Record ID: SWYOR-5FEFA9
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of silver rod or ingot, probably originally part of an Early Medieval decorated armring, later cut for use as Viking hack-silver. The find consists of a short length of a curved silver rod of kite-shaped section (deltoid) that has been cut obliquely across both ends. The fragment is decorated on the outer face with stamped marks. Each stamp is in the shape of two opposing triangles, point to point. There are three rows os these stamps. One on the outer apex, and one on each side corner of the bar. There is a single slight nick on the inner curve. The object is 15mm long, 7.…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: DUR-5F693D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half-groat, from Edward III to Richard III (1327- 1485). Only a third of the coin is present, but it is in fairly good condition. The obverse has a facing bust, with the bottom half visible including the breast, neck, part of the chin and bottom of the hair. There is a trefoil to the right of the bust and another one in the center of the breast. The obverse incription reads: [unknown ruler] [GRA] REX ANGL [Z FRANC DNS HIB]. There is a pellett in between 'REX' and 'ANGL'. The reverse has a long cross and two lines of incriptions. The outer inscription reads: PO[SVI DEVM…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-5C99D9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable Early Medieval to Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) openwork mount in zoomorphic form dating from about AD 1000-1100. It is most similar to Urnes style objects. The mount is sub triangular with two of the three points being an animal head with a short snout and moulded long pointed oval ears. Behind each of the two surviving heads is a circular rivet hole filled with the corroded remains of copper alloy rivets. Each element then divides to form two strands of interlance in a symetrical knot. Loops of this knot form a rounded projection in the centre of each side of…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-5C493C
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet scale pan dating from the medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1450. The scale pan is triangular in plan, and has three pierced circular holes, one in each of the corners. These are where the pan would have been suspended from the balance arm. One face is decorated with an incised line border, and a central stamped design of a six petalled flower, or perhaps a six armed star. The pan is now slightly crmpled and has some splits in the metal. It is 37.1mm long, 31.9mm wide and 0.63mm thick. 2.15g. These balances would have been used to weigh precious items such as j…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-5C38D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A long piece of copper alloy which is possibly a casket binding strip or other fitting of probable Medieval date, about AD 1150 - 1500. The rod is mainly sub-square in cross section, tending towards circular in places. In the centre, which is the thickest part, is a copper alloy rievt with a large rectangular head. The rivet appears to be separate. It passes through the bar at an angle and projects slightly on the other side. One end of the bar curves upwards into a large oval loop which is not closed. The bar ends beyond the central rivet, having curved back on itself to form the loo…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-5C2D38
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval strap end dating from about AD 800 - 1100, of Thomas Class B, Type 4. The strap end has a zoomorphic terminal, which is moulded and represents an animal head with large drilled eyes and moulded chevrons for ears. Above the head is a short rectangular shaft with a bevelled upper face, then there are two further sets of moulded chevrons representing very devolved animal masks. The one closest to the attachment end is thicker than the others. The strap end is bent backwards before the attachment end which is missing. This is likely to be damage (pre or post deposition) a…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 27th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5C21D2
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy miniature object or pendant in the form of an axe, probably dating from the Late Bronze Age to Roman period, about 1200 BC - AD 410. The axe is sub-rectangular in section at the butt, flares to a curved asymetrical cutting edge and has a side loop. The circular loop is internally worn towards the outer edge and the butt end. The axe is 36.4mm long, 18.7mm wide and 4mm thick. 5.85g. It has a grey patina with green corrosion where damaged. This miniature axe was possibly votive in function and perhaps utilised as a pendant or amulet. Compare NMGW-48B6E7, SUR-A2EB17 and…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-5BAA6B
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy miniature object in the form of an axe, probably dating from the Late Bronze Age to Roman period, about 1200 BC - AD 400. The axe is oval in section at the butt, has a straight top edge and expands downwards to a curved asymetrical cutting edge. There is no evidence of attachment. The axe is 31.7mm long, 25.2mm wide and 6.4mm thick. 15.92g. It has a rough dark green patina. The shape makes a Roman date more likely. This miniature axe was possibly votive in function and perhaps utilised as an amulet. Compare NMGW-48B6E7, SUR-A2EB17 and SF-34936B.NMGW-48B6E7 notes that…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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