Record ID: SWYOR-2702D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, probably of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is a simple, broad hoop of thin rectangular section, without bezel. It is decorated with a stamped pattern of opposing equilateral triangles; each triangle containing a stylised fleur-de-lis. It has been made by bending a strip of metal and soldering the ends to form a ring. The butted join is clearly visible and the decoration is not aligned. The ring has a rough, light green patina and has been partially bent out of shape. It is 17.6mm long and 16.2mm wide and the loop is 5.3mm wide and 0.6mm thick.…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th May 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-275991
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Elizabeth I shilling (judging by the size of the coin remaining after clipping) and the fact that no rose is present behind the bust. Inner circle on the ob is beaded. The shilling is of the sixth issue and the bust is type 6b as the very faint outline of the ear can sill be seen on the bust. Ob legend would have read as ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI. Rev legend would have read as POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. North 2014 Date is 1582-1600.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arncliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-277FC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial mark: pheon, dated 1564 on coin (North 1991: 134, ref: 1997). Obverse: ELIZABETH:D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HI.REGINA; Crowned bust left with a rose behind the head Reverse: POSVI/DEV.AD/IVTORE/M:MEV. (I have made God my Helper); Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1564 above shield Diameter: 25.4mm. Weight: 2.94g. DA=12:3. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2860A3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a cast lead alloy, toy gun of late Post-Medieval or Modern date, probably AD 1850 - 1900. Only the stock survives; the rest has broken away and is missing. The stock is hollow cast, becoming solid at the break, where the trigger guard would have been. The lower portion of the stock has scrolled floral designs on either side while the upper stock, which protrudes from a mouth-like moulding, is decorated with cross hatching. Toy guns were popular from the late 17th century and some examples even fired. This is probably a late example dating from about AD 1850- 1900. It has a cr…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-28D0B5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy impacted probable 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. The rear face of the ball shows a raised ring of metal. This is possible the result of being fired from a "Tu…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 17th March 2019
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Record ID: NLM-2973A6
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Clay tobacco pipe fragment. Stem fragment from a moulded tobacco pipe with a wire drawn bore of diameter 3mm. The generous bore may suggest an earlier date in the series. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1800. Length: 52.3mm, Diameter: 9mm, Weight: 5.90gms.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-2974F8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double oval buckle frame with missing pin and narrowed triangular-section strap bar. The outside edge of each loop is scalloped forming seven foils defined by deep transverse grooves, with slightly shallower transverse grooves between. There is a very slight trace of possible gilding on the upper surface. The reverse face of the buckle is plain and flat and the frame is now slightly angled. Whitehead dates buckles of this type to circa 1450-1600 AD.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: NLM-297CE8
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Clay tobacco pipe fragment. Stem fragment from a moulded tobacco pipe with a wire drawn bore of diameter 2mm. The narrow bore may suggest a later date in the series. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900. Length: 37.7mm, Diameter: 9mm, Weight: 3.76g.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: NLM-298764
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Clay tobacco pipe fragment. Stem fragment from a moulded tobacco pipe with a wire drawn bore of diameter 1.7mm. The narrow bore may suggest a later date in the series. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900. Length: 25.7mm, Diameter: 6.3mm, Weight: 1.38g.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-299521
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin: a very worn groat of Mary, dating from 1553 - 1554. It has been bent in half and there are sections missing from the rim. It is 22.4mm in diameter and 0.4mm thick. It weighs 0.93gm. Reference: North, volume 2, number 1960.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th May 2019
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