Record ID: DUR-C6A2E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver siliqua of Arcadius (395 - 408 AD) of the Roman period. Dimensions: 14.5mm diameter, 1.3g. Obverse: Cuirassed, draped and diademed bust facing right.  Legend: [ANLIAS(R/X)/PIVSPPAVG Reverse: Draped, helmeted figure seated facing on throne looking left holding (right) a reversed spear and (left) a victory standing on a globe holding a wreath or patera.  Legend: VRBS/ROMA
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-36CCB9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of five sherds of Roman greyware, dating from the Roman period 43 - 410 AD.  Total weight: 48g. The assemblage comprises one rim sherds and four body sherds.  The fabric is a mid grey colour throughout the thickness.  It is of fine texture with moderate small white and grey inclusions and some larger black inclusions, probably fine quartz or sand.   Individual features:  1a is a rim sherd representing about 8% of the rim from a jar of about 18cm diameter.  It is wheel-made, and has a flat slightly thickened rim.  It…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-364314
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 11 sherds of black burnished ware, of the late Iron Age to Roman period, dating circa 100 BCE - 410 AD. The sherds comprise five rims, one base and five body sherds.  The fabric is dark grey - black inside with black surfaces.  There are abundant inclusions, mostly white, of irregular to sharp shape and varying size and they appear at the surface of the ceramic in addition to within the fabric.   The quality of the fabric at the breaks is rough with voids.  These vessels are probably wheel-made from the appearance of grooves and…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-348ACD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 6 sherds of Roman greyware, dating from the Roman period 43 - 410 AD.  Total weight: 224g. The assemblage comprises 2 rim sherds (of which one also has a base), one base sherd and three body sherds.  The fabric is a mid grey colour throughout the thickness.  It is of fine texture with sparse small white inclusions and some larger black inclusions, probably fine quartz or sand.  The interior and exterior surfaces are smooth but not burnished and do not have decoration. Individual features:  1a is a rim sherd representing about 15% of the …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-CA80FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing right with 'CONSTANTINOPOLIS' type and legend. Reverse:  Victory left on prow holding sceptre and shield. Unclear mint. Coin is worn with significant loss of detail.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CA4656
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Crispus dating from between AD323. Reece Period 16. Minted in Trier. possiby RIC VII 407 Reverse: globe on altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX'. Legend: BEATA TRAN QVILLITAS. STR in exergue. Obverse: laureate bust facing right, cuirassed. Obverse legend: [....] NOB CAES. There is some damage to the flan. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C91926
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324). Dating AD 315-316. GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding a patera and conucopiae, turreted and with loins draped in himation. A/S in field. PTR in exergue. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p170, no 84.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C7B65C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD222-235). AD 231-235. Mint of Rome. RIC IV. 235 Obverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Bust of Severus Alexander, laureate, draped, cuirassed. Reverse: IOVI PROPVGNATORI reverse type depicting Jupiter standing front, in war-like attitude, left, head right, feet apart, hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 3 g Diameter: 20.18 mm
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-64B471
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Iron Age coin of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, c. 60 BC - 20 BC. Unclear type, possibly Rudd ABC no. 1734 (p. 92). 0.7g. 12.3mm by 7.6mm. It is 2.1mm thick. Obverse: wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: stylised horse. Approximately 1/8 of the coin survives.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-194C4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. The coin is mistruck thus mint mark is missing. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-F0CB9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sceat of Aldfrith of Northumbria of the Early Medieval period dating to 685 - 704. North 176. The coin measures 11.0 mm in diameter and is 1.7mm thick.  It weighs 1.1g.  It has a slightly rough, reddish brown surface. Obverse: pellet at centre within a circle.  Legend: ALDFRIDUS.  Initial mark: cross. Reverse: Schematic beast (four legs, tail has three whips/spikes, small head) left. This coin is recorded on the database of early medieval coins held by the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK at reference EMC 2023.0104 (https://emc.fitzmuseum.cam.ac…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-90BD3B
Object type: FLAKED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint flaked and polished axe of probable late Neolithic date (c.3300 - 2200 BC) The axe is an elongated flame-shape, sub-oval in cross-section and bifacially worked. There is invasive, scaled, low angle retouch on both faces with limited polishing visible in places at the cutting edge on the wider end. Two areas of the original cortex are present on one face: near the smaller 'haft' end, and another section adjacent to a long lateral natural step or groove close to one edge. The presence of the latter cortex, and seemingly un-retouched natural s…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6B0E5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver cut half penny of the medieval period, probably of Edward I, probably dating from 1272 - 1301. The coin is cut across from 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock looking at the obverse.  A small piece is missing from the cut edge at the top; the break is not ancient. The coin weighs 0.7g and measures 16.6 x 8.8mm. Obverse: Crowned bust facing.  Crown is trifoliate (only the left fleur is present).  Full curly hair and smiley face with full lips.  Wedge drapery.. Legend: [.......]NGL'D[......]. Small comma abbreviation mark. Reverse: Long cross…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CBAECC
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy 'Bell-Shaped' stud of the Roman period (AD43-410). The stud comprises a circular convex head with a further conical projection at the centre, upon which is fixed the corroded remains of an iron shank. The reverse of the stud forms a concave hollow dish with a conical projection extending from the centre which terminates in a central depression. Dimensions: Length: 27.59 mm, Weight: 36.17 g, Diameter: 31.47 mm. This example ( DUR-CBAECC)  conforms to the 'Type 1' variation of bell shaped…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CB2ED2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of the Medieval period from the reign of Henry III (AD1216-1272). class 7 (b) (D) Minted by Terri in London AD1222-1236. North  979 Obverse description:Crowned bust facing holding sceptre. Obverse inscription;hENRICVS REX Reverse description:Voided short cross with four joined  pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription:TERRI ON LVND The coin is in quite a good condition and appears to have been struck slightly off centre with some excess metal on the left side on the obverse.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-721471
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy brooch in the form of an insect, probably a fly, dating to the Roman Period (AD160-230). The brooch is in the form of a fly comprising a trumpet shaped headplate with an incomplete suspension loop on its upper surface and a 3 coil spring sitting in an oblong frame on its reverse. The circular cross sectioned bow emerges from the front and turns downwards where it attaches to the recessed upper centre of a triangular plate. This is divided into three cells on its upper surface by two semi- circular ridges which emerge from the outer corner…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-22FD77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy follis of the Roman period from the reign of Fausta as Empress to Constantine the Great (AD 307-326). RIC VII  484. mint: Trier AD326 Obverse description:Mantled bust right Obverse inscription:FLAV MAX FAVSTA  AVG  Reverse description:Empress standing facing, looking left, holding two children in her arms Reverse inscription:SPES REI PVBLICAE. Exe. PTR  
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-687F83
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy token of uncertain date, possibly medieval (c.AD1000-1500). The obverse has what appears to be a broken square design at its centre, enclosed by a rasied rim running around the edge of the token. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Thickness: 2.89 mm; Weight: 1.9 g; Diameter: 13.02 mm The possibility that the token could be an Iron age potin was investigated; however, it does not conform to any known type and is very different in appearance. As such it is more likely that the object is some form of medieval token, of a type not yet definitively ide…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2022
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Record ID: DUR-22897A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman, probable contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-361) dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier advancing left spearing a fallen horseman. Mint unclear. The coin is unclear and is of quite good style, but the reverse appears slightly crude. Thickness: 1.35 mm Weight: 1.6 g Diameter: 17.47 mm
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
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Record ID: DUR-2251D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver siliqua, possibly of Julian as Augustus (AD 361-3) (Reece Period 18), Possibly [VOT X MVLt] (XX) in wreath. RIC VIII, p. 228, cf. nos. 309-12. Only approximately one quarter of the coin survives. mint of Arles Length: 8.7 mm Width: 9.16 mm Thickness: 0.95 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
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Record ID: DUR-0D45B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver 'Tealby' (cross and crosslets) penny of Henry II (1154-1189). Probably a Bust F, dating c. 1170-1180, North 961 Unclear mint and moneyer. Note unusual clipping, giving the impression of a pentagon. Similar clipping seen also in other 'Tealby' Cross Crosslet pennies, e.g.: BH-0B8399, PUBLIC-C7BA87, NCL-C42714 etc. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre, Obverse inscription: [H]EN[RI REX] Reverse description: Small cross potent with small cross potent in each angle Reverse inscription: [...]ON[...] Length: 18.68 m…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
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Record ID: DUR-0BD5D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward II (1307-1327) Class 10cf5, AD1309-1310. Mint of London. North no.1043/1 Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR Thickness: 0.64 mm Weight: 1.2 g Diameter: 16.7 mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2021
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Record ID: DUR-6DEA31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An uninscribed gold Iron Age stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50 BC-AD 10, Kite type. Obverse: Wreath and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, diamond (kite) shape above with curved sides, containing four pellets. As ABC p. 93, no. 1761; cf. VA no. 825-9. Dimensions: 18mm diameter, 5.37g weight Discussion: This coin is the seventh in a group of Iron Age coins recovered from the same location since 2006 known as the ‘North Dalton hoard’ (de Jersey 2014 no. 294, p.428) (see PAS database IARCH-446145 for the group record…
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Dalton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D5C999
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from contemporary imitation of a Merovingian tremissis of the 'mint & moneyer'/'National' series (not further defined) dating cAD580-670. Obverse: Bust right(?) [...]N[...] (note N reversed) Reverse: central cross [...]ONIV[...] The broken edges of the coin appear quite corroded and appear to indicate the coin has a base metal core, and is thus a copy or contemporary imitation. The partial reverse inscription may read ONIVO/ ONIAO/ONTVO etc. The only coins which similar inscriptions in Belfort (1892) are numbers 3285 (ONIACO VICO), 5295 (ONIVSTI) and…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington west', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-8F73B5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap-end (Thomas Class A, type 2) dating to the later early medieval period (c.AD800-900). The object has a bifurcated upper terminal with double piercing, a slight incised ridge on the upper edge between the two holes on the front plate, convex sides and zoomorphic lower terminal. Just below the original rivets holes the front surface is decorated with three crescent-shaped stamps, two above, one below, with a final much larger v-shaped groove below. The main body of the front plate has two large parallel grooves, probably infilled with red enamel (this …
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington west', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-7C5F48
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver styca (penny) of Aethelred I (second reign; AD789-796), mint: Northumbria (probably York), moneyer: Cudheard (Cuthheard). North 185/1. Ref: North 1994: 71. obverse: Cross '+AEDILRED R' reverse: Cross '+CVDHEARD' Weight: 1 g Diameter: 14.53 mm
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington west', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2AAC51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver annular brooch dating to the Medieval period (c.AD1200-1400). The object comprises a slightly distorted circular brooch frame, sub-circular in section, decorated with four equally spaced plain globular knops (c. 6mm by 3mm). The looped brooch pin is entirely missing). Dimensions: 41.5mm in diameter, brooch frame 3mm thick Discussion: The above example is representative of a well-established type of medieval annular brooch. Of the many examples recorded on the PAS database, and subsequently being declared Treasure, 2014T209 (BH-457F21) is a close (a…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fangfoss area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-52080C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy conical, anonymous seal-matrix with circular die, dating to the medieval period (c.AD1300-1400) The object is conical, tapering to a terminal loop, with hexagonal cross-section and is hexagonally faceted from the base to 8.63 mm from apex of terminal loop. The loop is biplanar, 2.95mm thick, 8.16mm wide, and trefoil-shaped, The object weighs 6.4g and is 24.89mm high with a die radius of 16.78mm. The die (read from impression) has a central design of a hunting scene, possibly a hare or dog blowng a horn, with hind legs facing left. A shallow raised d…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-4FD449
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness pendant dating to the medieval period (c.AD1150-1400) A cast harness pendant comprising a quatrefoil pendant (24mm wide, 1.5mm thick) and integral suspension shaft extending from the upper lobe of the quatrefoil, terminating in a loop. The shaft is 13mm in length, and of sub-rectangular cross section (4.27 x 3.75 mm), widening at its end portion to a wider (6.4mm), semicircular (in plan) portion on its left side (viewed from the face). The shaft appears twisted near its junction with the pendant. The loop consists of a hole (3mm) through the semi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-BB82A7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, with enamelled bezel, dating to the Roman period (c.AD100-250) This finger ring comprises a hoop and integral bezel: the hoop is undecorated and of D-shaped section, 1.56mm thick directly opposite the bezel widening and thickening towards the bezel where it is 2.5mm thick and 5.65mm wide. The bezel has a flattened upper surface into which is set an oval area of red enamel. The enamel surface is generally even with the surrounding metal except where the metal has corroded, leaving the enamel standing slightly proud. The enamel surface is…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-2C4414
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy purse bar dating from the medieval to early post-medieval period (c.AD1400 - 1600). This object is a single purse bar arm; the central block and second arm of the original pair is missing. The bar arm is generally cylindrical, the thicker end comprising an oval section junction-portion (which would have joined the arm to the block, when complete) and the other smaller diameter end-portion forming the terminal. The central portion of the arm is of generally consistent cross section. An attachment plate is joined to the arm and would depend downward…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-989237
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar dating from the medieval to early post-medieval period (c.AD1400 - 1600). The bar includes two arms, of circular cross-section extending from opposite sides of a central block having a circular channel extending completely through from top to bottom. The loop and swivel are missing. The block is generally cuboid (16.02 x 10.31 x 14.07mm) with a hemispherical depression in its lower surface leading to semicircular cut-outs at the bottom edge of its front and reverse faces. The swivel would have been accomodated in this space. The front and …
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-955ED5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting (possibly a harness fitting) dating to the Roman period (c.AD70-175) The object comprises a square panel with an integral circular loop projecting from the upper edge. The square panel is decorated with four equal square cells, in equal quarters, each infilled with enamel: two with blue enamel, two with red, the cells diagonally opposed. The circular loop abuts and is continuous with one edge of the square mount, and lies in the same plane as the square mount. The loop has an external diameter of about 13.9mm, inside diameter 8.5mm and is ab…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-18BAD3
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy vervel of the Post Medieval period (c.AD1600-1700). The object is sub-oval in the form, d shaped in cross section, and constructed from two conjoined strips of metal.The outer surface of the vervel is decorated with a central band with an incised set of markings which form a chain like motif; there are two clearly defined joining marks opposite each other.There are no visible markings on the inner surface. The general patina of the metal is of a dark grey colour,there is some wear on the outer face. Length: 14.86 mm Height: 6.2 mm Width: 12.08 …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-185077
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy Trumpet brooch (often 'bow and fantail') of the Roman period (c.AD50-150). The brooch is a variety of the Trumpet head type of brooch with only the fantail remaining.The face of the brooch is triangular in shape with a knop at the apex (the remains of the bow) with a collar of three raised ribs. The triangular foot is decorated with a central rectangular strip panel containing three lozenges with raised edges (all traces of the infilling enamel are lost), with triangles infilling each side. Around the three edges foot is an incised border. …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-DE1E73
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy conical, anonymous seal-matrix with circular die, dating to the medieval period (c.AD1300-1400). The object is conical, tapering to a terminal loop, with hexagonal cross-section and is hexagonally faceted from the base to 6.1 mm from apex of terminal loop. The loop is biplanar, 2.3mm thick, 6.2mm wide, and roughly chamfered around the edge, With the top of the loop oriented vertically, a worn marking (X or star) is incised on aligned facet of the body. This is aligned with the top of the die design. the object weighs 4.6g and is 19.4mm high with a die r…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-5FB597
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy miniature socketed axehead dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman periods, c. 200 BC-AD 100. The axe is in the shape of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe, with a moulded socket collar, a wide body and widely splayed blade. The blade is asymmetric. At the top of the axe head, towards the socket, is a projecting circular loop that may be a suspension ring. Preserved in fair condition despite being somewhat encrusted, the axehead measures 23.87mm in length, 6.91mm wide at the socket by 3.60mm thick, 5.86mm wide by 1.90mm thick at its midpoint and 13.…
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
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Record ID: DUR-490F63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval silver penny of uncertain ruler and date. The metal is in good condition. Surfaces are worn, especially on the obverse. The coin has been neatly clipped to the inner circle so all legends are missing. The obverse is worn to the extent that no detail can be read. Reverse shows cross, which appears to extend beyond inner circle, so it is recorded as long cross type (with three pellets in each quarter). Diameter: 13.96mm Thickness: 0.1mm Weight: 0.4g
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-364098
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny from the reign of Edward I (AD1272-1307). Type is Class 10cf2 (North vol. 2, no. 1041). The coin is in good condition with some wear on both faces and possible clippling along the edge. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: +EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB Reverse description: Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON Minted in London AD1301-1310. Diameter: 18.39mm Thickness: 1.05mm Weight: 1.3g
Created on: Friday 13th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
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Record ID: DUR-65B916
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper-alloy button and loop fastener of the late Iron Age to the second century AD. Wild (1970) Class II. Overall, it is in good condition with a dark brown patina. Button and loop fasteners are characterised by a decorative stud element and a loop. The Class II (ring headed) varieties were formed by a ring (with flattened cross-section) with and area of simple lip-moulding. The loop joins the ring at the back of the lip-moulding and is bent at a 90 degree angle so that it lies roughly parallel to the head. The loop hole is triangular. This example perfectly fits the t…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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