Medieval date, about AD 1100 - 1900. Only a small portion of the rim survives, too small to estimate the rim diameter. The remainder of the object is missing due to old breaks, now worn and patinated. The rim is thickened and slightly everted. The fragment has a dark grey patina. The outer face is dark uneven with sooting, which suggests it is from a vessel rather than a bell. The inner face is smooth. It is 30.8mm wide, 27mm high and 4.7mm thick. 9.3g. https:/…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C1B1FE
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date, about AD 1100-1800. It is a circular ring of rounded D shape cross-section, and is plain. The object is 28.3mm diameter, 4.3mm thick and 20.7mm internal diameter. 7.8g. These copper alloy rings are common metal detecting finds and would have had a variety of uses. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/. Many are thought to be possible harness fittings though this one could also be an annular buckle.
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C1A3A3
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date, about AD 1100-1800. It is a circular ring of roughly hexagonal cross-section, with longitudinal striations and transverse filemarks. A straight area on the external perimeter suggests it was cast in a row with others. The object is 27.7mm diameter, 4.1mm thick and 20.6mm internal diameter. 6.9g. These copper alloy rings are common metal detecting finds and would have had a variety of uses. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/. Many are thought to be possible harne…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C193D5
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ring of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date, about AD 1100-1800. It is a circular ring of hexagonal cross-section, with a casting seam along the inner and outer faces.The object is 27.5mm long, 21.3mm wide and 3.8mm thick. 4.2g. Internal diameter is 17.9mm. These copper alloy rings are common metal detecting finds and would have had a variety of uses. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/. Many are thought to be possible harness fittings.
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C15AE2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy strap end of Medieval date, about AD 1250 - 1400. It is a three piece strap end with a sheet spacer that occupies the whole width. The plates appear to be undecorated except for the shaping at the terminal end, which has a collar projecting to the sides, then a trefoil terminal. The spacer is present and is unusual, as it appears to be made of two thicknesses of sheet metal. Two rivets are noted, with one nearer the attachment end, and one near the terminal end. They are both copper alloy and flush with the plates. Both plates are incomplete and have broken of…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C139CF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle with separate buckle plate, dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1400. It is of Meols type A. It has a sub-rectangular frame with straight sides and a recessed bar. There is an expanded outer edge with three transverse grooves indicating the pin rest. The separate, sub-rectangular plate is of thin sheet copper alloy, folded over the bar of the buckle frame. It has a slot to accommodate the pin, which is missing. The plates are held together by a copper alloy rivet in the centre of the attachment end. It is flush with the plates. The…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C12C61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet copper alloy buckle plate of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1700. One sheet of the plate survives. It is rectangular with recessed corners to accommodate the frame. The plate is broken across the hinge tabs. The plate is also broken at the attachment end, having torn and bent round the single rivet hole. The remaining piece of plate is undecorated and has dark green patina. It is 31.3mm long, 15.7mm wide and 1.1mm thick. 1.7g. Egan and Pritchard 1991 discuss buckle parts including plates on page 111 with a range of examples shown. This example is undecora…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B17891
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, hinged book clasp dating from the Medieval or early post-Medieval period, about AD 1400 - 1600. It is the catch from a hook and eye type fastening, of Howsam type A.6.2. The fitting is a sheet of copper alloy which is sub-rectangular. One end has two rectangular extensions (but one is missing) which are rolled underneath to form lugs that support a bar of circular section (also missing) round which the hook would attach. At the other end, the plate flares slightly, and has a pointed end. There are two circular rivet holes, one near each end. There…
Created on: Tuesday 27th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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