Record ID: YORYM-6BDB20
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook of post-medieval date. The dress hook is of Reads Class E, Type 5 being trefoil in plan. The main plate is an open work trefoil design with a D-shaped section and an integral D-shaped sectioned hook extending from the lower curved edge of the bottom loop of the knot. Two small circular details, possibly representing roses, mark the join between the main plate and the attachment loop. About half of the hook has been lost due to a break from wear or from post-depositional processes and the object is bent out of it's original shape at a right angle, …
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-6BD937
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur of post-medieval date. The spur consists of a circular sectioned neck which splits to form the rowel box with perforations with which to secure the rowel. The neck extends and forks to form curved arms with a D-shaped section, one of which terminates in a worn break. The other arm terminates in a figure-of-eight loop. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The spur is 62.6mm long, 15.6mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 33.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-6B9270
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy weight of uncertain date. The weight is crude and has a circular base that tapers inwards slightly and curve at the top to form a dome, similar to a thimble shape. It has a large central pit on the base of the weight but it is difficult to determine how deep the pit is as it is filled with organic material from deposition. The weight is undecorated but pitted and worn. The weight is greenish-brown in colour. It is 20.13mm in height, 21.41mm wide and weighs 35.48g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6B5E68
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy thimble of Medieval date. The thimble has a circular base from which the sides taper inwards and curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. The thimble is decorated with small, regular pits in a spiral pattern starting from the tip of the crown. This then changes to a pattern of concentric circles around the sides. The inside of the thimble is undecorated. The metal is a mid-brownish green colour and is worn. The thimble is 18.55mm in height, 20.92mm in diameter, 1.48mm thick and weighs 5.47g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6B2057
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with drilled frames for separate spindles. There is a moulded border line around the outer edge of each loop. There are moulded pin rests with engraved, opposing oblique lines and three lobed knops over each spindle hole. It is decorated with engraved floral motifs on sides and ends of frame. The pin and spindle are missing. The metal is mid-brown-green in colour. The buckle is 37.09mm long, 22.37mm wide, 5.80mm thick and weighs 5.54g. Similar examples are illu…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6B04A4
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date, circa 3500 - 2100 BC. The implement is roughly half of a leaf shaped arrowhead, sub-triangular in shape and ovate in section. Both the ventral and dorsal surfaces have been heavily worked producing negative scars with corresponding arises in order to produce the fine shape. No bulb of percussion or striking platform remains. The flint is a dark grey colour. The implement is 26.4mm long, 22.6mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6AE492
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date. The implement is a scraper formed from a tertiary flake which is D-shaped in plan and ovate in section. The ventral surface is smooth with the bulb of percussion and striking platform having been removed. Numerous irregular flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface and short, abrupt, stepped retouch is present along the distal portion. The flint is a dark grey colour. The implement is 20.7mm long, 26.8mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 4.4g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6AC290
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1575-1700). The object is a double loop asymmetrical buckle with moulded decoration on the loops. Six lobed knops are on the outside edge with lobed knops at two symmetrical points on the outer edge of the rounded loop. Lobed protusions are also at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. The metal is brown-grey in colour. The buckle is 24.08mm long, 18.37mm wide, 3.19mm thick and weighs 2.74g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.92 no.577 and are dated to circa AD 1575 - 1700.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6AC1D2
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date. The implement is a scraper formed from a tertiary flake which is sub-ovate in plan and ovate in section. The ventral surface is smooth with the bulb of percussion and striking platform having been removed. Numerous irregular flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface and short, abrupt, parallel retouch is present along the distal portion. The flint is a mid grey colour with chalky inclusions. The implement is 22.6mm long, 16.4mm wide, 7.9mm thick and weighs 2.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6A7F60
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1400-1500). The object is a double loop annular buckle with incised transverse grooves on one loop. Other loop has two constrictions, each framed by two lobed knops. The pin is missing. The metal is light brown-green in colour. The buckle is 32.96mm long, 31.64mm wide, 4.84mm thick and weighs 6.15g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.46 no.265 and are dated to circa AD 1400 - 1500.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-6A2CA3
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date, circa 3500 - 2100 BC. The implement is a blade formed from a tertiary flake which is triangular in plan and sub-ovate in section. The ventral surface is smooth with faint ripples of percussion present and the dorsal surface has had numerous irregular flakes removed. The proximal end is abruptly blunted and short, abrupt retouch is present at the distal end. The flint is a light grey colour with chalky inclusions. The implement is 28.5mm long, 27.1mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 5.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-69DB72
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date, circa 3500 - 2100 BC. The implement is a blade formed from a tertiary flake which is square in plan and sub-ovate in section. A bulbar scar and ripples of percussion are present on the ventral surface. Three flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface which displays prominent negative scars and corresponding arises and two opposing ends are abruptly blunted. The flint is a dark greyish colour. The implement is 15.7mm long, 16.6mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 0.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-69BB23
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is a double loop oval buckle with moulded knobs either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. The metal is light brown-green in colour. The buckle is 27.19mm long, 22.30mm wide, 3.54mm thick and weighs 3.29g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.54 no.305 and are dated to circa AD 1500 - 1650.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-69A4A8
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date, circa 3500 - 2100 BC. The implement is a blade formed from a tertiary flake with the bulb and ripples of percussion remaining on the ventral surface. Five distinct flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface which displays prominent negative scars and corresponding arises. Short, semi-abrupt retouch is present along both mesal edges. The flint is a mid greyish colour. The implement is 32.5mm long, 15.6mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 2.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-699B12
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1650-1720). The object is a single loop oval with two lobed knobs flanking a constriction possibly for a sheet copper alloy roller. The strap bar and pin are missing. The metal is light brown-green in colour. The buckle is 27.06mm long, 15.43mm wide, 4.64mm thick and weighs 3.83g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.22 no.105 and are dated to circa AD 1250 - 1400.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-696F71
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date, circa 3500 - 2100 BC. The implement is a multi-purpose tool comprising a blade and scraper formed from a tertiary flake. The implement is sub-ovate in plan and D-shaped in section with a visible bulb of percussion and bulbar scar on the ventral surface. Ripples of percussion are also present. Four long flakes have been removed from the dorsal surface which displays prominent negative scars and corresponding arises. The proximal end displays short, abrupt, parallel retouch which extends into the mesal edges. The flint is a mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-692536
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1720). The object is a double looped sub-annular buckle. A central strap bar is also present though no pin survives. The buckle is undecorated. The metal is light brown-green in colour. The buckle is 28.16mm long, 21.18mm wide, 4.18mm thick and weighs 3.57g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.48 no.278 and are dated to circa AD 1650 - 1720.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-68E1B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1350-1450). The object is an asymmetrical double looped sub-oval with a separate rectangular strap and pin bar. The pin is missing. The metal is mid-green black in colour. The buckle is 25.26mm long, 27.91mm wide, 3.53mm thick and weighs 3.81g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.87 no.539 and are dated to circa AD 1350 - 1450.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-686F52
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy box or casket rotary key of post-medieval date. The key is small with a circular cross section. The bow has a thick circumferential collar which extends from one end of the stem and is oval in plan and curve-linear scroll in design. The decoration of the bow is hard to make out as there is organic material from deposition still attached to it. The opposite end of the stem terminates into a small projecting spur where a simple, plain rectangular bit extends. The metal is light brown-green in colour. The key is 32.75mm in length, the bow is 16.35mm in diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-682BF4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy box or casket rotary key of post-medieval date. The key is small with a flattened circular cross section. The bow extends from one end of the stem and is circular in plan with a circular central hole. The bow is quite worn resulting in a thinner section around the outer edge. The opposite end of the stem terminates into a worn end where a simple, plain rectangular bit extends. The metal is dark green-black in colour. The key is 36.15mm in length, the bow is 12.89mm in diameter, the stem is 5.25mm thick and the bit is 5.34mm by 7.03mm. The key weighs 5.56g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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