Record ID: LVPL-8ED172
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked tag of Post-medieval date. It is a shield shaped tag which is decorated with a central foliate design surrounded by punched annulets. The attachement loops are still present.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-8F5268
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy jews or jaws harp of the late Medieval to late Post Medieval period. In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge-shaped cross section. The arms are complete. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, but is missing the iron tongue, which would have been used to sound the insrtument. This jews harps date to between c. AD 1400 and 1700. Jews harps have a long history of being folk instruments, with a wide geographical distributions. They are believed to be indigenous to South East Asia, an…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-8F7B29
Object type: CROTAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy one-piece crotal bell of post-medieval date. The crotal bell has a girth-seam which is decorative rather then indicative of a two-piece casting. Much of the bottom half of the bell is broken and missing. There does not appear to be any decoration on either the upper or lower half of this crotal bell. These attributes suggest a 17th or 18th century AD date.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-8FA255
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap fitting of Post-Medieval date. It is missing one terminal due to old breaks, now worn. The main body is convex and oval in shape with a central circular rivet hole towards the base. At the top there is a transverse ridge connecting to a circular attachment end, with a central circular rivet hole and a projecting circular knop. At the bottom there is a double transverse ridge before terminating in old breaks. This strap fitting measures 35.22mm in length, 14.42mm in width, 4.38mm in thickness, 4.31g in weight. There is a similar example recorded on the PAS …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-901EC2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy sword belt decorative plate of Post-Medieval date. It is a flattened D-shape in section with a flat back face. There is a central triangular plate with a trilobite terminal at one end and two smaller projecting lobes at the other from which extend an integrally cast hook. The hook is U-shaped in form, circular in section and bends forwards into a globular terminal. There is a pair of circular rivet holes, still containing the corroded remains of separate iron rivets. The front face is decorated with foliate decoration. The back face is flat and undecorated …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-919412
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The spur is formed of two curved arms, both of which are incomplete, the neck and box of a rowel spur. The arms are D-shaped in cross section and curved. The neck of the object is lozenge shaped in cross-section and curves downwards towards the split terminal. Each side of the terminal contains a rivet hole which would have attached to the rowel. One arm is decorated with a double row of spirals consisting of a series of punched c-shapes. Each row is divided by a series of small vertical inc…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9296CB
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy thimble of Post-medieval date. It is dome shaped and complete and the rim is thickened. The holes are circular and extend in a spiral from the top centre of the dome to the rim.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92D48E
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of cast copper-alloy dividers of Post-medieval date. They are mathematical or surveyor's dividers and have a globular knopped handle at the hinge. There is a small ridge just below the knop on the outer edge of each of the arms. The upper sections of each arms is flattened and one is recessed to accomodate the other. The arms then become d-shaped in section. There are some decorative facets on the inner edges of the arms near the flattened upper section. The recorder has not seen the object and the photograph was not taken by the recorder. Identification has been from the ph…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-92E6DC
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook of probable c. AD 1600-1700 date. The hook has a rectangular plate and flat in cross section. There is a rectangular attachment perforation at one end of the plate and the remains of the hook shank at the other. The hook has been broken away by an old break. The front surface has been decorated with moulded foliate designs. The reverse is undecorated. No parallels for this decoration have been found but dress hooks with rectangular plates are normally dated to the early Post Medieval period. The dress hook is 25.4mm long, 15.5mm w…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-930CBF
Object type: TAP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy tap handle of Post-medieval date. It comprises a tapering cylinder with a central circular perforation.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-94021C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle. Double-oval frame, narrowed bar, with slightly raised transverse rib at either end of bar on frame. Pin missing. Surface pitted and corroded. Measuring 30 x 22mm. 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-8E2677
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete fleur-de-lis shaped harness suspension mount of Medieval date. It is D-shaped in section with a flat back face. There is a pair of opposing circular rivet holes, one still containing a separate copper-alloy rivet with a flattened round head. The front face of the fleur is defined by two diagonal grooves. At the base of the mount the fleur expands into a transverse rectangular collar with a pair of V-shaped notches in the centre. At the base of the collar is a double pierced lug. There are traces of gilding on the front face. The back face is undecorated. This harn…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8E479A
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy prick spur (c. 1250-c. 1350).The goad, neck and part of each of the sides have survived. The sides are sub-oval in cross-section and the neck is lozenge shaped in cross-section. The goad is a square-based pyramid shape. The spur is 26.3mm long, 11mm wide, 2.3mm thick and weighs 19.5 grams. A similar spur has been published: Ellis 1995: 133, fig. 90, ref: 321, in Clarke (eds.) and dated 1250-1350. There are similar prick spurs illustrated in Prick Spurs 700-1700 (Ellis 2002. Finds Research Group). Other examples can be seen in the London …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-8E5A5E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete rectangular copper-alloy mount or strap fitting of Medieval date. It is D-shaped in section with a flat back face. Both ends are sub-square with rounded corners defined by decoration consisting of a transverse ridge and a pair of U-shaped notches. In the centre of each square is a circular rivet hole, one still contains a separate copper-alloy rivet with a flattened round head. There is a projecting oval knop at the top. At the base is an integrally cast hook. The remains are D-shaped in section, bent forwards and expand to a square terminal. There are traces of gilding …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8F3FDB
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness pendant dating to the medieval period. The object is heater or shield shaped in plan with a transverse projection loop at the top. The loop has an internal diameter of 2.11mm. The remains of a heraldic device can be seen on the outer face. The pendant appears to bear the blazon 'gules, three lions passant guardant. A small area of gilding remains on the tail of a lion. The object has a dark green patina. These are the Royal Arms of England, issued during the reign of Richard I (AD 1189-199) and not altered since. It is likely that this pendant would ha…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FDA99
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped oval buckle dating to the Medieval period. The object is incomplete. The outer edge of each frame has been damaged and there is no visible decoration. The pin is complete and remains attached to the strap bar. The object has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead, (2008), p53, and are dated c.1350-1650. The size of the object indicates that it would have been used as a shoe or a knee buckle.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FFE7E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece swivel probably dating to the Medieval period. The object has a D-shaped loop which measures 13.48mm in width and a smaller circular loop measuring 8.86mm in diameter. The join between the two loops is oval in section with a collar running around the circumference. The two halves are connected by a socket on the base of the larger loop and a bolt on the top of the smaller loop, the end of which is cone shaped. The collar is decorated with four circumferential grooves. The object has a blackish green patina and is in good condition.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-914004
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cut sheet copper alloy probable Medieval to Post Medieval (1400-1600) probable book clasp, missing one terminal and with damage to the other terminal. It appears to have no decoration. The object is an elongated diamond-shape 13.65mm wide and 1.09mm thick, with a jagged but worn break to one of the elongated ends. At the opposite end a collar 2.83mm wide and 14.66mm in length flanks the expanded terminal, 11.60mm wide at the collar and 51.08mm wide at its worn crenellated edge. At the centre is an iron rivet in situ. The object is worn and has possibly been bent and re…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-922358
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy rotary key of Medieval date. It is cast in a single piece and has a circular bow which is oval in section. The stem is solid and also oval in section and the bit is symmetrical.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrampe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92B316
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy clapper bell of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a cone shape and has an integrally cast semi-circular loop on the top which is pierced by a circular hole. There are a series of triangular holes around the top edge. The clapper is present but is no longer attached due to old breaks. The photograph was not taken by the recorder and due to the angle accurate measurements can not be provided.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scrayingham', grid reference and parish protected.