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: LVPL-8FEE3C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a shard from the rim of a vessel, of Roman greyware, dating from AD 43 - 410. The object is curved in profile and the rim is rolled. The fabric is coarse, of a dark grey-brown colour with frequent small inclusions. The internal fabric is the same colour as the external fabric indicating that the vessel was evenly fired. Greyware is a common type of Roman pottery and was common during the 1st and 2nd centuries, but continued in use in some areas into the 4th century.
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-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: 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: 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-92EE1C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date. It is a circular weight with a central circular hole. There is alternating decoration of lines and pellets on both sides The photograph was not taken by the recorder. Accurate measurements are not available due to the angle of the picture.
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: 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-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: 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.

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: 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-8FE906
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy bridle bit link of Early Medieval date. It has a lozenge shaped terminal at one end which is oval internally and sub-rectangular in section. It has a knob on three of the corners. The fourth corner tapers into a D-section connecting arm with a rounded moulding. Beyond this moulding the arm flares into a circular terminal which is circular internally at the other end which is also sub-rectangular in section.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9365F5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy book fitting of Medieval date. It is rectangular in shape and flat. At one end it is recessed to form a hook and at the other it flares into a trilobate design. There is a central circular hole at the flared end for a seperately cast rivet which is missing due to old breaks. The front face is decorated with three rings around the rivet hole and two ribs with five dots and two quadrilobed shapes between.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', 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.