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Record ID: LVPL-74BBBA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of likely medieval to post-medieval date c.AD500-1700). The has a central moulded bar consisting of two cylindrical shapes separated by a groove. The face of the object has an X inscribed on each of these cylinders whereas the reverse is undecorated. There is a horn like projection from each side that curves upwards and terminates at a break.
The object has similarities to Class M double sharp-hooked claps which hate to the early medieval period. Similar examples on the database include NMS-8DA3D8 and SF-5B9904. Read (2008, 40) notes…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-609750
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval (1500-1700 AD) cast copper alloy spherical bell or 'crotal' bell. The loop at the top of the bell is externally a square and internally has one edge rounded- the edge at the top of the loop away from the body of the bell. There are two sound holes on the upper half of the body of the bell: looking from above, the loop appears like a vertical line with a sound hole on either side of the line. There is a ridge halfway around the body of the bell, with a height of 2.8mm.
There are two larger sound holes on the lower half of the bell, connected by a slot. …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6024AF
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy thimble of medieval date (c.AD 1330-1400). The thimble has a circular base that has been distorted to an oval shape and is domed and decorated with circular holes spiralling up to a small tonsure at the crown. There is a border of a singe line incised around the open end.
Dimensions: Diameter 18.8mm, Thickness 12.0mm, Weight 2.79g.
The earliest domed thimbles found in Britain date from 1330-1400 and are frequently dubbed as ‘beehive’ thimbles due to their decoration. Similar examples can be found in Brian Read’s ‘Metal Sewing Thimbles Found…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E373F8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plate, likely from a strap end or another form of strap fitting, dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).
The object is a thin rectangular plate and is incomplete at one end. The face is decoratd with punched dots around the border. Two rivet holes are present, one positioned in the centre, the other at the complete end. The reverse is undecorated and presents the convex impressions of the punched decoration on the face. Overall, the object has a dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 42.9mm; width 8.9mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 1.52g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E344F3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy two piece strap end dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).
The object consists of a single plate that is sub-rectangular in form. One end presents a worn and irregular break, and the oppposite side presents a narrow projection that terminates with a zoomorphic knop. The knop is in the form of an animal's head and presents a snout and a raised brow, two round bumps at the back indicate the ears. The main plate is undecorated and presents two rivet holes in a linear position down the centre; one hole retains the rivet. To the reverse, the plate is…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CDE69E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).
The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval) and survives as roughly half of the object. The face presents an incised legend around the outer edge that does not appear to be in retrograde, reading: [...]EIR • RA[...]. The design in the centre is obscurred from damage. The reverse presents a raised rib down the centre. The object has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Length 24.8mm; width 19.4mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 5.39g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CDC748
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy and enamelled harness pendant dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).
The object consists of a central circular plate that is decorated with a raised moulded flower fashion by a cirular pellet in the centre and six pelleted petals. The background is decorated with a red enamel of which only small amounts survive. Two arms extend at opposite sides of the plate, these are formed of a moulded sub-rectangular collar that is D-shaped in secction, followed by a rounded lobe with a elongated knoped terminal. The centre of the lobes present a circular aper…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CD79A4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy and enamelled harness pendant dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1150-1300).
The harness consists of a circular plate with six rounded lobes projecting to the sides, positioned equidistant apart. To the top is a 90 degree turned suspension loop. The face of the main plate is divided into six equal triangular segments with a solid circle in the centre. Every other segment is filled with red enamel, the others are plain - it is unclear if they were once filled with a different coloured enamel that has since erroded. The reverse is undecorated. Overall, the objec…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CC8F89
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy blank seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1300-1400).
The object is conical in form with a hexagonal handle that rises from a circular die. The handle presents a triple moulded collar below a tri-lobed terminal. The terminal is solid. The die is blank, no inscription or image has been engraved. The object has a dark brown patina.
Dimensions: Length 24.2mm; diameter (die) 22.2mm; weight 15.05g
The object appears to be a blank seal matrix that was never purchased and engraved. It is unusual for the handle terminal to be solid as these usually presen…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CC5F6A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy miniature toy hearth shovel dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800).
The object consists of the scoop of the shovel only; it is sub-triangular in shape with a flared edge. The face is recessed and slightly angled to enable scooping. At the top of the scoop the handle is incomplete and terminates at the top of the scoop with a worn break. The object is undecorated and has a dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 30.6mm; width 23.7mm; thickness 4.1mm; weight 6.81g
Similar examples are published in Forsyth with Egan (2005), although the decora…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CAB2E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver penny of Richard II (1377-1399), dating to 1377-1399. Mint: York. Local die see North Vol II (1991, 63) no.1330
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards, pellets by neck; +[RICA]DVS REX [ANGLI]
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant, quatrefoil in centre of reverse; [CIVI]/TAS/EBO/[RACI]
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CA7AAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I (1272-1307), Withers Type 1-8, dating to 1280-1307. Mint: London.
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards;+ EDW R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant; CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CA2B93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), pre-treaty period series G, dating to 1356-61. Mint: Durham. North Vol II (1991, 54) no.1215-21.
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards; [...]
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant, crozier before CIVI; CIVI/[TAS/DVR]EME
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C9D421
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), pre-treaty period series E, dating to 1354-55. Mint: York (episcopal). North Vol II (1991, 51) no.1169. The coin is borken in two and has been glued back together.
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards; [...]
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant, quatrefoil in centre of reverse;[ CIVI]/TAS[...]
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C94343
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 3 dating to 1280-1. Mint: Lincoln.
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards; [...]GL[...]
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant; [CIVI/TAS]/LIN/CO[L]
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C918DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1377) Class 10cf5 dating to 1309-10. Mint: Canterbury. Cf. North (1991: 32) no.1043/1.
Obverse: Crowned bust forwards; +EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant; CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C8A9FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver groat of Henry VI (first reign 1422-1461), dating to c.AD 1427-1430. Mint: Calais. Initial cross: V. North Vol I (1991, 75) no. 1446.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing with a tressure of arches; hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL [Z FRANC DNS hYB]
Reverse: Long cross dividing two lines of legend, three pellets in each quarter; POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM // VILLA CALISIE
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B750C0
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). Williams (2018) Class C1.
The object is comprised of a bar at the centre of which is a cuboid central block. The surface of the block is worn and decorated, one face presents a cross hatch design, the other a single saltire cross. The block is perforated to allow for the shank of the purse loop to be passed through, this is now missing. Either side of the central block is a moulded form that appears as an open mouth from which the arms extend. The arms are cyclindrical in sh…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B6D1F3
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the early Bronze Age or Beaker Period (c. 2400-1500 BC).
This arrowhead has been knapped from a light grey-white piece of flint and there is no cortex remaining. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan with sharp point and is lentoid in cross section. It is broadly symmetrical in shape, with two notches chipped into the base of the flint to separate the barbs and the tang, both barbs are still intact. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been precisely retouched to create sharp edges. The obje…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B5F716
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550).
The body of the ampulla is circular with an squat rectangular neck extending from one edge. Two pointed attachment loops are positioned at opposite sides of the neck. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut .Both faces are decorated with a raised design; one face presents a round bodied flask in the centre that extends into the neck of the ampulla. The opposite face is decorated with a downwards facing arrow. The object has a dark cream patina.
Dimensions: Length 39.7mm; width 36…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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