Record ID: LVPL-8E9B4F
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy decorated hawking whistle. The object has a zoomorphic projection from the whistle body, which has the appearance of a bird. The bird features a long curved beak, circular incised eyes and a repeated incised pattern indicating feathers. At the top of the head of the bird is a crest with moulded grooves at each edge. At a right angle to the body of the whistle is an incomplete handle which measures 12.68mm in length. At the top of the object the sound hole is C-shaped in plan. The mouth-piece is convex at the top and concave on the underside to accommodate the l…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9348EE
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age copper alloy Votive Model of a miniature wheel dated to c. 1000-500 BC. The wheel is circular in plan with a trapezoidal shaped 'axel' from which four spokes radiate before joining the outer rim. The rim of the wheel and the spokes are rectangular in cross section. There is a circular perforation in the centre of the axle which appears to have been drilled. The upper surface of the model is covered with striations in one direction which appear to have been creating by an abrasive surface. The reverse of the modle is not decorated. The mo…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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-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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: BERK-907CD1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin, dating to the Middle Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. The pin retains the head and part of the shank. The head is of truncated-globular, or sub-polyhedral form, with a ring-and-dot punchmark occupying each facet. A single collar separates the head from the remains of the circular-sectioned shaft. These pins are well attested to the Middle Saxon period, c. AD 720-850.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd 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: KENT-918F8E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy cruciform mount of probably 6th to 10th century date. The cruiciform if formed of four projections emanating from a raised convex boss in the center. The projections all have concave sides and have rounded terminals. East terminal has been perforated with an irregular circular rivet hole, two of which have been broken by an old break. One perforations retains an iron rivet and there are signs of iron staining on the other perforations. The central boss is decorated with four small drilled circular peroforations. The reverse of the boss is concave and is …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-91E2BD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy cruciform mount of 6th to 10th century date. The cruiciform if formed of four projections emanating from a raised convex boss in the center. The projections all have concave sides and have rounded terminals. Each terminal has been perforated with an irregular circular rivet holes, all of which retain an iron rivet. The central boss is decorated with four small drilled circular perforations. The reverse of the boss is concave and appear of show signs of gilding. The mount is 23.6mm long, 23.5mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 6.82grams. A mount of a si…
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: LVPL-8F2F79
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-mounted terret ring of early Roman date. It has an oval frame which is circular in section. The attachment loop is rectangular in shape and circular in section. The central part of this is missing due to old breaks. There is no decoration.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8EB2A4
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sub-lozenge shaped dress hook. The object can be classified as Read's Class E, Type 4 which dates to the early Post-Medieval period. The object has been cast in one piece with moulded-relief and openwork decoration. In the centre of the object is a fleur-de-lis with two perforations above and three below. The fleur-de-lis is surrounded with a double grooved lozenge shaped border. The outer edge of the object is decorated with a series of rounded pellets with a larger pellet at the top of the object within the attachment loop and a larger pellet above th…
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.