Record ID: WAW-FA6418
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy thimble. The thimble is squashed, cracked and incomplete. The rim reveals the thimble is made with a single shell. The exterior of the rim is decorated with a single linear groove above which there are rows of conical shaped indentions which also cover the apex of the thimble. The thimble, in profile is quite squat. The surface of the thimble is abraded and has a matte light blue/green patina. It is 22.54mm long and 32.26mm wide at the base. It weighs 4g. Whilst carefully cleaning the thimble the finder found a small quantity of dyed thread within the th…
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-FA5127
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet copper alloy object, rectangular with a square notch at one end, probably to accommodate a buckle pin, their undersides are curved to encircle a bar. One of the side lugs is made up of two layers of sheet metal, a feature difficult to parallel. The plate is distorted, probably by the insertion of a 6.5mm diameter iron nail or rivet. This may be a secondary feature.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FA5045
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy thimble, of medieval date. The rim is unthickened and there is a band at the base of the thimble which is undecorated. There is an incised line above this band and above that, covering the rest of the thimble sides and top, is covered in a series of circular indentations. The indentations run in vertical rows. There is no other decoration. The thimble has short, slightly flared sides and a slightly flattened top to give a 'beehive' shape. The object is in good condition, there is little corrosion on the exterior, with slightly more of the powdery patina on th…
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-FA2EE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Scottish penny probably of Robert II, long cross reverse, uncertain mint, AD 1371 - 1390.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Record ID: WAW-FA2C56
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy late Medieval thimble. The thimble is made from a single shell which is slightly squashed and the lower portion of the thimble is missing due to damage. The lower broken edge is not recent. The surface of the thimble is covered with columns of conical shaped indentions and covers the apex of the thimble. The surface of the thimble is heavily abraded and has a matte dark grey surface. The thimble is 12.6mm tall and 20.44mm wide at the base. It weighs 2.2g. Holmes (Holmes, E.F. 'Sewing Thimbles' Datasheet 9 finds Research Group) illustrates thimbles which he dates …
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-FA2136
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy buckle with sheet metal wrap-around plate and wire pin. The frame is rectangular with an expanded outer edge both faces of which are decorated with three, central, transverse lines. On each side of the frame are two small projections. Bar off-set. Plate made from a piece of 0.5mm thick sheet copper alloy secured by a single rivet. In London buckles of this form occur in contexts dating from 1350-1400 (Egan and Pritchard 1991, Fig. 61).
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-FA1C95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period AD 196 to 197 (Reece period 10). PROVIDENTIA AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing left. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 102, no. 92a
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-FA1813
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of sheet lead alloy, probably waste from metal working. The dating of this item is uncertain, but it may have been associated with the production of net weights, also found in this area. It is 65.8mm long, 40.1mm wide and 10.3mm thick. It weighs 59.34gm. The metal is patinated to a yellow colour, and one edge is folded inwards. This waste item was stored with an assemblage of thirty two net weights recorded on the database at reference SWYOR-F980C7. Additional items of waste were also reported from the same location and are recorded at reference SWYOR-FA91B1.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2012
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Record ID: NCL-FA1298
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of Post-Medieval date, c. 16th-18th century. The weight is triangular in plan and D-shaped in section. It is simple and unadorned or undecorated on the upper face, but the reverse face has a Lombardic B or W stamped in its centre.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
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Record ID: BM-F9FC33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
The copper-alloy core of a silver plated copy of a denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period AD 196 to 211 (Reece period 10). Illegible reverse type. The coin has two semi-circular cut outs at 3 and 9 o'clock on the obverse. These semi-circular cut-outs are a feature of numerous coins from this assemblage and it may be that they are votive in nature.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F9F682
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross penny. The obverse has a forward facing bust with a sceptre to the left. The hair is formed of two partial curls and the legend contains a pellet waisted 'S'. The legend reads: hENRICVS [---]. The reverse has a voided short cross with quatrefoils in each angle and the legend: W[IL]LELM.B.ON.[LON]. The coin belongs to North classes 2-7 (1189-1242), and may be from the reign of King John (1199-1216).
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Record ID: BM-F9F3B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Titus dating to the period AD 77 to 78 (Reece period 4). CERES AVGVST standing left with corn ears and poppy and sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 129, no. 974.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-F9EC51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period AD 194 to 195 (Reece period 10). MONETA AVG reverse type depicting Moneta standing left. Mint of Emesa. RIC IV, Pt I, p. 146, no. 411-412a.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-F9E428
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A silver long cross half penny of Edward III dating to the period 1344 to 1351. London mint. Florin coinage. Withers Type 10; North 1131.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F9D8C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sovereign penny of Henry VII, shield with keys below reverse, minted in York under Archbishop Thomas Rotherham, 1485 - 1509. North Vol 2, p.103, no.1729.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Record ID: IOW-F9D211
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as of Faustina II struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 175 (Reece period 8). SALVTI AVGVSTAE SC reverse type depicting Salus seated left feeding snake twined around altar. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 347, no. 1670. Obverse: Bust right; FAVS[TINA AVGVSTA] Reverse: Salus seated left feeding snake twined around altar; [SALVTI AVGVSTAE] Diameter: 28.7mm. 11.24g. DA+12:12
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-F9B6A8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Strip of sheet metal 22.0 x 7.0mm x 0.8 thick, one end narrowed to encircle an 8.1mm diameter ring made from 1.2mm diameter wire, butt jointed. Through one end of the plate is an oval hole 3.5 x 1.5mm pushed through from one side. Not datable but a Medieval date seems likely.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F9A963
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny (cut) of Henry III, Classes 3-5, dating to 1248-1272. The coin has been cut and worn and is not further identifiable.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Record ID: BM-F9A2E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 148 to 149 (Reece period 7). COS IIII reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 48, no. 178.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piercebridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F99608
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval date. The strap end is composite with a forked spacer, though the fork no longer remains. The main plate of the strap end is circular with a central circular perforation through which the remains of the back plate can be seen. The resulting frame is decorated with a double circumferential border around both the inner and outer edges and short curved double incised lines, similar to quotation marks, projecting from the two medial lines. An elaborate acorn knop with cross hatched decoration projects from the outer edge of the strap e…
Created on: Monday 6th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.