Record ID: DUR-884494
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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-17297E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy General Service Army Button, dating from the late post-medieval to modern period (1871-c.1902). The convex obverse of the cast-moulded button bears the Royal coat of arms, a lion and unicorn (rampant), holding the royal shield with crown above. The legend "DIEU ET MON DROIT" ("God and my right"), the motto of the British monarch, is recorded below in very small (and partially damaged) script on two scrolls to the lower left and lower right of the main design. The button has a brown coloured patina that is worn and flaking in places, and the edge is abraded in place…
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
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Record ID: DUR-7F696A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy post-medieval object, probably a commemorative token or medal. The cast object is a circular disc of metal that has been folded or bent, with edges meeting at the one end of the object and flaring at the opposite, so as to form an irregular cone. There is no indication as to whether this occured pre or post-deposition. The object is 29.66mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 10.6g. There appears to be a legend arranged circumferentially around the obverse exposed edge of the medal, with further lettering and possibly a design toward the centre; howe…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: DUR-94859C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'Tombac' button, dating from the middle to late post medieval period (c.1700-1800 AD). The convex obverse of the circular cast button is plain, with no visible decoration. However, traces of the original brown patina are visible, and the rim of the button is thinly chamfered. The concave reverse has an integral shank to which projection is fixed the corroded remains of an iron attachment loop. The button is 23.49mm in diameter, 4.59mm thick, and weighs 5.1g. A similar button (SWYOR-EF9CE2) is recorded on the database, and a parallel can also be found in Bailey…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2017
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Record ID: DUR-A5ECF6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2016-T1074 Description: A cast gold finger ring with 'posy' inscription. The ring is 'D' shaped in cross section with a plain convex outer face and two parallel inscribes lines extending around the outer edges of the band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: "constancie is a noble vertue" (constancy is a noble virtue) in italic lettering; no makers mark is visible. Dimensions and condition: The complete ring measures 17.94mm long, 15.4mm wide, and is 2.3mm high. The band is 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.9g. and is sub-circular in shape. It has been subject …
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th May 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-99AE87
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Middlesbrough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver cufflink of the ‘Crown and Heart’ type, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD1662-1700). The cufflink comprises two discs with downturned edges that terminate in an out-turned flange. The face of each disc is decorated in counter-relief with a crown above two hearts on a stippled field. The hollow reverses have traces of solder and markings indicating possible attachment points perhaps linking the two discs. Dimensions: Disc 1: Diameter:13.02; thickness: 2.12; weight 1.2g Disc 2: Diameter: 13.02; thickness: 2.54; weight 1.5…
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nunthorpe area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-E03703
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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-4687BE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead toy cannon with wheels, dating to the Post medieval period (c.AD1700-1850) The object comprises two open-work wheels with eight (partial) spokes and a central 'hubcap', with the cannon fixed between the wheels at the apex. The muzzle of the cannon is more bulbous and with a small knob protruding from the 'mouth'. The opposing end protrudes from the wheels, and has been bent at a 90 degree angle. The base is broken away and missing, whilst the entire object is rather crushed and distorted. Dimensions: 41mm in length, 52.5mm in width, 5.7mm thick. Weight: 39.4…
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-DBDF99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1900). The object is sub-oval, with slightly flattened base and apex, and areas of pitting and multiple depressions. There is a single central perforation which runs through the object: at the apex of the object the perforation is a small sub-rectangular slit (c.6.16mm x 2.1mm); at the base of the object the perforation is spherical (c.5.54mm in diameter). There appears to be traces of whatever was inserted through the object visible at the circular basal perforation (iron?). The object is mid grey with …
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D6B1EA
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sharp hooked clasp of post-medieval date (c.AD1500-1600). The clasp is sub-oval , with a slightly flatten base (missing the attachment loop), with the broken hook protruding from the upper edge. The upper face of the clasp is decorated with the bust of a figure in neo-classical style, within a beaded border. The bust is facing right, possibly bearded, and has with cropped hair possibly with a laureate crown. The shoulders are draped. The reverse of the pendant is undecorated and concave. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. …
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-533F1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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-F8E19E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete rectangular copper-alloy rectangular buckle frame, probably dating to the late post-medieval period (c.AD1800-1900). Approximately half of the buckle frame is missing: what survives of the frame is sub-rectangular, slightly bevelled on the obverse, flat on the reverse; the outside corners of the frame are chamfered. The central bar has been separately cast and soldered to the frame so that it stands slightly proud of the buckle.The buckle frame is broken adjacent to the central bar and the the pin is missing. Dimensions: Height 40.43mm; width 32.63mm; thickness …
Created on: Monday 14th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coniscliffe area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-1FBD2E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object, comical in form, probably post-medieval to modern in date (c.AD1800-1950). The object is conical in form, with a slightly thinner rim (partially missing) at the base, and an incised line running circumferentially around approximately 2/3 of the cone, just above the base. The object is slightly misshapen on one side, with possible tooling marks visible. Dimensions: 28.68mm diameter; 16.99mm in height; 2.25mm thick; 14.1g in weight. The weight of the object suggests a high lead content, and possibly the object functioned as a cap or lid of some so…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-83A659
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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-A13B2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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-B64A0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). 2nd coinage, i.m. [unknown], date: AD1561-83, North 1997 Obverse inscription: [ELIZABET]H D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend Reverse inscription: [POSUI] DEU ADIUTOREM M[EU] Initial mark: unknown/missing Thickness: 0.68 mm Weight: 1.8 g Diameter: 26 mm
Created on: Friday 10th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-F1470E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). 2nd coinage, i.m. Coronet, AD1567-8, North 1997 Obverse description: Crowned bust left Obverse inscription: [EL]IZABETH D G ANG [FR ET] HI REGINA Reverse description: Square shield with date above on long cross fourchee dividing the legend Reverse inscription: POSUI DEU ADIUTORE[M MEU] Thickness: 0.62 mm Weight: 2.6 g Diameter: 24.64 mm Note: Probably intentionally defaced and scratched in an attempt to remove the bust.
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-0C43BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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-C59621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) 2nd Issue, North No.1997. im Pheon AD1561-5 (note, date above shield illegible) Obverse: crowned bust (worn away, possibly deliberately defaced as legend is well preserved). ELIZABETH.D.GA_.FR'ET.HI.REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourchee dividing the legend, over square heraldic shield, date above shield illegible 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 …
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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