Record ID: DUR-CB775D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver cufflink comprising two discs with downturned edges that terminate in an out-turned lip. The face is decorated in counter-relief with a design of a heart surmounted with a flame, with two oblique arrows in saltire behind it. To either side of the flame the background within the raised circular border is stippled. The two parts of the cufflink are joined by an ovoid wire link attached to a loop soldered to the reverse. The cufflink is in generally good condition: the heart design on both discs cufflink has a number of fine scratches, and the bottom edge of one dis…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 31st May 2017
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Record ID: DUR-C72081
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped post-medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), probably minted at the Tower under Parliament. The initial mark is partially clipped and worn smooth, and is thus illegible. The obverse bust and reverse cross most closely match North (1991, 160) Group F ref:2231. This would date the coin to between 1641 and 1643. Obverse: [.CAROLVS.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.H]I.REX.; Crowned bust left with XII (mark of value) behind head Reverse: .CHRISTO.AVSPICE.REGNO. (I reign under the auspice of Christ); Square topped shield over cross Moline Diameter: 29.65mm. Weight: 5.9g. DA=4:00.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: DUR-775EF0
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete silver vervel (hawk ring) dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1550-1700 The vervel comprises the band, D-shaped section, with applied shield. The outer surface of the band is inscribed 'S WYLL MMALL' (Sir William Mallory). The flat-topped shield has a stylised horse's head inscribed onto the surface. The shield has been soldered at the point where the two ends of the ring join. The vervel has a mid grey patina and is generally in very good condition. Dimensions: External diameter of band:9.68mm. Internal diameter of band: 8.45mm. Band Thick…
Created on: Friday 7th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th May 2022
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Record ID: DUR-9A7F0B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but misshapen, cast copper alloy finger ring of probable post-medieval date. The bezel is shield-shaped and has been soldered to the band. A join is visible at the solder point on the rear of the bezel, indicating the band was cast and folded to form the (now misshapen) hoop. Some patches of gilding remain on the surface of the finger ring, particularly in the vicinity of the bezel. The metal has a mid brown patina, with patches of active green copper corrosion evident. The finger ring measures 24.72mm long, 15.41mm wide, and 3.3g. The band is 5.49mm wide and 1.3m…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
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Record ID: DUR-090744
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: plain cross/plain cross: 1578, Second Issue Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head ELIZABETH D' G' ANG FR' ET HI' REGINA Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend 1578 above shield POSUI DEUADEUTOREM MEU North (North 1991, 134) 1997
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: DUR-B23402
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or sword belt hangar, in the form of an asymmetrical double looped plate, dating to the post-medieval period, (c.AD 1500-1600). The object is comprised of an irregular asymmetrical plate with two (of three) remaining integral basal loops. The left loop retains its circular suspension-eye, and appears broken at the base; the latter is missing from the central loop. The fitting has been broken to the right of the central rivet hole, thus the right loop, and right rivet hole, are missing. There is also evidence of damage to the fitting in …
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
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Record ID: DUR-05020D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver-gilt Posie or Posy finger ring, with plain band and interior inscription in Roman capitals, dating to the mid post-medieval period (c. AD1550-1700). The ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: 'O(?) MI HART IS YOVRS' (O MY HEART IS YOURS) in Roman capital lettering. The exterior of the ring is well worn and all traces of gilding have been removed; however, the gilding survives on the inner band. The ring has been cut and crudely re-joined and soldered between the end and beginning o…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2019
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Record ID: DUR-375C6E
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver cufflink of the 'Crown and Heart' type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The cufflink comprises a single disc with downturned edges that terminate in an out-turned flange. The face is decorated in counter-relief with a crown above two hearts on a stippled field. The loop, soldered to the reverse, provided an attachment point for a short piece of chain, which would have in turn linked to the other disc of the cufflink (now missing). There is damage, folding, to the outer flange of the cufflink, and the loop on the reverse ha…
Created on: Monday 7th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravensworth Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-21BFB9
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver hat-hook, dating to the early post-medieval period (c.AD1500-1600). The object comprises a solid silver plate soldered to an S-shaped sharp pointed hook. The silver plate has been cast in the form of a stylised dolphin (at least, in the heraldic form understood during the latter medieval period): the snub-nosed snout has a mouth beneath, and a single eye which is cut by a semi-circular line that separates the head from body, the latter almost cowl-like appearance. The body tapers toward the broken (now missing) tail, and is decorated with irregular st…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: DUR-C11504
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver seal matrix dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1600-1700) The seal matrix comprises a double-sided flat oval swivelling bezel held in situ, although no longer rotatable within its frame. One face of the seal depicts a shield blazoned with a chevron, two boar's heads couped above, one below, all left facing (note that all would be right facing when the seal was impressed). The other face depicts a demi-eagle between a pair of wings. Both designs are within a corded oval border, and all detail is engraved into the surface of the metal. The handle is simil…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: DUR-2DCF41
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete Posie or Posy finger ring dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1600-1700) The small circular ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: 'A true frends token' in Roman italic script. Dimensions: height: 2.66 mm, band thickness: 0.61 mm, external diameter: 16.2 mm, internal diameter 14.70mm, weight: 1.1 g Discussion: Oman (1974, 41) notes that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, until posy rings became unfashionable i…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdforth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-793478
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) 2nd Issue, North No.1997. im Pheon AD1561 Obverse: crowned bust (worn away, deliberately defaced and scratched). ELIZABETH.D.GA_.FR'ET.HI.REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourchee dividing the legend, over square heraldic shield, headed 1561 POSUI.DEU.ADIUTOREM. MEU Legend differs from North 1997, in FR' (cf North: FRA) and HI (cf North HIB). Obverse bust is worn away but reverse is much less worn, so bust has been deliberately defaced and scratched. Diameter 24.48mm thickness 0.63 mm Weight 2.2g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runswick area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-79F212
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver halfgroat of James I (AD1603-25) North 2104: second coinage, im Rose, AD1605-6 Obv: Crowned rose. Legend: I D G ROSA SINE SPINA Rev: Crown, over thistle (Note: possible that the thistle has been intentionally removed, defacing the coin; scratches and pock marks visible) Legend: TUEA[TUR UNITA] DEUS. Diameter 15.48 thickness 0.56 Weight 0.8g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runswick Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-7B6086
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy struck Zeeland duit coin of date 1777 - 1792. The obverse features the inscription (star) A (star) ZELAN/DIA/ over three rows, all surrounded by a wide border of draperies. The year is illegible The reverse depicts a crown over a shield-like border surrounding waves in lower portion with upper portion indistict - but very probably a rampant lion emerging out of water. The legend is illegible. Diameter 21.39, thickness: 0.74. Weight 1.7g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-7C33CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, bent, gold Thistle Crown of James I (AD1603-1625) North 2096, AD1606 - 7, 2nd coinage, i.m. escallop. Obverse: Crowned rose with two leaves with I R at sides. IA.D.G.MAG.BI.F.ET IE. REX Resverse: Crowned thistle with two leaves. TUEATUR.UNITA.DEUS Coin is slightly worn with clear inscription. Left side of coin is sharply bent towards obverse. Right side also slightly bent. 18.68 x 0.55 mm 1.8g
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 9th August 2019
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Record ID: DUR-0D4C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD1625-1649). Group G seventh bust, North 2273. Initial mark illegible. The obverse has a crowned bust facing left with I behind, with legend CAROL[VS D G M B F ET] H [REX]. The reverse side depicts an oval garnished shield, no inner circle, legend illegible [IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT].
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-0E09B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Clipped post-Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). First Issue, North 1988, im Lis, 1558 - 1560. Obv: crowned bust facing right. Legend: E [D G] ROSA SINE SPINA . beaded inner circle. Rev:square shield on cross fourchee dividing legend. beaded inner circle. Legend: CIVITAS LON[DON] 13.74 x 0.39 mm 0.4g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-9EAC75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485 - 1509). Profile issue, Rose initial mark. Minted at York . North (1991: 104) no. 1751/2. AD 1500-1507. Obverse: Crowned (arched crown) bust in profile facing right. Hair, crown and collar distinctive, face is damaged/indistinct. i.m. rose. Legend: HENRIC & VII & DI GRA REX AG[L Z] Reverse: Royal shield over cross fourchee dividing legend. Legend: POSUI DEUM ADIUTOE MEU 19.49 mm diameter 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-9FC31E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cut, clipped silver halfpenny of Henry VII (AD1485-1509) Withers Type 3Bb, Rosette stops, im not visible Obverse: small portrait, facing, with single arched crown. Legend: [hENRIC DI GRA REX] A n. Reverse: Cross fourchee dividing legend. Three pellets in quadrants. Legend: [CIVI TAS] LON DON.
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-A1AC5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, clipped, silver shilling of Charles I (AD1625-49).. Group F, North 2231. im: Triangle 1639 - 40. Tower Mint. Coin is worn but inscription is distinct. Clipping has removed part of legend. Obverse: Portrait facing left with XII behind. Beaded internal and external border. I.M. triangle. Legend: CAROLUS D.G. MAG'BRY [ ] HIB.REX Reverse: Square royal shield on cross fourchee. m.m. triangle. Legend: •CHRISTO__ AVS__CE•REGNO• Coin is 31.66mm diameter, 0.85 mm thick and 5.9g.
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
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