Record ID: YORYM-CD9081
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object of uncertain date. The object is a single strip of metal with an oval section. Both ends taper to flattened and rounded points with one end curving. While no diagnostic features remain allowing a definite identification to be made it is possible that this object is a worn nail cleaner of probable medieval date. The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and is worn. The object is 49.8mm long, 4.5mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 2.6g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rawcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CE8FC2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy possible clapper bell of uncertain date. The object is roughly cone-shaped with faint wear marks present at the point from which the suspension loop would have projected. Inside the bell the worn remains of the clapper attachment can be seen. The metal is a mid blackish-green colour and is worn. The bell is 17.6mm long, 31.9mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 10.9g Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely though it is probably Roman to Medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CEA1D5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy possible clapper bell of uncertain date. The object is dome-shaped with a rectangular sectioned suspension loop projecting from the top. The loop proper no longer remains. There is no indication as to how the clapper was attached. The metal is a mid reddish-green colour and is worn. The bell is 27.7mm long, 31.5mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick and weighs 18.9g Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely though it is probably Roman to Medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-FD0970
Object type: DISC
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead disc of uncertain date. The disc is circular with a flat base and slightly concave top. The concave face shows signs of a design though the degree of wear renders this indiscernible. While the exact function of this object cannot be determined it is likely to have been used as a token or gaming piece. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely though it is probably Roman to medieval in date. The disc is 19.3mm in diameter, 3mm thick and weighs 1.3g.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-FD90B2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable bead of unknown date. The bead is circular and hollow and the outer edge is bevelled. There is a large circular hole running through the centre of the bead. The edges are worn and broken. The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and is worn. The bead is 13.9mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 1.6g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database in SWYOR-FABB62, LIN-E32586 and YORYM-82D452.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-01CC94
Object type: DISC
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead disc of uncertain date. The disc is circular and flat on both sides and is undecorated. While the exact function of this object cannot be determined it is likely to have been used as a token or gaming piece. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely though it is probably Roman to medieval in date. The disc is 17.8mm in diameter, 3.9mm thick and weighs 5.2g.
Created on: Saturday 20th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D47F00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is large and spherical with a deep circumferential groove running around it, possibly to aid suspension. The entire surface is pitted which appears to be a purposeful form of decoration. The metal is a mid yellowish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 39.3mm in diameter and weighs 322g. While the exact function of this object cannot be securely determined and the decorative nature is unusual the groove suggests that it was used as some form of suspension weight.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F5D347
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible whetstone of uncertain date. The whetstone is formed from a micaceous shale and is sub-rectangular in both plan and section. The stone is 129.4mm long, 40.6mm wide, 15.2mm thick and weighs 109g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date or identify this object with any degree of certainty.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorner', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-F74566
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of unknown date. The weight is sub-oval in plan and may have been formed using the bowl of a spoon. There are some score marks present on both surfaces. The metal is a light brownish-yellow colour and is worn. It weighs 129g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely and may date from the Roman to post-medieval period.
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-409B27
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete glass bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in plan with a flat top and bottom and a central hole. The outer surface of the bead has become matt and worn while a recent break to one side shows the dark blue glass within. The bead is 24.6mm in diameter, 9.6mm thick and weighs 6.7g. Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty therefore due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely and it could be Roman through to modern in date.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northallerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0ACE51
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undatable lump of metal working debris.
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-186AB8
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of eight waste pieces of lead, possibly from metal working debris.
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Clint cum Hamlets', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-31BDE2
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead gaming piece, cuboid in shape. The four sides each feature a hollow dot. The top has a raised line and the base in blank.
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goodmanham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-31CAB0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A glass bead of unknown date. The bead is sub-spherical with flattened ends and a central hole. The bead is made of opaque sky blue glass and is in good condition. Beads of this style were used from the Iron Age until the medieval period and beyond and so are impossible to date. This sky blue colour was popular in the 1st-3rd centuries, but could also be from an Anglo Saxon context.
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goodmanham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-31D0F0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A glass bead of unknown date. The bead is sub-spherical with flattened ends and a central hole. The bead is made of dull blue glass and is in good condition. Beads of this style were used from the Iron Age until the medieval period and beyond and so are impossible to date. This blue colour was popular in the 1st-3rd centuries, but could also be from an Anglo Saxon context.
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goodmanham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-454510
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a stone circular and flat spindle whorl, of uncertain date. The spindle whorl has a central perforation.
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Holme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-455BF7
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A glass bead or waste blob of glass of unknown date. It is sub-spherical with broken terminals. The object is made of dull blue glass. Glass items of this style were used from the Iron Age until the medieval period and beyond and so are impossible to date. This blue colour was popular in the 1st-3rd centuries, but could also be from an Anglo Saxon context.
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Holme', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-47E256
Object type: BURNT FLINT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of burnt flint.
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Levisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-450635
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object, formed from a strip of copper alloy which tapers to both terminals and is swollen in the middle.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-019C57
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two large fragments of whetstone - from two different tools, which are undatable. The stone is a fine-grained, reasonably well cemented, quartzoze sandstone. It contains minor amounts of the mica muscorite.
Created on: Thursday 6th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near South Cave', grid reference and parish protected.