Record ID: LVPL-755A61
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of modern date (c.AD 1850-1950). Pressed metal elongated sexfoil plate with lugs at its ends folded back. The stamped design comprises a central diamond with bifoliate projections from each point set against incised linear decoration. Dimensions: Length 19.2mm, Width 13.5mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 1.15g. A similar example on the database is NLM-537D66.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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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-486DFC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop buckle has ornate outer edges and a narrowed offset strap bar. The outer edge is decorated with a central barrel moulding flanked by a rounded knop on each side. Both faces have the same decoration. The pin is present, and the object has a green patina. Dimensions: Length 14.3m, Width 16.0mm, Thickness 4.8mm, Weight 1.58g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 21).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-484C61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1500). The buckle is D-shaped with a narrow-offset strap bar. The obverse of the frame is convex and decorated with a dome shaped groove in which there is a wave decoration following the bottom straight edge. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The object has a Verdigris patina. Dimensions: Length 15.9m, Width 24.5mm, Thickness 5.8mm, Weight 2.66g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 19).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-359B12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Fausta (AD 324-330). Reece period 16. Reverse type: Salus facing holding two infants. Mint of Triers. Dimensions: Diameter 14.0mm, Weight 1.60g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-34E9BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Magnetius or Decentius (AD 350-353). Reece period 18. FELICITAS REIPVBLICE. Emperor facing holding a standard and victory. Dimensions: Diameter 16.9mm, Weight 1.51g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 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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