Record ID: LANCUM-12BD0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biconical spindle whorl. It is foemd of two shallow cones joined with a relatively wide central band. It is decorated on both surface with a pattern of approximately three dots beween lines running perpendicular to the central hole. There is a modern scar across one face. It has an even, white patina Dimensions: It is 28mm diameter and 12mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 44.56g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Topcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FAB4B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. flat on one face but domes on the other, Walton-Rogers Type A1. It does not appear to be patterned, and has an even, white patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 8mm thick, the central hole is 8mm in diameter and it weighs 25.39g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA22F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat. The design is worn but would have originally been made of triangular shapes, possibly with dots. The edges have been distorted into a wavy, 'pie-crust' form Dimensions: It is 29mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 9.5mm in diameter and it weighs 20.16g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA13BD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc that it possibly a hand made toy, or a weight. It is circular and in section has rounded edges. One face has a central depression which extends across half of the face. Around the raised outer are many parallel lines from the edge into the centre. Set to one side of the blank central portion are two shapes which suggest clock hands, they are thin, pointed triangles which overlap near the widest part. They would have been set at ten past twelve, for example, although their displacement makes this impossible to determine. On the back is a central dot…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93817E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, copper alloy model of a quadruped with a long tail, possibly a lioness, leopard or similar. It is missing most of its very thin legs. The body is curled around, the head being inside this curl, facing semi-sideways, with a posisble short mane marked on the back. The waist is narrow and the haunches are well defined. The long tail with a tail tuft is curled over its back, and back on itself. There are various marks and sections on the body which seem deliberate rather than from damage, and these may have been cells for enamel. The eyes too are alos deep and these ma also h…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-50F464
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible badge. Large cast discoid plate with two holes pierced from its display side close together and towards its edge. The front bears moulded decoration of several orders, from the middle comprising: a central cross pattee, a billeted band round the cross; a circumferential band of letters in medieval style in which distinguishable characters [--]TVST[--]P[--] may appear; a further three concentric rings, and a possibly billeted outer border. The form and cross decoration could point to an early medieval brooch of Weetch type 4, but there is no trace of pin gear and a s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Embsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4EC586
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast handle from a teaspoon or similar, with moulded ovulos aligned down the centre line of its display side in a linear series which is continued by two or more stamped dots; bowl lost and terminal chipped. The metal is particularly pliable, so this was perhaps homemade. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1775 Length: 61.7mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness (at lower stem): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enbsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BE4EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Medieval vessel; a pot leg from a cooking vessel that dates from the medieval to post medieval period (about AD 1100-1750).  The object has a rectangular cross section and is sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight central ridge on the outer-side and the back is flat. The leg is straight and there is no foot.  Measurements are; length 31.1mm, width 41.3mm, thickness 8.9mm and weight 46.14g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BCE41
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy button dating from AD 1450 - 1600. It has a domed solid head with a central pimple, and an integrally cast attachment loop. Measurements are; length 15.8mm, diameter 11.8mm and weight 5.37g.  The shank of the button is 8.6mm long. Compare examples in Bailey (2004) page 28, fig.7.25.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BB1FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded face.  The whorl has a cream patina and is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.9mm, thickness 6.9mm and weight 24.76g.  The central hole has a diameter of 11.1mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 11mm are more likely to be from the late Anglo Saxon period. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-FC1F7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dandy button. It is flat, with a central circular decoration formed of dots, which is surrounded by curved lines arranged in a a larger circle.On the rear was one central fastening which is now broken off. Dimensions: It is approximately 33mm in diameter and weighs 4.36g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Draughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E83651
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, or Thealby, brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Colchester derivative Type 17a/b1, no direct parallel, similar plate.65, no.2580. The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as a hinge mechanism. An axis bar is retained through the lugs and a pin slot is encrusted with iron corrosion. The pin proper no longer remains. An integral rectangular panel collar projects from the top edge of the head. It is decorated with transverse ridge and grooves, the central ridge of which is ribbed. An oval loop projects fr…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C20E05
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two heater shield shaped plates joined together at the lower pointed terminal. The opposite end is open, though joined with a central rivet. The sides of the plates are broadly parallel. The upper surface of one plate is decorated with a shallowly incised triangle flanked by pellets. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 18.3mm long, 12.7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.7g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.147, fig.694. Ref:  Egan, G. a…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C1CD66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625 – 1649) dating to the period AD 1635 - 1636. Group D. Fourth Bust. Garnished round shield reverse. Crown initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.161, no.2241.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C182A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388 - 394 (Reece Period 21). Probably VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated on throne, holding globe and reversed spear. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C12A77
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 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint probably of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SWYOR-6CF01A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub-circular two-disc rivet type lead cloth seal, probably post-medieval in date, about AD 1550 - 1800. The discs are connected by a central integral flattened rivet which passes through a hole in the other disc and projects outwards and by a broken connecting loop at one side. Disc one has the number 57 in relief. The rivet projects from the reverse and the face is stamped with a shield, possibly crowned, containing a lion rampant left holding a sword. This could indicate that the seal is from the Netherlands. The seal is 24.93mm long, 19.86mm …
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-6C7128
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bulla type, lead bag seal dating from the late Medieval or early modern period, about AD1890 - 1920. One side is impressed with a Star of David and the other side carries the number 166, 136 or 186. Seals with these markings are regular detector finds in Yorkshire and are probably from bags of guano or phosphate fertilisers. Leeds Phosphate Works used the Star of David motif and the number on the reverse is probably a batch number. The seal is 16.63mm long, 14.35mm wide and 3.38mm thick. it weighs ?g. Similar seals can be seen at http://www.bagseals.org/gallery/m…
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D615CB
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A curved flint blade of probable Bronze Age date, 53.8mm in length and struck from a secondary flake of grey flint. The distal end has been worked into a triangular point with short semi-abrupt retouch on both sides. The flake has cortex on both faces at the proximal end suggesting that it derived from a nodule with a thick cortical layer.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C5AE5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to the period c.AD 260 - 296 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C59212
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 50-300. Guiraud's Type 1b (Henig Type 1). The bezel is round with a sub-rectangular section with a recessed circular cell to the upper surface. The cell holds five circles of blue enamel in a cross formation. One of the circles is largely lost. The remains of an integral hoop extend downward at almost 90 degrees to either end of the reverse of the bezel. The hoop has an ovate section and both sides taper to worn breaks.  The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 19.1mm long, 18.3mm wide, 6.2mm …
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C4C231
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 320 (Reece Period 16). DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting wreath with VOT//XX within. Mint of Ticinium.  RIC VII, p.378, no.131.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C48661
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT//IS/XX with three stars above. Mint of London. RIC VII, p.114, no.282.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C2C137
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lanceolate leaf-shaped flint arrowhead made from dark brown flint with bifacial low angle covering retouch. The cross section is lenticular and the tip is missing. Early Neolithic to early Bronze Age.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-AB55DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian soldino of Doge Michele Steno Obverse: Doge standing left, holding banner, star above D mintmark in right field, inscription MICH_____ Reverse: Winged and nimbate lion of St. mark, in circle, holding gospel. Inscription:  S.MAR______TI (S.MARCUS VENETI) The presence of a winged and nimbate lion and a reverse legend would suggets that this is of Type 1, dated 1365-1423 AD, arriving in England between 1400-1423 AD Dimensions: It is 17mm diameter and weighs 0.39g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Aldborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB512C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled copper alloy plate brooch. It is circular, a raised border on the outer circumference and approximately halfway along the diameter forms a section, inside which cells for enamel are formed by alternate high and low sections. On the raised parts there are traces of a blue enamel. The central section of the brooch would have been divided into six triangular sections, like wheel spokes, which would have also have been enamelled. Three of these remain. In the centre is a raised boss which would have been a prominent feature, but is now missing. The reverse is fl…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Aldborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9B7BCD
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy double-headed button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal has a slight raised lenticular moulding which tapers into the point. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees where it widens into a second head. The orientation of the shank results in the heads being on different plains. The lower head is rectangular with an incised border. One corner is lost to a worn break. The reverse is fla…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9B479E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Domino type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, with a box containing four pellets above reverse. Wreath and crescents obverse. ABC, p.93, no.1758.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9B29F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy small-long brooch of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 450 – 550. Only a small portion of the arched bow and the foot remain which is sub-rectangular with D-shaped section and flared terminal. Both ends are broken and worn. The upper surface of the object is worn though traces of decoration can be determined. Double banded transverse grooves are present at the mid-point of the foot with a raised swelling where it begins to expand into the terminal. The remains of an integral catchplate project from the reverse of the foot. The brooch has a mid-green patina…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-860FFB
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 1307 - 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of Bury St Edmunds. Class 10cf3a.  North Vol 2, p.32, no.1042/1.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-85D358
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 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of Canterbury. Class 10cf4.  North Vol 2, p.32, no.1042/3.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-857CCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman as of Vespasian (AD 69-79) dating to the period AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). Uncertain reverse type depicting unclear figure standing left. Mint unclear. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-851944
Object type: LOOMWEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ceramic object, possibly a loom weight for a warp weighted loom of uncertain date, probably Roman to Medieval, c.AD 43 - 1300.  The weight has a dark orange fabric with large white, possibly calcite inclusions. It is C-shaped with a sub-ovate section and worn breaks to each end. One surface is flat, the other rounded. There is a partial sub-circular off-centre perforation of approximately 8.3mm diameter. The object is 61.1mm long, 27.8mm wide, 23.6mm thick and weighs 64.2g. Loomweights tend to weigh between 150g and 550g. Accounting for the loss of over half of the…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-84D77D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped stone axehead of late Neolithic date, c. 2700 - 2300 BC.  The axehead is formed of a coarse brown stone. It is sub-ovate in plan; narrower at the butt end with sides which widen to the crescentic cutting edge. The axe has a humped profile and an irregular oval cross section. The surface of one side is pitted. The axehead is 81.2mm long, 44.6mm wide, 22.1mm thick and weighs 92.5g. It is impossible to source axes such as these without a detailed petrological analysis of the rock. This would allow the original source of the rock to be established.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-84A4D7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) conjoined sheets of heavily leaded copper-alloy of uncertain date. The fragments are irregularly shaped with worn breaks to all edges. No identifying features are present. The metal has a mid-green patina with shiny grey patches and is in fair condition. The object is 54.1mm long, 41mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 63.8g. Due to a lack of diagnostic features it is not possible to identify these fragments with confidence. It was found in the same area as a number of fragments of a statue of Roman date though is thinner in section that any currently known pieces of this object.…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-84819B
Object type: STATUE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy statue of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The fragment is an ear from an animal, possibly a horse. It is sub-triangular in plan with a U-shaped section. Repeated transverse grooves are positioned around the edge of the front of the ear, giving the appearance of hair. Shallow cut-outs with straight edges are present around the area of the break to the lower edge of the ear. A small square cut-out is also present through the edge of the object. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 88.9mm long, 40.1mm wide, 15.3mm thick and…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-83FF06
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is possibly part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is broadly rectangular with a D-shaped section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel and tapers to a worn break. The object is undecorated. The metal has a delaminated red/green patina and is worn. The fragment is 43.8mm long, 21.6mm wide, 14mm in diameter and weighs 50.5g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitted…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83E61E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The fitting comprises a flat D-sectioned plate with a bilobate terminal at one end and a pointed sub-triangular terminal at the other. The mid-section is waisted.  The reverse of the fitting is flat and undecorated with two integral attachment spikes, one at either end, with curing tips. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fitting is 23.3mm long, 15.1mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 1.5g. Similar examples have been recorded as SF-3BF4A6, LVPL-6B1DE8, HESH-796A17, WMID-3AB…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83A687
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1690 - 1720.  The buckle is sub-rectangular with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. Moulded transverse grooves are present over each spindle hole. The spindle is retained around which a triangular pin is fitted by a closed loop. A ‘cooking-pot’ chape is also retained around the spindle, though the outer edge is lost to worn breaks. Patches of a white metal coating are present on the surface of the buckle. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 38.8mm long, 29.4mm wide, 5.3mm thick…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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