Record ID: YORYM-11276E
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dagger guard, or quillion, of medieval date. The object is sub-rectangular with a curved profile and a slight swelling to the centre where a rectangular perforation is present. The upper edges of the guard are bevelled and the object is undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The object is 49.5mm long, 11.1mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 11.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-1110F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of medieval date. The mount is square with bevelled edges and is concave to the reverse. Two short worn projections are present on opposite sides of the reverse of the mount and represent the remains of either an attachment loo or rivets. The metal has a mid green patina and is worn. The mount is 25.6mm long, 25.4mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 9.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-10F6F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1587 - 1590. Third Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Crescent initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2016.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-10D592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1575. 2nd issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Eglantine initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.134, no.1997.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-0FE6EE
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of a possible tile comb of probable Roman date (43-410 AD). he fragment consists of the lower handle and the comb. In plan the tile comb resembles an inverted T. he lower handle is sub-rectangular in plan and flares towards the base where it meets the comb. It is sub-oval in cross section. The comb is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with the comb edge being the longest axis and set at right angles to the handle. The impression edge of the comb has suffered from abrasion. However, in places along its length, a series of small sub-triangular teeth survive. T…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tadcaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0F453C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sovereign penny of Henry VIII dating to the period AD 1526 - 1544. Second issue under Archibishop Thomas Wolsey. Royal shield over long cross fourchee reverse, T to left and W to right of shield. Trefoil initial mark. Mint of Durham. North Vol 2, p.112, no.1811.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-0F2D9A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy book clasp dating to the Medieval period. The object consists of a flat D-shaped plate. At one end of the object is a rectangular slot and strap bar. At the centre of the object is a circular perforation which would have fitted over a peg on the book cover, to secure it shut. Projecting from the opposite end of the object is a zoomorphic terminal, originally pierced from side to side but now broken across the perforation. The object has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. Egan (1998: 277-280) illustrates several similar two-piece book-clasp…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wighill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0F03A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver Republican denarius of Mark Antony dating to the period 32 - 31 BC (Reece Period 1). LEG X[-]II reverse depicting legionary eagle between two standards. Travelling mint. The debased nature of this coinage meant that is remained in circulation for an extended period into the 3rd century AD so are most often found in very worn condition or with bankers' assay marks.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-0EE679
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarii of Septimus Severus, (AD 193-211). Reverse: P M TR P II COS II PP; Minerva standing left holding transverse spear, shield at left shoulder. Rome AD 194. c.f RIC 49
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tadcaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0ECFCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of an uncertain Flavian emperor dating to the period AD 69 - 96 (Reece Period 4). Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-0EBC0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of an uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD ruler dating to the period circa AD 50 - 250. Uncertain reverse. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-0E370A
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked tag dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is a one-piece sheet copper alloy dress hook. The object is triangular in plan and tapering to a rearward facing hook. At the top of the object are two circular rivet holes, one of which is incomplete. The outer face is decorated with a grooved border. The centre of the plate is decorated with six ring-and-dot motifs, arranged in a cruciform design. At the juncture between the plate and the hook is a rounded slightly raised projection from either edge of the object which may be zoomorphic. The hook terminat…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wighill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0DBA7F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The object is spherical and undecorated with an iron suspension rod running through the centre projecting slightly at the base. From the opposite side of the weight a large globular knop of corroded iron is also present. The lead is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 41.5mm long, 38.8mm in diameter and weighs 249g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-0DA66C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of Early-Medieval date. The buckle frame is annular with extreme mixed copper and iron corrosion within and projecting out to one side suggesting the presence of a heavily corroded plate. The degree of corrosion obscures any detail. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The buckle is 21.3mm long, 16mm wide, 10.1mm thick and weighs 6.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-0D87C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stacking trade weight of post-medieval date. The weight is unifaced and circular in plan with slightly raised sides and incised lathe turned lines just inside the edge. The upper surface is stamped with two parallel swords which represent the sword of St Paul the City of London Guildhall cipher. It is the norm in such objects for a single sword to be depicted along with a ewer representing the Founder's Company, and a crowned letter representing the reigning monarch. These however are not present on the current example. The metal has a dark green patina and …
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-0D378B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of early-medieval date. The buckle is sub-D-shaped with a chunky D-shaped section and a narrowed strap bar. The outer curved edge of the frame is swollen and undecorated with no recess for the pin and the pin no longer remains. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is extremely worn. The buckle is 24.2mm long, 14.4mm wide, 5.4mm thick and weighs 3.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-0D05F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II dating to the period AD 1310 - 1314. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Class 11a2. North Vol 2, p.36, no.1060/2.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-0CD8A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1282 - 1289. Long cross reverse. Mint of Canterbury. Class 4a. North Vol 2, p.29, no.1023.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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