Record ID: NLM-50F464
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible badge. Large cast discoid plate with two holes pierced from its display side close together and towards its edge. The front bears moulded decoration of several orders, from the middle comprising: a central cross pattee, a billeted band round the cross; a circumferential band of letters in medieval style in which distinguishable characters [--]TVST[--]P[--] may appear; a further three concentric rings, and a possibly billeted outer border. The form and cross decoration could point to an early medieval brooch of Weetch type 4, but there is no trace of pin gear and a s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Embsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4EC586
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast handle from a teaspoon or similar, with moulded ovulos aligned down the centre line of its display side in a linear series which is continued by two or more stamped dots; bowl lost and terminal chipped. The metal is particularly pliable, so this was perhaps homemade. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1775 Length: 61.7mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness (at lower stem): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enbsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4084A8
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Neolithic to Bronze Age date, c. 4000-1600 BC. The flake is made from a mid-brown flint. The proximal edge of the dorsal face retains a white cortex. Semi-abrupt, short, sub-parallel retouch is present along the left dorsal edge.  Dimensions: Length 27.9mm; width 13.5mm; thickness 4.9mm; weight 1.6g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4027E6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a light grey flint. One angled side retains a white cortex. Hinge fracture to one edge.  Dimensions: Length 11.2mm; width 11.9mm; thickness 3.1mm; weight 0.4g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-40164E
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of Neolithic to Bronze Age date, c. 4000-1600 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Truncated break to one end and broadly parallel sides. Semi-abrupt, stepped, short retouch to pointed end.  Dimensions: Length 22.6mm; width 12.3mm; thickness 6.5mm; weight 1.7g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3FDE3D
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of Neolithic date, c. 4000-2300 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a light grey flint. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end and broadly parallel sides.  Dimensions: Length 16.1mm; width 16.6mm; thickness 4.1mm; weight 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3FAFAC
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark brown flint. The flake is truncated along one edge. Low angle, short, stepped retouch is present around the curved edge. Dimensions: Length 17.3mm; width 10.7mm; thickness 3.7mm; weight 0.6g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3F99EA
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. The lower edge displays a hinge fracture. Dimensions: Length 17.8mm; width 14.4mm; thickness 4.8mm; weight 1.1g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3F89AE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. One angled side retains a dark grey cortex. Possible low angle, short, stepped retouch to the right edge. Dimensions: Length 17.5mm; width 14mm; thickness 5.3mm; weight 1.3g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-3E78D8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date (1200-1400 AD). The shape of the pendant is a heater shield with a suspenion loop at right angles in the centre of the top edge. The front face is decorated with three roundels in the chief, followed by two bars (one in the centre and one in the bottom third). This decoration is formed by red enamel in shaped recesses. The rest of the pendant will have been guilded, as evidenced by some small remnants on the otherwise undecorated reverse side. It weighs 10.8g. It measures 47.6mm long by 27.1mm wide, and…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3D3BAE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic date, c. 8000-4000 BC. Possible blade fragment. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end and broadly parallel sides.  Dimensions: Length 11.9mm; width 11.2mm; thickness 3.3mm; weight 0.6g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-3D1DF6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Mesolithic to Neolithic date, c.8000-3300 BC. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Only the middle segment remains with truncated breaks to each end. The lower edge displays a hinge fracture.  Dimensions: Length 22.7mm; width 18.5mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 2.3g
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BE4EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Medieval vessel; a pot leg from a cooking vessel that dates from the medieval to post medieval period (about AD 1100-1750).  The object has a rectangular cross section and is sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight central ridge on the outer-side and the back is flat. The leg is straight and there is no foot.  Measurements are; length 31.1mm, width 41.3mm, thickness 8.9mm and weight 46.14g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BCE41
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy button dating from AD 1450 - 1600. It has a domed solid head with a central pimple, and an integrally cast attachment loop. Measurements are; length 15.8mm, diameter 11.8mm and weight 5.37g.  The shank of the button is 8.6mm long. Compare examples in Bailey (2004) page 28, fig.7.25.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BB1FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded face.  The whorl has a cream patina and is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.9mm, thickness 6.9mm and weight 24.76g.  The central hole has a diameter of 11.1mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 11mm are more likely to be from the late Anglo Saxon period. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-FC1F7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dandy button. It is flat, with a central circular decoration formed of dots, which is surrounded by curved lines arranged in a a larger circle.On the rear was one central fastening which is now broken off. Dimensions: It is approximately 33mm in diameter and weighs 4.36g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Draughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E83651
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, or Thealby, brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Colchester derivative Type 17a/b1, no direct parallel, similar plate.65, no.2580. The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as a hinge mechanism. An axis bar is retained through the lugs and a pin slot is encrusted with iron corrosion. The pin proper no longer remains. An integral rectangular panel collar projects from the top edge of the head. It is decorated with transverse ridge and grooves, the central ridge of which is ribbed. An oval loop projects fr…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C20E05
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two heater shield shaped plates joined together at the lower pointed terminal. The opposite end is open, though joined with a central rivet. The sides of the plates are broadly parallel. The upper surface of one plate is decorated with a shallowly incised triangle flanked by pellets. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 18.3mm long, 12.7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.7g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.147, fig.694. Ref:  Egan, G. a…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C1CD66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625 – 1649) dating to the period AD 1635 - 1636. Group D. Fourth Bust. Garnished round shield reverse. Crown initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.161, no.2241.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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