Record ID: YORYM-F2CAC5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. 1. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue. Diameter: 15.9mm; Weight: 19g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a carbine. 2. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge. Diameter: 15.3mm; Weight: 16.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol. 3. The object is spherical with a pitted surface. Diameter: 12.9mm; Weight: 13.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1AB67
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead possible pencil of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The object is circular in section with broadly parallel sides. One end is truncated, the other tapers to a blunted point with broken and worn tip. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The object is 47.9mm long, 5.9mm in diameter and weighs 10.6g. A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventional styli, with the majo…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-71FDC8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The head of the button is discoidal with a convex front and flat back. The front face is decorated with a raised central pellet from which a four-armed cross extends. Each arm of the cross terminates in three flared branches. The spaces between each arm has raised ovate designs with solid ovate central knops. The remains of a shank are present at the centre of the reverse, set on a casting line. The metal has a mid-white/grey patina and is worn. The button is 26.3mm in diameter, 9.2mm thick and weighs 21.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-71A772
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1797 – 1900. The seal comprises a sub-rectangular strip of metal folded in half and broken at each end. A separate strip is present within the fold. The outer surface is stamped with IOSEPH / ROBERTS. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The seal is 21mm long, 13.8mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 5.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0A51B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete lead-alloy possible weights of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800. Weight 1: Circular with a raised rim around deep-set central recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 31.1mm; Thickness: 8.9mm; Weight: 46.8g. The mass equates to approximately one and a half ounces under the ‘binary’ averdepois system which was introduced in the 13th century and standardised in 1588. Weight 2: Circular with slight off-centre recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 33.6mm; Thickness: 9.2mm; Weight: 68.4g. The mass equates to a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-09CD44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800. The object is shield shaped with bevelled edges and a worn break to the pointed end. The front of the object is divided into two sections by a horizontal ridge. The upper portion is undecorated. The lower portion bears a faint raised cross next to a sub-heart-shaped motif. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 30.9mm long, 25.7mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 15.5g. The mass equates to approximately one half of an ounce under t…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F58870
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 – 1900. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type joined by an integral strip and sealed by a central rivet. One surface is stamped with text around the edge reading FRANCIS MAUDE WAKEFIELD around an interlaced design of the letters F/M//W flanking a vertical line topped by the number 4. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 41.7mm long, 29.9mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 17.8g. A Francis Maude was Chief Constable of Wakefield in 1764 (see: Walkers History - Chief Constab…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F4F555
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1800 – 1900. 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 two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. One face is stamped with DEPOSE above a cornucopia. Surrounding text is present though cannot be sufficiently determined. The other side has three lines of text within a further ring of text. This is again too worn to be read. The metal has …
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A41327
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Russian bag or bale seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1786. 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 two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. Both faces of the seal bear raised lettering. The obverse reads: "ЛД // PAK[-] // Bb // [-]II[-]”. The first line ЛД is the initials LD in Cyrillic which stands for L'nyanoy Dosmotr the officer for flax inspecti…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A3EBDB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1900. The seal is circular in plan with worn edges and an ovate cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. One surface is domed and bears three raised anchors or grappling hooks. The opposite side bears two rings of illegible text which most likely read:  ELISABETH DAMPFMUHL / GESELLSCHAFT curving down / BUDAPEST curving up. The metal is a mid-grey patina and …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A3CD5E
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead illegible bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1900. 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 two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. Both sides are worn almost smooth rendering any detail illegible. The metal is a mid-grey patina and is worn. The seal is 20mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick and weighs 8.5g.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A3BEC0
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1900. 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 two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. One side is stamped with raised text possibly reading "FABR : CUKR MO[----]" curving around the edge, with a star at the centre. The other side is stamped with raised text possibly reading "LAXAP SA[--] Q XHADB" curving around…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A1F3EE
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible pencil of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The object is circular in section with broadly parallel sides tapering to a blunted point at one end. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The object is 57.4mm long, 7.9mm in diameter and weighs 11.2g. A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventional styli, with the majority of such objects most probably functioning as …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-39833C
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy toy furniture piece of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. Possibly a leg from a table, chair, stool, or cauldron. The object comprises an ovate sectioned leg, seemingly zoomorphic in nature, four ridge and groove defined toes and moulded creases at the ankle and knee. The top of the leg flattens out at 90 degrees and splits into a U-shaped flat hollow surface. The edges of the flat surface are broken and worn. The metal has a mid-yellow/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 28.8mm long, 21.3mm wide, 11.4mm thick and weighs 18.2g. Toy c…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-384073
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bi-faced lead token of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1800. Side one, Powell Type 12, depicting quartered geometric design featuring an equal armed cross with annulets in each quarter. Side 2, Powell Type 18, depicting left facing bird. The metal is a mid-white/brown patina and is worn. The token is 13.4mm in diameter, 2.8mm thick and weighs 2.2g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have been used for various purposes such as coun…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-BB5797
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bi-faced lead token of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1800. The object is circular with moulded designs on both surfaces. The designs are largely unclear though feature raised lines and pellets. The metal is a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The token is 16.7mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.5g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have been used for various purposes such as counting, gaming, farm or tavern tokens or po…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B84C47
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a flat spot to one side. Diameter: 9.7mm; Weight: 4.8g. It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been buckshot.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B83072
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue. Diameter: 15.2mm; Weight: 15.8g. It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B826CD
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a flattened median ridge. Diameter: 14.3mm; Weight: 13.6g. It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-91FC99
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a faint casting seam around is circumference. Diameter: 17.9mm; Weight: 32.5g. It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a musket.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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