Record ID: YORYM-EBD642
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter cufflink of post-medieval date, c. AD 1650-1700. Lewis form 1, type A. Only one disc remains which is circular with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. The loop no longer remains. The metal has a mid-grey patina and survives in fair condition. The object is 12.8mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 1.3g. The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is thought to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II (r. AD 1660 - 1685) to Catherine of Braganza (AD 1638 - 1705) in AD 1662, but little evidence has been offer…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-02CB15
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tin or tin-alloy spherical bell of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1950. The bell is small, spherical and hollow, with an integral attachment loop projecting from the apex of surface. The opposite surface has an elongated ovate sound slot and the loose pea remains in-situ and functional. The slot is at 90 degrees to the loop. The metal has a delamintated green/grey patina and is worn. The bell is 17.3mm long, 12.2mm in diameter and weighs 3.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D481C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) fragments of copper-alloy (pewter/tin) vessels of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1840. 1. Sub-trapezoidal rim fragment with curved rectangular section. Plain rim. Breaks to three sides. Shiny silvery patina with patchy green corrosion. Dimensions: 46.9mm x 48.6mm x 4.1mm; 42g. Overall diameter: 14cm (projected using rim chart); approx.12% remaining. 2. Sub-triangular rim fragment with curved rectangular section. Plain rim. Breaks to two sides. Shiny silvery patina with patchy green corrosion. Dimensions: 44.5mm x 42.8mm x 3.7mm; 28.2g. Overall di…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D43F2B
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin-alloy (pewter) spoon of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1650 - 1750. Only the bowl remains which is sub-ovate with a thin curved profile. A break is present at the narrow end where the handle has been lost. The break is worn. To the reverse, a raised ridge, or "rat's tail", is present where the stem would have joined the bowl. This was popular in spoon design during the Post-Medieval period, and strengthened the joint, supporting the bowl. The metal has a shiny grey patina with patchy green corrosion and is worn. The object is 47.7mm long, 39.7mm wide, 1mm thick and weig…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-DB1E1A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a high tinned copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The larger fragment was in two pieces when found but has been glued back together by the finder. It is sub-rectangular in plan, tapering from one end to the other, with a faceted curved section. Dimensions: 50.6mm x 13.3mm x 1.8mm; 6.6g. The smaller fragment is also sub-rectangular in plan, tapering from one end to the other, with a more defined faceted curved section. Moulded transverse banding decorates one terminal. Dimensions: 31.8mm x 13.8mm x 1.7mm; 6.3g.
Created on: Friday 10th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-14BA7D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tin-alloy cufflink of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1725 - 1800. The cufflink comprises two circular discs, recessed to the reverse and decorated on the front with a Tudor-style rose. A single silver loop is present on the reverse of each disc with a single elongated link connecting the two. Similar cuff link elements in tin-alloy and silver have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For example see finds: WMID-F97DF7, LON-328274, IOW-942384, SUSS-F91492 and WILT-323F27.
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-DAABF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete late post-medieval decorative finger ring (c. 1700 - 1900 AD). The finger ring has a ridge that runs transversally across the hoop and is flanked on one side by a palemette motif in relief which widens towards the ridge, and on the other side by an intricate floral decorative pattern also in relief, which terminates in a convex raised line with internal furrow and a triangular frond pointing away from the ridge. The surface is otherwise smooth with a tarnished dark silver patina. The interior surface of the finger ring is flat while the exterior surface is slightly convex. Th…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-694EA8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of tin alloy object formed from a flat thin sheet with a smooth curved edge on one side, date unknown. The opposite edge is extremely jagged and bent where it has been broken off when the object was complete. The fragment appears to have a slight convex aspect which may suggest that it is from a spoon. Unfortunately, too little of the object now remains to be able to identify it with any degree of certainty. The fragment has a shiny grey patina with patchy corrosion. The dimensions of the object are: 37.34mm in length, 18.76mm in width, and 0.89mm in thickness. The weight of …
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-4FC331
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white metal/tin alloy pin, probably from an annular brooch, dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 - 1400. The pin is triangular with bevelled edges and a stamped quatrefoil decoration at the centre of the upper surface. An integral narrowed rectangular loop extends from the widest end of the pin and is decorated with a central row of raised pellets. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The pin is 38.7mm long, 5.3mm wide, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-7A8769
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tin-alloy annular brooch of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1600. The frame is circular with a lozenge-shaped section and recess for the pin. An ovate sectioned pin remains looped around the recess. Patches of a pale gilding are present over the surface of the frame. The metal has a dull grey patina. The brooch is 13.5mm in diameter, 1.9mm wide, 1.7mm thick and weighs 0.5g.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-599891
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin-alloy cuff link element of post-medieval date. The remaining element of the cuff link is a button fastener representing one half of a pair. It is circular with flared edges and a rectangular loop to the reverse. The front face is decorated with the stamped design of a crowned heart with crossed arrows behind. Cufflinks and buttons with this design of a crowned heart pierced by two arrows are considered to have originally been produced to commemorate the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, but continued to be used as a general symbol of love a…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-EB3A31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tombac buckle of Post-Medieval date. Roughly one third of the buckle remains. The remaining portion is part of one loop of a probable double looped sub-rectangular buckle. The interior edge is slightly convex and a lozenge moulding is present on the longest side. Both sides of the buckle terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a matt grey patina and survives in good condition. The buckle is 37.7mm long, 10.1mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 5.1g. Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead, p.103 and are dated to circa AD 1660 - 1720. A parallel has also been recorded o…
Created on: Friday 4th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E15E78
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast pewter saddler's nameplate, with an ornate shield shape. The brass is stamped: G.C.SMITH SADDLER YORK 64 GOODRAMGAT. There are two corroded rivets on the reverse. David Poole has found records of one George Curry Smith, born 23/03/1872 at Bulmer, died, 18/04/1972 at Moorlyn Old Person's home, Tadcaster Road. He was apprenticed in York and set up a shop on Goodramgate between 1902 and 1909 and remained there until about 1953. His shop was in Lady Row, a few yards east of Holy Trinity church. He and his wife Agatha (nee Hawkins) are buried beneath the same headstone in York cemet…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton le Dale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-48B873
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tin button with heavy damage. The face of the button is heavily decorated, but the designs are indistinguishable due to damage. The reverse has a knurled, checked pattern and the remains of a button loop.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-120420
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Potin.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wragby rally', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-11E5C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Potin.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wragby rally', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-11DE04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Potin.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wragby rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0206C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tin Farthing of William & Mary.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marston Moor Rally 05', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-EC13B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half Penny of William and Mary.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marston Moor Rally 05', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYMB288
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small piece of metalworking waste with partly oxidised surface. The colour is partly black, in other places grey or silver. It has the appearance of a silver or, more likely, a tin alloy.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paull', grid reference and parish protected.