Record ID: SWYOR-328703
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic polished flint axe. The axe is 152.2mm long, 62.6mm wide and 28mm thick. It weighs 338g. The axe is a tapering sub-rectangular shape and is ovoid in section with a flat facet at each end of the oval. The curved cutting edge is in good condition but there is some damage to the narrow end and a little of the end is missing. The damage at the haft end appears to be post depositional, but is not very recent, as the break is patinated. The axe patination in general is variable, the variations in colour being difference in patination rather than differences in the stone. The axe…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-FDDFD0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl from the Medieval period. It is slightly darker than usual, suggesting some tin is in the metal. It is bi-conical in shape and has a central circular perforation. It is decorated on both sides with cast decoration in the usual star and dot pattern. A dot in each point of the star and also on the outside of the star. This type of object has been used for centuries but this pattern would suggest a Medieval date.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-1CFE01
Object type: CARVED STONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A carved stone object which is approximately 150mm long, 120mm wide and 75mm thick. The stone is rectangular and has a square indentation with sloping sides in one face. The edges are rough though whether this is damage or rough working is not certain. The date and function of this object are not certain. It was found during repairs to the dry stone walling at Castle Hill, Kirklees. The site has been in use for thousands of years, but this object is most likely to be of medieval or post medieval date. Possible functions include a mortar or a lamp or candle holder though stone examples …
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-E75BD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin of Elizabeth I (1558-1603); a half-groat of the third issue, c.1582-1583. It is 16.7mm in diameter and 0.5mm thick. It weighs 0.72gm. See North, Vol. 2, No. 2016.
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2009
Last updated: Saturday 19th December 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-E77784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin of Elizabeth I (1558-1603); a sixpence of the third issue, dated 1593. It is 26.4mm in diameter and 0.9mm thick. It weighs 2.76gm. See North, Vol. 2, No. 2015.
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2009
Last updated: Saturday 19th December 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-07C9A4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy spindle whorl of uncertain date, but probably medieval, 1200-1500AD. The upper side carries a simple decoration of incuse triangles surrounding the central hole; the reverse is plain. As is usual for spindle whorls, there is a depression in the interior wall of the central hole. The whorl is 28.2mm in diameter and 10.2mm thick. It weighs 40.84gm. The whorl is almost discoidal; rectangular in section, but is actually slightly plano-convex.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2010
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Record ID: SWYOR-0C4C58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver groat of Edward IV first reign (1461-1470), light coinage, Norwich mint, dating from 1464-1470. It is 24.8mm in diameter and 0.8mm thick. It weighs 2.78gm. Reference: North, volume 2, number 1582.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2010
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Record ID: SWYOR-201882
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy zoomorphic spout from a late medieval ewer dating from 1400-1500AD. The spout is tubular and terminates in a dog's head with open mouth; the tube spout protrudes from the open mouth. At the other end the spout is broken just behind the head. The head has a moulded nose, prominent, squared brow, and rectangular grooved ears that protrude slightly above the head; the eyes are not distinguished. There is a raised ridge running from front to back on the top of the head. The spout has a dark green patina. A similar spout from a pedestal-base ewer can be found illustrat…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-0700E6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy artefact, possibly a pendant, of probable modern date. It is triangular in shape, the corners of the triangle being slightly rounded. Each side has a shallow depression, within which is the raised design of a standing figure facing the left, wearing a robe, a cape with high collar and a headdress, the back of which seems to fall to his shoulders. In his left hand he carries a staff. This figure appears to be egyptian in style, especially the headdress. The apex of the triangle is pierced with a small hole which is off to one side and almost breaks through the edge…
Created on: Friday 14th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-93B811
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper alloy cutlery (knife or fork) handle in the form of a lion, dating from the Post Medieval period. The handle is oval in cross-section, elongated and has some openwork cells along its body. There is an oval opening at the base where the iron tang would have fitted. The lion stands on the base on its short, flexed hind legs, resting its short front legs on the top of an elongated oval and waisted shield. The lion faces forwards over the shield. The lion's mane is represented by four moulded rows which are cross hatched with incised lines. There is a circular …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-592070
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval coin; a half groat of James I (1603 - 1625), second coinage (1604 - 1619), possibly rose mintmark (1605 - 1606). See North number 2104. The edge of the coin is damaged.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-59DAB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin; a penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), class 9b (1300 - 1302) issued at the York royal mint. See North number 1037. The flan is cracked and the coin bent.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-5A02A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of a shape used mainly in the Iron Age and Early Medieval period but known from all periods, so of uncertain date. The whorl has two flat faces of equal size and rounded edges. The central hole is 10.05mm in diameter, larger than many Iron Age spindle whorls, so a Roman to Post Medieval date is suggested. There is a slightly raised rim round the centre perforation on one face. There is no fastening hole in the side wall of the perforation. The whorl is grey in colour and has little patination.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2551F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin: a cut half penny of Henry III (1216 - 1272), class 3a (1248 - 1250) struck by the moneyer Richard. See North number 986.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-2567C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval silver coin: an illegible medieval long cross penny.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-25AE16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver coin: an illegible radiate dating from 260 - 275 AD. The coin is pitted.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-24BF85
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic stone axe, dating from circa 3500-2100BC. The axe was made by grinding the stone, and is tear drop shaped, with a pointed butt. It is made from a fine grained stone with few inclusions apart from very occasional and small pieces of mica. The surface of the axe is cream coloured, but all the chips reveal a pronounced red colour. The texture of the stone is smooth. It is 119.9mm long, 64.1mm wide and 25.9mm thick. It weighs 265gm. Manby notes that most stone axes in Britain come from Yorkshire. Most of the stone used comes from Cumbria and the Peak District and is igneous, b…
Created on: Friday 11th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-E889B4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy catch plate from a hook and eye dress fastener, dating from 1500-1700AD. The body is oval in shape. At one end are two small semi-circular knops flanking a larger knop which is pierced for attaching to the clothing. There are two further pierced knops for attachment at the opposite end of the body, flanking a rectangular fastening loop. Halfway along each side of the body are two small projections divided by a shallow notch. There is no other decoration visible. The fastener is 39.2mm long, 23.1mm wide and 1.9mm thick. It weighs 5.59gm. There are many similar exam…
Created on: Friday 20th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-1B7424
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval silver penny, probably of Edward I, London mint, dating from 1272 to 1307AD. It appears to have been clipped and the edges are very ragged. It is 16.2mm long, 14.1mm wide and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 0.55gm. The obverse is almost illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Denby Dale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C79E28
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver ingot probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about 850 - 1000 AD. The silver ingot is cigar-shaped with rounded ends (one tapered to a rounded point). Areas of the top, sides and bottom have been hammered flat in antiquity and there are several testing marks along both sides. There are also scratches and abrasions on all sides in the middle of the ingot, but the ends are smoother and may have been lightly polished. The form and testing cuts are typical of ingots of the Viking period found in Scandinavia and on the Continent, as well as in the British Isles, dating…
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Denby Dale', grid reference and parish protected.