Record ID: SWYOR-3F9CA3
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible chert scraper of Mesolithic to Bronze Age, 9000 BC - 1000 BC. The possible tool is formed on a tertiary flake of black chert with a dorsal ridge. It has possible retouch on all edges which is abrupt, sub-parallel and short. The removals are not particularly uniform, casting some doubt about their intentionality. Length: 50.57mm Width: 36.33mm Thickness: 11.1mm Weight: 26.96g The thickness of the flake and abruptness of the retouch rules out use as an arrowhead, but it would be a functional scraper. The findspot may ha…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83E197
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white semi-opaque glass bead of Iron Age to Modern date (about 400 BC - AD 1900). It is globular and slightly asymmetrical. Measurements are; diameter 9.4mm, length 6.5mm and weight 0.75g.  The central hole has a diameter of 2.3mm. Owing to the lack of diagnostic features and contextual evidence it is very difficult to accurately date simple beads such as this example, because they were in use across a number of different periods.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-832B91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver Venetian coin; a Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan dating from AD 1501-1521. Venice mint. Diameter 12.1mm; thickness 0.2mm and weight 0.28g. Obverse: LEO LAV DVX SMV; depicting the Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Reverse: LAVS TIBI SOLI / (I C), (Thee alone be praised); Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-81E5A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin; a groat of Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII (posthumous coinage) dating from AD 1547 - 1551. Mint of London. See North number 1871.  The measurements are; length 24.7mm, width 22.9mm, thickness 0.6mm, and weight 1.79g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F1A16F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a voided short cross cut half penny coin of John or Henry III, Class 5 or 6 dating from AD 1204-1218. Moneyer unknown at the mint of London. North number 969-977. The coin is 18.0mm long, 9.0mm wide, 0.2mm thick and weighs 0.60g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-873A6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval sovereign penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to the period AD 1484 - 1494. Royal shield over long cross fourchee reverse, D to left and S to right of shield. Mint of Durham under Bishop John Sherwood. North Vol 2, p.103, no.1730.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75EA85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. Dimensions: Diameter 13.8mm, Weight 1.36g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75E2CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. Dimensions: Diameter 13.5mm, Weight 1.03g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75C72A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman bow and fantail brooch, date ing from about AD 75 - 175. It fits into Mackreth (2011) Trumpet derivative, Hinged Type 4.1bx (page 127, plate 86). The brooch is now folded over so that the foot touches the head.  It has a large triangular fantail foot mostly filled with opaque brick red enamel.  In the centre of the panel is a central raised copper alloy design of an upward facing dome with two internal feet. On the back of the foot there is a catch plate.  The top of the foot is attached to a circular pa…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-608FAB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cast strap end of medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). Cast broad tongue-shaped strap end that is flat and undecorated on both faces. The tip projects slightly and is rectangular in plan. There is an attachment hole at the butt or inner end and a rivet on each side of this. The object is undecorated on both faces and has a green patina.  Dimensions: Length: 26.6mm, Width: 10.0mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 2.34g Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991: 142)
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4BF606
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm, Thickness 6.9mm, Weight 28.50g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-48C745
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop spur buckle has an integral plate and oval, notched frame with three iron rivets. Both faces lack decoration, while the obverse is convex, and reverse is flat. The pin is missing, and the object has a green and brown patina. Dimensions: Length 43.9m, Width 17.6mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 5.59g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 33).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-357057
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Roman date (AD 260-296). Ruler and mint uncertain due to wear. Dimensions: Diameter 19.4mm, Weight 2.75g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B7B90E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy weight of medieval date (1200-1350). The weight is roughly conical in shape with a rounded base and flattened apex from which the suspension loop projects (rectangular in cross-section and an inverted V in shape). The inside of the loop is slightly elongated where is has been worn through suspension. Below the apex are two concentric grooves. Measurements: Length 18.6mm, Diameter 15.8mm, Weight 16.03g. Discussion: Similarly-shaped steelyard weights from the medieval period are often decorated with shields, oft that of Richard, Earl of Cornwall (Ward-Perkin…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-95790E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle frame and roller, dating to the Medieval period, about AD 1250 - 1350. It is of Meols type 11. The object has a single-looped D shaped frame, with bevelled sides. The thickened outside edge is circular in cross-section and is recessed for a roller, which survives. The roller is constructed from sheet copper alloy with a butt joint and has grooves along it. The strap bar is narrowed, recessed, and offset. The pin is missing and so is the plate. Dimensions: The object is 19.3mm long, 22.2mm wide and 7.3mm thick. 6.3g. Maximum width of strap 9mm. Sim…
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0B7D43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; an illegible as or dupondius of an unidentified emperor, dating from 23 BC to AD 260. It is 26.7mm in diameter and 3.2mm thick. It weighs 11.75g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0B6E1E
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'golf tee' style furniture stud or mount dating from the Roman period, AD 43 - 410. It has a shaft of sub-square cross-section. One end of the shaft is rounded and the other end terminates in a cup-shaped, circular concave disc. The stud is undecorated but the concave area may have once contained enamel. It is 15.7mm long and 14.7mm in diameter. It weighs 6.09g.  The shaft is 11.7mm long, 7.0mm wide on one side and 6.4mm wide on the other. Studs and finials such as these are related to the more common 'bell shaped'…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B9CD5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue displaying a deep dimple. Length: 13.2mm; Diameter: 10.4mm; Weight: 7.9g. It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7B6C74
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge and flat spot to one side. Diameter: 10.8mm; Weight: 6.9g. It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot however suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-FE2E6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period circa AD 1248 - 1250. Voided long cross reverse. Moneyer Willem. Mint of Lincoln. Class 3c. North Vol 1, p.226, no.988.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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