Record ID: WMID-C1133C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring with square bezel of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1800). The finger ring has a square bezel with bevelled edges. No design The hoop is integral. The hoop is circular and flat with angular edges.  The hoop has an external diameter 20.1 mm and an internal diameter 15.5 mm. The bezel is 16.2 mm long by 16.1 mm wide. The hoop is 2.3 mm thick and 5.1 mm wide. It weighs 10.2 g. The finger ring is mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6841E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded figurative mount of probable Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th Century onwards). The mount is sub triangular in shape, with openwork details. The back is recessed. On the left hand side of the front, is a figurative person. The head is raised prominently away from the base of the mount. The detail for hair or a hat is uncertain. The eyes are circular and infilled with a dark material, possibly jet. A triangular nose is positioned between and below the eyes. No neck is present, and the figure continues downwards, wearing a robe with right arm held up …
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E0E5B6
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.3 mm external diameter, 17.8 mm internal diameter and 2.9 mm thick. The ring is 3.5 mm wide. It weighs 4.0 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C36C1B
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked eye), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the dress hook is present, with the hook and part of the trefoil openwork design incomplete. The hooked eye is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. It is of an openwork design, with a large sub rectangular eye section. The openwork plate consists of a hatched Hungerford knot in a trefoil shape, with two undecorated pellets at the junction between the eye and the plate. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 16.9 mm wi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C342D0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 95% of the hooked clasp is present, with just the hook incomplete. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plate, with a solid centre, and sever circular holes arranged evenly around it, and a single sharp hook (now incomplete). The back is undecorated. It measures 24.4 mm in length, 17.1 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even su…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C2FE79
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A thin copper alloy sheet is present on the reverse, secured in place by a circular sectioned rivet. The strap fitting measures 37.3 mm in length, 15.8 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-09FBAC
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 14.5 mm and weighs 16.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-09E0AB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket or pistol ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape. A casting seam and sprue are present. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 9.6 mm and weighs 5.4 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-08CC24
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 14.8 mm and weighs 17.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-C1EB2D
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plaque or mount, of unknown dating, but probably Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The plaque is sub rectangular in shape. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The front has been decorated with a design in relief. This design consists of three rows of two saints. Each row is separated by a thin and a thick border, the thick border bears traces of lettering, which is now illegible. To either side of the plaque are vertical borders, one wide, the other thin with a rope like design. To the left hand side, the edge is slightly recess…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C09D10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, Post medieval, Twopence (also known as a Turner or Bodle), Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to either 1642, 1644, 1648 or 1650. Spink, p86, no 5602. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.0 g
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C22F68
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete composite gold Earring of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The ear ring comprises two separate parts: a pendant / decorative element and the wire section to suspend it from the ear. The wire part consists of a circular sectioned recurved piece of wire, terminating in an globular knop. The wire has a diameter of 0.83 mm. The pendant / decorative element comprises a circular openwork disc. At the centre of the disc, a coil of twisted gold wire is present, in a squashed domed shape. Radiating out from this centre are twelve heart shaped petals, …
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-216980
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finial or knop from a baluster type spoon, of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1600 AD). The finial or knop is hexagonal in section, and irregular in plan. It would have fitted onto a hexagonal sectioned handle. The finial consists of a fluted base, which narrows to a thin collar and a blunt rounded knop. It measures 21.43mm in length, 12.96mm wide and 13.66mm thick. It weighs 8.8 grams. The knop is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. Spoons with a Baluster style knop or finials are typically of 16th Century dating.
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1FAF87
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy knife end cap, of probable Post Medieval dating (c.1500-1700 AD). Approximately 75% of the end cap is present consisting of part of the top, and parts of two sides. It was originally square sectioned. Now it is sub square in plan and irregular in cross section. The top is flat. The top has been decorated with a ridged foliate (leaves) design. Large leaves (with multiple veins) are angled into the corners, with a smaller leaf inbetween them, along the side. A border of pellets is present around the edge. The sides are sub rectangular in plan. No …
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1E5DA3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Late Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The mount is sub square in plan, and rectangular in profile. The mount has rounded corners. The front has been decorated with five circular depressions. Two small copper alloy rivets are present for attachment purposes. The rivets are incomplete, and both are circular sectioned (diameter 1.27mm). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, ha…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1D1952
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy Ottoman/Turkish coin, of Sultan Madmud II who ruled Hijra between 1223 - 1255 (Islamic calendar) or 1808 - 1839 AD. A translation of the Arabic inscription on the obverse reads: "Sultan Mahmud Khan, May his victory be glorious". The reverse inscription appears to be illegible. Diameter: 21.54mm Thickness: 0.92mm Weight: 1.3 grams
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1CCC63
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stud or mount, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating but most likely between 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The stud is circular in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of a domed (convex) head (diameter 13.47mm), with the shank attached centrally on the interior surface. The head has been decorated with several rows of raised pellets, covering the surface. The shank is square sectioned, and tapers to a point. The tip has been bent right over. The stud is a dark green to brown colour, with signs of soil adhering to the inside…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1BAFC7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One handle of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD) The sherd consists of a handle fragment of a local miscellaneous (unsourced) Early Post Medieval ceramic type, consistent with Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The handle is unglazed and is of the strip type, probably from a large storage jar or jug. The sherd measures 65.99mm in length, 35.50mm wide and 14.84mm thick. It weighs 44.9 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local miscellaneous (unsourced) oxidised ware Sherd type: Handle Handle type…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0D35A1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy button, of Post medieval dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The button is circular in plan, with raised symmetrical decoration on the front. A raised central pellet is present, with the rest of the design radiating from that. Eight diagonal rays extend from the centre, separating the button into eight segments. An open trilobed design is present in the middle of each segment. An arched tressure is present around the edge of the button. The back of the button exhibits the design in reverse relief, suggesting that it may have been press moulded…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0CCA35
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central pellet, with a scallop shell shape (semi-circles with radiating lines) to either side. This style of decoration has a floral or foliate appearance. Both sides are incomplete, with the edges demonstrating an old break. The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. Both have been bent over, and they taper gradually towards a point. In both cases t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0A1BB3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) bodysherds of a several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a Late Post Medieval stoneware pottery type (19th Centuries AD). Sherd 1 measures 38.29mm in length, 32.37mm wide and 6.71mm thick. It weighs 10.9 grams. It exhibits an mottled light to dark brown external salt glaze. Sherd 2 measures 41.79mm in length, 48.95mm wide and 5.55mm thick. It weighs 16.4 grams. It exhibits a mid brown external salt glaze. Together both sherds weigh 27.3 grams. Both sherds have a light grey hard fabric, with an external salt glaze. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 19…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-093F77
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One (1) basesherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of a local Post Medieval slipware pottery type (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The sherd measures 51.09mm in length, 49.97mm wide and 10.50mm thick. It weighs 22.6 grams. The sherd has a pale grey fabric, with a light yellow and dark brown glaze on the internal surface. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 17th and 18th Centuries AD and commonly referred to as slipware. The vessel form suggested by the basesherd present is probably that of a large open bowl. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Slipware Firing …
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-08A3D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver, probable sixpence or possible shilling of William III (1689 - 1702 AD) of uncertain date of issue but probably minted between 1689 and 1702 AD. Approximately 50% of the coin is present, and has been folded in half. The coin also demonstrates signs of being partially melted down. Length: 13.58mm Width: 15.21mm Thickness: 3.76mm Weight: 1.8 grams
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-081234
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tinned copper alloy sub rectangular buckle and chape, of Post medieval dating (c.1690 to c. 1720). The buckle is a sub rectangular shoe or knee buckle, with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has been decorated with three moulded transverse vertical ridges on either side of the spindle hole. An incised foliate design is present on the outer edge of each loop. The chape is incomplete. The pin is missing. Iron staining is present on the reverse of the buckle, suggesting that the spindle may have been made from iron. The buckle is a mid grey colour, wit…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-06A3A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603 AD), minted in 1577 as part of the Second issue of Coinage. North type 1997. Diameter: 26.16mm Thickness: 0.89mm Weight: 2.6 grams
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-75BBC6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (1550 to 1650 AD). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. At the mid point of the loop on both edges are relatively crude cast flowers or rosettes. A triangular knop is present at either end of the strap bar. …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-74F4B2
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy padlock, of Post Medieval dating (16th Century to mid 19th Centuries AD). Only the front plate to the padlock, with a rectangular plate to cover the keyhole is present. It is circular in plan, with two protruding lugs at the top of the plate. These lugs would have originally taken the bar, which is now missing. The presence of iron corrosion products around the area of the lugs and on the reverse would suggest that the bar and central section of the padlock was originally made from iron. The rectangular plate has been decorated with three vertical …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5EFA25
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle of Post Medieval dating (1620 - 1680 AD). The buckle frame is sub rectangular / trapezoidal in plan, and rectangular in profile. The pin is present and is formed from a single sub-rectangular tapering length of copper alloy which is attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. Opposite the pin a large rounded triangular integrally cast projection extends. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C9FCE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), minted in London, between 1578 and 1581 AD. Mintmark unclear but either Plain Cross (1578-1580) or Long Cross (1580 - 1581). North type 2001. Diameter: 14.09mm Thickness: 0.60mm Weight: 0.5 grams
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-2913F0
Object type: TANKARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy possible thumb rest from a drinking vessel (probably a tankard) of Post Medieval dating (c.1650 - c.1750 AD). The thumb rest is right angled or L shaped in both plan and section. It consists of a flat base with bifurcated end (triple pronged), with an upright sub oval shaped handle. Cast decoration consisting of V shapes are present along the edges. A circular perforation (hole) is present at the top. This hole would have enabled the thumb rest to be attached to the handle with an axis pin inserted through it, so it could pivot. The thumb rest is a …
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-2421E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One bodysherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of a Post Medieval slipware, of 18th Century dating. The sherd measures 39.31mm in length, 37.34mm wide and 6.91mm thick. It weighs 15.7 grams. The sherd consists of a pale pink earthenware fabric, with dark brown glaze with trailed yellow and dark brown slip decoration on the interior. This type of pottery was typically produced during 18th Century, in both Bristol and Staffordshire. The sherd probably came from a large open decorative bowl or open pie dish. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Slipware Firing condition: oxidised…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-2402C1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One bodysherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of a Early Post Medieval German stoneware, of 15th to 17th Century dating. The sherd measures 48.92mm in length, 35.81mm wide and 7.36mm thick. It weighs 15.9 grams. The sherd consists of a hard pale grey stoneware fabric, with mottled brown salt glaze on the exterior. This type of pottery was typically produced between 15th and 17th Centuries AD, over in the Rhineland (Germany). The sherd is probably from a drinking vessel, possibly a Bellarmine jug type. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: German salt glazed stoneware Firing co…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BDEC30
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stud or mount, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating but most likely between 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The stud is circular in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of a domed (convex) head (diameter 10.32mm), with the shank attached centrally on the interior surface. The shank is square sectioned, and tapers to a point. The tip has been bent right over. The stud is a dark green to brown colour, with signs of soil adhering to the inside of the head. The stud is covered by an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement wh…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BD9E77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-BD1840
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of Post Medieval dating (c.1550 - 1650 AD). The buckle frame is complete and sub oval (vesica) in plan, with a integrally cast central bar. The buckle frame consists of two sub oval double loopes, within an oval frame. The external edge of the frame has been serrated or cusped. Triangular extensions of the frame are present on either side of the double loops and top and bottom of the central bar. Within these extensions, a lozenge shaped perforation or hole is present. This style of frame is commonly referred to as an openwork style.…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-3F7F33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete milled silver shilling of William III (1689 - 1702), minted in 1696. The obverse appears to have been counter struck behind the bust with a partial crown symbol. The reverse has been double struck. Diameter: 24.86mm Thickness: 1.27mm Weight: 5.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-7E42E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen gold finger ring, with domed oval red glass / paste inset intaglio. The intaglio was possibly engraved but due to damage caused by movement in the plough soil, any engraving is hard to determine. The finger ring has been decorated by a series of double circles, with annulets in the centre, joined together by a raised bar. The finger ring has an external diameter of 22.95mm, and an internal diameter of 17.53mm. The back of the hoop is 2.64mm wide and 0.83mm thick. The bezel is 13.93mm wide and 18.57mm long. The finger ring weighs 12.0 grams. A casting or …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E0334
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen silver finger ring, with rectangular bezel engraved with initials 'H J S'. The hoop is plain, and the shoulders expand to the width of the bezel. Two rectangular boxes have been engraved on each shoulder. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.14mm, internal of 18.47mm. The hoop is 2.81mm wide, and 0.81mm thick. The bezel is 6.27mm wide and 8.6mm long. It weighs 1.3 grams. Comment from Judy Rudoe (Curator, British Museum): The lettering style is Post Medieval, 18th Century in style. The form of the ring is fairly undiagnostic on dating, as it is lo…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E7B05
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword or dagger pommel, probably of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1700 AD). Approximately 25% of the pommel is present consisting of part of the top, and parts of three sides. It was originally square sectioned. Now it is sub rectangular in plan and irregular in cross section, having broken across both the length and the width of the pommel. The top would originally have been domed, possibly with a central hole to secure the tang of the blade. The top has been decorated with a ridged foliate (leaves) design. Large leaves (with multipl…
Created on: Friday 1st April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH YORKSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.