Record ID: YORYM-84A4D7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) conjoined sheets of heavily leaded copper-alloy of uncertain date. The fragments are irregularly shaped with worn breaks to all edges. No identifying features are present. The metal has a mid-green patina with shiny grey patches and is in fair condition. The object is 54.1mm long, 41mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 63.8g. Due to a lack of diagnostic features it is not possible to identify these fragments with confidence. It was found in the same area as a number of fragments of a statue of Roman date though is thinner in section that any currently known pieces of this object.…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-463A17
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a ferrule, seal, cap or terminal of a larger object, of unknown date, but probably post medieval, AD 1600 - 1900. It is a tube of lead with a thick flat cap at one end. The cap extends beyond the walls of the tube and has the incuse inscription TR with a series of pit surrounding them. The underside comprises a broken shallow tube shape.  The object has a dark grey patina. Diameter: 18.74mm; Thickness: 14.37mm; Weight: 19.05g. See SWYOR-ACB8C4 which has been classified as a possible ferrule. Compare also NMGW-D7A66E, NMS-9F24B3 and WILT-F4A55D. T…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-74BBBA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of likely medieval to post-medieval date c.AD500-1700). The has a central moulded bar consisting of two cylindrical shapes separated by a groove. The face of the object has an X inscribed on each of these cylinders whereas the reverse is undecorated. There is a horn like projection from each side that curves upwards and terminates at a break.    The object has similarities to Class M double sharp-hooked claps which hate to the early medieval period. Similar examples on the database include NMS-8DA3D8 and SF-5B9904. Read (2008, 40) notes…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0EC9BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified, copper alloy artefact of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1700. It is a strip of sheet copper alloy, which is broken at both ends. The long edges are gently curved so the strip is wider in the middle. There is a near right angle bend near each end. These are probably original, because the decoration on the centre of the strip stops short of the bends. The decoration is a pair of simple wide longitudinal grooves. The strip is 13.5mm long, 6mm wide and 6.6mm thick. It weighs 0.4g. It has a bright bluish green patina and is smooth and glossy.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-23A24C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly a mount, of an uncertain date, probably Post-Medieval to Modern, c. AD 1500-1900. Cast as a single piece, the object comprises of a roughly semi-circular openwork frame with projections on both the curved and flat edge. The semi-circular frame features a large crescent shaped openwork feature in its centre. Extending from the edge of the frame is a scrolling projection which forms a loop at it's terminal. The other edge of the frame features a trapezoidal projection producing a flat edge from which a pa…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E4D26B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object, perhaps part of a lever or rocking mechanism, of Post Medieval date, AD 1700 - 1900. It is a curved bar of flat cross-section, with a rounded terminal at each and and a bulde in the centre. There is an iron rivet or axel through each terminal and through the centre swelling. Measurements are; length 35.1mm, width 8.0mm, thickness 2.6mm and weight 3.35g. It may be part of a machine.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-BF90CA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic tube or fitting of Medieval date, AD 1100 - 1500. The tube is circular in internal cross-section and has a solid stop in the centre, leaving two cylindrical sockets. The metal round each socket is moulded into two animal heads facing outwards, their jaws gropping the missing element that slotted into the tube. Each has small pointed ears on the double collar marking the centre point of the tube. A bulbous brow is devorated with a central longitudinal groove, and chvron grooves forming eyes. The snout is slightly upturned, and the lips are marked with an incise…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-49BB5E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A baluster shaped unidentified object of probably Post medieval date, AD 1700 - 1900. It has an iron core, and an outer of a grey, grainy material that can be scratched with a finger nail, and leaves a streak on paper (possibly a burnt ceramic or organic material). The iron appears to be a thin rod or wire in the centre. The object is rounded at both ends. Measurements are; length 29.7mm, maximum diameter 7.0mm and weight 5.94g. It is possibly a decorative element from a larger object.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-496FF7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of gilded copper alloy, probably of Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1400, part of an unidentified object. The object is a flat plate which is roughly L shaped. The top of the L appears to be a complete edge. The top right corner of the plate is absent owing to an aoriginal curved edge. The curve has traces of a scrolled moulding along it, terminating at the right hand side of the surviving plate, at the end of the L's lower bar. This right edge appears to be a break. The bck of the L is a complete original edge. The bottom of the L has a bevelled bar projecting downeards …
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CD5138
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object with inlaid enamel and millefiori panels, probably dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-250. It is square in plan and rectangular in section. An outer border encloses the enamel which is made up of a 4x5 pattern of millefiori squares of chequered red and yellow enamel, with blue enamel enclosing each square. The centre of the millifiori panel is heavily damaged with the central squares missing entirely. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. In the centre of the reverse there is a single square slot (c.4x4m…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B3FA0F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, unidentified object of probable Modern date, AD 1900 - 2000. It is a band of metal which is curved into a C-shape. It has convex faces and is oval in cross-section. It tapers towards the terminals which are missing. It is thick, heavy and solid. There is no decoration adn the patina is thin and uneven. The Measurements are; length 65.5mm, width 15.4mm, overall thickness 51.2mm, and weight 53.80g. The object is similar to some heavy bracelets, and to Post Medieval trigger guards such as LVPL-B885C9, however, it could also be part of a handle or fixture o…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-A20213
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date, Roman to Modern, AD 43 - 1900. It is a disc which is flat on one face. It has rounded edges and the other face is shallowly conical. A slight scar at the apex could suggest that a shaft or attachment loop once extended here. There is no decoration. The patina is dark grey, chipped in places revealing a green core. It is 16.1mm diameter, 7.9mm thick and 7.5g. It has been suggested that this object is a Roman gaming piece, but it would not be an easy shape to pick up to move. It could also be a pin head, a button, a stud or the …
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CFA87
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangle of lead sheet which is folded in half and crimped together at the edge. Date unknown, but the condition of the metal makes a Post Medieval date most likely, AD 1500 - 1800. The object is rectangular in plan, pointed oval in profile, and is a parallelogram in cross-section. One edge is bent. The others appears to have crimped seams, partially separated in one corner. The artefact has a thickened central area and it is theorised that the lead may be folded round a coin or other object to make a small container. The lead has a mid grey patina and a pitted surface. Th…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-8C78A6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmented copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly a handle from a knife, key, razor or mirror, or a strap fitting such as a terret or lyre shaped mount, probably of iron Age to Roman date (50 BC - AD 410). The object is part of a curved bar, with a groove in the outer edge and along each face giving it a sort of Y shaped cross-section. There is and integral smaller inner curved bar on part of the inner edge. This might have formed part of an openwork triskele design. Both ends of the bars are broken. The grooves are also decorated. Towards the narrower ed of both side …
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-403574
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-rectangular thick plaque of metal - an unidentified and incomplete object of uncertain date, AD 43 -1800. In its broken form it is almost square, leading to a possible interpretation as a coin weight. However, one edge is an irregular break, so the original size of the object is unknown, but it would not have been square.  One edge is flat and appears original. One edge is rounded and appears to be original. The last is fairly flat but may be a patinated break. Thre is no visible decoration. Measurements are; length 16.8mm, width 16.4mm, thickness 5.6m…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 12th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C29F77
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date and function. The object is square with rounded knops to each pointed terminal. The upper surface is decorated with a quatrefoil of ovate enamelled cells radiating from the centre to each corner of the square. The enamel appears to be a pale blue or green. A circular sectioned shaft is present which appears to be glued into an indentation at the centre. The shaft terminates in a worn break. Two broken and worn parallel lugs are present to the reverse of the object which is otherwise flat and undecorated.   The me…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C258C3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of probable medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1400. The object comprises a sub-rectangular strip of metal terminating in worn irregular breaks to each end. The upper surface is bears incised V-shaped designs. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The object is 17.9mm long, 5.4mm wide, 1.4mm thick and weighs 0.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB49EE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An apparently complete lead anthropomorphic object; an oval disc moulded into a human face.It is of uncertain date, AD 43 - 1900. The object is an oval human face. The edges appear to be complete thought the top and bottom could be damaged. It has a flat back with no evidence of attachment or fixings. The back is smooth and the edges are rounded,perhaps from being cast in an open mould. The face has a prominent, but worn down, triangular nose and eyes that are oval recesses with a circular deeper recess for the pupil in the centre of each. Three mouldings on the top of t…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-198F91
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy object of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700. The object is circular with a dished profile and a worn break to one edge. The concave side of the object is stamped with a large crown. The convex side is undecorated. The metal has a mid-yellow/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 21.7mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3g. No parallel could be found at the time of recording.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-84708C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object of unknown date, probably Roman to Post medieval period, about AD 43 - AD 1800, and most likley to be Medieval onwards. The object is a U shaped rod, broken at one, and possible at both ends. At one end is a polyhedral (cuboid with the corners cut off) terminal, barely any thicker than the rod, decorated with many small circular depressions. The shape of the terminal is similar to Early medieval pin, and Victorian coat hooks, but is smaller. The decoration looks like medieval brambling. The end face is not decorated and may be a …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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