Record ID: YORYM-393AC5
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 1575 - 1700. The buckle is a double looped asymmetrical shape with moulded decoration on the loops. It has a D-shaped section with a flat reverse and bevelled edges. The outer edge of the rectangular loop bears six lobed knops and two further knops are present at symmetrical points on the outer curved edge. Lobed protrusions also project from either end of the strap bar. Patches of silvering or tinning are present on the frame. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a mid-green/grey patina and is worn. The buckle is 23.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-22AC67
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible hinge joint from a pair of scissors of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 – 1700. The object comprises a circular panel with raised edges and a central circular perforation. Four further perforations are present in the plate though three are filled with corrosion. A hollow domed boos projects from one edge of the plate. A transverse ridged collar is present at the juncture of the plate and boss. A solid D-sectioned boss is present to the opposite edge of the plate, extending into a circular sectioned arm which is distorted and terminates in a worn …
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-226695
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1650. Reads Class E, Type 3. The main plate is circular with a raised central pellet within a recessed central circular panel and a beaded edge. The panel is undecorated. An integral rectangular attachment loop projects from one side of the main plate and a D-sectioned hook extends from the opposite end. The hook tapers to a worn point. Raised moulded knops are present at the juncture of the loop and plate and hook and plate. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and i…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A5B8F6
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 1625 - 1649. Oval garnished shield reverse. Uncertain initial mark. Mint of London. Uncertain Group.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A55F4D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny trade token of Mary Wind, The Bell, Spurriergate, York, dated to AD 1668. Obverse: MARY . WIND . AT . YE . BELL around bell. Reverse: IN . SPVRIER . GATE . YORK around HER//HALF//PENY//1668. The token is 18.6mm in diameter and weighs 2.5g. A similar example is illustrated in Thompson and Dickinson, pl.32, no.6166a. 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: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-90AC76
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy and enamelled mount, possibly from a mazer, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1603 – 1625. The mount is circular with a D-shaped section and worn edges. No evidence of rivets, rivet holes or other fixings remain. The front of the mount is decorated with a shield depicting the royal arms of the Stuarts, with a raised rose to one side and a raised thistle to the other. The raised initials I + R are present above the shield with a cross or quatrefoil between them. The enamelling around the shield is black or dark blue; the shield has bright blue and red enamel s…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guisborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8DDAEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval Scottish twopence, or 'turner' or 'bodle' of Charles I (1625-1649), or possibly of Charles II (1649-1685) dating to the period AD 1642-1650. Thistle reverse. Mint uncertain. Spink, p.86, no.5602.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-8DAA66
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of early Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600-1700. Read’s Unclassified Toggle-Clasp Type 7. The fitting comprises a one-piece, D-sectioned plate with moulded relief decoration in the form of bulbous transverse ridges. One end terminates in a debased trefoil knop with a rivet hole through the largest of the three knops. The other end terminates in an integral disc-toggle. The reverse of the plate is concave and the remains of a rivet can be seen projecting close to the disc terminal. The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is in fair co…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-8CCAD9
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy toy, possibly a gun or whistle, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1900. The object is tubular with worn breaks to either end. A slightly off centre, undecorated, raised circumferential collar is present. To one side of the collar horizontal moulded ribbed decoration is present. The other side is decorated with moulded cross-hatching with a single raised pellet in each resulting lozenge shaped cell.   Moulded projections extend from opposite points on the tube. One is a raised pellet set on top of an ovate collar. The other is a rounded triangle set nex…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3C6F28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval halfpenny of William III (AD 1694 – 1702) dating to the period AD 1695 - 1702. BRITANNIA reverse depicting Britannia seated left. Mint of London. Spink (2012), p.373, c.f. no.3554.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3C5A4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of William III (AD 1694 – 1702) dating to the period AD 1696. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint of London. Spink (2013), p.369, no.3520.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3C2C68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 – 1603) dating to the period AD 1591 - 1594. Third Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Tun initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2016.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3C1966
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy shot of the "capstan" or "bobbin" type of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600-1800. The shot is spool-shaped with a narrowed waist that flares at either end and has a circular-section throughout. All surfaces are undecorated and are abraded. The object has a mid-brown patina. The shot is 21.2mm long 15.2mm to 10.5mm in diameter and weighs 28.6g. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database including SF-A1A9A0, DENO-FD0ABA and LANCUM-FF78A6. This type of shot are mainly found in East England or south and east midlands.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3B6462
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) incomplete copper-alloy studs of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The studs are pointed domed ovals in shape with a concave reverse. Square sectioned attachment spikes project from the centre of the reverse of both studs to terminate in work breaks. The studs are undecorated. 1. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The stud is 23.1mm long, 11.9mm wide, 8.3mm thick and weighs 1.9g. 2. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The stud is 22.3mm long, 11.2mm wide, 6.8mm thick and weighs 2.2g. Numerous similar examples are recorded on the PAS database incl…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3B36AD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) incomplete lead-alloy toy guns, probably petronels, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1750. The objects represent only the and stock of the guns. 1. The stock is curved with moulded foliate decoration on one side. The other side is lost to worn breaks. The butt end is also lost to worn breaks. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The object is 42.1mm long, 18.3mm wide, 9.1mm thick and weighs 18.1g. 2. The stock is sub-triangular and slightly curved with a straight butt-end. Faint moulded foliate decoration is present on both sides of the stock. The metal has …
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A7F3D2
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1650. Reads Class E, Type 3. The main plate is circular with a moulded-relief openwork design featuring seven lobes around a recessed central circular panel. The panel is undecorated. An integral rectangular attachment loop projects from one side of the main plate and a D-sectioned hook extends from the opposite end. The hook terminates 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 44.1mm long, 21.9mm wide, 1.7mm thick and weigh…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A76C9E
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy one-piece crotal bell of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The bell is spherical and hollow, separated into two hemispheres by an integral raised circumferential ridge. An integral sub-rectangular attachment loop projects from the apex of the upper hemisphere with an ovate aperture. The upper hemisphere displays two circular sound holes. A long ovate break resulting in the loss of pat of the side extends from one sound hole to the lower hemisphere. The upper hemisphere is undecorated. The lower hemisphere has an elongated ovate sound slot with open cir…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-92DA82
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy toy, known as a whirligigs or buzz wheel, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 – 1800. The object is broadly circular with a serrated outer edge.  Two off-centre perforations are present and no decoration is evident on either side of the disc. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The object is 43.7mm in diameter, 3.8mm thick and weighs 40.9g. Whirligigs or buzz wheels were mounted on looped strings which were held in tension at each end. Rapid rotation twisted the strings and alternate pulling and relaxing causes a whirring noise from …
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-92BDA0
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 1815 – 1907. 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 in order to secure a bag. One side is stamped with raised text reading "WESSANEN & LAAN" curving around the upper edge, "WORMERVEER" curving up around the bottom and "PURE" in a straight line in the centre. The other side is stamped …
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6547FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1650. The buckle is one half of a double looped oval with a recessed bar. One half of the frame is lost to worn breaks. A moulded acorn knop is present on the outer edge of the remaining loop. Moulded projections are also present to either end of the bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark brown/green patina and is worn. The buckle is 36.3mm long, 38.4mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 7g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.65, no.405 and is dated to circa AD 1500 - 1650. Ref: Whi…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.