Record ID: DUR-C38ACF
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval vervel of Lewis Richardson Type A dating from c. AD 1550-1700. Description:  Consisting of a flat ring with rectangular cross-section and central perforation, the ring is undecorated except for an inscription on both sides. One side reads  ‘+ AMBROS *’ with a looped first descender on the ‘A’, the other side reading ‘+ PVDSE *’. This name would be read as Ambrose Pudsey/Pudsay today. The vervel is complete, with no breaks in the ring and some slight scratches on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.89mm; Diameter o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirkleby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-65EA3B
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver vervel (hawking ring), dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1550-1650). The vervel comprises a circular hoop or band, rectangular in cross-section, soldered at the apex to a shield-shaped plate or bezel. Inscribed on the shoulders of the band to the left of the plate is the letter ‘H’, and to the right is the letter ‘K’. The heraldic design inscribed on the face of the plate are the head and shoulders of a heraldic griffin, with wings behind and arrow-shaped tongue protruding from the open mouth. The head of the griffin appea…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.