Record ID: DUR-B76913
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness pendant of the Roman period (AD 200-300). The pendant is flat with a sub-triangular body. There is a transverse suspension loop at the top which has a break in it to allow attachment to a harness. At the lower point is a transverse bar extending to two knops; this continues down to a a rounded terminal which projects above the front of the pendant. The face of the pendant is decorated with two lines which form a chevron at the base of the attachment loop with a similar design just below the rounded terminal. The reverse is flat and undecorated. …
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: DUR-B6A275
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver ferrule from the Modern period (AD1887). The ferrule was probably intended for a stick or cane and was made from a single sheet of silver. It is rectangular in shape and has been folded over almost in half; at one end of the fold is a slight break in the metal. At one corner of a terminal is a small perforation for a pin or rivet to enable attachment to the stick.The surface of the ferrule is decorated with a stylised floral design with a plain raised border; this design has been pressed from the reverse. A hallmark can be seen on what was probably a central…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-B639F6
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Crucifix pendant dating to the late post-medieval or Modern period (c.AD1800-1900). The Crucifix is in the form of a cross 'botonnee' (budded): the arms of the cross have a raised border along their edges with trefoil terminals, and extend from a central circular roundel. The upper-most trefoil has an integral attachment loop. The circular central roundel bears the lower case italic inscription 'ihs', the popular monographic Christogram symbolising Jesus Christ. The upper arm has been bent forward but is still complete.The reverse of the pendant shows no evi…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-250A96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of the Post Medieval period from the reign of Charles I (AD1628-1649. Obverse description: Fourth crowned bust left with II behind. Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MB F ET H REX II , F has been overstamped with H Reverse description: More rounded quartered shield of arms, no inner beaded circles Reverse inscription: IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT inital mark: Bell The coin is in a fair condition with some wear on both faces, more so on the obverse which masks the entire bust. However, all of the inscriptions are visible enabling a p…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-240013
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-tin alloy (pewter) toy, probably a miniture ewer or jug, dating from the Post Medieval period (c.AD1600-1800). The object is in the form of lower section of a jug or ewer, with a waisted pedestal base.There is evidence of a handle on one side but most of the other side is missing. Just above the waist of the pedestal is a slight raised band. There is a casting seam running from top to bottom through the handle. A significant amount of the upper body is missing, and the object has been laterally compressed. One face of the ewer is decorated with a cross, with a le…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-2371CF
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead bag seal of the middle Post Medieval period (AD1600-1700). The seal consists of a double cast disc with bifurcated slots which would have had a drawstring attached. The face of the seal is decorated with a shield quartered by a cross; in the two upper quarters are three pellets with the two lower being empty.The shield is enclosed in a beaded border which is incomplete between 3 and 6 o'clock. The reverse bears the inscription as follows: C pellet M above O two pellets K one pellet, within an incomplete beaded border. The seal has been cast off-centre with t…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
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Record ID: DUR-230966
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible harness mount from the Post Medieval period (c.AD1600-1800). The object is in the form of an eight pointed star with an almost circular central perforation.The star, and each of the arms, are concave at the front and convex at the rear. One arm on the star is totally missing with two partially damaged; the rest of the arms come to a sharp point. Each arm of the star is decorated with a central raised line and a raised line at each side, in between which is a stylised floreate design. At a halfway point between the arms is a small perforation at e…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-228514
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy sword belt hanger of the Post Medieval period (AD1600-1700). The object is composed of a cast body which is convex at the front and concave at the rear. At the front, it has three vertical facets; these show no evidence of decoration. At one end, there is a collar with an oval attachment-knop decorated with a ring of circles around a perforation. There is evidence of rusting at the rear of the perforation, suggesting the rivet was made of iron. The top of the knop has a trefoil motif. At the other end, there is a second collar with part of a recurving …
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-A6A271
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, dating from an unknown period. The weight is 'barrel-shaped', and has an uneven aperture throughout its interior. There is a brown-grey patina on the surface. It is possible that this weight is early medieval in date as a quantity of material dating to this period has been found in the vicinity. However, Watling (2009, 249) notes that similar weights, probably used to nets used for fishing and bird netting, have been found on sites ranging from the Iron Age to medieval periods. The examples illustrated by Watling (ibid) have been rolled to form a cylin…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-A64F9A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bead of possible early medieval date date (c.AD500-1100). The bead is bi-conical in shape with a narrow central sub-circular perforation which is slightly wider on one side. The general patina of the surface is of a dark brown colour with some green patches where corrosion has caused gaps in the metal. Thickness: 10.33 mm Weight: 13.4 g Diameter: 18.33 mm Copper alloy beads of this form have been variably identified as being from the Bronze Age to the medieval period, and as such are difficult to accurately date without further contextual info…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-A5FA5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of the Medieval period from the reign of Edward I (AD1271-1307). Obverse description: Due to heavy wear on the obverse, it is not possible to determine any of the evidence from the face of the coin. Obverse inscription: EDWAR AN[GL] DNS hYB Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS CAN TOR. The obverse of the coin is in a very worn condition with all of the bust totally illegible; some of the legend can be seen. The reverse shows minimal wear with little information mis…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-A4271D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of the Civil Wars, dating to the period c.AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). Minted in southern Gaul. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 213, no. 118 Obverse: FIDES / EXERCITVVM above and below Clasped right hands, Reverse: CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM (in retrograde), Concordia standing left holding branch and cornucopia. The clasped hands were used as a reverse on coins of Vitellius and this type of coin could possibly have been struck during his brief reign. The coin is in a very good condition with minimal wear on both faces, the striking is slightly off centre. …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-1261C1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount or strap fitting dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD1500-1800). The object is in the form of a thin plate with what appears to be the remains of a folded hook (broken) at the the apex. Toward the bottom of the plate two lobes protrude to either side, and the base terminates in what appears to be a thin 'fish tail' which has been almost completely folded back on the plate. There is no decoration on either side of the plate. The is no evidence of attachments or perforations for rivets. Whilst the plate bears some semblance to fittings for sword …
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-11CCA7
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead steelyard weight, dating to the late Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD1500-1700). The object is bell-shaped, with a slightly rounded top tapering down to a flared rim. The base is mostly flat, but very slightly rounded. There is an unevenly shaped iron loop at the apex. The surfaces of the weight are fairly rough with some plough damage, both modern and historic. The overall patina of the weight is greyish white. Height: 85.47mm Weight: 1507g Diameter: 58.18mm Without context these weights are extremely difficult to date as they are of generic s…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-117B8A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of the Medieval period (AD900-1200). The object is discoid in form, with straight sides, and a central circular perforation measuring 9.86mm. There are some patches of light grey patina on both surfaces but the general colour is of a darker grey. The surface is generally uneven. The form generally conforms to the Walton Rogers (1997, p1739 no. 6563) Type B giving an earlier Medieval date. Thickness: 7.64mm Weight: 43.3g Diameter: 31.03mm Ref: Rogers, Penelope Walton. 1997. Textile Production at 16-22 Coppergate. Vol. 17. The Archaeol…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-10F5FE
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver thimble of the late Post Medieval period, dated AD1854. The thimble has a base border which has been made by folding over the edge. This gives way to a diamond-shaped design with alternate diamonds containing nine 'cross-hatched' smaller diamonds, with the others containing a stylised sun. There are two full diamonds made up of smaller diamonds, with the sun diamonds having one whole one in the centre with a half at the base and before the domed top. The top bears some suns with smaller diamonds in between. It is a little difficult to see the exact design on the t…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-FDBE49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' shilling of the Post Medieval period in the name of James II in Ireland (AD1689). Obverse description: Laurelate bust left Obverse inscription: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. Reverse description: Crown over crossed sceptres dividing J R, XII above, Augt in script below.1689 above Reverse inscription: MAG BR ET HIB REX. The coin is in a fair condition with minimal wear on both faces but there is some corrosion around the circumference; some of this may be modern. Thickness: 1.59mm Weight: 4.1g Diameter: 24.12mm Spink: Coins of…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-FD58A9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead and copper alloy printing or possibly animal tattooing letter of probably dating to the the Post Medieval period (1750-1850) The object is a roughly rectangular lead block with straight sides and slanting ends. The underside is fitted with several spikes which form the letter B in reverse; there are two spikes missing.This object is obviously from some form of printing or tattooing machine but, as no other reference can be found of a similar nature, it is not possible to give a definite use or age. It is probably from the mid 18th to mid 19th centuries. Length: 28.81mm Wi…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-FD01F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy coin from the Roman period of an unknown ruler (AD43-410). The coin is in a very poor condition with very little information showing on either face due to very heavy corrosion; there is an indication of a bust on the obverse. Due to the nature of the coin, the weight and diameter, and what very little remains of the bust, it likely to be a Dupondius.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: DUR-FC5A84
Object type: BOX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Vesta case of the Modern period (AD 1905) The object is the lower section of a silver vesta case.The body of the case is made from two sheets of silver, folded over and brazed together at the sides. The lip of the box is made from a separate sheet and is inserted into the top; the base striker is also made from a separate piece.The front of the vesta is decorated with an acanthus leaf engraving around a shield cartouche. The cartouche is not engraved but there is a lined and pelleted border at the edges, leaving the sides plain. The base striker has a pelleted …
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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