Record ID: YORYM-097512
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter probable candle holder of medieval to post-medieval date. The holder is circular in plan with a raised central circular socket which tapers from the base. Three circumferential grooves are present midway along the base. The edges of the socket and base are extremely worn and broken. The underside of the holder is concave and undecorated. The holder is 18.3mm tall, 53.3mm in diameter at the base, 19.8mm in diameter at the socket and weighs 34.9g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as NLM-1806E1 and HESH-C7CBC6.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wawne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5FB1E5
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy badge of post-medieval to modern date. The badge is ovate in plan with broken and extremely worn edges. A slight raised pointed ovate section on the front face is divided into six sub-rectangular portions each decorated with raised designs which are now illegible. From the reverse of the badge two copper alloy strips of wire project orientated along the longitudinal axis and presumably served as attachment spikes or pins. One of the spikes is obscured by what appears to be organic material which inhibits the exact nature of the fastening from being determined. The m…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4A2961
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class D, Type 8 being cinquefoil in plan with a flat base and moulded lobes on the upper surface. From the bottom edge of the reverse a semi-circular sectioned shank projects and the slot extends into the head itself. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is worn. The hooked tag is 21.6mm long, 18.3mm wide, 6.5mm thick and weighs 9g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-49C137
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead button of post-medieval date. The button is circular with a convex front and a flat reverse with a casting line and two short worn nubs from which an integrally cast shank would have projected. The button is decorated with a basket weave design with a central pellet and four further pellets creating a square frame. The reverse of the button undecorated. The metal is a mid blackish-brown colour and is worn. The button is 20.3mm in diameter, 6.2mm thick and weighs 6.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A5DBC0
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast pewter spoon of post-medieval date. The remaining fragment of the spoon is the "Maidenhead" finial in the bust of a female comprising an ovate head with straight fringe and shoulder length hair, narrow shoulders and curved bust. The back of the head is marked by wavering lines giving the impression of flowing hair. Below the bust is a triple banded collar with a worn and broken terminal. Long hair, left loose, is often considered to indicate a virgin, hence the term 'maidenhead' for this type of finial. The metal has a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The fini…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A481F5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead whistle of modern date. The whistle is a hollow cone with open apex and a sub-triangular section removed to act as the sound hole. A casting seem is present along the two sides of the whistle and it is moulded with a design consisting of two ovate elements, giving the appearance of eyes. To either side of the "eyes" are two semi-circular designs which is repeated in retrograde on the bottom just in front of the sound hole. The metal has a mid greyish white colour and is worn. The whistle is 15.8mm long, 13.9mm wide, 7.8mm thick and weighs 2.9g. Similar exampl…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5149A1
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy or pewter pendant of post-medieval date. The pendant is in the form of a phallic male figure with extended vertical phallus. From the top of the head two worn and broken projections extend, probably representing the remains of an attachment loop. The vertical phallus, along with the appearance of the arms holding it into the figures chest, suggests this pendant is derivative of a Roman Priapic form. The pendant is 35.4mm long, 12.7mm wide, 10.5mm thick and weighs 13.5g.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Topcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-005256
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy mount of late post medieval date (AD 1600-1800). Approximately half of the mount is missing due to an old break. The mount is composed of an outer circular band with an outer ridge and incised band with a raised lip toward the inner portion of the outer band. Within the band are hollow concentric circles, two and a half remain intact. At the centre of the mount is a solid quadrate with a raised circular central aspect. The metal is a light cream and green colour. Length, 49.6mm, Width, 6.7mm, Weight, 28.4g.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FFAF81
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete lead alloy shot of post medieval date (AD 1600-1800). Both shot show demonstrable signs of casing from seams, one more pronounced than the other. Both musket balls have one slightly flattened aspect which indicates that these musket balls have impacted a target. The surface of each ball contains some irregular incised cut marks. The colour of the musket balls is a light grey. Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 22.4g Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 21.6g Egan, P 202. Similar examples can be seen on the PAS Database: Unique ID: HESH-3562B6 and NARC-6FF2E2.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottingham', grid reference and parish protected.