Record ID: YORYM-C1CD66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625 – 1649) dating to the period AD 1635 - 1636. Group D. Fourth Bust. Garnished round shield reverse. Crown initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.161, no.2241.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83E61E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The fitting comprises a flat D-sectioned plate with a bilobate terminal at one end and a pointed sub-triangular terminal at the other. The mid-section is waisted.  The reverse of the fitting is flat and undecorated with two integral attachment spikes, one at either end, with curing tips. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fitting is 23.3mm long, 15.1mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 1.5g. Similar examples have been recorded as SF-3BF4A6, LVPL-6B1DE8, HESH-796A17, WMID-3AB…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83A687
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 1690 - 1720.  The buckle is sub-rectangular with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. Moulded transverse grooves are present over each spindle hole. The spindle is retained around which a triangular pin is fitted by a closed loop. A ‘cooking-pot’ chape is also retained around the spindle, though the outer edge is lost to worn breaks. Patches of a white metal coating are present on the surface of the buckle. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 38.8mm long, 29.4mm wide, 5.3mm thick…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-313F2B
Object type: TILE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone floor tile of probable Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700.  The object comprises an irregular sub-ovate fragment of buff-orange stone with worn breaks to all sides. The upper surface is flat and smooth with a brown slip coating. The object is 66.1mm long, 51.7mm wide, 31.9mm thick and weighs 92.6g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-311BE4
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven (7) pottery sherds collected unsystematically of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1700. The assemblage consists of six (6) sherds of Ryedale Ware, and one (1) sherd of Stone Ware. Name Forms Decoration Comments Sherd no. Weight (g) Ryedale Rim (2); body (3); base (1) None Green glaze 6 195 Stoneware Base Linear grooves Brown glaze 1 91
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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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-F22A53
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550 - 1750.  The fragment is a decorated rim, and body sherd with a flat edge to the upper end and irregular worn breaks to the other sides and a curved profile. The fabric has a gray core with dark white edges and an applied green glaze to the inner and outer surfaces. The exterior surface of the vessel fragment is decorated at its widest point with two remaining parallel thumb impressions. The fragment is 51.3mm long, 44.8mm wide, 18.5mm thick and weighs 35.9g.
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-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-F1727F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword belt strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The fitting comprises an asymmetrical plate with foliate and floriate decoration to the upper surface. The narrower end of the plate tapers to a narrow rectangular projection, likely representing the remains of an attachment hook. Two rivet holes are present on the plate; one to the centre of the trefoil terminal retains iron corrosion, the other just above the broken hook. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The metal has dark brown/green patina and is worn. The fitting is 39.5mm long,…
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-AF706C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy purse bar of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1650. Williams Class K. The object comprises a central cylindrical block flanked by prominent ribs from which flat, wing-like bars emerge. One bar terminates in a worn break after the rib. The other bar curves sharply downwards before terminating in a worn break. The remaining bar has cast scrolling foliate designs on both sides and a circular perforation to the lower edge. The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 53.8mm long, 13.5mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 15g. This object is of…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-AE6C3B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of probable Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1700. The mount comprises a sub-rectangular plate, broken to either end. The upper surface is decorated with ridge and groove designs along each long edge. A V-shape made up of chevrons is present to one end of the plate. The reverse is flat and undecorated. No lugs, rivet holes, or other means of attachments are visible on the extant piece, but it likely served as a decorative fitting from a box or an item of furniture. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The object is 44mm long, 11.2mm wide, 2.2mm t…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9D1035
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1750. The button is discoidal and flat. The upper surface is decorated with a central ring and dot design from which four equidistant arms comprised of zig-zags extend. The space between the arms has leaf motifs formed of incised lines. The reverse displays a scar from an integral shanks which is lost to a worn break. The metal has a dark green/grey patina and is worn. The button is 16.7mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.8g. Similar buttons are illustrated in Read, p.87 and are dated to the 17th to 18th cent…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9BDC3A
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dress hook of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1650. Read Class E, Type 3. The main plate is circular, featuring a domed boss with a moulded classical style human facing mask within a beaded border. A broken, worn and distorted sub-rectangular attachment loop projects from one edge of the plate. An incomplete hook extends from the opposite edge tapering to a worn break. The reverse of the object is concave and undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The object is 28.1mm long, 12.7mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 1.3g. A similar example …
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hovingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-73F501
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy blunt-hooked dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. Reads Class A, Type 2. The main plate is sub-ovate with two ovate attachment knops projecting from either side of the outer edges and a third knop is present to the pointed end of the plate. The wider end of the plate has an integral rectangular attachment loop. The upper surface of the plate is worn with traces of white metal coating. The metal has a mid-green/grey patina and is worn. The object is 36.7mm long, 27.8mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 6.2g. A similar example is illustrated in R…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hovingham', 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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