Record ID: YORYM-7B6C74
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge and flat spot to one side. Diameter: 10.8mm; Weight: 6.9g. 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: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B4BC6
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with flattened opposing apexes. Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 8.3g. 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: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B3C1E
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: 12.4mm; Weight: 10.6g. 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: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B2DF4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
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 and slight flat spot to one side. Diameter: 16.2mm; Weight: 25.3g. 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 caliver or arquebus.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B23E2
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 slight flat spot to one side. Diameter: 16.6mm; Weight: 28.1g. 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 caliver or arquebus.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B131A
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 large pits across its surface. Diameter: 19.5mm; Weight: 38.5g. 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: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3BDB5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval farthing of George III dating to the period AD 1760 - 1820. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia seated left. Mint of London
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hovingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FB0628
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy and iron hooked tag of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1650. Reads Class D, Type 5. The main plate is ovoid though its edges are broken and worn. It has a cross formed of four raised bosses to the front surface with smaller bosses in each angle. A partial iron hook is present through the reverse of the plate. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The object is 20.3mm long, 15.1mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 4.3g. Similar examples are illustrated in Read (2008) p.74 and are dated to the early Post-Medieval period. Lead hooked tags were designed…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-FA8EC6
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1650. Reads Class E, Type 3. Approximately half of the circular main plate is lost to a worn transverse break. The plate has a moulded-relief openwork design featuring rounded lobes around the central circular panel. An integral D-sectioned hook extends from the remaining end of the plate terminating in a worn break. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The object is 22.5mm long, 18.1mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 1.7g. A similar example is illustrate…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E7329E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy zoomorphic figurine or toy of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1900. Only the head of the object remains which is in the form of a dog head, possibly a greyhound. The dog has an elongated snout with moulded lines depicting he mouth. Ovate eyes flank the snout beneath a prominent brow. Semi-circular ears are present to either side of the head with lines depicting fur. The object is broken at the circular neck. The metal has a dark brown/black patina and is in good condition. The object is 10.8mm long, 13.6mm wide, 6.5mm thick and weighs 3.1g. Similar objects…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E6ED08
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post Medieval square biface coin weight for a gold laurel (20 shillings) of James I from the 3rd coinage dating to the period AD 1619-1625. The obverse depicts a crown surmounting the value XX // S. The reverse depicts a laureate bust facing left. The metal has a dark brassy brown patina and is worn. The object is 17.3mm x 16.1mm, 4.1mm thick and weighs 7.9g. The weight of this object is lighter than that of the standard laurel which would be 9.1g. This is likely due to wear. Similar coin weights are illustrated in Biggs (1992) p.12. Ref: Biggs, N. (199…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E5C57E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval quarter thistle merk of James VI of Scotland (AD 1567-1625) dating to the period AD 1567 - 1625. Eighth coinage. Crowned thistle reverse. Mint of Edinburgh. Spink p.74, no.5499.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E57F52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Post-Medieval quarter thistle merk of James VI of Scotland (AD 1567-1625) dating to the period AD 1567 - 1625. Eighth coinage. Crowned thistle reverse. Mint of Edinburgh. Spink p.74, no.5499.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E55EB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating to the period AD 1634 - 1635. Fourth bust. Group D. Round garnished shield reverse. Bell initial mark. Mint of London (Tower under King). North Vol 2, p.162, no.2257.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-E53CAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 – 1603) dating to the period AD 1582 - 1583. Third Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Bell initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2016.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-514E44
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny trade token of Jonas Youle, Cross Keys, Kingston Upon Hull, dated to AD 1666. Obverse: IONAS YOVLE OF 1666 around crossed keys. Reverse: KINGSTON VPON HVLL around initials Y//I/A. The token is 14.6mm in diameter and weighs 0.4g. A similar example is illustrated in Thompson and Dickinson, pl.22, no.5911a. Trade tokens were issued between 1648 and 1673 at a time when there was little low denomination coinage being issued by the crown. As a result traders and business proprietors began issuing tokens as…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-00EAA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1720 - 1790. The buckle is sub-rectangular with a drilled frame for a separate spindle and is distorted out of its original shape. The spindle no longer remains, and the frame is undecorated. Swellings are present to either side of the frame to accommodate the spindle. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The buckle is 65.4mm long, 33.8mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 12.3g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.105 and are dated to circa AD 1720 - 1790. Ref: Whitehead, R. (2016). Buck…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-00BEF8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny trade token of Robert Jarvis, Kings Head, Ellerton dated to AD 1667. Obverse: ROBERT JARVIS around HIS//HALF//PENY. Reverse: IN ELLERTON 1667 around kings head left. The token is 19.6mm in diameter and weighs 1.6g. A similar example is illustrated in Thompson and Dickinson, pl.19, no.5855b. Trade tokens were issued between 1648 and 1673 at a time when there was little low denomination coinage being issued by the crown. As a result traders and business proprietors began issuing tokens as an alternate …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-FFA16B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of the Commonwealth of England dating to the period AD 1649 - 1660. Conjoined shields of St George and Ireland reverse, with II mark of value above. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.206, no.2728.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EBD642
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter cufflink of post-medieval date, c. AD 1650-1700. Lewis form 1, type A. Only one disc remains which is circular with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. The loop no longer remains. The metal has a mid-grey patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 12.8mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.3g. The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is thought to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II (r. AD 1660 - 1685) to Catherine of Braganza (AD 1638 - 1705) in AD 1662, but little evidence has been offer…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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