Record ID: SWYOR-AC2E47
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object, perhaps a hook, probably of Post Medieval to Modern date, but possibly Early Medieval. It consists of a length of circular sectioned wire, nearly 60mm long. At one end it is bent into a loop. At the other end it is pointed and sharp. Several bends in the length of the shank make it's original shape impossible to determine. The object has a smooth dark brown patina, missing in places. Its function remains uncertain. It may have been a hook, perhaps to fasten into fabric, or possibly a pick type of toilet article or a pin.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-ACBBA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of unknown date. It is circular and flat (discoidal), without any decoration, and has a central, circular hole of 8mm diameter. It is 25.4mm in diameter and 7.3mm thick. It weighs 29.06gm. The metal is patiated to a white colour, with a recent gash showing as unpatinated grey metal. Flat discoidal whorls were used from the Iron Age through the Early Medieval period, and probably later too (Walton Rogers 2007). It is an example of a Coppergate Type B1 whorl.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-ACF885
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy artefact, probably a weight, of unknown date. It is conical with a rounded apex and has a small, circular hole vertically through the centre (diameter 4mm). It is 24.2mm in diameter and 17.8mm high. It weighs 53.47gm (1.875oz). The lead has a grey patina, with dents and scratches. A Medieval or Post Medieval date is perhaps most likely.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A95E65
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman brooch, dating from AD 100 - 400. It is a variant of the knee brooch type with a plate like head (the edges are broken so the original shape in unknown), a short bow and a fantail foot. Head, bow and foot are all of rectangular section. There is no decoration. On the underside of the head are two semi-circular lugs. These are pierced to take the pin bar. The remains of a ferrous pin bar can be seen in both of the lugs; the pin and bar itself is missing. The remains of a catch plate are also visible on the underside of the fantail, running its full length. The…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-AA1048
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantine II, dating from AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17) GLORIA EXERCITVS type, depicting two soldiers and two standards. The mint is illegible. The coin is 15 mm in diameter and 1.7mm thick. It weighs 1.27gm. The edges are damaged slightly.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC5665
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: possibly a contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II, dating from AD 355 - 6 (Reece period 18), FEL TEMP REPARATIO type, with the reverse depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. The coin is, however too worn and corroded for a definite identification. It is 12.3mm in diameter and 2.2mm thick. It weighs 1.87gm.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A70082
Object type: PATTEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval iron ring from a foot patten dating from about AD 1720 - 1900. The patten component has an oval ring of rectangular section, a raised platform at the heel where there is a trapezoidal attachment plate with two rivet holes and one iron rivet surviving, and a raised "cooking pot" shped attachment plate at the toe containing the remains of a single rivet and with a broken projection at the front. A patten of this design can be seen on page 56 of Detector Finds 2 by Gordon Bailey. Compare also SUR-F987B0, DEV-9DC3B5 and SUSS-A122D3 which note that: "Goodall, I (1973:63) co…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-A79DD4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular, cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date, but probably Medieval or post-Medieval, about AD 1400 - 1800. It is in the shape of a shallow dome with a convex upper side and a flat base. It is possible that there is a design of three lions passant on the upper side, with only the upper of the three lions being discernable, but extensive patinated damage and wear makes this uncertain. There are also three parallel lines scored across the centre of the upper side. These appear to be deliberate but may have been caused by contact with farming machinery. The weight has a mass of 1…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-A7D156
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball dating from the Post Medieval period, probably the 17th century. The ball has a mass of 29.2g suggesting it may have been fired from an Arquebus or Caliver firearm. The casting seam is visible, and the sprue has been removed with nippers leaving two facets.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A7FA02
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy pistol balls dating from the Post Medieval period, probably the 17th century. The balls have a mass of 9.29g and 8.19g suggesting they were fired from a pistol. the heavier one has a diameter of 12.3mm and the lighter one has a diameter of 11.65mm and some recent damage. Both have a creamy yellow patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 17th March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A83066
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy toy watch dating from the late 17th or 18th century. it is circular and convex on both faces, though damage has caused a depression in both faces. The edge round the top of the watch face is missing, revealing the two pieces that form the watch and the hollow inside. Both sides have the same design: a beaded edge, a band of ornate foliage decoration in relief, including large C scrolls, and then another row of beading before the clock face in the center. The numerals are Roman and are enclosed within raised bands. The inner face is plain, and the hands are cast in reli…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-A88D16
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy impacted pistol ball of post-Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1850. The ball has been fired and has struck a solid object as it is now a in the shape of a flattened disc with a slightly thicker centre. It is characteristic of balls that have struck a hard flat rough surface at high velocity and can be compared to examples in Harding (2012, Lead Short of the English Civil war: a Radical Study, plate 25). The leading face displays a pattern of radiating striations. It has a light grey patina. In its current configuration it is 25mm long, 22.9mm wide and 3.4mm thick. It weighs 9.76gm.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 17th March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-A96512
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy shoe buckle with a maker's mark reading: "W / (W)OT(F)" on the chape. It dates from about AD 1690 - 1720. The frame is rectangular in plan and curved in profile. It is drilled for a separate iron spindle upon which is the copper alloy pin and stud chape. The stud from the chape is mssing, but was a separate piece rather than being integral. The maker's mark is stamped onto the chape. The buckle has a smooth grey shiny patina. Compare number 663 on page 103 of Whitehead's Buckles. This appears to be the first example of this maker on the database.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-A97EF6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy single looped rectangular buckle dating from AD 1500 - 1650. The frame has an expanded outer edge decorated with a groove along the outmost edge. The sides are half round in section and baluster shaped. The sides project beyond the bar to form lobed feet. An iron pin survives wrapped round the bar. The frame has a smooth dark green patina. Compare number 152 on page 28 of Whitehead's Buckles.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-AA91E4
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a rowel spur probably dating from the Post Medieval period, probably the 17th century. It consists of two sections of a divided, copper alloy neck and a rowel of six points.The outer ends of the neck are pierced to take a copper alloy pin on which the rowel is mounted; this pin remains in place. The outer sides of the neck are decorated with shallow, diagonal grooves which give the effect of twisted wire (barley twist). The points of the rowel are cast into a similar spiral effect design, like a narwhal tusk. All the elements appear to be made of copper alloy and have a …
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-ABD803
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount or stud, probably of Post Medieval to Modern date, but possibly Early Medieval. It consists of a circular sheet which is 0.5mm thick, decorated with three wide grooves crossing the the centre so forming a star. A central copper alloy rivet attaches the stud to a smaller, circular copper alloy rove or back plate. The space between the front and back plates suggest that the object was attached to something that was about 1.5 - 2mm thick. The metal has a smooth dark green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC4A33
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Post Medieval or Modern probable finger ring. The ring is made from a strip of copper alloy which is 4.67mm wide and 0.88mm thick. Only 18mm survives in length and it is bent back on itself. The strip is decorated with a lozenge shaped design, and transverse bands of milling. It has a dark green patina. It was probably a Georgian fairground ring.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-AD1051
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy lace tag of probably Post Medieval date. It is a cone of sheet copper alloy, 6.2mm in diameter at the open end and tapering to a rounded blunt point. The terminal end is decorated with a globular collar decorated with four circumferential grooves. There are two opposing rivet holes near the open end, and the cone has cracks running across the holes. Instead of a lace tag, this object could also be part of a small brush or the terminal of a slender wooden object such as a pen. Compare WILT-71AAE6 and SWYOR-B1FFB4.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-A80FF3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy artefact, possibly a badge of Medieval or early post-Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1600. It is in the shape of a small anchor. The underside is flat and the upper sides of the stock, shank and arms are bevelled. One of the arms has broken away and is missing (the break is patinated), and the other has been bent sideways up towards the stock or cross bar. There is no evidence of mounting points on the underside, not any other form of attachment, suggesting it was originally sewn in place by wrapping thread round the object. The lack of any perforation makes it unlik…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-A861B3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy artefact, possibly a fragment of a badge of Medieval or post-Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1800. It is roughly square in shape with rounded corners, but the edges are likely to be broken, though they are worn. Protruding from one corner is a small spur of metal, perhaps once part of another element that has now broken away and is missing. The underside of the artefact is undecorated. It is thicker in the centre. Possibly this is two layers of metal, perhaps a projecting tab which has been bent over and flattened against the main object. A groove on each side if the…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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