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Record ID: YORYM-80ADC9
Object type: ARMLET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2016 T683.
A largely complete but damaged gold armlet of Early Bronze Age date, c. 2100 BC - 1900 BC. It is decorated with embossed patterns and pointillé and belongs to the embossed goldwork tradition (see Needham 2000a).
The object is formed from a cylindrical band of sheet metal with no joins in evidence. In cross-section it has a corrugated appearance with six bulbous concentric embossed ribs, four decorating the body and two forming the rims. One rim has been damaged and the embossed rib is only partially visible. The ribs are fairly evenly spaced, separat…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bewhome', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-06C5C1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T437.
A damaged composite ring made from a thin sheet of gold probably formed around two copper alloy penannular rings, now corroded away. Both terminals are broken and distorted.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 13.9mm; Width: 5.7mm; Thickness: 2.9mm; Weight 1.93g.
Composition:
Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of a composite ring from Willerby, Yorkshire, indicated a gold content of approximately 71-74%, a silver content of approximately 18-21% with at least7% copper. The object weighs 1.93 grams.
Identification:
A well-known Bronze Age type, d…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Willerby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-B50B30
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold penannular ring made from three strands of wire, and probably dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age. The strands of wire are stacked on top of each other to produce a ribbed effect. The wires are all of 1.7mm diameter and are almost circular in cross-section. The ends are cut on an angle and the longer side of each is slightly burred.One strand has separated slightly from the others at one end revealing a rough surface on the wire below where they were once joined and there are a number of stress cracks elsewhere on the ring. Similar objects from the British Museum collectio…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-B805BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300.
The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has three coils. It is undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 15.9mm tall, 27.9mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 17.7g.
Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as harness…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-08A112
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 180-192), possibly struck under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 178-180 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III nos. 1588-1590.
Diameter: 30.99mm, Weight: 18.11g, Dia axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'JHFBH', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SWYOR-6E87E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval coin; a halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) and dating from AD 1589-1592. Third coinage, Hand initial mark. See North (1975) Vol.2 page 113 number 2016. The coin has previously been folded across the flan between two o'clock and eight o'clock on the obverse side, but is now straightened leaving a crease across the flan.
The coin is 16.7mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 0.92g.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-6EA00C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547). First or second coinage dating from AD 1509 - 1544, uncertain initial mark. Canterbury mint under Archbishop William Warham. North (1975) number 1767 or 1802.
The coin is 18.2mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 1.11g.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-2AAC51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver annular brooch dating to the Medieval period (c.AD1200-1400).
The object comprises a slightly distorted circular brooch frame, sub-circular in section, decorated with four equally spaced plain globular knops (c. 6mm by 3mm). The looped brooch pin is entirely missing).
Dimensions: 41.5mm in diameter, brooch frame 3mm thick
Discussion: The above example is representative of a well-established type of medieval annular brooch. Of the many examples recorded on the PAS database, and subsequently being declared Treasure, 2014T209 (BH-457F21) is a close (a…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Fangfoss area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-B1F126
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward III (AD 1327 – 1377) dating to the period AD 1346 - 1351. Third (Florin) Coinage. Annulet stops. Lombardic N’s. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Type 2.
North Vol 2, p.47, no.1114.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B18C1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period AD 1216 - 1217. Short cross reverse. Moneyer unclear. Mont of London. Class 6c2.
North Vol 1, p.222, no.976/2.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B15723
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC – AD 150. Uncertain Type.
The fitting comprises a sub-circular main ring with a double leaf-style skirt. Plain circular collars are present to either side of the skirt from which the main ring extends. The ring tapers in thickened away from the skirt.
The metal has a delaminated mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 56.5mm x 66.2mm overall. The ring is 6.7mm in diameter. The collars are 22.1mm x 20.5mm. The terret weighs 87g.
Terret rings have been classified by Lewis (2015) int…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-B012C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Romanesque style buckle of medieval date.c.AD 1150 – 1250.
The buckle is D-shaped with a steeply angled outer curved edge which tapers to either end, narrowing to rounded knops. The knops are worn with breaks to the outer edges from which the now missing bar would have extended.
The front of the curved edge is decorated with three-dimensional zoomorphic mouldings, possible representing winged creatures such as wyverns. The heads of the creatures project from the inner edge of the frame, facing one another. Ovate bodies extend below the heads curvi…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-AF706C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy purse bar of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1650. Williams Class K.
The object comprises a central cylindrical block flanked by prominent ribs from which flat, wing-like bars emerge. One bar terminates in a worn break after the rib. The other bar curves sharply downwards before terminating in a worn break. The remaining bar has cast scrolling foliate designs on both sides and a circular perforation to the lower edge.
The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 53.8mm long, 13.5mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 15g.
This object is of…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-AEB0EE
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with an ovate section. It expands to a flared cutting edge at one end and terminates in a worn break at the opposite end. The cutting edge is worn.
The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe.
The metal has a delaminated mid-brown/green patina. The axehead is 43.7mm long, 29.6mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.3g.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-71A772
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1797 – 1900.
The seal comprises a sub-rectangular strip of metal folded in half and broken at each end. A separate strip is present within the fold. The outer surface is stamped with IOSEPH / ROBERTS.
The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The seal is 21mm long, 13.8mm wide, 6.7mm thick and weighs 5.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-73399D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy military belt plate of Roman date, c.AD. 150 – 300.
The object comprises two ovate panels joined by a narrowed integral D-shape sectioned shaft. A similar shaft extends from the opposite edge of each panel, one terminating is a transverse ridge, the other in a worn break. The panels have raised edges creating recessed cells which retain blue enamel. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 22.1mm long, 13mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.5g.
Similar examples are recorded as WILT-441178, NCL-3104…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-72E093
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dolphin brooch of Roman date, c.AD 55 - 100. Mackreth 2011, Colchester Derivative Hinged (CD H) Type 6b8, plate 53, no.1567.
The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which are undecorated. The axis bar and pin no longer remain.
An D-shaped sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings curving steeply round and tapering to a worn break.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 35.9mm long, 14.9mm wide, 8.1mm thick and weighs 7.8g.
Ref:
Mackreth, D.F. (2011) Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain. Oxfor…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-72C692
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A3 (Fowler Type A2).
The brooch comprises a plain, circular sectioned frame with expanded knop terminals. Both terminals are flattened knops with grooved decoration.
A humped pin remains fitted around the frame by a coiled loop. The pin is a flat rectangular sheet where it loops around the frame and tapers to a circular section before flattening out again at the tip.
The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The pin is 35.7mm long, 3.1mm wide, 2.1mm thick. The frame is 2…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: YORYM-72A588
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman radiate possibly of Gordian III (AD 238-244) dating to the period AD 238 - 244 (Reece Period 12). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing, facing, holding branch and spear; shield to left. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7221D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible copy of a gold Iron Age stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) South Ferriby type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, "anchor face" above, star/sun below, pellet rosette below head reverse.
ABC, p.92, no.1743.
The patina of this coin is unusual and the metal content is uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
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