Record ID: DUR-6F1F5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of the medieval period from the reign of William I of Scotland (AD 1165-1214). Spink Coins of Scotland Ireland and The Islands 2003 p14 no 5029. Obverse description: Head left with sceptre Obverse inscription: [LE REI WILAM]. Reverse description: Voided short cross with six pointed star in each quarter. Reverse inscription:[HUE] WAL[TER] Both faces are worn and there is significant loss of legend either through wear or clipping.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-90AC76
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy and enamelled mount, possibly from a mazer, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1603 – 1625. The mount is circular with a D-shaped section and worn edges. No evidence of rivets, rivet holes or other fixings remain. The front of the mount is decorated with a shield depicting the royal arms of the Stuarts, with a raised rose to one side and a raised thistle to the other. The raised initials I + R are present above the shield with a cross or quatrefoil between them. The enamelling around the shield is black or dark blue; the shield has bright blue and red enamel s…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guisborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9075E5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
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 in plan with a D-shaped section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel. It tapers to a rounded foot. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 75.5mm long, 33.6mm wide, 27.3mm in diameter and weighs 132.3g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitte…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guisborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-819496
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Assemblage of 13 Modern lead mine tally tokens, c. 1800-1950 AD. All tokens are sub-rectangular with rounded corners and a circular hole towards one of the short ends. Seven tokens are stamped with the number 104, and six are stamped with the number 179. The reverses are plain. The tokens have white and grey patinas and some chips to the edges and corners. The weights of the tokens range from 8.99g to 10.29g. The tokens are all very similar, with a general length of 53.60mm; width: 26.95mm; thickness: 1.66mm; aperture diameter: 6.04mm. One findspot has been provided for all the…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-810DA2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Modern ceramic ointment vessel c. AD 1750-1900. It is a circular stoneware vessel with a raised lip on the upper face creating a circular depression and a central pedestal foot on the lower face. The side is incised with  'Singleton's Eye Ointment' in cursive script and filled with mid-blue glaze. The artefact has an overall white/grey glaze with some minor chips. Unlike other ointment vessels, a mercuric oxide ointment was placed on top of the upper face, covered in wax paper and sold in a cardboard box. A version of Singletons was produced as e…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-016EE1
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object possibly a ld from sort of vessel, post-medieval in date (c.AD1700-1900). The fragment is slightly convex and appears to have been circular when [more] complete. At the centre is a large rounded boss-like projection, surrounded by radiating and regularly spaced lines of perforations or holes.  Dimensions: Length: 33.4 mm; Width: 26.9 mm; Thickness: 2.14 mm; Weight: 8.5 g. The object is likely to be a lid, possibly from a pomander or similar to hold scented herbs. See NLM-26EDC8 on this database fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: NLM-269C3E
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron hinge strap fragment. Flat straight-sided slightly tapered plate with the sites of two fixing points towards its narrower end and broken at both ends. Possibly from a door or shutter, perhaps detached or lost when the woodwork was burnt, or from a maritime structure. The mass of the object suggests good survival of the metal core and hence a relatively recent date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Length: 197mm, Width: 30.5mm, Thickness: 6.7mm, Weight: 140.17gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saltburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0FE63D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery. Colour-Coated Ware; off-white fabric with relict traces of an orange slip internally, base sherd from a strainer or cheese press with a worn relict of the vessel side. Traces of seventeen holes pierced with a tapered point [of diameter 4-2mm] and less before firing appear on the surface and edge. Fiercely abraded and water-rolled. Suggested date: Roman, 100-410 Width: 73.7mm, Thickness (base): 16.4mm, Weight: 93.37gms
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saltburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-082B29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of the Post Medieval period from the regn of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603). Second Issue AD1567, i/m coronet, North 1997 Obverse description:Bust left, rose behind head. [note: appears to be deliberatley defaced and/or scratched]  Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA Reverse description:Square topped royal shield over long cross fourchee with date, 1567 Reverse inscription:POSVI/DEV/AD/IVTOrE/M MEV Measurements: diameter: 24.60mm; thickness: 0.79mm; weight: 2.36g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4E896C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead papal bulla of Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362 AD) repurposed as a spindle whorl, dating to the medieval period. The obverse bears the legend INNO CE[ETI]US PPVI with a central star motif above and below. The legend is contained within a circumferential pelleted border. The reverse is worn but the two faces of St Peter and St Paul are visible either side of the central perforation with the legend SPASPE (referring to St Peter and St Paul) above. The entire image is contained within a circumferential pelleted border.  The bulla has been perforated so as to b…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Friday 11th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2373F6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast iron bell of the post medieval to Modern period (AD1800-1900). The outer side of the bell has two basal rims above which it is decorated with seven raised triangles with the point upwards forming alternate triangles between them. The apex is flat and bears a fragment of a form attachment; the clapper inside the bell is missing. All surfaces of the metal are pitted with corrosion and some edges are very rough. This bell would probably have been used as a doorbell on a small cradle with a rope attached to a clapper. Height: 46.85 mm Thickne…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2321E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron bowl of the post medieval period (AD1850-1900). The bowl  is circular in shape formed from a hemisphere,it has a flat base which has been soldered on. The side of the bowl shows no decoration. Due to corrosion the rim of the bowl is broken in several places,large pieces of the base are also missing because of corrosion. All surfaces of metal are very pitted and have corrosion affecting all areas. It cannot be said for certain what this bowl would have been used for however, because of its robust form it was possibly for a utilitarian use. Thickness: 5.16…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-22C013
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible cast lead alloy (possibly pewter) whistle of the Post Medieval period (AD1600-1800) The object is sub rectangular in shape.The face has a moulded decoration depicting possibly a mermaid or large serpent; only the tail and body remain. At the top of the body there is a sub circular aperture with a large broken terminal projecting, possibly a head. The reverse has a cylindrical shape surrounded by a three sided 'wall',this is the reverse of the body and forms a tube.  Dimension: Length: 31.39 mm; Width: 16.89 mm; Thic…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-227FE0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy urn handle from the Post Medieval period (AD1500-1700). The object is slightly distorted, and is in the form of the letter S.  It comprises two intertwined beasts and attached by the tail, with a head at either end. the bodies of the beats are decorated with a cast lozenge design possibly intended to represent scales on the bodies of the beasts. At one end the head has an attachment knop or spike on the underside, whilst on the other the knop appears to have broken away.  With the terminal that has the knop attached being the lower end this…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-22321B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy key of the Post Medieval to Modern period (AD1700-1900). The bow of the key is square shaped. Below this at the head of the shaft is a raised collar below which are two incised rings, the shaft then tapers down where there are two more incised rings at a central  point,it then tapers down to a broken terminal; there is no bit remaining. It is possible this key was used for some type of winding or a casket. Length: 96.57 mm Width: 22.35 mm Thickness: 7.24 mm Weight: 66.86 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-21FE5A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy key from the Post Medieval to Modern period (AD1700-1900). The bow of the key is oval  in shape with a lozenge shaped loop with a raised collar below,the rounded shaft  tapers down slight to form a more bulbous end where is a raised collar just above a cone shaped terminal with a circular aperture. It ios possible this key was used for some type of winding or a casket. Suggested date is AD 1700-1900. Length: 108.54 mm Width: 23.89 mm Thickness: 8.17 mm Weight: 80.08 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-21CCF5
Object type: FORK (UTENSIL)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy possible handle from a toasting fork of the Post Medieval to Modern period (AD1700-1900). The object is in the form of the Egyptian Ankh symbol with a large tear drop shape at  the top leading down to a horizontal bar with rounded ends leading down to a smaller bar above a square terminal.There are traces of black paint on most surfaces. Both faces are flat. There is a large dent at the top possibly from being hammered with a weight of some type. Suggested date is AD1700-1900.  Length: 69.09 mm Width: 35.5 mm Thickness: …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-0F1094
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight for a pump seal from the Modern period (AD1800-1900). A cast sub-rectangular plate with one rounded edge with a recessed lug on one side,which would pass through a leather sheet of thickness circa 4-12mm, now mainly lost but with some fragments still around the lug,to assure a watertight seal.  Manually operated pumps were employed for engineering tasks in the Humber region from the 17th century onwards, and for drainage and agrarian purposes. This component may derive from a mechanical or motorised version of more recent date. There are ot…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-0E93E5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of the Post Medieval period (AD1600-1700). The object is circular in shape with a short round edged knop at one end and a longer,more pointed knop at  the other. There is no decoration visible on either face due to some corrosion and wear,it is possible that this is a mount of the acorn type given its size and shape,however,this is not definite.There are feint traces of gilding on both surfaces. On the reverse there is one complete attachment hook and the stub of another. Length: 26.29 mm Width: 15.55 mm Thickness: 1.47&…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-0D4268
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy (pewter?) pipe bowl from a toy whistle, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (1800 to 1900 AD). The bowl is sub-conical with a pattern of raised dots on the lower half of the bowl separated from the upper half with an arched motif. The top half of the bowl is plain. The pipe stem is missing, although the cylindrical projection from the base of the bowl is encased in rusted iron indicating the stem was iron. There is a casting seam visible on the front of the bowl which continues under a point at the base to the edge of the stem projection. The rim …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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