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-B42691
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 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.

Record ID: DUR-ED22DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). First Issue, AD1560-1, cross crosslett initial mark, North 1988 Obverse description:Crowned bust left. Obverse inscription:E D [G ROSA SINE SPI]NA Reverse decription:Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. Reverse inscription:[CIVI/TAS]/LON/DON Thickness: 0.53 mm Weight: 0.5 g Diameter: 13.55 mm
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-6D304B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of the Post Medieval period from the second issue of the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). Second Issue - Acorn initial mark - AD1673 - London mint - North 1998 Obverse description:Crowned bust left with rose behind. Obverse inscription:[ELIZA]BETH [DG ANG] FRA ET HI REGINA. Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing legend, with date 1573 above. Reverse inscription:POSVI [DEV A]DIVT[OREM MEV ] The bust is possibly intentionally defaced and/or rubbed and/or scratched, but perhaps more tenuos than other examples…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-C70623
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of the post-medieval period from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). Third Issue, i.m. 1, AD1601-2, Minted at the Tower of London, North 2016 Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee CIVI [TAS LON] DON  The bust is possibly intentionally defaced and/or rubbed. Thickness: 0.55 mm Weight: 0.8 g Diameter: 16.43 mm
Created on: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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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-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-B39025
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: 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.

Record ID: DUR-E9A9FD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold Posie or Posy finger ring, with decorated band and interior inscription in Roman capitals, dating to the early post-medieval period (c.AD1550-1650). The ring is 'D' shaped in section, and the outer band is decorated with incised recurring floral scroll work, interspersed with six alternately angled diagonal grooves. The internal band features the inscription "I HOPE IN TIME" in Roman capitals, prefixed by a crudely stamped cross pattée; between each word of the inscription is an incised frond or leaf. The hoop is slightly misshape…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.