Record ID: YORYM-EE7C21
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy vessel of medieval to post-medieval date. The fragment is the leg of a probable cooking vessel such as a cauldron. It is sub-triangular in section though tapers in diameter from a wide top to a worn, rounded base. The upper surface of the leg is slightly concaved where it would join to the vessel proper. The metal is a mid greenish-black patina and is worn. The object is 55.2mm long, 33.2mm wide, 28.3mm and weighs 132g. While it is not possible to allocate this fragment to a specific type it is likely to be from a large cooking vessel and dates from c.…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EABD4D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver finger-ring of roughly D-shaped cross-section. The interior of the band is smooth and the exterior has heavily worn engravings. Each shoulder is decorated with four closely spaced hatched lines on either side, projecting downwards (away from the bezel). Further along the hoop are smaller, fainter hatched lines, projecting upwards. The bezel features a series of line that may be a crude monogram of several letters on top of one another, framed on either side by a transverse line from which emanate four short chips, and outside of this another line from which emanates a sunburs…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EB474C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 260 - 275 (Reece Period 13). Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EB5498
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 306 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EB5F74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 306 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EB6C43
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy casket key of medieval date. The key is small with a circular cross section. The circular bow extends from one end of the stem with a circular perforation. The opposite end of the stem terminates in a worn break with a bit projecting out at 90 degrees. The metal has a mid greyish-green patina and is worn. The key is 36.5mm long, 11.5mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 4.3g.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EB84DE
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of medieval date. The strap end is comprised of two plates which are sub-rectangular in plan, tapering towards a curved terminal with a small knoped protrusion. The attachment end is biconcave with a centrally placed rivet. A second rivet is also present at the closed end. A forked spacer is present within the plates. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 23.2mm long, 14.3mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.7g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.142, fig.93.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EBB12A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of medieval date. The strap end is formed from a single strip of rectangular metal folded over to create a front and back plate. The space between the two plates is filled with soil. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 17.5mm long, 7.9mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EBBF00
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The buckle is a double looped asymmetrical shape with moulded decoration on the loops. The outer edge of the rectangular loop bears six lobed knops and two further knops are also present at symmetrical points on the outer edge. Lobed protrusions also project from either end of the strap bar. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a shiny grey patina and is worn. The buckle is 24.8mm long, 19.2mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 2.7g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.92, no.577 and is dated to circa AD 1575 - 1700.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EBC837
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy commemmorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, reverse depicting Victory on prow. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EBE401
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy halfpenny trade token of post-medieval date. The token was issued by Barthol Anderson, master of a merchant vessel and mariner in Bridlington. Obverse: BARTHOL ANDERSON around shield with three five-pointed stars around chevron. Reverse: IN BRIDLINGTON KEY around HIS//HALF//PENY. The token is 18.4mm in diameter and weighs 1.4g. A similar example is illustrated in Thompson and Dickinson, pl.18, no.5824. Trade tokens were issued between 1648 and 1673 at a time when there was little low denomination coinage being issued by the crown. As a result tra…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-EBF827
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry II dating to the period AD 1180 - 1189. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Alain V. Mint of London. Class 1. North Vol 1, p.220, no.962/4. The coin was broken roughly in half at time of discovery though broke in half again subsequently. It has been sellotaped together by the finder and cannot be removed safely due to its fragility.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EEB965
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sterling bust jetton of medieval date. The jetton was issued during the reign of Edward I and is of the bust/key type dating to circa AD 1302-1307 based on the obverse die of Class 10 pennies. Obverse: Crowned bust facing within circle; border of pellets and crowns. Reverse: Key flanked by 6-pellet clusters; border of pellets. A small circular recess is present at the centre of the obverse and possibly represents an abandoned attempt at piercing. A parallel can be seen in Mitchener (1988), p.99, no.111.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EEE6CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I dated to AD 1561 from her second issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Pheon initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.134, no.1997.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EF094D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary dating to the period AD 1553 - 1554. Long cross fourchee over royal shield reverse. Pomegranate initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.126, no.1960.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EF2784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I, II or III dating to the period AD 1279 - 1344. Long cross reverse. Mint of Durham. Uncertain Class. The obverse is extremely worn rendering much of the diagnostic detail illegible.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EF3F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece Period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting unclear standing figure. Mint uncertain. The coin is slightly bowed and has been pierced at roughly 10 o'clock on the obverse.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EFC71A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of early-medieval date. The strap end is of Thomas' Class B with zoomorphic terminal. The strap end is sub-triangular in shape with an attachment end which is split into an upper and lower plate to allow the strap material to be fitted. A circular perforation is also present at the attachment end. A sub-rectangular panel with incised geometric decoration is present between the attachment end and the zoomorphic terminal. The terminal itself is in the form of a forward facing animal head with prominent semi-circular ears, shallow ovate eyes and a snub s…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EFEB0B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy finger ring of Post-Medieval date. The finger ring is large with a circular hoop and rectangular section. The hoop widens to form an integral rectangular bezel which is engraved with an elaborate letter "B". The outer surface of the hoop is also engraved with elaborate though worn foliate designs. The interior of the hoop appears undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The ring is 28.8mm in diameter, 13.3mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 14.3g.
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EFF970
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with raised lines radiating from the central perforation resulting in irregularly sized trapezoidal cells each with between two and three pellets within. A small section of the edge has been lost to an old worn break and the perforation is filled with earth. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.3mm in diameter, 12.6mm thick and weighs 39.6g. The perforation is 9.8mm in diam…
Created on: Monday 15th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 16th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Anlaby Area', grid reference and parish protected.