Record ID: YORYM-79BF12
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal though it is extremely worn with breaks rendering much of the text illegible. One side reads [----]//[-]HR//VI and the other reads [---]B//[--]//C.T.//1832. The text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-79B681
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bag seal of modern date. The seal is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter. The holes would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. Stamped text can be seen on both sides of the seal; one bears three lines of text which appears to read A.ERO[-]//XNHb//H7 (the N is in retrograde). This text is likely to represent the name of the Quality Control Officer and possibly a code for the location at which the Officer worked or the registered number of the sealing tongs he used. The other …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-435131
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable trader's token of early modern date. The token is very worn but appears to have the image of a seated dog within a now illegible circumferential legend on one face. The reverse bears an indiscernible design with ribbon detail. Trade tokens were popular during the mid 17th century but continued in use into the 20th century. Trade tokens and were used as local currency and as advertising tools. The condition and style of this example suggests a more recent date.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.