Record ID: SWYOR-B6F081
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval base silver coin: a farthing of Edward I (1279-1307), North class 9a (AD 1299 - 1301), Withers Type 23, minted in London. For reference, see North Volume 2, number 1057/1 and Withers, Farthings and Halfpennies; Edward I and II, page 29.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-B6DE55
Object type: AXEHEAD ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A stone axehead roughout made from Langdale epidotized tuff stone and dating from the Neolithic Period, 4000 BC - 2350 BC. The roughout is ovoid in plan and S-shaped in profile, with a sub-rectangular section. The roughout has knapped edges and it is roughly axe-shaped, but it was not completed. The faces are still bulbous and the surface is rough: is has not been polished. Work was discontinued and the roughout was discarded for unknown reasons. The roughout can be compared to LANCUM-5856A2 and LANCUM-799F15 which note that tuff is formed from compressed volcanic ash and has a …
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th April 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-B5F013
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin: a halfpenny of Henry VI (1422 - 1461), annulet issue (1422 - 1427), Withers type A, minted in London. The edge is damaged between 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock on the obverse. For reference, see North Volume 2, number 1434 and page 34 of Withers Halfpennies and farthings; Henry IV, V and VI.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-B57185
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). Probably [VBERIT]A[S AVG] reverse type depicting Uberitas standing left holding purse and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. cf. Cunetio no. 1200 passim.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-B36332
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of the House of Constantine dating from the period AD 330 to 340 (Reece Period 17). Victory on prow reverse type depicting victory standing left on prow, holding a sceptre and shield. The mint is unknown, but probably Arles or Constantinople.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-B2E621
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Anglo-Saxon S-shaped brooch. The brooch is made of copper-alloy and dates from the fifth or sixth century. The zoomorphic plate brooch comprises the curved S-shaped body of the brooch and one terminal which is in the form of a bird's head. The beak is curved downward and is open, possibly holding something. There are openwork gaps between the upper and lower beak and between the lower beak and the neck. The tip of the beak joins to the chest via an object that looks rather like a fish's fin; it is decorated with moulded recessed lines. A moulded circular reces…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spofforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B234D7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy toy; a hornbook dating from 1500 - 1700. On the front face is the alphabet over five lines: ABCDEF / GHIKLM / NOPQR / STVWX / YZ The space after the Z appears to be filled with two or three curved lines. There is a ladder like border between each line, and at the base. The reverse has the letters TS in a central panel, but the S is backwards. The panel is edged with a line in relief and is surrounded by concentric borders. From the centre, there are two bands containing curved lines or arches, one plain band, and then two ladder like bands. The reverse is at a di…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-B22EE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver coin: a sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue (1561-1582), minted in London. The coin has a portcullis initial mark and is dated 1566. For reference, see North Volume 2, number 1997.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-B1CE34
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a lead alloy Medieval papal bulla probably dating from AD 1254 - 1261. It is probably a bulla of Pope Alexander IV (1254-1261). The seal is truncated vertically and half of the seal is missing. The obverse depicts the heads of St Peter and St Paul facing each other, with the surviving head being surrounded by a beaded border. The letters: SPE are visible above. The reverse lettering on three lines: A[LE]/XAN[DER]/PP[IIII] with an omega placed above the PP, which indicates that this abbreviation stands for 'Pastor Pastorum' or 'Shepherd of Shepherds'. The internal cavity …
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-B13987
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin: a penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 2b (January - May 1280), minted in Durham. For reference, see North Volume 2, number 1015.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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