Record ID: YORYM-E71267
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case : 2017 T773 Description: An incomplete silver-gilt dress pin of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The head of the pin is spherical with a transverse line dividing it into two hemispheres. Each hemisphere bears elaborate filigree decoration consisting of three filigree circles with a further smaller circle within. Small applied knops are present at the centre of the smaller circles, and between the larger circles around the circumference and at the apex of the pin head. An integral circular sectioned shank extends from the apex of the lower hemisphere terminating in …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirk Deighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E6B674
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount, sub-rectangular in form with pointed terminals. The front of the mount is divided into four decorative panels creating a cruciform arrangement. Two, arranged in opposite corners, contain a contorting stylised animal and are embellished with gilding. The other two, occupying the remaining corners, are decorated with applied silver sheet incised with three adjacent crosses with serifs, parts of which retain niello inlay. Three rivets run vertically down the central part of the mount, one of which has lost its head, the other two with domed heads covered with ap…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as '"Rowley area"', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E6375C
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case : 2017 T771 Description: A small, possibly complete gold-alloy ingot of uncertain date. The ingot is a flattened irregular semi-oval, sub-rectangular in cross-section. It is possible that the piece was hammered to flatten it out. The surfaces are plain though some scratches are present. No obvious nick marks or cutting can be seen on any surface and the form of the ingot is not diagnostic to any particular period. Dimensions: Length: 15.3mm; Width: 10.9mm; Thickness: 3.3mm; Weight: 5.37g. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find, it canno…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as '"Acaster Malbis area"', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E5BF96
Object type: RELIQUARY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case : 2017 T770 Description: An incomplete silver reliquary crucifix of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600-1800. The object is in the form of a cross, presumably hollow, with integral and incised decoration on all surfaces. The terminals of three arms are as those seen in the cross floury. The uppermost arm however is flat with the remains of an integral suspension loop projecting. The front and back surfaces are decorated with incised borders with triangular panels at the end of each arm. These panels are also incised and bear linear decoration of radiating lines. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9A18F7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case : 2017 T704. Description: A complete gold finger ring of uncertain date. The finger ring is circular in plan with a narrow D-shaped section. A join mark is evident on the hoop and both the interior and exterior surfaces are uninscribed and undecorated. No makers mark is present. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.1mm; Width: 4mm; Thickness: 0.9mm; Weight: 2.6g. Discussion: Due to a lack of diagnostic detail this object is not securely datable to AD 1715 or earlier, though it is probably 17th or 18th century. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find, it canno…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-05658C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T684 Description: A complete silver seal-matrix of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The die of the matrix is ovate with a hexagonally facetted stem extending from the reverse. The stem tapers to a rectangular sectioned handle with a tri-lobed terminal and projecting knop at the apex of the upper lobe. A triple banded squared circumferential collar is present slightly above the junction between the stem and handle. The die has a recessed border around the circumference within which is a heraldic device. The device comprises a cross pattée set in a sq…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F97A0C
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T615. A group of 12 Roman silver coins of a denomination known as silique dating to the period AD 353 - 402. All of the coins are heavily clipped. No. Emperor Reverse Mint Date RIC Qty 1 Constantius II VOTIS//XXX//MVLTIS//XXXX Arles or Lyon AD 353-61 VIII 261/91 or 216-7 1 …
Created on: Friday 7th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rudston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FB19DC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T538 Description: A complete though distorted gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1700. The posy ring is sub-circular in plan with a D-shaped section. No join mark is evident on the hoop and the exterior surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with italicised text reading "My hart I binde wher faith I finde". No makers mark is present. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.5mm; Width: 4.4mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.7g. Discussion: The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FAFC1A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T537 Description: An incomplete copper-alloy and silver Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 175. The head is all that remains. It is ovate with a D-shaped section. A double lug hinge mechanism is present to the reverse though the axis bar and pin no longer remain. A broken and worn, sub-rectangular projection to the top of the head represent the remains of an integral loop. The front of the brooch swells to the point from which the bow would have extended though this is now lost to a worn break. A slight raised silvered spine extends from the top of the he…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FAE529
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T536 Description: A complete silver ingot of possible Early-Medieval date, c.AD 750 - 1100. The ingot is sub-ovate in plan and section with rounded bevelled edges. The surfaces and sides of the ingot are irregular as the result of hammering flat in places. No obvious nick marks are present. Dimensions: Length: 11.1mm; Width: 7.6mm; Thickness: 5.1mm; Weight: 2.4g. Discussion: The Vikings operated a bullion economy where the purity and weight of the metal were more important than the form. This bullion economy primarily utilised silver. While ingots were…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FA81A0
Object type: DISC
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T535 Description: A complete silver disc of uncertain date. The disc is flat and circular with irregular edges and is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 14.2mm; Thickness: 0.9mm; Weight: 1.1g. Discussion: While the object itself is undiagnostic it was found in an area displaying predominantly Early-Medieval material. This makes a similar date for the current piece possible but not definite. It is likely to have formed a decorative element of a larger object. Conclusion: In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D4B83C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T502 Description: A complete gold posy ring of post-medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The posy ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. No join mark is evident on the hoop and the exterior surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the finger ring is inscribed with capitalised text reading "*TIME TRIETH TRVTH". The M and E in 'TIME' are ligated. No makers mark is present. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.2mm; Width: 3.2mm; Thickness: 0.8mm; Weight: 1.3g. Discussion: The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or wed…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandsby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D4706D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T504 Description: An incomplete silver possible finger ring fragment of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The fragment is sub-rectangular with a slight bend mid-way along its length. All edges are broken and worn. To one side of the bend is an irregular dark patch which may represent the point at which a separate stone/intaglio/bezel was affixed. The opposite side of the bend has two double banded grooves running from the bend to the break. The reverse of the piece is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: Length: 9.7mm; Width: 11.9mm; Thickness: 1.1mm; Weight: 0.…
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-AE71E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case : 2017 T466 Description: A gold guinea of William III dating to AD 1701. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint of London. The coin has been pierced at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse (6 o'clock on the reverse) suggesting it was worn as an item of jewellery such as a pendant. The coin displays extensive wear on the obverse suggesting this side was hidden from view. Obverse description: Laureate head right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shield Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1701 Dimensi…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilberfoss Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-871E4D
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T400 The coins (catalogued by Eleanor Ghey) A total of 188 copper alloy coins and two metal objects were submitted for examination as potential Treasure. The two metal objects reported with the coins are thought to be modern gun shot and not associated with the hoard. Most of the coins were legible but had unfortunately been coated in oil which had bound to adhering soil, and some coins were therefore been sent for cleaning in the British Museum's Department of Conservation to allow them to be fully identified, and to separate six coins that were stuck toget…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheldrake area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-86D7C9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T398. Description: An incomplete silver finger ring with blue glass intaglio of Roman date, c.AD 200 - 300. The bezel of the ring is an octagonal box setting with tall sides and slight folds at the rim to hold the gem in place. The hoop of the ring projects to either side of the bezel to form wide shoulders with linear moulded decoration. The shoulders terminate in irregular worn breaks which make it difficult to determine the nature of the linear decoration. There is a crescent on the upper surface at the angle of each shoulder. The inner surface of the…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8699CE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T399 Description: A complete silver finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The finger ring comprises a hoop which is circular in plan and sub-D-shaped in section, with a flattened inner surface and sides. The exterior surface is decorated with two rows of irregularly spaced sub-circular punched pellets. The interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 22mm; Width: 3.4mm; Thickness: 2.2mm; Weight: 3.4g. Discussion: Crude punched decoration is common on objects of Early-Medieval date such as 2012 T23 (SWYOR-58AFB4) thoug…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockton-on-the-Forest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-865B47
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T395. A complete silver pendant of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is cruciform with a flat roundel at its centre from which four circular sectioned arms extend, terminating in globular knops. Each arm is decorated with a moulded spiral design. The top of the upper arm extends to form an integral suspension loop with wide circular perforation. The loop is complete though broken. The central roundel is engraved on one face with the letter 'I' and a four armed flared cross on the reverse. Dimensions: Length: 26.7mm; Width: 20.1mm; Thickne…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-85B4E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T394. Description: An incomplete silver penannular brooch of Roman date, c.AD 300 - 500. The brooch is of Fowler's Type E / F with proto-zoomorphic terminals. Only one terminal now survives which is sub-rectangular in plan and section. A moulded ridge represents a raised brow, beneath which two smaller ovate mouldings mark the eyes. The underside of the terminal features a number of punched annulets, approximately six (6) though more may be obscured by wear. An integral ovate sectioned hoop extends from the back of the "head" terminal only a short length…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Appleton-le-Moors area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0705A6
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T375 PAS database number: YORYM-B2FE41 Finders: Multiple Date of discovery: 12th March 2017 Finds Spot: Grimston, North Yorkshire Circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting Date: Post-medieval, c. 16th century Description: A hoard of ten (10) silver shilling; one (1) of Philip and Mary and nine (9) of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1554 - 1598. The majority of the shillings of Elizabeth I are from her third issue dating AD 1582 - 1598. A single copper-alloy strap fitting was also found in close proximity to the hoard. Summary: Rule…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grimston Area', grid reference and parish protected.