Record ID: YORYM-0884A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy troy weight of modern date. The main body of the weight is cylindrical with sharply turned edges and a narrow handle projecting centrally from the top face. The handle is tapers towards the middle and flares outwards again to form the wider circular terminal. The metal has a mid greenish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 31.8mm tall, 19.5mm in diameter at the body, 10.2mm in diameter at the handle and weighs 47.5g. The English troy bullion system was used from 1526 with greater standardisation from 1588 onwards. Cylindrical troy weights such as thi…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-07EF31
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy clock or watch winder of modern date. The winder is formed from a single cast piece of metal with a large, square sectioned circular handle and square sectioned stem which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a light reddish-brown patina and survives in good condition. The winder is 36.4mm long, 23.1mm in diameter, 2.8mm wide, 2.5mm thick and weighs 4.2g.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A481F5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead whistle of modern date. The whistle is a hollow cone with open apex and a sub-triangular section removed to act as the sound hole. A casting seem is present along the two sides of the whistle and it is moulded with a design consisting of two ovate elements, giving the appearance of eyes. To either side of the "eyes" are two semi-circular designs which is repeated in retrograde on the bottom just in front of the sound hole. The metal has a mid greyish white colour and is worn. The whistle is 15.8mm long, 13.9mm wide, 7.8mm thick and weighs 2.9g. Similar exampl…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BA7461
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy barrel tap of late post-medieval to modern date. The barrel tap has a circular sectioned spigot which tapers towards the end for fitting into the barrel. The end is capped by a circular element with four perforations. Four rows of five holes are present at the open end followed by an area of fine longitudinal striations at the wider end. From the striations the tap expands into two opposing threaded trunnions preceding the spout. The spout is also circular in section and curves downwards to allow the flow of liquid. A rectangular sectioned projection exten…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beadlam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-00FAC3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pressed copper alloy late post-medieval to modern cruciform mount. The mount is in the form of a cross crosslet with a copper alloy rivet through the centre and long circular sectioned shank projecting from the reverse. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 30.8mm long, 30.5mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E90622
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead customs seal of modern date. The seal is roughly circular in plan with a rectangular cross section and is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The hole would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. The front is decorated with a stamped design of the crowned Dutch shield bearing the rampant lion of Holland with a sword in its right paw. The reverse appears undecorated though is very worn. It is likely that this object was used as an official seal for goods exported from Holl…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E8A4B7
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead Russian bale seal of early modern date. The seal is circular in plan with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal though much on one side is now illegible The obverse is stamped with four lines of text reading: AR//[--]POK[---]//[--]KO[--]//[----] (the letter K is in retrograde). This text represents the initi…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D93308
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead Russian bale seal of early modern date. The seal is circular with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal. The obverse is stamped with four lines of text reading: NA//BUN[-]//NKOR[-]//H82 (the letter N's are in retrograde). This text represents the initials and surname of the Quality Control Officer and possibl…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Weighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-778E15
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy token. Obverse: YORK//FARTHING//1814 Reverse: PEACE AND ALLIANCE around and holding branch
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-79BF12
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal though it is extremely worn with breaks rendering much of the text illegible. One side reads [----]//[-]HR//VI and the other reads [---]B//[--]//C.T.//1832. The text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-79B681
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal; one bears three lines of text which appears to read A.ERO[-]//XNHb//H7 (the N is in retrograde). This text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the registered number of the sealing tongs he used. The other …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-628701
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe tamper of post-medieval to modern date. The tamper is in the form of a naked female figure standing with legs slightly apart, left hand on hip and right arm raised resting on head, possible clutching a cup or similar. The tamper is very worn rendering facial features indistinguishable though a faint outline of hair can be seen. On the back of the figure wavering lines running vertically may represent flowing hair or water being poured from the cup in the hand. The figure is stood on a circular base which is now broken and very worn though may hav…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn In Elmet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3CA931
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by three parallel holes running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Both sides are stamped with a central motif in a bordered roundel. On one side the image depicts a bird, most probably a pelican and the other side shows a pelican feeding its chicks with blood from its breast. The text around both these images reads "G & T EARLE LIMITED HULL" who were ship-owners and cement manufacturers in the …
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langtoft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-435131
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable trader's token of early modern date. The token is very worn but appears to have the image of a seated dog within a now illegible circumferential legend on one face. The reverse bears an indiscernible design with ribbon detail. Trade tokens were popular during the mid 17th century but continued in use into the 20th century. Trade tokens and were used as local currency and as advertising tools. The condition and style of this example suggests a more recent date.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CCA894
Object type: DIE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy gaming die of late post-medieval to modern date. The die is probably of the tee-to-tum type having ten numbered faces and a flat top and base. A central perforation is present through which a rod could be fitted and the die spun to determine a number. The ten sides bear the numeric values of 1 to 11, the numbers 6 and 9 apparently interchangeable. These digits are infilled with an undetermined white material. The metal is a mid blackish-brown colour and is slightly worn. The die is 9.6mm long, 11.8mm around and weighs 4.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-520527
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy furniture fitting of post-medieval to modern date. The fitting is a drop handle and is comprised of a rectangular, open work attachment loop, narrow neck and handle. The handle is sub-rectangular in plan and section and the lower edge is bifurcated forming two projections which curve back and outwards slightly. The rectangular portion of the handle appears to be decorated with a shield shaped device however it's exact nature cannot be determined. The reverse of the fitting is flat and undecorated. The metal is a dark reddish-brown colour and is worn. The …
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7CC3C1
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy pipe tamper of late post-medieval date. The pipe tamper has a flat circular base with a 'Fluted baluster' style stem which opens into a wide openwork oval. Above the oval is an elaborate dog terminal. The dog is in a statant posture and is decorated with numerous circular indentations possibly representing the dots on a Dalmatian. The metal is a mid blackish-brown colour and survives in good condition. The tamper is 54.9mm long, 23.6mm wide, 5.2mm thick, 14.3mm in diameter at the base and weighs 19.9g. Pipe tampers were popular in the late 17th and 18th …
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-23B7C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy copy sixpence of Elizabeth I, squared shield on long cross fourchee reverse, uncertain mint, date 1575. The coin has been heavily clipped so that no legend remains and was most probably silvered. Copying: North, Vol 2, p.134, no.1997.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B026C2Z
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead Russian bag seal of modern date. The bag seal is circular but has been damaged in antiquity obscuring its complete shape. Both sides are stamped with lettering in the Cyrillic alphabet. One face appears to reads: APX[---]//KYACA[---]//OP//1851, The opposite face has been rendered illegible by old damage. The lettering on both sides would have denoted the manufacturer of the goods to which this seal was once attached and also the quality control officer responsible for grading the materials. Seals such as this were used to monitor the quality of products such a…
Created on: Monday 11th July 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme upon Spalding Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BDB708
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of modern date. The object is crescent shaped in section and is decorated with a screw thread-like design, though this is too irregular to have been functional. It is likely that this is only one half of a hollow cylindrical object. The most likely option is that this fragment is shrapnel from a Second World War anti-aircraft shell or similar. Numerous similar threaded fragments have been found at WWII battery sites in England. The metal is a mid brownish-green colour and is worn. The object is 13.4mm long, 10.6mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Duffield', grid reference and parish protected.