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Record ID: LANCUM-644668
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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Late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle frame. It is the same form as Whitehead No.291. The frame is complete but the tongue is absent. Dates to between c1350 and c1650 AD. Length 34mm, width 24mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Skipton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: DUR-28D18E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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.


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Record ID: LANCUM-12BD0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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A biconical spindle whorl. It is foemd of two shallow cones joined with a relatively wide central band. It is decorated on both surface with a pattern of approximately three dots beween lines running perpendicular to the central hole. There is a modern scar across one face. It has an even, white patina Dimensions: It is 28mm diameter and 12mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 44.56g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Topcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-FAB4B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. flat on one face but domes on the other, Walton-Rogers Type A1. It does not appear to be patterned, and has an even, white patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 8mm thick, the central hole is 8mm in diameter and it weighs 25.39g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-FA22F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat. The design is worn but would have originally been made of triangular shapes, possibly with dots. The edges have been distorted into a wavy, 'pie-crust' form Dimensions: It is 29mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 9.5mm in diameter and it weighs 20.16g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-FA13BD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc that it possibly a hand made toy, or a weight. It is circular and in section has rounded edges. One face has a central depression which extends across half of the face. Around the raised outer are many parallel lines from the edge into the centre. Set to one side of the blank central portion are two shapes which suggest clock hands, they are thin, pointed triangles which overlap near the widest part. They would have been set at ten past twelve, for example, although their displacement makes this impossible to determine. On the back is a central dot…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-93817E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A small, copper alloy model of a quadruped with a long tail, possibly a lioness, leopard or similar. It is missing most of its very thin legs. The body is curled around, the head being inside this curl, facing semi-sideways, with a posisble short mane marked on the back. The waist is narrow and the haunches are well defined. The long tail with a tail tuft is curled over its back, and back on itself. There are various marks and sections on the body which seem deliberate rather than from damage, and these may have been cells for enamel. The eyes too are alos deep and these ma also h…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: YORYM-53692D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date, circa 2700 - 1600 BC. Notched scraper. The flake is made from a dark brown flint. One notch formed of semi-abrupt, short, sub-parallel retouch are present to one side. Dimensions: Length 36.6mm; width 26.4mm; thickness 10.7mm; weight 11.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-53592F
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. Scraper. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Light grey cortex is retained on the dorsal surface distal end. Possible semi-abrupt, short, stepped retouch to sides.  Dimensions: Length 38mm; width 28.2mm; thickness 10.1mm; weight 10.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-532AB5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. Scraper. The flake is made from a mid-brown flint. Light grey cortex is retained on the dorsal surface to the right edge. Abrupt, invasive, stepped retouch to distal end.  Dimensions: Length 26.5mm; width 28.7mm; thickness 7.1mm; weight 4.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5319D5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
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A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a mid-grey flint. A small area of cortext is retained to one edge. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end. Scars to the dorsal surface. Dimensions: Length 15.7mm; width 20.8mm; thickness 2.9mm; weight 1.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-52F728
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of late Mesolithic to early Neolithic date, circa 7000 - 3500 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Truncated break to distal end. Small patch of cortext retained to proximal end. Scars on dorsal surface.  Dimensions: Length 24.2mm; width 17.6mm; thickness 5.6mm; weight 2.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-52E211
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of late Mesolithic to Bronze Age date, circa 7000 - 800 BC. Possible blade. The flake is made from a mid-grey flint. Truncated break to proximal end. Small notch with possible abrupt, short, stepped retouch to right edge.  Dimensions: Length 38.9mm; width 21.9mm; thickness 6.8mm; weight 6.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-524C92
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. Scraper. The flake is made from a mid-grey flint. Light brown cortex is retained on the dorsal surface. Abrupt, invasive, stepped retouch to distal end. Truncated break to proximal end. Dimensions: Length 29.3mm; width 34.6mm; thickness 14mm; weight 20.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5214A1
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Bronze Age date, c. 1000-800 BC. Possible denticulated blade. The flake is made from a mid-grey flint. Hinge fracture to proximal end with irregular sides. Large notch with abrupt, short, scaled retouch to left edge. Two small notches with low angled, short, scald retouch to right edge. Dimensions: Length 42.2mm; width 21.9mm; thickness 6.8mm; weight 7.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-51FBAE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Bronze Age date, c. 1000-800 BC. Possible denticulated blade fragment. The flake is made from a light grey flint. Truncated break to proximal end and tapering sides. Two notches featuring low angled, short, stepped retouch to each side. Dimensions: Length 25.9mm; width 14.9mm; thickness 4.4mm; weight 1.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-51D89E
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic date, c. 8000-4000 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a light brown flint. Truncated break to one end and broadly parallel sides. Low angled, short, stepped retouch to the right side distal end. Dimensions: Length 16.1mm; width 11.4mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 1.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-51C0A7
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic date, c. 8000-4000 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a white flint. Truncated break to one end and broadly parallel sides. Abrupt, short, stepped retouch to the distal end. Dimensions: Length 21mm; width 12.5mm; thickness 4.9mm; weight 1.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-515C84
Object type: AWL
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of late Mesolithic to early Neolithic date, circa 7000 - 3500 BC. Awl or piercer. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. A broken pointed projection extends from the distal end. Dimensions: Length 30.9mm; width 16.6mm; thickness 6.9mm; weight 2.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-513308
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
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A knapped flint tertiary flake of late Neolithic to early Bronze Age date, circa 2700 - 1600 BC. Blade. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Low angle, short, sub-parallel retouch is also present along the right side distal end. Multi-directional scars on dorsal surface. Dimensions: Length 35.6mm; width 20.9mm; thickness 6.9mm; weight 5.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-50F464
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible badge. Large cast discoid plate with two holes pierced from its display side close together and towards its edge. The front bears moulded decoration of several orders, from the middle comprising: a central cross pattee, a billeted band round the cross; a circumferential band of letters in medieval style in which distinguishable characters [--]TVST[--]P[--] may appear; a further three concentric rings, and a possibly billeted outer border. The form and cross decoration could point to an early medieval brooch of Weetch type 4, but there is no trace of pin gear and a s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Embsay', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NLM-4EC586
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast handle from a teaspoon or similar, with moulded ovulos aligned down the centre line of its display side in a linear series which is continued by two or more stamped dots; bowl lost and terminal chipped. The metal is particularly pliable, so this was perhaps homemade. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1775 Length: 61.7mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness (at lower stem): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enbsay', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: YORYM-4084A8
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
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A knapped flint secondary flake of Neolithic to Bronze Age date, c. 4000-1600 BC. The flake is made from a mid-brown flint. The proximal edge of the dorsal face retains a white cortex. Semi-abrupt, short, sub-parallel retouch is present along the left dorsal edge.  Dimensions: Length 27.9mm; width 13.5mm; thickness 4.9mm; weight 1.6g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4027E6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a light grey flint. One angled side retains a white cortex. Hinge fracture to one edge.  Dimensions: Length 11.2mm; width 11.9mm; thickness 3.1mm; weight 0.4g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-40164E
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of Neolithic to Bronze Age date, c. 4000-1600 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Truncated break to one end and broadly parallel sides. Semi-abrupt, stepped, short retouch to pointed end.  Dimensions: Length 22.6mm; width 12.3mm; thickness 6.5mm; weight 1.7g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3FDE3D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of Neolithic date, c. 4000-2300 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a light grey flint. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end and broadly parallel sides.  Dimensions: Length 16.1mm; width 16.6mm; thickness 4.1mm; weight 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3FAFAC
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark brown flint. The flake is truncated along one edge. Low angle, short, stepped retouch is present around the curved edge. Dimensions: Length 17.3mm; width 10.7mm; thickness 3.7mm; weight 0.6g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3F99EA
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. The lower edge displays a hinge fracture. Dimensions: Length 17.8mm; width 14.4mm; thickness 4.8mm; weight 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3F89AE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. One angled side retains a dark grey cortex. Possible low angle, short, stepped retouch to the right edge. Dimensions: Length 17.5mm; width 14mm; thickness 5.3mm; weight 1.3g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-3E78D8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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A complete enamelled copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date (1200-1400 AD). The shape of the pendant is a heater shield with a suspenion loop at right angles in the centre of the top edge. The front face is decorated with three roundels in the chief, followed by two bars (one in the centre and one in the bottom third). This decoration is formed by red enamel in shaped recesses. The rest of the pendant will have been guilded, as evidenced by some small remnants on the otherwise undecorated reverse side. It weighs 10.8g. It measures 47.6mm long by 27.1mm wide, and…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3D3BAE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic date, c. 8000-4000 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end and broadly parallel sides.  Dimensions: Length 11.9mm; width 11.2mm; thickness 3.3mm; weight 0.6g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3D1DF6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end. The lower edge displays a hinge fracture.  Dimensions: Length 22.7mm; width 18.5mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 2.3g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BE4EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Medieval vessel; a pot leg from a cooking vessel that dates from the medieval to post medieval period (about AD 1100-1750).  The object has a rectangular cross section and is sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight central ridge on the outer-side and the back is flat. The leg is straight and there is no foot.  Measurements are; length 31.1mm, width 41.3mm, thickness 8.9mm and weight 46.14g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BCE41
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy button dating from AD 1450 - 1600. It has a domed solid head with a central pimple, and an integrally cast attachment loop. Measurements are; length 15.8mm, diameter 11.8mm and weight 5.37g.  The shank of the button is 8.6mm long. Compare examples in Bailey (2004) page 28, fig.7.25.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BB1FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded face.  The whorl has a cream patina and is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.9mm, thickness 6.9mm and weight 24.76g.  The central hole has a diameter of 11.1mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 11mm are more likely to be from the late Anglo Saxon period. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-FC1F7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper alloy dandy button. It is flat, with a central circular decoration formed of dots, which is surrounded by curved lines arranged in a a larger circle.On the rear was one central fastening which is now broken off. Dimensions: It is approximately 33mm in diameter and weighs 4.36g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Draughton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: YORYM-E83651
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, or Thealby, brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Colchester derivative Type 17a/b1, no direct parallel, similar plate.65, no.2580. The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as a hinge mechanism. An axis bar is retained through the lugs and a pin slot is encrusted with iron corrosion. The pin proper no longer remains. An integral rectangular panel collar projects from the top edge of the head. It is decorated with transverse ridge and grooves, the central ridge of which is ribbed. An oval loop projects fr…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C20E05
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two heater shield shaped plates joined together at the lower pointed terminal. The opposite end is open, though joined with a central rivet. The sides of the plates are broadly parallel. The upper surface of one plate is decorated with a shallowly incised triangle flanked by pellets. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 18.3mm long, 12.7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.7g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.147, fig.694. Ref:  Egan, G. a…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C1CD66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625 – 1649) dating to the period AD 1635 - 1636. Group D. Fourth Bust. Garnished round shield reverse. Crown initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.161, no.2241.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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