Record ID: YORYM-F9FB75
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2007 T187 Description of Object A silver ligula, of normal Roman form, with a small angled disc, a quite rudimentarily-finished multiple disc-and-baluster moulding and a slender, tapered, circular-sectioned stem, its pointed tip broken. Discussion This type of object, most commonly found in copper alloy, was a multi-purpose implement principally with toilet and cosmetic applications, which included the removal of wax from the outer ear and the extraction of unguents from slender containers.
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as ''North Yorkshire area’', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FC5A34
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T736 An incomplete cast silver spoon of Roman date. The spoon consists of a linear shaft with a twisted mid-section which forms a decorative pattern. The handle and bowl are joined by an lunular off-set which is square in section and adheres to the underside of the bowl. The bowl is fragmented with approximately a quarter retained and a smaller central section which has been bent inwards towards the handle. The spoon is 129.3mm in length, the bowl is 28.06mm wide and 5.39mm thick, the handle is 3.90mm thick. The object weighs 7.93g. Comparable spoons can …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langtoft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3828D3
Object type: RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURE CASE : 2016 T249. Annular silver ring made from a circular-sectioned rod, slightly flattened on both sides, with a soldered join. There are slightly unevenly spaced transverse grooves that taper but continue on the inner surface of the loop, but which do not extend round the outer edge, leaving a 2.5mm gap. SEM-EDS analysis indicates a silver content of 98.4%. Dimensions: Length: 27mm Width: 27mm Thickness: 4mm Weight: 11g Discussion: This is a comparatively simple design for a ring made in silver and is not very common. A sim…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 30th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-556774
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2018 T353. Description: Silver-gilt figurine in the shape of a bird, an element of a larger composite object, the nature is which is unclear. The bird had a long straight neck and a downward curving beak, circular recessed eyes (originally set with glass or gemstones, now absent), a comma-shaped torso and long straight back that terminates in a truncated tail that appears to have been deliberately cut and filed flat. The entire body of the bird is decorated with a series of neatly incised lines in groups of central 'ribs' with incised lines at angles to these…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-ECB602
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T17. Description: A complete silver pendant of possible Roman date, c.AD 43 – 410. The main plate of the pendant is an ovate leaf- shape, with an integral rolled loop to one end and tapering gently to a narrow, rounded terminal at the opposite end. Curvilinear moulded decoration is present at the junction between the plate and loop. It is otherwise undecorated. The loop is formed of a narrowed, ovate sectioned extension of the plate, which is rolled over back on itself. Dimensions (approximate): Length: 50mm; Width: 10mm; Thickness…
Created on: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 30th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodmansey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-49AAE7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2013 T99. This Roman base silver denarius has been abraded flat on its reverse leaving just the obverse (front) displaying a beardless effigy of Caracalla as Augustus (thus dating to the joint reign of Severus and Caracalla, AD 198-209). It has been fitted within a silver mount decorated with eight evenly-spaced circumferential ribs. There does not seem to be any evidence as to whether it formed a brooch, pendant or ring bezel. Age and Metal Content The composition of Roman silver coinage produced about AD 200 was baser than had been produced in previous ce…
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-F724AC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2019 T1153 Description: A silver figurine in the form of a bird dating possibly to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The figurine depicts a duck on water. It has a rectangular body which is triangular in section. The head of the bird is pointed with very little detail except a line to separate it from the body and two indentations either side of the beak which represents eyes, however these appear quite worn now. The opposite end is squared with an integral recessed tail which is heart shaped. The top of the bird is decorated with several incised lines; there are 6 incised l…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-A2C804
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T1094. Description:  An incomplete though distorted silver miniature sword of Roman date, c.AD 43-300. The blade has straight parallel sides for most of its length before curving inwards to the point. the point is extremely worn with small nicks of damage. To the opposite end of the blade a transverse hilt is present. The hilt is ovate and decorated with a row of four punched annulets on each side. A rectangular handle projects above the hilt, terminating in a worn break meaning that the pommel no longer remains. The object is bent into a U-shape. Dim…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-32096B
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T770. Description:  A fragment of silver probable hack of possible late Roman date, c.AD 300 – 410. The fragment is rectangular in plan and section with cuts to each four sides. The upper surface is decorated with partial curvilinear tendrils. Two small annulets can also be determined to one corner. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Length: 25.6mm; Width: 9.1mm; Thickness: 2.4mm; Weight: 3.9g. Discussion: The object is likely to be a cut fragment (i.e. Hacksilber) of a larger object, possibly a vessel such as a shallow dish or small plate.…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CFDB11
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
CURATOR'S REPORT Description of Find Rectangular Roman silver bezel from a 'Brancaster' type finger ring, decorated with punched and incised decoration. Outer border of punched dots, inner design of two back to back curving lines, possibly representing dolphins (?); in between the curved lines is more punched decoration in the form of a triangular motif. It has been published by Gerrard and Henig (2017, 248/pl. 5.44; cat. 44).
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pocklington area', grid reference and parish protected.