Record ID: DUR-76F8AC
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment, possibly from a flint knife, dating to the period 4000 BC to 1000 BC. The object is D-shaped in plan with the straight edge showing evidence of a break with semi-abrupt retouch around the break creating a serrated effect. There is invasive low angle scaled retouch on the dorsal face with two flakes missing from the ventral face. The flint is a cream colour with some reddish-brown patches.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
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Record ID: DUR-75FCBE
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible flint core probably dating from the Late Neolithic to the Bronze Age, c. 4000 BC to 1000 BC. The object is sub-circular in plan with multiple striking platforms. Many small flakes have been removed leaving evidence of hinged fractures.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
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Record ID: DUR-7555D2
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flint blade probably dating to the Neolithic, c. 4000 to 2700 BC. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and broken at one end. There is short semi-abrupt retouch on the right side of the ventral face (when the break is pointing down) and on the right side of the dorsal face.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: DUR-751809
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pointed oval seal matrix dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to AD 1400. The object is a pointed oval or vessica shape in plan and flat with the remains of an integral lug set on a central rib along the longitudinal axis of the reverse. The front of the object bears a motif and legend however it is too worn to be read or identified. Sealing was used for authenticating documents for around 300 years in medieval Britain. Pointed oval shaped seals such as this were popular during the 13th century when they were particularly preferred by women (Harvey and McGui…
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: DUR-7503B7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress hook dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1550 to AD 1700. The object is pentagonal in shape with a sharp hook projecting out from a point and back. There is some moulded decoration and possibly an openwork design however the object is quite worn which makes interpretation difficult. There are two projections from one side of the object and it is likely that these would have turned 90 degrees and joined to create a rectangular loop for attachment to clothing. Read 2008, Early Post Medieval Class E, Type 3. See number 403.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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Record ID: DUR-74D692
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint, leaf arrowhead dating from the Early Neolithic to the Early Bronze Age, c. 3300 BC to 1000 BC. The object is pear-shaped in plan with invasive, scaled, low angle retouch on both faces. There is some areas without retouching on both sides. The object is 29.73 mm long, 18.19 mm wide and weighs 1.8 g.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd November 2014
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