Record ID: YORYM-652F17
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy small long brooch of Early-medieval date. Only the head and bow of the brooch survive in tact. The head is square in plan with rounded knops extending from the two upper corners and the arched bow extends centrally from the lower edge of the head. On the reverse of the head the worn remains of the pin mechanism in the form of a double lug projects. Iron corrosion suggests the pin was made of iron though this no longer remains. The brooch is undecorated. The metal has a mid brownish-green colour and is worn. The brooch is 39mm long, 30mm wide, 2.7mm th…
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nun Monkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-648FC4
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed axehead of Bronze Age date. What remains of the body of the axeheand is sub-rectangular in plan and extends out to a wide, prominently flared cutting edge which is worn and broken. The axehead is hollow with a square section and is undecorated. Much of the body and the butt end have been lost to old and worn breaks. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The axehead is 50.1mm long, 45.3mm wide, 17.8mm thick and weighs 39.4g.
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moor Monkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-645134
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy As of Faustina II, possibly DIANA LVCIFERA reverse, Rome mint, AD 161 - 175. RIC III, p.344, no.1630.
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton Fleming', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-63F345
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of medieval date. The mount is an umbonate quatrefoil with a domed central element with raised tip and concave reverse. The base of the domed area is bordered by a flared flattened area from with four equally spaced ovate arms. Each arm is pierced by a rivet at its terminal end all of which survive in tact and project through the reverse of the mount. Patches of silvering remain over the surface of the mount. The metal has a dark brownish-red patina and is worn. The mount is 31mm long, 30.8mm wide, 10.1mm thick and weighs 7.3g. Similar mounts have …
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-628C93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of an uncertain ruler, uncertain reverse, uncertain mint, AD 260 - 275.
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6274D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of an uncertain ruler, uncertain reverse, uncertain mint, AD 260 - 275.
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6259F6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both sides of the spindle whorl are decorated an irregular seven pointed star design with a single raised pellet within each resulting outer cells. While the design is clear on one side the other side is very worn though appears to follow the same general pattern. The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 35.2mm in diameter, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the I…
Created on: Friday 18th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-531A55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin, possibly a groat of Elizabeth I, square shield reverse, uncertain mint, 1558 - 1603.
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-530293
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of an uncertain Edwardian ruler, long cross reverse, uncertain mint, 1279 - 1377. The coin is extremely worn and as such has been rendered illegible.
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-52E066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I from her third issue, squared shield reverse, London mint, crescent initial mark, 1587 - 1590. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2016.
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-52A142
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian soldino of the dodge Michael Steno, 1400-1413. Obverse: [MIC]HE[L STENDVX] - Dodge kneeling left and holding a banner with a star beneath. Reverse: S MARCVS [VENETI] - A winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding a book of gospels.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northallerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-526764
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a wide curved blade which tapers to a worn break and is ovate in section. The axehead is undecorated and there are no signs of ridges or flanges indicating that this is an early flat axe. Much of the original patina no longer survives though what remains is dark blackish-green and worn. The axehead is 58.3mm long, 36.9mm wide, 14.2mm thick and weighs 102g.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northallerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-521777
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint scraper/ lop-sided flat based oval knife of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains four major negative scars with corresponding arrises. There is fine retouch to the distal edge, and the proximal end has been abruptly blunted. The right hand side is composed of cortex. The ventral surface is concave and is smooth with the exception of a bulb of percussion at the distal end. The flint is a dark brown and the cortex is a light cream colour. Length: 53.3mm Width: 25.4mm Thicknes…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-520FF2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The reverse of the head is flat to accommodate the spring mechanism which is comprised of two wide lugs with a central axis bar and pin loop. The pin no longer remains. The head itself is trumpet shaped and tapers to form the upper bow which extends to a worn collar. Below the collar is a crude acanthus decoration which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a dark greenish-black patina and is worn. The brooch is 31.8mm long, 16.7mm wide, 7.8mm thick and weighs 6.4g. Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.326,…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Richard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-520085
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint parallel sided scraper of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is elliptical profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface smooth with steeply retouch edges along the proximal, left and right hand sides, the proximal edge has been abruptly blunted. The ventral surface with the exception of minimal flaking to the right hand edge is smooth. The flint is a dark grey with black and cream inclusion throughout. Length: 50.6mm Width: 34.7mm Thickness: 10.6mm Weight: 27.1g Bond, Pg, 145, Fig, 5.131, No, 12.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51F432
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint thumb nail/ oval scraper with flat base of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is ovate in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface is flaked with coarse retouch to the distal, left and right hand edges. The proximal edge is recessed due to the removal of a large flake. The ventral surface contains a bulb of percussion at the right hand edge and with the exception of minimal flaking to the distal and right hand edges and cracking ripples is predominantly smooth. The flint is a dark grey with cream inclusion throughout. Length: 36.7mm Width: 41…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51E768
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint thumbnail scraper of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The lithic is a deltoid in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface is partially flaked and cortex remains covering much of the dorsal surface. The dorsal proximal end has one distinct negative scar centrally, and there is fine retouch and flaking along the curved distal edge with some retouch on both the left and right hand edges. The proximal end is abruptly blunted with a slight notch to the left hand side. The ventral surface is smooth and un-worked with the exception of small flakes removed, on th…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51DC76
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead weight of probable medieval to post medieval date, 1200-1800 AD. The weight tapers inward and is blunted, at the proximal end but is broadly cuneate in profile. There is an incised lanceolate shape, cast into the main body of the weight either side of a central ridge both on the dorsal and ventral surfaces. The proximal end terminates in an irregular ovate which may be the point of an old break halving the size of the object which may have had a parallel of the remaining aspect attach there. The metal is a light brownish cream. Length: 44.9mm Width: 27.6m…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51D684
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. One side of the spindle whorl is decorated with an irregularly spaced series of raised pellets while the other appears undecorated though this may be due to an advanced degree of wear. The metal is a dark greyish-brown colour and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.3mm in diameter, 14.6mm thick and weighs 37.7g. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any …
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-51CC81
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of probable post-medieval to modern date, 1500-1800 AD. The front of the mount is convex and decorated with concentric circular patterns, including the outermost ridge there is a three step pattern up towards the centre of the object with a single incised circle around a protruding orbicular pellet which has been centrally perforated. The reverse is concave and undecorated, there is a central, rectangular, integrally cast shank with an old break. There are also some residual casting seams on the reverse either side of the shaft. There is a small…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.