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Record ID: YORYM-05938B
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy ingot of uncertain date.
The object is sub-rectangular with a D-shaped section, rounded corners and ends. Often referred to as ‘finger’ shaped. The object is fairly regular in form, suggesting it was cast, and no signs of hammering are present.
The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is worn. The object is 54.7mm long, 15.4mm wide, 12.2mm thick and weighs 44.6g.
Ingots of this general form in precious metals have been found associated with Early-Medieval hoards such as 2010 T373 (YORYM-CEE620) from Bedale, North Yorkshire. These however g…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-05406F
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 900.
The pin comprises a spherical head and circular sectioned shaft. The head is decorated with sinuous spiralling grooves, a decorative type known informally as 'wrythen-headed'. The shaft extends from the base of the head and terminates in a worn break. A collar is present at the junction between the head and shaft.
The metal has a dark brown patina and survives in good condition. The pin is 31mm long, 9.5mm in diameter at the head and 1.8mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 3.3g.
Early Medieval col…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-047B79
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100 BC – AD 100. Uncertain type.
The brooch comprises a rectangular plate with a narrowed elongated trapezoidal foot to one end and an integral coiled spring to the other. The circular sectioned spring extends from the centre of one edge of the plate. It extends backwards and curves up and round to form a coil. The coil continues upward and curves over the central spring to form a second coil to the other side. The coil then extends downward to form the tapering sectioned pin.
The rectangular …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B1F126
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward III (AD 1327 – 1377) dating to the period AD 1346 - 1351. Third (Florin) Coinage. Annulet stops. Lombardic N’s. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Type 2.
North Vol 2, p.47, no.1114.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B18C1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period AD 1216 - 1217. Short cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mont of London. Class 6c2.
North Vol 1, p.222, no.976/2.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B15723
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC – AD 150. Uncertain Type.
The fitting comprises a sub-circular main ring with a double leaf-style skirt. Plain circular collars are present to either side of the skirt from which the main ring extends. The ring tapers in thickened away from the skirt.
The metal has a delaminated mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 56.5mm x 66.2mm overall. The ring is 6.7mm in diameter. The collars are 22.1mm x 20.5mm. The terret weighs 87g.
Terret rings have been classified by Lewis (2015) int…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B012C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Romanesque style buckle of medieval date.c.AD 1150 – 1250.
The buckle is D-shaped with a steeply angled outer curved edge which tapers to either end, narrowing to rounded knops. The knops are worn with breaks to the outer edges from which the now missing bar would have extended.
The front of the curved edge is decorated with three-dimensional zoomorphic mouldings, possible representing winged creatures such as wyverns. The heads of the creatures project from the inner edge of the frame, facing one another. Ovate bodies extend below the heads curvi…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-AF706C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy purse bar of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1650. Williams Class K.
The object comprises a central cylindrical block flanked by prominent ribs from which flat, wing-like bars emerge. One bar terminates in a worn break after the rib. The other bar curves sharply downwards before terminating in a worn break. The remaining bar has cast scrolling foliate designs on both sides and a circular perforation to the lower edge.
The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 53.8mm long, 13.5mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 15g.
This object is of…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-AEB0EE
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with an ovate section. It expands to a flared cutting edge at one end and terminates in a worn break at the opposite end. The cutting edge is worn.
The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe.
The metal has a delaminated mid-brown/green patina. The axehead is 43.7mm long, 29.6mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.3g.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-73399D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy military belt plate of Roman date, c.AD. 150 – 300.
The object comprises two ovate panels joined by a narrowed integral D-shape sectioned shaft. A similar shaft extends from the opposite edge of each panel, one terminating is a transverse ridge, the other in a worn break. The panels have raised edges creating recessed cells which retain blue enamel. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 22.1mm long, 13mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.5g.
Similar examples are recorded as WILT-441178, NCL-3104…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-72E093
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dolphin brooch of Roman date, c.AD 55 - 100. Mackreth 2011, Colchester Derivative Hinged (CD H) Type 6b8, plate 53, no.1567.
The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which are undecorated. The axis bar and pin no longer remain.
An D-shaped sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings curving steeply round and tapering to a worn break.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 35.9mm long, 14.9mm wide, 8.1mm thick and weighs 7.8g.
Ref:
Mackreth, D.F. (2011) Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain. Oxfor…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-72C692
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A3 (Fowler Type A2).
The brooch comprises a plain, circular sectioned frame with expanded knop terminals. Both terminals are flattened knops with grooved decoration.
A humped pin remains fitted around the frame by a coiled loop. The pin is a flat rectangular sheet where it loops around the frame and tapers to a circular section before flattening out again at the tip.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The pin is 35.7mm long, 3.1mm wide, 2.1mm thick. The frame is 2…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-72A588
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman radiate possibly of Gordian III (AD 238-244) dating to the period AD 238 - 244 (Reece Period 12). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing, facing, holding branch and spear; shield to left. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7221D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible copy of a gold Iron Age stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) South Ferriby type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, "anchor face" above, star/sun below, pellet rosette below head reverse.
ABC, p.92, no.1743.
The patina of this coin is unusual and the metal content is uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-71FDC8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700.
The head of the button is discoidal with a convex front and flat back. The front face is decorated with a raised central pellet from which a four-armed cross extends. Each arm of the cross terminates in three flared branches. The spaces between each arm has raised ovate designs with solid ovate central knops.
The remains of a shank are present at the centre of the reverse, set on a casting line.
The metal has a mid-white/grey patina and is worn. The button is 26.3mm in diameter, 9.2mm thick and weighs 21.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-71A772
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1797 – 1900.
The seal comprises a sub-rectangular strip of metal folded in half and broken at each end. A separate strip is present within the fold. The outer surface is stamped with IOSEPH / ROBERTS.
The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The seal is 21mm long, 13.8mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 5.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-70A484
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper-alloy bell shaped stud, probably a furniture fitting, of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. Allason-Jones type 1.
The object comprises a circular disc with a concave upper surface featuring an central integral projecting truncated cone. The reverse of the disc is convex with an integral neck from which a short circular iron shank extends. The shank is broken and worn.
The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The object is 34.4mm in diameter, 20.4mm thick and weighs 27.1g.
Bell Shaped Studs are a multi-purpose form of artefact, commonly found …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-707780
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy annular brooch of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400.
The brooch comprises a circular frame with a narrow rectangular section and six raised circular collets at regular interval to the upper surface. No fill remains within any of the collets. Five of the spaces between the collects are decorated with groups of three recessed pellets. The sixth space is narrowed to house the pin. The pin no longer remains. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 19.4mm in diameter, 3.9mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 1.5g…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-703BA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 650 - 750.
The buckle is D-shaped with a bevelled outer edge, narrowed bar, and half-round pin recess. The upper surface is decorated with a series of ten (10) sub-rectangular cells of red, yellow and white enamel. The bar is flanked by three narrow transverse rectangular cells, the outer two bear yellow enamel, the centre one has white enamel.
A hinge loop projects from the outer flat edge of the frame, behind the bar. The remains of a second hinge loop are present at the opposite end of the bar. This is broken and worn.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-6FE02C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Edward III (AD 1327 – 1377) dating to the period AD 1335 – 1343. Second Star-marked coinage. Mint of London. Withers Type 5ii. North Class 4.
North Vol 2, p.46, no.1102.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-6F974D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0ADB62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 – 361) dating to the period AD 318 - 324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN***QVILLITAS reverse type depicting Altar inscribed VO//TIS//XX. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0AB82D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate probably of Gallienus (AD 253 – 268) dating to the period AD 253 - 268 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0A8BFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate probably of Victorinus (AD 269 - 271) dating to the period AD 269 - 271 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0A51B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete lead-alloy possible weights of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800.
Weight 1:
Circular with a raised rim around deep-set central recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 31.1mm; Thickness: 8.9mm; Weight: 46.8g. The mass equates to approximately one and a half ounces under the ‘binary’ averdepois system which was introduced in the 13th century and standardised in 1588.
Weight 2:
Circular with slight off-centre recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 33.6mm; Thickness: 9.2mm; Weight: 68.4g. The mass equates to a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-09CD44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800.
The object is shield shaped with bevelled edges and a worn break to the pointed end. The front of the object is divided into two sections by a horizontal ridge. The upper portion is undecorated. The lower portion bears a faint raised cross next to a sub-heart-shaped motif. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 30.9mm long, 25.7mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 15.5g. The mass equates to approximately one half of an ounce under t…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F58870
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 – 1900.
The cloth seal is of the two-disc type joined by an integral strip and sealed by a central rivet.
One surface is stamped with text around the edge reading FRANCIS MAUDE WAKEFIELD around an interlaced design of the letters F/M//W flanking a vertical line topped by the number 4.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 41.7mm long, 29.9mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 17.8g.
A Francis Maude was Chief Constable of Wakefield in 1764 (see: Walkers History - Chief Constab…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F4F555
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1800 – 1900.
The seal is circular with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag.
One face is stamped with DEPOSE above a cornucopia. Surrounding text is present though cannot be sufficiently determined. The other side has three lines of text within a further ring of text. This is again too worn to be read.
The metal has …
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F40C8D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper-alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The object is broadly triangular with a D-shape section. One surface is uneven and pitted while the other is smooth.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 38.9mm long, 37.4mm wide, 10.9mm thick and weighs 36.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F26797
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 - 364) dating to the period AD 335 - 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F24D19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period AD 337 - 340 (Reece Period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Trier.
RIC VIII, p.144, no.90.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F23164
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp) of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1800.
The object is lozengiform in section and comprises a sub circular head with two tapering prongs. A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accommodated the iron tongue, now missing, though iron corrosion does remain. Both prongs taper to rounded points.
The metal has a mid-green/brown patina and is worn. The object is 57.2mm in length, 24.6mm in width at the head, 7mm in thickness and weighs 10.9g.
Similar examples have been recorded on the database inc…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F21A04
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1570 - 1700.
The buckle is approximately two thirds of a double loop trapezoid with a D-shaped section. One end and side are lost to worn breaks and the pin no longer remains.
The metal has a mid to light green patina and is worn. The buckle is 31.5mm long, 24.3mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 2.5g.
A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.8, no.501 and is dated to circa AD 1570 - 1700.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (2016). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F204E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 -1600.
The buckle is a double loop rectangle with bevelled edges. One corner is lost to a worn break and the pin no longer remains.
The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 22.3mm long, 19.5mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 3.2g.
A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead p.76, no.467 and is dated to circa AD 1400 -1600.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (2016). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1EC64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1570 - 1700.
The buckle is a double loop trapezoid with a D-shaped section. It has lobed knops to either end of the strap bar and bevelled outer edges. The pin no longer remains.
The metal has a dark green/grey patina and is worn. The buckle is 24.1mm long, 21.1mm wide, 2.5mm thick and weighs 3.3g.
A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.82, no.509 and is dated to circa AD 1570 - 1700.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (2016). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1B683
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1575 - 1700.
The buckle is a double looped asymmetrical shape with moulded decoration on the loops. It has a D-shaped section with a flat reverse and bevelled edges. The outer edge of the rectangular loop bears six lobed knops and two further knops are present at symmetrical points on the outer curved edge. Lobed protrusions also project from either end of the strap bar. The pin no longer remains.
The metal has a mid-green/grey patina and is worn. The buckle is 22.9mm long, 19.6mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 3.3g.
A simi…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1A46E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1660 - 1720.
The buckle is sub-ovate with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The spindle remains and is coated in a thick layer of iron corrosion. The frame is undecorated with bevelled edges.
The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 32.9mm long, 23.9mm wide, 5.8mm thick and weighs 6.2g.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.97 and are dated to circa AD 1660 - 1720.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (1996). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1644B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1650.
The buckle is approximately one half of a double looped oval with a narrowed bar featuring moulded knops to each end. The pin no longer remains.
The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 26.1mm long, 37mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 5.4g.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2016), p.54 and are dated to circa AD 1500 - 1650.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (2016). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F13EEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1660 - 1720.
The object is two fragments of a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The sides of the buckle have moulded knops to either side of the spindle holes. The spindle and pin no longer remain.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 34.7mm long, 22.3mm wide, 4.5mm thick and weighs 4.5g.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.99 and are dated to circa AD 1660 - 1720.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (2016). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Green…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8AA74D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rotary key of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1500. London Type VI.
The key comprises a hollow circular sectioned stem from one edge of which the bit projects. The opposite end has an incomplete banded circumferential collar. The key terminates beyond this collar with a worn break. With this break the bow has been lost. The bit projects at a 90 degrees from the stem. It features a sub-rectangular panel with a T shaped open at the front edge along with worn and incomplete wards on the lower and back edge.
The stem is hollow throughout but is predom…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-89FC6E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is probably part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet.
The leg is broadly rectangular in plan with a triangular section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel. It tapers to a flat triangular foot. The object is undecorated but the front of the leg is slightly faceted.
The metal has a dark brown/black patina and is worn. The fragment is 35.96mm long, 23.37mm wide, 13.02mm thick and weighs 27.37g.
These objects are very common…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-890333
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy military harness strap slide of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300.
The object consists of a front plate comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a waisted central rectangular panel, and a loop. The front plate is D-shaped in section with a concave interior on the reverse. Projecting from the reverse is an integral rectangular loop extending along the long axis. This loop is rectangular in section.
The metal has a dull grey patina and is in a fairly good condition. The object is 18.47mm long, 8.43mm wide, 4.66mm thick (10.29mm&nbs…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-889F65
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1650.
The buckle is a double looped oval with a narrowed strap bar and bevelled edges with moulded knops to either end of the bar. A circular sectioned pin remains fitted around the bar by an open loop. Only the tip of the pin is lost to a worn break.
The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 30.3mm long, 21.4mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 4.5g.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2016), p.54 and are dated to circa AD 1500 - 1650.
Ref:
Whitehead, R. (2016). …
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-886FCE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1660 - 1720.
The object is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The sides of the buckle have moulded knops to either side of the spindle holes.
An iron spindle remains with a copper-alloy anchor chape fitted around it. The pin no longer remains.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 46.8mm long, 24.5mm wide, 5.5mm thick and weighs 11.5g.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.99 and are dated to circa AD 1660 - 1720.
Ref:
Whitehead, R…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-88691E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1700. Read 2005, p.77. no.291.
The button features a flat discoidal face with moulded decoration comprised of a central pellet within pointed oval grooves and two concentric circles topped with small pellets.
The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval loop projects from it. The loop projection has been compressed towards the head and the loop filled with organic material. The surface of the heads reverse features a deep groove through its centre and irregular areas of excess le…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-882B27
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1700. Read 2005, p.77. no.289.
The button has a circular head with a gently domed top with a pellet in the centre. The front is decorated with irregularly spaced grooves running from the pellet to the edge. These grooves contain very small transverse incised grooves. A large sub-circular area of the head is missing, it cannot be determined if this is the result of damage or an intentional feature.
The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval, loop projects centrally from it. The loop is flat wit…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-87D4B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form A2.
The spindle whorl is shaved bi-conical (asymmetrical) with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The design appears to contain small rectangular cells on the faces and exterior edges.
The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.32mm in diameter, 10.79mm thick and weighs 44.18g. The perforation is 10.86mm in diameter suggesting a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-87C794
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to the period AD 1625-1649. Unclear Group. Unclear bust. No inner circles. Garnished shield. Two pellets initial mark. Mint of London.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8782F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Robert II of Scotland (AD 1371-1390) dating to the period AD 1371 - 1390. Long cross with stars/mullets reverse. Mint of Edinburgh.
Spink (2002) p.26, no. 5152.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-875DE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) dating to the period AD 1280 – 1281. Long cross reverse. Mint of Canterbury. Class 3d.
North Vol 2, p.28, no.1019.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-873A6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval sovereign penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to the period AD 1484 - 1494. Royal shield over long cross fourchee reverse, D to left and S to right of shield. Mint of Durham under Bishop John Sherwood.
North Vol 2, p.103, no.1730.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-86D973
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period AD 1248 - 1250. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer Huge. Mint unclear. Class IIa-IIIc.
North Vol 1, p.226, no.985-988.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-772C6F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded silver medieval halfpenny, probably of Edward I to Edward III dating to the period AD 1272-1377. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Class unclear.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-771F2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1310 – 1314. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Class 11b1.
North Vol 2, p.36, no.1061/1.
The coin has been double struck on the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-76F68B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III dating to the period c.AD 1180 - 1247. Short cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mint unclear. Uncertain Class.
The coin has been double struck with flip over so that both the obverse and reverse image is seen on both sides of the coin. This prohibits further identification.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-76F269
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1307 – 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of Bury St. Edmunds. Class 10cf5.
North Vol 2, p.32, no.1043/1.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-76C8D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of John (AD 1199-1216) dating to the period AD 1204 - 1209. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Ilger. Mint of London. Class 5bii.
North Vol 1, p.221, no.970.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-76904D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 - 364) dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories with wreaths. Mint probably Trier.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-766737
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 310 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London.
RIC VI, p.133, no.120ff.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7621F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating to the period AD 1363-1369. Treaty Period, Series F. Long cross reverse. Mint of London.
As North Vol 2, p.57, no.1264.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-75C39A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 307-318 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left, modius on head, loins draped, holding cornucopiae and patera. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7524D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dragonesque brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 75-175. Mackreth 2011, DRAG 3.a4, Plate 129, no. 7821.
The brooch is incomplete with the central leaf-shaped plate representing the body and one head remaining. This head is incomplete while the opposing head and the pin is entirely missing. The brooch has an S-shape abstract zoomorphic form with heads turned in at each terminal. The remaining head has a small incomplete annulet which is likely representative of an eye. Any further detail on the head is either worn or los…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-749EDF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1660 - 1720.
The buckle is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The sides of the frame are decorated with moulded scrolled knops around the spindle while the outer loops are decorated with moulded oval-shaped recesses which act as pin rests. The rests are flanked by scrolled knops on the exterior edge of each loop. The iron spindle survives as a mass of corrosion while the chape and pin are lost.
The metal has a flat grey/brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 34.51mm long, 2…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-741DA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded possible base core of a plated Roman denarius of unclear type, perhas Julia Domna (AD 193-217) or one of the later Severan women, dating to the period c.AD 193-235 (Reece Periods 10-11). Illegible reverse type. Probably a prototype of the mint of Rome.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-737F6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval sovereign penny of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547) dating to the period AD 1526 - 1544. Second issue. Royal shield over long cross fourchee reverse, C to left and D to right of shield. Mint of Durham under Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall. Star initial mark.
North Vol 2, p.112, no.1813.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-73570E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Hinged Headstud Type, no direct parallel.
The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as a double lug hinge mechanism. An axis bar remains fitted through the lug though is broken and worn to either end and from the central slot. The pin no longer remains.
The front of the wings is decorated with three vertical stepped bands of ribbing. An integral D-sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings, tapering to a worn break. An integral ovate headstud is pres…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-731F7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval cut farthing of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III dating to the period AD 1180 - 1247. Short cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mint unclear. Uncertain Class.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-730119
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy Jewish Kosher food seal of Post-Medieval to Modern date, c.AD 1700 - 1900.
The seal is sub-circular in plan and has a slot running through it that accommodated a cord for attachment. One face has a raised Star of David (also occasionally referred to as the Star/Seal of Solomon) comprising open interlocked equilateral triangles forming a six pointed star. The other face has raised numerals: 32.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The object is 13.84mm in diameter, 4.23mm thick and weighs 2.99g.
The seal may be from meat or some other goods wher…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-72A1C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete broken silver Medieval penny of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III dating to the period circa AD 1180 - 1247. Short cross reverse. Moneyer uncertain. Mint of London. Uncertain Class.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7273AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period AD 1248-1250. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer Ion. Mint of York. Class 3c.
North Vol 1, p.267, no.988/1.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-71F0DB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of modern date, c.AD 1800 – 1900.
The seal is circular in plan with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted to secure a bag. Both sides are worn almost smooth although some stamped text can still be seen on one side. A surrounding legend now only reads 'MO[------]'. The central text is similarly illegible, reading 'RU[----]' along with 'KIR…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-719F3D
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy blade, probably from a sword dating to the late Bronze Age period, c. AD 1000-800 BC.
The fragment is from the blade section of the sword and is sub-rectangular in profile and lenticular in section. There is a broad, convex-surfaced mid-rib, flanked by a pair of vertical grooves on both faces. The fragment narrows slightly in width and thickness from one transverse break to the other. Both breaks are worn preventing a judgement on whether the breaks are deliberate or not. The surface of the fragment …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-62040E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy blade, probably from a sword dating to the late Bronze Age period, c. AD 1000-800 BC.
The fragment is from the blade section of the sword and is sub-rectangular in profile and lenticular in section. The fragment narrows slightly in width and thickness from one transverse break to the other. Both breaks are worn preventing a judgment on whether the breaks are deliberate or not. The surface of the fragment is very worn with little of the remaining surface and edges remaining.
The fragment has a worn brown and gre…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-61A324
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp) of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1800. The Jew's harp is lozengiform in cross section and comprises a sub-triangular head with two tapering prongs. A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accommodated the iron tongue, now missing. Some ferrous material remains within the rabbat. Both prongs taper to points.
The metal has a light green/brown patina with a worn surface. The object is 58.29mm in length, 30.82mm in width at the head, 5.37mm in thickness and weighs 12.98g.
Similar exampl…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-6166F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1307 – 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of Canterbury. Class 10cf5.
North Vol 2, p.32, no.1043/1.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-61042A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Charles II (AD 1660-1685) dated to the period AD 1674-1684. Crowned cruciform shields reverse. Mint of London.
The coin is very worn and displays two sub-parallel straightned folds suggesting it may have been repurposed as a love token.
DUR-735B12 notes that: "Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) to the reign of Anne (AD 1702-1714) with some Georgian examples and some as late as the Victorian period. They were particularly common in the reign of William III (AD 1694-1702). They are …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-600868
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver circular artefact, probably a coin of unknown date, Roman to Post-Medieval, about AD 250 - 1700. Uncertain date, denomination and origin. The coin is extremely worn rendering any diagnostic detail illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5F6812
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dated to AD 1575. 2nd issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Eglantine initial mark. Mint of London.
North Vol 2, p.134, no.1997.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5F25DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to the period AD 1490 - 1500. Long cross reverse. Tun initial mark. Mint of Canterbury issued jointly under the King and Archbishop Morton. Class IIIc.
North Vol 2, p.102, no.1712.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5EBA1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Ceasar (AD 317-37) dating to the period AD 330 - 331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Mint of Trier.
RIC VII, p.215, no.527.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5E3AEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating to the period AD 1354 - 1355. Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period. Series E. Long cross reverse. Mint of London.
North Vol 2, p.51, no.1163.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5D5DD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of probable Early-Medieval date, c.AD 850 – 1000.
The brooch is flat with a narrow D-shaped section and is in the form of a bird, possibly a cockerel, facing left.
Faint moulded lines decorate the upper surface denoting a hooked beak, small crest above the head, a pointed wing extending up and backwards from the shoulder of the bird and a thick curved tail from the back end. A small, rectangular projecting plate to the bottom of the brooch represents the feet of the bird.
A semi-circular lug is present to the reverse of the birds&rsquo…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4CE943
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hinged book or casket fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700.
The fitting comprises an openwork sub-rectangular main plate which tapers to one end and extends to form a fleur-de-lis shaped terminal. A small iron rivet remains off-centre of this terminal. An integral rectangular hinge loop projects from the centre of the opposite end of the main plate with a second iron rivet through it. A copper-alloy axis bar remains through the loop though both ends are broken and worn.
The metal has a mid-brown/green patina and is worn. The fitting is 25.6mm lo…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4CB89C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383) dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting emperor standing left holding shield and standard. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4CAB11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-4C71E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval continental sterling imitation penny of John the Blind (AD 1309-46), King of Bohemia and Prince of Luxemburg, dating to the period AD 1309 - 1346. Long cross reverse. Uncertain mint.
Mayhew (1982), p.100, no.257.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4C4536
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154-89) dating to the period AD 1165 - 1168. Tealby cross and crosslets reverse type. Bust D3. Moneyer uncertain. Mint of Newcastle.
North, Vol. 1, p.217, no.959.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4BFFF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222 - 235) dating to the period AD 224 (Reece Period 11). P M TR P III COS P P reverse type depicting Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre. Mint of Rome.
RIC IV, pt.2, p.73, no.40.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4BD7AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left, holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of London.
RIC V, pt.2, p.471, no.99.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4BB3F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy gilded possible Limoges-style strap fitting or buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1350.
The object is sub-triangular with a forked terminal formed of two sub-rectangular strips which curve round slightly before terminating in worn breaks. Two circular perforations are present to the corners of the wider end.
The upper surface of the object is decorated in low relief with a possible winged figure, possibly representing the angel of St Matthew. The figure is depicted only from the waist up. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a dark …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4B406E
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cosmetic mortar of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 300. Jackson’s end-looped mortar with plain terminal type.
The mortar is an elliptical bow with a central grooved channel and low convex walls, a broad rounded keel and a U-shaped cross section. A partial integral suspension loop is present with worn breaks.
The metal has a dark green patina and is very worn and pitted. The mortar is 43.7mm long, 9.5mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 12.1g.
The mortar is one half of a cosmetic set, the other half would be a pestle, most probably used for grinding cosmetic materi…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4AFCD8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy disc brooch of Roman date, c.AD 80 - 250. Mackreth 2011, British Plate Brooch, uncertain sub-type.
The brooch is circular with worn edges. The upper surface has a white-metal coating displaying file marks and is otherwise undecorated.
The remains of a hinge mechanism and catchplate are present at opposing points of the reverse which is otherwise flat. The pin no longer remains.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 23.4mm in diameter, 6mm thick (with hinge), 1.4mm thick at the plate and weighs 3.8g.
Ref:
Mackreth, D.F. (2011)&n…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4AC301
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Guiraud type 2a. Henig type III.
The bezel of the finger ring is ovate with a recessed upper surface which is now empty. To either side of the bezel the ovate sectioned shoulders narrow into a circular sectioned hoop. Both arms terminate in worn breaks.
The metal has a dark grey/green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 21.6mm long, 10.9mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.9g.
Ref:
Flynn, T. (2016) Finds Recording Guide: Finger-Rings; https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/finger-rings/#Roman_fing…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4AA0D7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle and plate of probable late Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100.
The buckle is D-shaped with a narrowed and recessed bar and chunky outer frame. It is undecorated. A separately made plate is fitted around the bar by two narrowed integral strips with central slot for the pin. The plate is broadly rectangular with waisted sides and a decorative terminal. The upper surface is decorated with an indistinct moulded design. A rivet is present through the terminal. The pin no longer remains.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 55…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-4970D2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1400.
The buckle has a single looped oval frame with integral lobed knops to either end of the bar. An integral plate expands from behind the bar and is narrowed and framed at each end by a transverse moulding. The terminal end is broken and worn. A barrel moulding is present at the centre of the plate with a circular perforation through it. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 41.2mm long, 14.3mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 2.3g.
Similar examples are illustrate…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-47A3F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius issued by Moneyer C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi dating to 67 BC (Reece Period 1). C PISO L F FRVG reverse type depicting Horseman, right and Λ control-mark below. Mint of Rome.
As RRC, p.419, no.408/1a.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-37B05B
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan with a slightly off-central sub-circular perforation. The glass is a semi-translucent dark blue colour.
The bead is 10.2mm in diameter, 4.9mm thick and weighs 0.5g. The perforation is 5.2mm in diameter.
Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty. They are often thought to be Roman in date though blue glass beads were commonly for use in spangles on lace making bobbins in the 19th century. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-379B7A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy composite two-piece button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 – 1800.
Only the domed front plate of the button remains which is circular with a convex front and hollow reverse. The upper domed surface is decorated with a faintly incised quatrefoil. The reverse is undecorated.
The metal has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition. The button is 13.6mm in diameter, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.1g.
Similar buttons are illustrated in Read (2008) p.95. They are presumed to have had soldered reverses with integral shank.
Ref:
Read, B. (2005) Metal Bu…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-37788C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1900.
The mount is circular with a domed profile. The front of the mount is convex, with a double banded circumferential border.
The reverse is concave with two partial sub-rectangular projections (lugs, or integral rivets) on either side. The lugs terminate in worn breaks.
The metal has a dark red patina with patchy green corrosion product across the surface. A small shiny grey area of possible tinning is present close to the edge. The object is 17.1mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 2.5g.
Th…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-3726E3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1350 – 1450.
The buckle has a single looped oval frame with a projecting lip to the outer edge. From the opposite side of the loop an integral forked spacer extends, each arm flanking a narrowed pin bar. Both arms taper to a blunted point. The open loop of a pin remains fitted around the bar. This pin proper is lost to a worn break.
The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The buckle is 45.5mm long, 23.9mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 5.7g.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.36 and are dated to circa&…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
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