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    • Broad period:POST MEDIEVAL
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Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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 A complete silver pedestal fob seal of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. Description: The matrix die is oval with an incused design. The pedestal has six facets with distinct divisions which taper to an integral quatrefoil suspension loop. The die face features an incised circular border surrounding a shield containing a chevron depicted as two parallel upwards pointed lines, surrounded by three cabossed stag’s heads, identified through their outward projecting ears and three-pronged antlers. Dimensions: Length: 23.3mm; Weight: 7.6g; Diameter: 17.01mm Discussion…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morton area', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: DUR-C38ACF
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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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.


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Record ID: DUR-B13CD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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A post-medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third Issue [possibly] tun initial mark, Tower of London - AD1591-2. North 2016 Obverse description: [illegible] Crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind head. Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee. Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS]/LON/DON. Both sides are worn, with the bust completely rubbed away (intentionally defaced / scratched?). Dimensions: Weight: 0.96 g; Diameter: 16.39 mm.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D5CB78
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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An incomplete lead alloy toy dating from the 19th century (c.AD1800-1900). The object is formed and moulded, with a flattened reverse in the area of the torso suggesting the figure was originally attached to or rested against a larger object. The figure is posed with legs spread apart, leaning forwards slightly with the hands placed on the hips. The figure wears a hat three pointed hat or 'cap n' bells' and the nose and eyes are clearly demarcated in the worn face. The clothing is detailed and a variant on 16th century costume, possibly the motley of a fool, jester or…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-B42691
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval cufflink or button dating from c. AD 1660-1720. The design conforms to Lewis Form 1, Type A. Description: The artefact consists of a stamped sheet disc with a circular plan and down-turned flange. The obverse is decorated with two hearts positioned side-by-side below a crown on a stippled background and plain flange. The reverse is undecorated with a central wire loop containing a broken iron fragment  - probably the remains of the chain connecting this cufflink to another. Dimensions: Diameter: 12.81mm; Height: 5.94mm; Weight: 1.86g. Discussion: Cr…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-3E3FF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
 An incomplete post-medieval silver Russian wire kopek or Denga (half kopek), probably struck in the name of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov (1613-45), mint: Moscow.  The oval flan typical for coins of this issue.  Measurements: Height: 6.93 mm; Width: 10.18 mm; Thickness: 0.55 mm; Weight: 0.22 g The record for similar coin KENT-60C25B notes that: Russian wire money was a long-lived design of horse-and-rider on the obverse with an inscription in four or fives lines on the reverse; it was produced from the 16t…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: DUR-B39025
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A post medieval silver-gilt mourning ring fragment (c.AD1500-1650).  Description: A fragment of a silver gilt finger ring with a partial inscription on the interior band. The ring has a D-shaped cross section with plain, curved exterior face and flat interior face with an inscription reading ‘IHV’ and part of another unidentified letter or symbol. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.14mm; thickness: 1.39mm; weight: 1.90g Discussion: The form of the ring, with plain outer surface and inscribed inner band, is consistent with so-called posy (or posie) and mourning finger ri…
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cowesby area', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: DUR-23171D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (AD1491-1547). Second coinage, York mint (sede vancant), AD1530-1, i.m. key. North 1806 Obverse description: Crowned portrait of Henry VIII right. Obverse inscription: [HENRIC] VIII x D x G x R x AGL x Z x F[RA] Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over royal shield Reverse inscription: CIVITAS [EBO]RACI Thickness: 0.67 mm Weight: 1.2 g Diameter: 16.71 mm
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
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Record ID: DUR-0C97F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete coin of Henry VII - Charles I, dating to the post medieval period (1489-1660) Both faces are virtually blank and/or illegible, save for the letters [...]SIN[...], presumably indicating 'SINA'
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
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Record ID: DUR-0C43BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) first issue, i.m. cross crosslet, AD1560-1, North 1988. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left Obverse inscription: [E D G ROSA SI]NE SPINA Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield Reverse inscription: CIVI[TAS LOND]ON Thickness: 0.55 mm Weight: 0.6 g Diameter: 13.4 mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-A13B2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). 3rd coinage, i.m. Two (2), date: AD1602-3, North (1994) No. 2016 Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind. CIVITAS LONDON Obverse inscription: E D [G ROS]A SIN[E SP]INA Reverse description: Square shield on cross fourchee Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS L[ONDON] Weight: 0.3 g Diameter: 17.27 mm
Created on: Thursday 9th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-83A659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second coinage, Initial mark: Long Cross, AD1581. Mint: London (Tower). North 1997. Obverse description: Crowned bust left with rose behind head Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing legend and date above shield 1581 Reverse inscription: POSVI / DEV AD /I VTORE / M MEV
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-65EA3B
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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
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Record ID: DUR-533F1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A incomplete silver coin, probably a threepence, of the Post Medieval period possibly from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). The coin is completely blank and worn, save for the partial survival of two letters from the legend on the obverse(?): ?RE (or D) Diameter: 19.85mm; Thickness 0.46mm; Weight 1.1g
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2020
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Record ID: DUR-E03703
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A probable lead pencil likely to date from Post-Medieval period (c.AD1600-1900). The object is broadly circular in section, slightly flattened towards the distal end, and tapering to a blunt point at the opposite end. Casting seams are visible on the upper and lower surface, extending to the mid point of the object. It is in good condition and has a mid grey patina. It weighs 31.6g, is 75.75mm long and has a diameter of 8.04mm. The condition and form of this object indicate it to be of post-medieval date, and thus it has been recorded as a pencil (as opposed to a s…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-2B50B9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver gilt ball-headed dress pin dating to the early post-medieval period, c. AD 1500-1600. The pin head comprises a hollow ovoid, divided into two by an applied medial band of silver filigree. The head is decorated with 13 hemispherical knops: six each above and below the medial band, and a further, slightly larger, knop at the apex of the pin head. Each knop is bordered by a complete ring of silver filigree. Traces of gilding can be seen both on the filigree and between the knops. Extending from the base of the pin head is a thin shaft which tapers to a sha…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
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Record ID: DUR-AC5CD9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorated handle, probably dating to the later Post-medieval period (c.AD1800-1900). However, there is a possibility the object may be earlier. The object is subrectangular in form, tapering in towards the middle, and out again towards the base. The upper face, or front, is decorated with a series of five panels: the upper most (and largest) contains a single 'daisy-like' flower, with 14 petals radiating around a central disc (or stigma); the middle and lower smaller panels are similarly decorated with smaller flowers of nine petals. Separating the flo…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-884494
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy blunt hooked post medieval dress fastener (c.AD1550-1650) Class: Read Class A, Type 2 The object is roughly triangular in form, with perforations at the upper edge adjacent to the projecting band, the end of which would have formed the hook, but is now broken. the lower apex of the triangle has a small, trailing projection, forming the remains of the third perforation. The object appears undecorated on both faces, but is rather corroded. 35.00 mm (l) x 22.29mm (w) x 3.41 mm (h). 1.48 mm metal thickness. 4.1 g. As Read (2008), 171, number…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: DUR-86A9CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Incomplete silver 6 Gröscher coin of Frederic II of Prussia, dated to 1775. The coin is worn, but in good condition. A small (0.61mm deep) notch is missing from edge and small crack runs from notch point. Obverse: crowned bust facing right. Legend: FRIDERICUS BORUSSORUM REX. Reverse: Crowned eagle, displayed, holding orb (right) and sceptre (left). VI below. Legend: 1775 ARGENTEA MONETA. 23.14 mm d,, 0.85mm thick, 2.2g
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-A1AC5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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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Record ID: DUR-9FC31E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-9EAC75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-0E09B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-0D4C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-7C33CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-7B6086
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-79F212
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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.


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Record ID: DUR-793478
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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.


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Record ID: DUR-2DCF41
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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.


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Record ID: DUR-C11504
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-21BFB9
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-375C6E
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published Find 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.


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Record ID: DUR-05020D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-B23402
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-090744
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-9A7F0B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-775EF0
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published Find 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-C72081
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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-CB775D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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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