Record ID: SWYOR-1F0B52
Object type: BURNT FLINT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five pieces of burnt flint without any obvious working, of unknown date, probably Mesolithic to Neolithic (9000 BC - 2200 BC). They are white, crazed and have some fossil or shell inclusions visible.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-1EE3CF
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint debitage flake of unknown date, probably Mesolithic to Neolithic (9000 BC - 2200 BC). It is formed on a secondary flake of translucent orange flint with cortex on the right hand half of the dorsal face. Strck with a soft hammer, it is oval in plan and D shaped in cross section, with two longitudinal removal scars on the dorsal face. The right edge is abraded - this may be extremely fine retouch which is short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. It is 26mm long, 15mm wide and 5mm thick. 1.93g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-70CE1B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead whirligig or buzz disc/wheel of possible 17th to 18th century date, about AD 1600 - 1800. This toy is a sub-circular disc which has a serrated outer edge and two string holes at the centre. There is some damage on one edge. The toy is 41.1mm diameter, 3.9mm thick and 43.2g. It has a smooth grey patina. Compare SWYOR-0E4439 and IOW-A3C45E which notes that: "A number of these toys are illustrated in Forsyth and Egan (2005) Toys Trifles and Trinkets pages 387-391. The dating of these toys is uncertain but Egan and Forsyth suggest a 17th-18th century date; one o…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-3537DE
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable spur of post-medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1800. All that remains is part of the curved portion of the spur which would fit around the heel of the wearer. The fragment is D-shaped in section is broken before the end of the arm where there would have been a spur attachment to the leathers. At the other end is a moulded baluster shape before a patinated break. This is probably where an arm would have extended to form either a rowel box or prick spur. The fragment is 63.1mm long, 9.7mm wide and 6.7mm thick. 18.51g. Compare YORYM-3986DA though the deco…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-351C2F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman plate brooch, dating from AD 100 - 300. It has an oval body with a central, oval depression which probably once held a decorative setting, though only a greenish residue now remains. The reverse of the brooch carries the stubs of a single pin lug, pierced to take a copper alloy pin, and the catch plate. A small part of the pin remains in the lug. Hattatt suggests that the outer section was enamelled and the inner section carried a paste intaglio. No evidence of either remains. The brooch is in poor condition, much of the edge having been chipped away.…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-347570
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an enamelled dragonesque brooch of Roman date, AD 75 - 175. The remaining portion consists of the central, slightly domed oval body, together with the stubs of the two arms. The upper side retains parts of a geometric design in red, blue and yellow enamel. There is a central, transverse row of yellow lozenges, flanked by two inward facing rows of red triangles. Other sections of blue and red enamel are also visible. The underside of the brooch is flat. The remaining fragment is 21.3mm long, 11.9mm wide and 3.3mm thick. It weighs 2.11gm.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-348C09
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting, probably of Roman or Early Medieval date, about AD 43 - 1100, consisting of a plate shaped like three conjoined ovals, arranged in a line, each with a central, circular perforation. From either end of this linear arrangement, and from beneath the junctions between the oval plates are narrow backwards projections. These four projections are joined at their outer ends by another narrow bar, creating three openwork rectangles behind the plate. The strap fitting has a rough, dark green patina. It is 29.7mm long, 9.9mm wide and 9.9mm wide. It weighs 2.08gm. …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-34D6EE
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy artefact, possibly a furniture fitting of Post-medieval date, about AD 1700 - 1900. It consists of a sub-oval, curving, openwork frame with an asymetrical interior, curving spur creating a scrolled design. At the top of the frame is a flat, narrow neck with a circular terminal, perforated in the centre with circular hole. The loop is in the same plane as the rest of the object. At the base of the object are the remains of a further projection, now broken away and missing. The upper edges of the frame are bevelled; the underside is flat. There is no decoration. The …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-34FC15
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide (strap fitting) dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1400. It is in the form of a stirrup shaped loop with a collared knop in the centre of the rounded end. There is an integral external rivet projecting from centre of the flat base. The fitting is in good condition, with a smooth, dark green patina. It is 26.6mm long, 17.1mm wide and 3.5mm thick. It weighs 2.42gm. Similar strap fittings are illustrated in Griffiths, Philpott and Egan, 2007, Meols: The Archaeology of the North Wirral Coast, page 95: cf SWYOR-1986DC
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-3504AA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of pointed oval shape dating from the Medieval period, AD 1200 - 1400. It is very worn, both the central design and the surrounding legend being largely illegible. The central design is possibly that of the pelican in its piety. (compare SOM-3E3F02, which has a much better image). The reverse of the matrix carries the remains of a pierced suspension loop at one end, now broken away and largely missing. It is 26.2mm long, 16.4mm wide and 3.6mm thick. It weighs 3.36gm. The legend is mainly illegible, the only letters being visible are :[...]LISE[...]
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-3514C2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy D-shaped buckle frame dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 1000 - 1200. The outer edge is oval in cross-section and chunky, with boldly moulded animal heads at each end of the bar (beast biting bar type). The zoomorphic mouldings have long ears, bulbous eyes and projecting snouts. The bar is narrower than the frame and is circular in cross section. The pin and plate are missing. There are traces of tinning or another white metal coating on the buckle frame. It is 27.6mm wide, 25.6mm long and 8.5mm thick. 15.59g. Compare SWYOR-19E92A and DENO-8E…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-354108
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Early Medieval Anglo-Saxon brooch, probably a great square-headed brooch dating from AD 400 - 600. Only part of the head-plate and part of the upper half of the bow survive. The surviving part of the head-plate has two rectangular panels alongside the top of the bow. These bear scrolled decoration. The bow is ridged or fluted longitudinally with a wide central rib flanked by wide grooves, and a raised outer edge on each side. The stumps of a pair of integrally cast perforated lugs are present on the back of the head-plate; the missing iron spring/p…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-35483D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman brooch of the headstud type, dating from AD 75 - 200. The remaining portion consists of part of the bow and the wings. The bow is decorated with a design of transverse lozenges in relief, forming cells for enamel which is missing. Triangular cells fill the spaces at the sides. Above is the circular, integrally moulded headstud, which is undecorated. There are two short, tubular wings which are divided by a slot to take the hinged copper alloy pin, part of which remains in place. The front of the wings are decorated with a vertical row of raised, solid lozenges, wit…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-355548
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly an as or dupondius of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Illegible reverse type. Unclear mint. It is 24mm diameter, 2.7mm thick and 4.3g.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 10th July 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-355E38
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Post-Medieval trader's token dated 1667. It is very corroded, so identification is not certain, but it could be issued by John Hill, a grocer in Pocklington. Obverse: (JOHN) HILL 1667 // [I H] Reverse: (IN PO)[CKLINGTON // HIS / HALF] / PENY Williamson,G. C. (1891) Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeeth Century, Volume II, Number 253 on page 1333. It is 17.9mm in diameter and 1.1mm thick. It weighs 1.74gm.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-356EE5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval, copper alloy French jetton of the Rose Shield of Tournai type, struck at Tournai between AD 1497 and 1547. Within the legend on the obverse is a circle containing a shield bearing the device of three roses of Tournai in chief, with two lis and a trefoil in the base. There is another trefoil above the shield. Within the legend on the reverse is a circle containing a cross pattee with broad ends. There is a floral ornament in each angle of the cross. The legends on both sides are fictitious. The jetton is in good condition, having a smooth, dark green patina. It is 26.8…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-357F9B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crudely cast lead weight, probably a four ounce trade weight of Medieval date, AD 1250 - 1500. It has a shield shaped body with a large, hemispherical, projection in the centre of the upper edge. The projection is pierced from front to back with a semi-circular hole to produce a suspension loop. There are no markings on the weight, which has a smooth, cream coloured patina. It is 46.2mm long 30.8mm wide and 13.7mm thick. it weighs 114.6gm (4.04oz). This mass is close to the "official" weight for 1/4lb in several varieties of both the Mercantile and Avoirdupois systems of weighing (E…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-35870A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval buckle plate dating from about AD 1250 - 1500. The plate is rectangular, longer than the strap is wide, and is thickly gilded. The projecting hinges are mainly missing, as is the back plate. There are five rivet holes, one in each corner and one central, and four surviving copper alloy rivets with domed heads. The plate is slightly damaged and bent. It can be compared to SWYOR-6F5565, DUR-59E9B3 and published examples in Egan & Pritchard (1991) Dress Accessories. The plate is 25,8mm long, 10.1mm wide and 4.8mm thick. 1.68g.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-359277
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bell probably of Medieval date, AD 1100 - 1400. It is cast copper alloy with four tabs at the base which are folded inwards to hold the pea and form the spherical bell. In the centre of the upper hemisphere is projecting rod of circular cross section, the end of which is flattened and pierced with a circular perforation to create a suspension loop. There is no decoration. The bell is 20.9mm long and 13.2mm in diameter. It weighs 4gm. Compare BUC-B5A456 for bells in situ on a harness fitting, as well as NLM-5BC82C, NLM-2EBA35 with its attachment mount, and GLO-16B711…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-359C49
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy rumbler bell dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1300. The bell is cast in the form of an open bell with four petal-like tabs. The tabs were then pushed together to create a sphere holding the pea. Each of the tabs is decorated with a narrow band of short, angled lines. In the centre of the upper hemisphere is the stub of a suspension loop, most of which has broken away and is missing. There is a small, circular perforation close to the suspension loop, perhaps where the other end of the loop was once attached. The bell has a light grey patina. It is 16…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
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