Record ID: YORYM-BEFB40
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T521 Description: An incomplete silver cuff link of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1662 - 1700. Only one circular cuff link remains from a pair of cuff links, which would have been joined together via a chain loop. The surviving cuff link is formed from a circular, flat disc with a flared rim. The rim has become detached from the central disk where it would have bent back from the face and is distorted out of shape, but remains associated with the central disk. The circular disc has been pressed to form the front design. The design features clasped, gloved hands,…
Created on: Thursday 5th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Byland with Wass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0F0E34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T343 An incomplete fragment probably from a silver annular zoomorphic brooch dating to the Medieval period (AD 1200 - AD 1500). The fragment consists of a zoomorphic head, which would have formed the end of the brooch frame, with a narrow bar protruding from its mouth, which would have acted as a constriction for a pin.  The bar terminates in an uneven break. The zoomorphic head is sub-triangular in plan and circular in cross-section.  The surface at the wider end of the head is decorated with numerous indented pellets, resembling scales.  A smoot…
Created on: Friday 28th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E71444
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy toggle of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. 100 BC - AD 100. The toggle is of the dumbell type comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a waisted central circular shaft. Integral raised collars are present where the shaft and terminals meet. One terminal is heavily worn, appearing smaller in diameter to the other. The metal has a dark red/brown patina and is worn. The toggle is 18.1mm long, 10.9mm in diameter at the terminals, and weighs 6.8g. Numerous similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme datab…
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-2BD096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval Scottish penny of Alexander III (1249-86), Second coinage, class D1 (Spink S5057) dating to the period AD 1280 - 1292 . Long cross with two six-pointed mullets in the second and fourth quarters and two seven-pointed stars in the first and third quarters reverse (26 points total). Uncertain mint. Ref: Spink 2015, p.18.
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-6A5D43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Gallienus (sole reign) dating to the period AD 260-8 (Reece Period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio, pp. 117, cf. no. 1221.
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-090DBB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T190. A complete silver seal matrix with green stone intaglio of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1300. The seal is ovate with an integral lug set on a central spine to the reverse.   The central intaglio is ovate and incised with a standing stag facing left (right when stamped). A circumferential legend is present which reads SIGILLVM ROBERTVS suggesting this was a personal seal of someone named Robert. The legend is set within an upper and lower border of pellets. To the reverse, and integral loop is present, extending from the upper edge and curving to join …
Created on: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A2CCED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period AD 300–301 (Reece Period 15). MONETA SACRA AVGG ET CAESS NN reverse type depicting Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p.192, no.420.
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-FCF0E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T101. A complete silver medieval penny of Robert de Stuteville dating to the period AD 1135 - 1154. Martin Allen’s ‘Phase 4: Robert de Stuteville Horseman type’, corresponding to North’s type 932 (‘The Anarchy’ Type VII; Baronial Issues; Robert de Stuteville; North 1994, p.213; Allen 2016). Obverse Description: Armed figure on horseback Obverse Inscription: RODBERTIS DE STV Reverse Description: Cross pattee over saltire fleury Reverse Inscription: Ornaments in place of legend Weight: 1.1g; Diameter: c.20mm Disc…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lutton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0CC70D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval Scottish penny of David II (1329-71) dating to the period AD 1357/8 - 1367. Second coinage, Group A. Long cross reverse with mullets in angles. Mint of Edinburgh. Ref. Spink, p.27, no.5114.
Created on: Monday 21st December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-0DEDF1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T998. Description:  An incomplete silver seal matrix of Post-Medieval date, c.AD1650 – 1750. Only the die remains, the reverse of which tapers to a worn break from which the handle would have extended. The die is oval and features an armorial and heraldic design: a square topped shield containing three chevrons, each charged with five ermine spots. Above the shield is a helmet crest (facing left on the impression) topped by a demi lion holding a mace. The design is completed by ornate scrolls to either side of the central motif, and around the helm. …
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-61162A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 410. The mount is in the form of a lion’s head and is probably from a box or casket. The object is circular with a domed front face comprising a smaller circular boss projecting from the centre. A smaller sub-triangular boss projects from the centre of the smaller circle, representing the snout of the animal. The outer curved edge of the upper surface is encircled by a ring of engraved transverse, sub-parallel, curved lines forming the lion’s mane. The smallest circular boss depicts engraved lentoid eyes, and a…
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-25E0B9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy openwork dragonesque brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 175. The brooch is curvilinear in form resulting in a roughly S-shaped piece. The main plate is sub-ovate, with each end tapering to a curved neck. The upper surface of the plate bears a moulded transverse raised pointed ovate design with a raised central dome set within a recessed circular border. To either side of the moulding, where the body narrows to the necks, sub-triangular apertures are present. One neck extends into a smaller s-shaped "dragon head" terminal, the other terminates in a w…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-6F77FC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring key, or 'ring-key', of Roman date, c.AD 200 - 410. The finger ring comprises a circular hoop, of which approximately half is now lost to worn breaks, and an integral projecting bezel in the form of a key. The hoop has a rectangular section widening at the mid-point from which the bezel projects to one side. The bezel comprises a hollow tubular stem which projects at right angle from the edge of the hoop with a flat sub-rectangular bit extending to one side. A single deep rectangular ward is present to the upper end of the bit and a se…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-1E5A21
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T767. Description:  A complete silver cross pendant of medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1400. The pendant is cruciform with a flat roundel at its centre. Three circular sectioned arms terminating in globular knops extend from the roundel. The fourth arm from the top of the roundel forms a large integral suspension loop with wide circular perforation. A raised collar is present at the juncture of the arm and loop, similar to, though smaller than, the other arm terminals. The central roundel is engraved on both sides with an inverted letter ‘A’ w…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yapham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0CF535
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T668. Description:  A complete gold disc pendant with filigree decoration dating to the Early-Medieval period, c. AD 600 – 700. The pendant is formed of a flat circular sheet of gold with a ribbed suspension loop affixed to one edge. The loop is formed of a sub-rectangular ribbed strip of gold rolled over from the front of the sheet to the reverse. The terminal to the reverse is pointed. The upper surface of the pendant is decorated with a central circular cell formed by an undecorated strip of gold set edge-on to the sheet. The ends of the sheet ove…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Welwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A62700
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T606. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 – 1650. The posy ring is circular in plan with a thin D-shaped section. No join mark is evident and the exterior surface of the hoop is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with capitalised Roman text reading ‘* DESERVE x NO x BLAME’. Five transverse cut marks are present at the end of the legend. Dimensions: Diameter: c.16mm; Width: c.2mm; Finder was unable to provide thickness and weight. Discussion: Numerous posy rings ha…
Created on: Monday 17th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-110C9F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T582. Description:  A complete silver finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1400. The finger ring is sub-circular, with four approximately evenly spaced ovate bezels giving an octagonal appearance to the hoop. The hoop has a D-shaped section and each bezel has a rectangular section. Each bezel is slightly wider than the hoop proper. Moulded collars are present to either end of each bezel, where they join the hoop. Each bezel is decorated with a deeply incised symbol. One is irregular and cannot be adequately determined though appears similar to a Trewh…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-824004
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T556. Description:  An incomplete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1300. The hoop of the ring is circular in plan and section. It widens slightly in diameter to form slightly flared shoulders and is undecorated. A sub-rectangular bezel is present which appears soldered on to the hoop. The bezel is deep set with slightly rolled upper edges to secure the stone. The edges are jagged and irregular with a small portion missing due to old worn breaks. A partial green coloured gem, possibly emerald or coloured glass, is retained within the bezel. Ap…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2A5351
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T544. A complete gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1720 - 1800. This finger ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The exterior surface of the hoop is decorated with a series of repeated transverse zig-zag grooves, some rubbed. The interior surface of the ring bears raised capitalised text reading "[. – raised dot] AS FAYTHFVL [. – raised dot] AS [. – incised dot] FRENDLY”. Two quatrefoil designs formed of inwardly pointing arrows are present between the end and start of the text. No makers mark is present. Patc…
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-AF144C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T528. Description:  An incomplete and damaged finger ring of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 900 – 1100. The finger ring comprises an elongated sub-lozenge shaped strip of gold. The wider portion of the strip is thin and curved to form a U-shaped section. The strip tapers to either end into narrow circular sectioned wires. One wire remains coiled by two turns around the second wire, where it narrows from the lozenge portion of the strip. The other wire is arched with a broken and worn hooked terminal. The outer surface of the lozenge strip is decorated by …
Created on: Friday 24th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.