Record ID: DUR-28D18E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval silver penny of Archbishop Wulfred of Canterbury (AD805-832). Large Portrait coinage, Group III regular monogram, AD815-823. SCBI 1.439; MEC 1.1152. Same dies as Naismith C46.2p; same obv. as C46.2r. North 240/1 Obverse description: facing tonsured bust breaking circle. Obverse inscription: VVLFRED A / RCHIEPI Reverse description: Dorovernia monogram in circle Reverse inscription: +SAEB[ERHT] MONETA Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.98 g Diameter: 20.21 mm
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-19D1BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman barbarous radiate (AD 275-85) copying a coin of Gallienus (AD 260-8), AETERNITAS AVG reverse depicting Sol standing left with right hand raised and holding globe in left, mint of Rome. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-505A68
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy die stamp, probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD1200-1400). The object is bar shaped, rectangular in form and section with one face decorated. The relief decoration comprises deeply incised scrolling foliate motif, seemingly a vine, that moves along the rectangular face diagonally from edge to edge creating smaller triangular shaped voids each filled with a scroll. There are five scrolls in total, and a lateral groove encloses the motif around the edge. The appears to be traces of white paste in the recessed areas created by the motif. One short ed…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-455F88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic buckle dating to the later or sub Roman (early medieval) period (c.AD350-450) The buckle is D shaped, the frame having a D shaped profile with flat reverse while the pin bar is rounded.  The front edge of the buckle frame comprises of a pair of highly stylised facing dolphin heads, much worn and with little detail apparent, meeting to form a pin rest. From each corner on the outside of the buckle loop project a pair of horse heads, facing away from each other. The horse heads have slightly opened mouths, punched annulet eyes, and are further dec…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-434C61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Postumius AT, dating to the period c.74 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Bust of Diana draped right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse: [C.]POSTVMI/AT in exergue, A hound running right. Mint of Rome. As RRC (Crawford), p. 407, no. 394/1a.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-427327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of John dating to the period AD 1204 - 1209. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Ralter. Mint of London. Class 5c. North 971 . Note: coin is overstruck, with the reverse struck over the obverse Obverse: Overstruck with reverse: sceptre and 'EX' only is visible of the obverse. [hENRICVS R]EX // RALTER ON LVN Reverse: Voided short cross: RALTER ON LVN Weight: 1.4 g; Diameter: 18.7 mm. 
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete silver pedestal fob seal of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. Description: The matrix die is oval with an incused design. The pedestal has six facets with distinct divisions which taper to an integral quatrefoil suspension loop. The die face features an incised circular border surrounding a shield containing a chevron depicted as two parallel upwards pointed lines, surrounded by three cabossed stag’s heads, identified through their outward projecting ears and three-pronged antlers. Dimensions: Length: 23.3mm; Weight: 7.6g; Diameter: 17.01mm Discussion…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C38ACF
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval vervel of Lewis Richardson Type A dating from c. AD 1550-1700. Description:  Consisting of a flat ring with rectangular cross-section and central perforation, the ring is undecorated except for an inscription on both sides. One side reads  ‘+ AMBROS *’ with a looped first descender on the ‘A’, the other side reading ‘+ PVDSE *’. This name would be read as Ambrose Pudsey/Pudsay today. The vervel is complete, with no breaks in the ring and some slight scratches on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.89mm; Diameter o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirkleby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-1CC929
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with a cut section of a decorated copper alloy object, dating from the early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). The object comprises a denuded and corroded piece of lead, roughly rectangular in form with a convex lower surface. A cut rectangular section of an intricatly decorated copper alloy plate has been inserted and cast into the upper face. The cut portion of the plate is again rectangular in plan, with a rolled 'rope-work' style decorated upper edge and a channel with what appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1B3F04
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of the early medieval period (AD750-950). The strap end is of Thomas' Class A, Type 1 with zoomorphic terminal and Trewhiddle style decoration. The object is sub rectangular in shape with the zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and an open split terminal with two rivet holes (partially broken away) at the attachment end. The central panel is decorated with motifs in Trewhiddle style featuring bodies of a least two looping beasts; however, the decoration is worn and further identificaiton of the beasts has not been possible. T…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1A3097
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Roman copper alloy brooch of the dragonesque type dating from c. AD50-200.  The brooch comprises the 'S' shaped openwork plate, essentially the body of the brooch, missing both terminal heads and the pin. The openwork plate is shaped from a 'D' shaped frame forming the outline of the body, with two further strands of the frame scrolling outwards from the centre. The reverse of the brooch is flat. Unusually, the patina of the metal is black and lustrous, with occasional patches of bright green active copper corrosion.  D…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-09EB13
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver cross pendant of medieval date, c. AD 1200-1550. Description: Cast in one piece, it has a round suspension loop with extending central cross stem and one connected arm, the other having broken off at the junction with the central stem. Both the central stem and the arm have broken ends. The body of the cross has a D-shaped cross-section. The concave edge is plain and the flat edge is inscribed with ‘+IESU…NA *’ in Lombardic script. This refers to IESUS NAZARETH/NAZARENE, or ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. Dimensions: Weight: 3.39g; Length:…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickerton area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DUR-B13CD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third Issue [possibly] tun initial mark, Tower of London - AD1591-2. North 2016 Obverse description: [illegible] Crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind head. Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee. Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS]/LON/DON. Both sides are worn, with the bust completely rubbed away (intentionally defaced / scratched?). Dimensions: Weight: 0.96 g; Diameter: 16.39 mm.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A0B929
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver penny (probably) of Richard II (AD1377-1399). Very worn, no legends legible, lower section of coin missing. York mint (quatrefoil in centre of long cross on reverse).  Dimensions: Thickness: 0.58 mm; Weight: 0.57 g; Diameter: 14.42 mm.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-D5CB78
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy dating from the 19th century (c.AD1800-1900). The object is formed and moulded, with a flattened reverse in the area of the torso suggesting the figure was originally attached to or rested against a larger object. The figure is posed with legs spread apart, leaning forwards slightly with the hands placed on the hips. The figure wears a hat three pointed hat or 'cap n' bells' and the nose and eyes are clearly demarcated in the worn face. The clothing is detailed and a variant on 16th century costume, possibly the motley of a fool, jester or…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C40D03
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy hair pin dating to the Roman period (AD43-410). Th object comprises a globular shaped pin head with tapering and broken section of the shank. The pin head is sub-oval (8.26mm diameter, 4.2mm high), with a disc-shaped collar (or 'cordon') below, a concave recess, and a further collar below that. Projecting from the base is a section of shank, c.40mm in length, which curves sharply to give the impression of a hook. It is unclear if this hook shape is as a result of damage or if the pin was intended to be this shape. T…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-B42691
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval cufflink or button dating from c. AD 1660-1720. The design conforms to Lewis Form 1, Type A. Description: The artefact consists of a stamped sheet disc with a circular plan and down-turned flange. The obverse is decorated with two hearts positioned side-by-side below a crown on a stippled background and plain flange. The reverse is undecorated with a central wire loop containing a broken iron fragment  - probably the remains of the chain connecting this cufflink to another. Dimensions: Diameter: 12.81mm; Height: 5.94mm; Weight: 1.86g. Discussion: Cr…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-74FEFC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold iconographic ‘Five Wounds of Christ’ finger ring of medieval date, c. AD 1350-1500. Description: The finger ring comprises five equal-sized oval panels with rectangular cross sections interspersed with vertical rectangular bars with square cross sections. It has a plain interior face and decorated exterior face. Although severely worn, each panel features a different incised image. One panel features a central incised heart within a worn scalloped border; another has a centrally incised crucifix; another features some decoration consistent with the Chr…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-3E3FF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete post-medieval silver Russian wire kopek or Denga (half kopek), probably struck in the name of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov (1613-45), mint: Moscow.  The oval flan typical for coins of this issue.  Measurements: Height: 6.93 mm; Width: 10.18 mm; Thickness: 0.55 mm; Weight: 0.22 g The record for similar coin KENT-60C25B notes that: Russian wire money was a long-lived design of horse-and-rider on the obverse with an inscription in four or fives lines on the reverse; it was produced from the 16t…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: DUR-3E111E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  silver obol of Sigismund (or Zsigmond) of Luxembourg who reigned as King of Hungary and Croatia from 1387, King of Germany from 1410, King of Bohemia from 1419, and Holy Roman Emperor from 1433 until his death in 1437, as well as prince-elector of Brandenburg (1378–1388 and 1411–1415).  silver obol, half denar or parvus, dating to 1387-1437. Mintmark illegible Obverse: Fourfold coat of arms with Árpád stripes twice and Brandenburger eagles twice -  S - [V - R] Reverse: long cross divid…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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