Record ID: YORYM-9B7BCD
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy double-headed button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal has a slight raised lenticular moulding which tapers into the point. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees where it widens into a second head. The orientation of the shank results in the heads being on different plains. The lower head is rectangular with an incised border. One corner is lost to a worn break. The reverse is fla…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-741DA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded possible base core of a plated Roman denarius of unclear type, perhas Julia Domna (AD 193-217) or one of the later Severan women, dating to the period c.AD 193-235 (Reece Periods 10-11). Illegible reverse type. Probably a prototype of the mint of Rome. 
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-389137
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy enamelled button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. Wild Class VIa variant. The head is formed of a flat rectangular plate. Decoration on this plate consists of red and yellow enamel, set within three parallel square cells with yellow enamel set in the middle cell and red enamel present in the two flanking cells. An integral circular sectioned shank extends at 90 degrees from the underside of the head before splitting in to two arms, and forming a loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and arms being on different plains…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-FD9045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Probably LITITI A or derivative reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and sceptre. Unclear mint. cf. RIC V.5, no. 1088ff.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-5C4E12
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is of the 'simple' type, comprising an ovate basal strap bar flanked by circular collars. A circular sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars, tapering in diameter to the side opposite the strap bar. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The terret loop is 18.15mm in diameter, 2.67mm in thickness while the collars are 7.04mm in diameter. It weighs 2.99g. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0B51D1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c. AD 43-200. Henig Type II. The object is composed of an oval shaped bezel, set with undecorated blue glass enamel, from which narrowing plain shoulders extend to either side. The band continues to narrow to the reverse and loops completely. There is no decoration visible on the band of the object. The metal is dark green in colour with a worn smooth patina. The ring measures 15.17mm in diameter and 1.73mm in loop thickness with a bezel measuring 4.58mm in width and 6.09mm in length. It weighs 0.89g. The size of the ring …
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-CB5AF8
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. Lewis Type 2; Simple Terret. The terret ring comprises an ovate-sectioned basal strap bar flanked by semi-circular moulded collars. A D-sectioned loop extends to either side of the collars, tapering in diameter to the point opposite the strap bar. A separate s-shaped hook formed of a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy is present around the terret. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The terret is 22.6mm long, 23.7mm wide, 5.7mm thick. The h…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Londesborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B88E16
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T1115. Description:  A complete though distorted copper-alloy stylus with silver wire decoration of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 200. Manning's Type I. The object comprises a circular sectioned shaft which tapers to a rounded point at one end and a spatulate and waisted, or shouldered, ‘eraser’ at the other. Worn moulded decoration is present where the shaft extends into the point. Four short bands of flat silver plate are adhered to the mouldings. The metal has a dark red/green patina and is worn. The object is 43.7mm long, 5.2mm wide, 3.2m…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-0E0719
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), dating to the period c.AD 222-235 (Reece period 11). SALVS PVBLICA reverse type depicting Salus, draped, seated left on throne, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and resting left arm on side of throne. cf. RIC IV.2, p. 84, no. 178d for the probable reverse type. The coin is 17.4mm diameter, 2.4mm thick and 3.48g in weight. The reverse legend is blundered and appears to read SALVS PSV[...](C?)S, which suggests that either the coin has been double struck with the SALVS legend appearing at both ends of…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7B262A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), probably a contemporary copy, dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece Period 14). Probably PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre., large X below branch. Unclear mint prototype.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D4123C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Titus (AD 79-81) as caesar under Vespasian, dating to the period c.AD 77-78 (Reece Period 4). SALVS AVGVSTA reverse type depicting Salus seated left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 148, no. 1249.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7D98AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a Soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Unclear mint prototype. 
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3E438D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A7 (Fowler Type A1) with a plain, circular sectioned frame which expands towards the terminals. Both terminals are rounded knops. The metal has a shiny brassy yellow patina and is in worn condition. The brooch is 20.2mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 1g. Dr Anna Booth (2014, p.129) discusses the distribution of Type A brooches as focusing on Roman military sites followed by towns. Fewer than 50 have also been found at hillforts and Roman villas. Of those from hillforts the major…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AD66F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR on an altar. Unclear mint, probably Trier. 
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-AD5204
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy ribbed bracelet of Late Hallstatt - Late Iron Age date, c. 650-100 BC. The bracelet comprises twenty-one (21) complete conjoined pointed ovate knobs with transverse double banded ridges at the juncture between each knob. The section is an asymmetric ovate having a more distinct curve to the upper surface. Both terminals are in the form of half knobs. The metal has a mid-green delaminated patina and is worn. The bracelet is 69.9mm in diameter, 11.9mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 66.2g. A parallel from Roxby, South Humberside has been published by Kevin …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-49DBE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c. AD 138-161 (Reece Period 7). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a she-wolf suckling twins? Probably mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4979A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). Illegible reverse type. Mint of Rome. 
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-37104C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy possible contemporary copy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with one standard. Prototype of the mint of Trier. Similar to RIC VII, p.223, no.586.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F8A509
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy harness fitting, probably of Simple type terret ring of Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC – AD 150.  Approximately one-third of the object remains. The fitting comprises an incomplete sub-circular vertical attachment bar collared by a sub-oval moulding. A short length of an ovate sectioned hoop extends from the outer edge of the moulding which terminates in a worn break. The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The terret is 26.11mm long, 14.53mm wide, 11.67mm thick and weighs 8.73g. Terret …
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B8A708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, probably copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type probably depicting Hilaritas standing left holding branch and cornucopiae. Prototype of Gallic Mint I. cf. Normanby no. 1956.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B826D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman Nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to the period c.AD 319-320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse depicting a standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives. Probably mint of Ticinum. cf. RIC VII, p.377, no. 116.
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4DC8D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75-175. Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group D; Mackreth 2011, Trumpet Type 1.2b1, Plate 80, no.11826. The head is ovate with the remains of a single centrally positioned integral lug to the reverse. No pin or spring remains and the breaks to the lug are worn. The front of the ornate head is decorated with a pair of recessed arcs which are inlaid with blue enamel. A circular sectioned bow extends from the front of the head curving and widening into a semi-circular petal knop (acanthus) moulding. The bow …
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-362064
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T742. Description: An incomplete silver-gilt dress hook of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. Read’s Class D, Type 6. The object comprises a flat trefoil backplate with engrailed edges and two remaining hollow domed bosses to the upper surface. A third boss is lost to worn breaks. Each remaining boss has a trefoil of large annulets of twisted wire filigree. The four outermost annulets encircle a trefoil of filigree annulets set around a central granule. The two innermost annulets have lost their decoration though the application scars remain. A circ…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorngumbald', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7C7D84
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of Roman date, c.AD 50 - 150. Lewis Triple Projection Type. Approximately one quarter of the object remains comprising a circular sectioned frame with worn break to one end and integral sub-triangular collar to the other. The basal bar which would have projected from the other side of the collar is lost to worn breaks. A single integral raised knop is present to the outer edge of the frame, close to the break. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The terret is 31.8mm long, 13.1mm in diameter at the collar, 3.9mm in diame…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7C0C13
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. Booth Type A8 (Fowler Type A3). Approximately half of the brooch remains. The hoop is circular in section with a worn break to one end. To the other end, it expands into a rounded knop with a single raised moulded collar. A pin loop remains looped around the frame though the pin proper is lost to a worn break. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The brooch is 31.6mm long, 4.6mm in diameter at the terminals and 2.5mm diameter at the frame. The brooch weighs 2.1g. Dr Anna Booth (2014…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-27A4DE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 100-200; Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group C; Mackreth 2011, Hinged Trumpet Type 4, uncertain sub-class. The head is ovate with a double lug hinge mechanism to the reverse. The axis bar is retained within the lugs but the pin no longer remains. The front of the head is undecorated. A circular sectioned bow extends from the centre of the front of the head widening slightly to a circular acanthus moulding. The lower bow extends from the lower collar with a circular section and terminates in a rounded foot knop. The …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-BCDD97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T662 Description:  A fragment of a silver-gilt (silver gilded with gold) Aesica brooch from the early Romano-British period later first to early second century AD c.AD 50–125 . Mackreth 2011, AESICA, not further defined. Only the foot of the brooch survives, which is incomplete and a trapezoidal 'fantail' shape. Its outer face is decorated with a central longitudinal bordered Y-shaped feature flanked by swirling designs of trumpet or tendril scrolls in relief. There is also evidence that, according to the small area of outside edge which remains,…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burneston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BCB111
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T661. Description:  An incomplete possible silver finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 300. Henig type II; Guiraud's type 2. The hoop of the finger ring is ovate in form and section. An ovate recessed bezel is present to the widest part of the hoop and the shoulders taper away from the bezel. The bezel is empty. Dimensions: Length: 22.4mm; Width: 11.5mm; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 7.2g. Discussion: The finger ring fits into Guiraud's type 2 (Henig type II), which dates from the 1st to early 3rd centuries. These are a very common type of Roman fi…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-69ADD0
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T651 Description:  Four silver coin clipping fragments from uncertain denominations from uncertain rulers, likely post-medieval in date, c. AD 1500-1700. Each fragment has been clipped from the edges of probable English silver coins. The two larger fragments were found attached but have since broken into two. The two smaller fragments do not appear to have originated from either the same coin as each other or the same coin as the larger fragments. Catalogue: Fragment 1: Uncertain denomination of uncertain ruler; possibly Charles I, Tower Mint under Parliame…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
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-D7DCD8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 150 Mackreth 2011, Standard Trumpet Type 1.a1a, Plate 78, no. 12361. The head is ovate with a single centrally positioned integral vertical lug to the reverse. The spring and loop remain though the pin terminates with a worn break prior to reaching its full length. An axis bar remains fitted through the lug. Six turns of the spring remain around the axis bar. The outer turns of the spring bend under the head to form a loop. The front of the head is decorated with a recessed border. A circ…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F32E5D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete copper alloy trumpet brooch dating from the Roman period, c. AD 80-200. Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B; Mackreth's TR x2.b group, pl.87, no.11839. The trumpet head is decorated with two ridges round the curved upper edge. The head of the brooch contains a double lug hinge mechanism. An axis bar remains fitted through the lug with ends which curve upward to form a head loop held at the waist by a rectangular sectioned open staple. A closed pin loop remains fitted around the axis bar with the pin extending completely to its full len…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7033C4
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T506. Description:  An incomplete silver-gilt dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1600. Read’s Class B, Type 3. The main plate of the dress fitting is triangular with a twisted wire filigree border within which are three wire filigree circles. These would originally have housed raised bosses. Six large granules are present, set in the spaces between the circles and border. To the reverse of the plate a circular sectioned piece of wire is present representing approximately half of the attachment sewing holes and the eye loop. Only …
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lillings Ambo', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-CD1017
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) (Reece Period 7), [ ], unclear female figure left, (at altar?). Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-CCFEE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 100-175. Mackreth 2011, Trumpet Type 1.2b1, Plate 80, no.11826. The head is ovate with the remains of a single centrally positioned integral lug to the reverse. No pin or spring remains but the lug remains complete. The front of the ornate head is decorated with a pair of recessed arcs, both of which is inlaid blue enamel. The surrounding fields appears to have been enamelled originally although this is now very degraded. A oval sectioned bow extends from the front of the head curving and widening into a pet…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Saturday 16th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B6486A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T456. Description:  A complete silver ‘TOT’ type finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. The hoop is circular with an ovate section and expands to triangular shoulders which flank a wide square bezel. The bezel has a raised central circular panel incised with the letters ‘IOI’. The outer edges of the bezel, above and below the central panel, have a row of four integral raised pellets. The shoulders are decorated with two chevron motifs, widest at the bezel end and tapering to meet where the shoulders narrow to form the hoop …
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B62774
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T455. Description:  A complete silver-gilt annular brooch of medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1400. The frame is circular with a rectangular section and a constriction for the pin. A triangular pin remains looped around the frame by a rectangular sectioned closed loop. The shaft of the pin has a tapering rectangular section and an expanded collar is present at the junction between the loop and the shaft. The collar bears transverse groove decoration. The front surface of the frame is decorated with a rocker arm design. The reverse is flat and undecorated…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9575E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T449. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1500. The finger ring is circular with a D-shaped section. The outer surface is decorated with a heart framed by curvilinear vines and leaves acting as a bezel. The hoop is engraved with Jasper Melcior Baltazar in black-letter script. Each name is separated by a short curvilinear vine with leaves. The interior of the hoop is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.6mm; Width: 3.5mm; Thickness: 1.5mm; Weight: 3.48g. Discussion: The inscription names the three Magi (the …
Created on: Monday 8th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-915C6B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete coper-alloy snake head finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The finger ring is in two pieces; the hoop and one terminal – a second terminal is lost to a worn break. The surviving snake head terminal is pointed ovate with a D-shaped section, tapering to an integral ovate sectioned hoop to one side. The hoop terminates in a worn break. The upper surface is decorated with moulded detail featuring raised pointed ovate eyes flanking an elongated raised ridges nose. The head is bordered by transverse ridges. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The hoop is formed of …
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-6586C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T457. Description:  A silver Post-Medieval coin possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1558 - 1603. Uncertain Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Uncertain initial mark. Mint of London.  The coin has been cut approximately in half and folded over at each end. Dimensions: The coin is 12.3mm long, 10.8mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 1.2g. Discussion: Single coin losses would not normally be considered treasure.  However, this example has been altered to such a degree that it could not be use…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-146EC8
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T398 Description:   A complete silver annular brooch pin dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1200-1400. The pin consists of a sub-oval sectioned shaft tapering into a rounded point at one end. Just preceding the point on both broad faces are transverse concave depression forming rests for the frame of the brooch. An expanded collar, featuring pellets on the broad faces, is present at the junction between the loop and the shaft. The complete loop extends out above the collar, wrapping around to form a loop just above the collar.  Dimensi…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-6C5149
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy nail cleaner with a moulded neck and shoulder blade, c.AD 25 - 400. Crummy Type 2a.   The blade is a pointed leaf shape, tapering gently from rounded shoulders to a narrow shaft with forked terminal. A straight groove runs down the centre of the blade from shoulders to terminal. The rounded shoulders taper to a sub-ovate neck featuring two wide and four narrow alternating collars. A circular attachment loop terminal which is in line with the blade projects from the upper end of the neck. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The nail cle…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E9158D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount dating to the Late Iron Age, c.50 BC - AD 100. The openwork mount comprises a fragment of frame, C-shaped in plan and D-shaped in section, with a stud projecting forward from the face and a rectangular loop and an integrally cast sharp pointed conical spike on the reverse of the mount. Both ends of the C-shaped fragment are marked by worn breaks. The front of the frame fragment is decorated with a single parallel incised line extending across the exterior edge and a small band of pellets around th…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E7C1D6
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T353 Description:   A complete cast silver cufflink of post-medieval date, c. AD 1650-1700. Lewis form 1, type A. The cufflink is made up of two separate circular discs both with a stamped design of a crown above two hearts. A silver wire loop is soldered to the reverse of both discs. A longer oval loop of wire is slotted through the discs' loops joining the two together.  Dimensions:  Length: 30.38mm; Width: 15.76mm; Thickness: 5.42mm; Weight: 2.21g.  Discussion:   The 'crown and heart' motif on cufflinks is t…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-2A8B0B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T312 A complete gold plated pennannular ring dating to the Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. Description: A complete penannular ring, circular in cross section, with corrosion between the terminals. The corrosion likely indicates that it was made by covering a circular copper-alloy bar with gold sheet and hammering it flat, giving it the appearance of being made from solid gold. The ring was decorated with silver or silver rich gold wire, which covers the ring in a continuous spiral that provides a striped effect. Overall, it is in fairly good condition, but there are…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3390FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T259. Description:  An incomplete gold sheet of uncertain date. The object is rectangular in plan and section. It has two long straight edges which appear complete though show signs of damage. One side has a break midway along its length at which point the sheet is folded over. The two shorter edges appear broken. The object is undecorated though faint horizontal linear striations are present to one side. These are regular in depth though are varying distances apart. Dimensions: Length: 30.5mm; Width: 13.5mm; Thickness: 0.6mm; Weight: 1.67g. Discussion:…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-06A2E2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a glass bracelet dating to the Roman period, c. AD 50 - AD 200. Kilbride-Jones type 2. The bracelet is D-shaped in section and blue in colour. At the apex of the curved side a semi-circular groove is present into which a separate strip of glass has been fitted through marvering. The strip is comprised of alternating thick blue and thin white glass cables which have been twisted together to create a twisted rope effect. The bracelet fragment is 27.79mm long, 13.12mm wide and 8.84mm thick. It weighs 4.47g. Bracelets and bangles of …
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9FBE3F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius, probably of Sabina (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 130-133 (Reece period 6). Probably CONCORDIA AVG reverse type depicting Concordia seated left holding patera and resting left elbow on Spes. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II.3, no. 2501.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-74C383
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy bell shaped stud, probably a furniture fitting, of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. Allason-Jones type 1.  The object comprises a circular disc with a concave upper surface featuring an central integral projecting truncated cone. The reverse of the disc is convex with an integral neck from which a short iron shank extends. The shank is broken and worn. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The object is 23.4mm in diameter, 8.5mm thick and weighs 7g. Bell Shaped Studs are a multi-purpose form of artefact, commonly found on sites in…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-708E7A
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2023 T221 Description: A complete silver-gilt dress hook of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The object is formed from a trefoil plate, the edges of which are notched, with three hemispherical bosses to the upper aspect. Each boss has three small circles of applied filigree surrounding three-lobed flower shapes made from applied filigree with central raised pellets. On one of these bosses a single pellet is missing from its setting within the lobed flower shape. Three further raised pellets are present on each boss; one centrally at the top between the three filigr…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Allerston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0A1045
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T201. Description:  A complete gold polygonal finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 200 - 300. Henig's type IX. The finger ring has a circular hoop formed of eight irregular ovate panels joined at their narrowest points. The finger ring is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 19.4mm; Width: 4.2mm; Thickness: 0.9mm; Weight: 2.5. Discussion: Numerous similar polygonal finger rings have been reported as potential Treasure. See: 2016 T912 (SUSS-31AFD6), 2013 T669 (BUC-E7B767), and 2018 T130 (NMS-EA3CBA) which suggests that the distribution of these finger ring…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-639089
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T176. Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The bezel comprises a raised deep set rectangular ‘box’ with rounded edges which retains a smooth surfaced ovate green stone – possibly an emerald gem or coloured glass. The bezel is slightly raised forming a rim around the stone. The reverse of the bezel is slightly curved and undecorated. Integral rectangular shoulders are present to either side of the bezel, set back in line with the reverse of the ‘box’.  The upper surface of each sho…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4916C9
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T170. Description:  An incomplete silver gilt lace tag of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1700. The object is hexagonal in plan, tapering from the open attachment end to a transverse closed terminal at the other end. At the attachment end, three of the remaining facets bend inward to grip the lace. The other three facets are broken and worn. Two circular perforations are present on opposing sides of the body, one retaining the remains of a rivet, the other incomplete due to a worn break. The exterior surfaces of the tag alternate between plain and decorated.…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F5C417
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy coin of unclear type, possibly a Roman radiate or nummus of unclear ruler, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Both faces are illegible and corroded. The precise date of this coin is unclear and a slightly earlier (1st-3rd century AD) or later date range cannot be ruled out entirely without the coin being examined in person by the Finds Advisor.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F5950F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear emperor, probably dating to the period c.AD 260 - 402. Unclear reverse type or mint. 
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F552A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, contemporary copy of unclear 3rd century ruler, dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). P[...]A[...] reverse type depicting Aequitas(?) standing left holding scales and vertical sceptre? Unclear mint prototype. 
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F4AC53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly of Hadrian (AD 117-138) and dating to the period c.AD 117-120 (Reece period 6). PONT [...], Unclear seated figure left, possibly Salus feeding snake rising from altar? Mint of Rome. cf. RIC II.3 no. 164 for a possible reverse type of Hadrian. 
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-4EF314
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval Scottish cut halfpenny of Alexander II (AD 1214 - 1249), probably Type D1 or D2, dating to the period c.AD 1235 - 1249 (Spink S5035 or S5036). Two six-pointed stars on reverse. Moneyers: Andrv, Ricar and Adam. Mint: Roxburgh. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 15.
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BCB14D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled strap fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. AD 40-80. The strap fitting is oval with a D-shaped section and a chequerboard design on the upper surface. The resulting cells are infilled with alternating red and yellow enamel. The reverse of the fitting includes two projections with centrally facing worn terminals which may be the remains of a loop. Between these two projections is a rectangular hollow. The metal has a dark green patina with light brown areas on the fitting reverse. The fitting is 20.54mm in length, 15.79mm in width, …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-8ED29A
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE: 2023 T81 Description:  An incomplete silver dress pin of bodkin type dating to the Post-Medieval period, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The bodkin is sub-rectangular with a narrowed worn break to one end and a wider worn break to the other. A slight curve is present at this wider end. No perforations are present on this fragment. There is decoration present on the front and back of the bodkin which extends from the wider worn break. The plate is decorated with an incised triangular panel with further incised features projecting inwards within the panel. Below this panel is a…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bagby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FC5A6D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy linch pin Hoof-type terminal of Iron Age date, c.100 BC to c.AD 100. The linch pin is sub-conical with bifid disc-shaped terminals. One terminal has a raise spine along its length which extends into a slight projecting lip to the upper edge. The other terminal has a rounded boss within a recessed setting to the front. Below the terminals, the fitting tapers to a circular stem which terminates in worn breaks. The base is concave. The metal has a mid-brown/green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 16.9m long, 14.6mm wide, 11mm thick and weig…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7CD0D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T41. Description:  A complete gold posy finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1550 – 1725. The posy ring is circular, though now slightly distorted, with a D-shaped section. The outer surface bears moulded decoration comprising five rectangular panels of curvilinear scrollwork and one square panel with comma-like scrollwork. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with two lines of capitalised Roman text reading "BE TRV TIL DEATHE AND SO // SHAL I’. Each word I separated by a small cross. A vine-like scroll design is present afte…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D52F71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece 13). PROVIDENT AVG reverse type depicting Providentia standing left holding baton and cornucopia, leaning on column, with globe at feet. Mint of Rome. cf. Normanby no. 705. 
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-5693C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus (AD 269 - 271) dating to the period AD 269 - 271 (Reece Period 13). PIETAS AVG, Pietas standng left, sacrificing at altar. Gaul Mint II. Cunetio p. 150, nos. 2571-2.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-437F04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175) or Lucilla (AD 164-169), possibly Lucilla, dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Reverse type depicting a seated figure left, possibly holding a vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III no. 1746 for a possible type of Lucilla. 
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-1CF248
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill dating to the Roman period c. AD 75-175. Mackreth 2011, Polden Hill Type 5.b4 of Western Group. Plate 50, no. 9831. The main body of the brooch survives, with only the pin and part of the spring & axis bar missing. Both wings are present, moulded into symmetrical ribbed decoration. The rear of these wings is hollow, moulded into a C-shaped spring case. Both wings end in a pierced wing cap, the right still holding in place a partial copper alloy axis bar. The bow curves gently and at its head terminate…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9E2A52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), possibly dating to the period c.AD 195 (Reece period 10). Probably P M TR P III COS II P P reverse type depicting Mars walking right holding spear and trophy. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV.1 no. 60.
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-5F7E64
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC.  The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with a lenticular long profile, thickest at the middle. The haft end terminates in a worn transverse break. The sides of the axe expand gradually to the wide crescentic blade end with beveled cutting edge. The axehead is undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The object is 114.9mm long, 71.2mm to 28.3mm wide, 10.6mm thick and weighs 283g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F7418A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Nero (AD 54-68), probably dating to the period c.AD 65-66 (Reece Period 3). Probably SALVS reverse type depicting Salus, draped, seated left, on ornamental throne. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) no. 60 (http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.1(2).ner.60) It weighs 3.1g, with a diameter of 19mm and a thickness of 3mm.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E7D8CE
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T1158. Description:  An incomplete silver-gilt dress hook of Post-Medieval date. Read’s Class D, Type 6. The object comprises a flat trefoil backplate with engrailed edges and a trefoil of hollow domed bosses to the upper surface. Each boss has a trefoil of large annulets of twisted wire filigree. The six outermost annulets encircle a small annulet and granule. The three innermost annulets have lost their decoration though the application scars remain. A circular perforation is present through the backplate, at the centre of the bosses. A separate so…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yapham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B6C874
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T1144. Description:  An incomplete silver snake head finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. Only the terminal remains. The terminal is a pointed ovate with D-shaped section, tapering to an integral ovate sectioned hoop to one side. The hoop terminates in a worn break. The upper surface is decorated with moulded detail featuring raised pellet eyes flanking an elongated raised ridges nose. Two rows of two parallel semi-circular ridges are present above the eyes. The head is bordered by transverse ridges. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Dimensions:…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rowley Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-230927
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Early-Medieval Northumbrian penny (styca) of Archbishop Wigmund (837-54), moneyer: Æthelweard, mint: Northumbria (probably York), North 196. Ref: North 1994: 73; cf. Abramson 2018 no. 1054 for obverse inscription).
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-22A32C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy peg-hole spearhead of late Early Bronze Age date, 1700-1550 BC. Davis Type 2a. The remaining spearhead is in two pieces; one comprising a portion of the socket, the other, the blade. The upper and lower end of each section display worn breaks. Fragment 1: Socket and partial blade The socket portion is a truncated sub-lozenge shape, widest at the juncture between the socket and blade, and tapers in thickness from the socket end to the blade end. The socket itself is conical and hollow. It is decorated with 4 raised bosses, approximately evenly s…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D207D4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or slide dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). The fitting comprises two, conjoined teardrop shaped plates, each with a raised circular boss within a circumferential recess. The pointed terminals face outwards and are also raised. These fittings typically contain rectangular attachment loop extending across the reverse but on this piece the attachment loop is missing and only the two attaching points remain. The metal is dark green in colour and worn on the reverse. The strap fitting is 31.6mm long, 13.5mm wide,…
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B8ADE4
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy short flanged Caverton type axehead of early to middle Bronze Age date, c.AD 1600 - 1400 BC. Caverton type. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded butt end, and concave and wasted sides which flare to a crescentic blade. Two integral lateral lozenge shaped flanges are present along either side, rising steadily from the butt, rounding off at the apex midway along the body, before sloping steadily back down to the mid-point of the sides. The exterior surfaces of the flanges have been filed smooth leaving no visible casting lines. A slight s…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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-3BCF3D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T1078. Description:  An incomplete silver-gilt dress fastener of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1600. Read’s Class B, Type 3. The main plate of the dress fitting is triangular with a twisted wire filigree border within which are three raised bosses. Each boss is set witing a circular wire filigree border. A central large granule is present with six smaller granules set in the spaces between the bosses. Integral trefoil projections are present to the outer edge of each point of the triangular plate. The lowest projection has lost two loops t…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bielby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-947AEF
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T1079. Description:  A silver cuff link element of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1700. Lewis Type A. The remaining element of the cuff link is a button fastener representing one half of a pair. The corresponding element and links have been lost to old breaks. The front face is decorated with the stamped design of two hearts beneath a single crown on a cross-hatched background within a raised border. The reverse is concave and retains organic material from its deposition. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.4mm; Thickness: 3.1mm; Weight: 1.1g. Discussion: Cuf…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7F1062
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy possible steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 410. The object is in the form of a forward-facing female head with an elongated ovate perforation to the reverse. It terminates at the collar in a worn and distorted curve to the front. The hair is shown as a raised ridge framing the face in a pleat-like design which continues to the neckline and collar. A prominent brow is displayed above ovate eyes with distinct eyelids, to either side of a raised nose. A downturned moulded mouth is present below the nose. The object is hollow though filled with s…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-FE20C2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy ithyphallic mount of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 410. Parker IM Type 1. The mount is broadly T-shaped with a D-shaped section. The straight sides of the shaft taper slightly, gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the top, the testicles project at right angles from either side of the shaft. In each case an oblique raised ridge separates the rounded moulding from the phallus. The reverse of the shaft has a semi-circular groove. At either end of this groove is an integrally cast, circular-sectioned rivet. Both rivets taper and terminat…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Londesborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EAEB31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (sole reign; AD 260-8) (Reece Period 13). FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. Cunetio p. 116, no. 1215.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-5D0A3C
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T991. Description:  An incomplete silver dress pin of bodkin type dating to the Post-Medieval period, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The bodkin is sub-rectangular with a narrowed pointed terminal to one end and a worn break to the other. a circular perforation is present below the pointed terminal and the remains of a second perforation can be seen to the broken end. The remaining portion of the plate is decorated with a rectangular panel if incised cross-hatching flanked by two sets of two deep transverse grooves. This decoration is mirrored on the opposite side of th…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F397D1
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The weight is bi-conical with an iron suspension loop projecting from the apex of each end. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted. The lead has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The weight is 43.4mm long, 33.4mm in diameter and weighs 146g. Steelyards are portable ‘scales with beam arms of unequal length’ (Crummy 1983, 99), rather than being an equal-arm balance.  The material being weighed was suspended via a loop at the terminal end, often in a pan, or from a double hook attached …
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-16B2DA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T911.  Description:  An incomplete gold signet finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700. The finger ring is incomplete with the bottom of the hoop lost to worn breaks. The bezel is circular and flat with incised decoration to the upper surface. The decoration consists of a border of recessed pellets, within which are the reversed initials E and P divided by a looped floral sprig. The exterior circumference of the bezel bears a ring of raised pellets below which ovate sectioned shoulders extend to opposite side to form the incomplete…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-166966
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T910. Description:  A gold and enamel mourning finger ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1780 – 1845. The finger ring is circular with a simple D-section hoop. It has engraved decoration on the convex outer face forming a stylised skull bezel, flanked by foliate-style motifs. The skull features circular eyes, a triangular recessed nasal cavity, and an upper jaw and teeth denoted by straight lines. The lower jaw is not depicted. The ring is inscribed internally on the flat inner face with italic text which reads ‘In memory of W F’. a possib…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ingleby Greenhow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C762D6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T925. Description:  An incomplete silver annular brooch pin of Medieval date, c.AD 1200-1400. The shaft of the pin is triangular in plan and ovate in cross-section. The terminal of the pin tapers to a flattened end where it would have rested on the brooch frame proper. An expanded rectangular collar is present at the junction between the shaft and what remains of the loop. Only a small part of the loop remains, with both sides ending in a blunt breaks. Dimensions: Length: 32.6mm; Width: 5.4mm; Thickness: 3.4mm; Weight: 1.4g. Discussion: Numerous pin…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-9D0DD3
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy penannular ring of possible Bronze Age date, c.1000 – 800 BC. The ring is circular in plan and section with a small gap between two flat terminals. The metal has a mid-green/black patina and is worn. The object is 14.7mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.1g Penannular rings are characteristic finds of the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC), usually being gold plated around copper cores. They are commonly referred to as 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' but their function remains uncertain. It is perhaps most likely that they were pe…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-86BB41
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T831. Circumstances:  Found whilst metal detecting within a few inches of one another on cultivated land, currently stubble, about 4 /5 inches down. No traces of any other parts of the vessel were found. Date: Late Iron Age, c.100 BC to AD 100. Description:  Two complete but worn copper-alloy zoomorphic vessel mounts of Iron Age date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The mounts are in the form of forward-facing beasts with rounded split attachment plates where they would fit to the side of a vessel. Mount 1: One attachment plate retains a rivet, and the other…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F5BEE5
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T805. Description:  A small hoard of two silver coins of Henry VIII dating to AD 1529 - 1542. 1. A silver groat of Henry VIII dating to the period AD 1529 - 1532. Second coinage. Royal shield surmounted by a long cross fourchee reverse. Lis (2) initial mark. Mint of London. Ref: North Vol 2, p.111, no.1797. Weight: 2.3g; Diameter: 24.2mm. Obverse Description: Crowned bust of Henry VIII facing right Obverse Inscription: HENRIC VIII D G R ANGL Z FRANC Reverse Description: Royal shield surmounted by a long cross fourche Reverse Inscr…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D08BC4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete anthropomorphic object, possibly a vessel mount of Roman date, AD 43- 410. The object is sub-oval with a concave reverse and domed front and is in the form of a human head. Approximately half of the head is lost to an old, worn transverse break. The front surface is decorated with incised facial features comprising ovate eyes, a raised hairline with repeated grooves denoting the hair proper and a slight raised stub representing the remains of a nose. The reverse is undecorated though displays a number of irregular striations. The metal has a dark green/brown p…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B6A9F2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T772. Description:  A complete, though distorted, gold filigree finger ring with green gem setting of Roman date, c.AD 300 – 400. The bezel is rectangular and appears to be formed of three separate pieces – a backplate, outer border strip, and upper strip - soldered together to house the gem. The gem itself is a bright green colour. The hoop is formed of two strips of beaded filigree-style wire. The wire is soldered together for the most part though splits into two forming two inwardly curled spiral shoulders which join to either side of the b…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FF73B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated, unclipped contemporary copy of a Roman siliqua recorded originally as a coin of Julian (AD 360-363), but perhaps more plausibly copying a coin of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). VOT/X/MVLT/XX reverse type depicting the legend within a wreath. Prototype of the mint of Lyon. cf. RIC IX, p. 46, no. 19; Hoxne no. 302. See also BH-3C8D37 on this database for a similar contemporary plated copy of Valens with this reverse type and similar obverse die. 
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D0DC03
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T473 A medieval silver and gem seal matrix finger ring dating from the 13th century AD, with a reused Roman intaglio dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD set in the bezel. Description Only the bezel from the finger ring has survived; the band is entirely missing, although broken attachments points are visible on either of the lower inscribed sides. The large oval bezel has a dark red semi-translucent cornelian (or carnelian) intaglio set in the centre engraved with the image of a standing female figure: Fortuna is draped in a chiton, head to the right with lef…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richmondshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-927564
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T456. Description:  A complete Early-Medieval gold disc pendant with filigree decoration dating to the period c.AD 600 – 700. The pendant consists of a circular sheet of gold, with a slight bend approximately halfway across. In the centre is a raised circular boss of sheet gold approximately 5.1mm in diameter. The boss is bordered by a collar of three concentric filigree bands comprising a central band of beaded wire flanked by thinner strands of gold wire. Three arms extend at approximately even intervals from the central boss toward the edge of the…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9D55CC
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T282 Description: A small hoard of six silver coins of Elizabeth I dating to AD 1560 - 1585. The group comprises one (1) silver groat, one (1) silver threepence, and four (4) silver sixpence. All coins are in very fine condition. Catalogue: 1. A silver groat of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1560 - 1561. First issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Martlet initial mark. Mint of London. Obverse description: Crowned bust left Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee R…
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Byland with Wass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BF3F81
Object type: RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T126 Description: A complete gold ring of probable early medieval date, c. fifth to eleventh century. The ring consists of a gold wire, circular in section, which has been formed into a loop, now bent out of shape. The wire tapers towards its terminal ends. Each terminal is secured to the other by twisting the end of the wire around the opposing section, with two loops on either side, forming a slip-knot. Dimensions: Length 30 mm, width 10 mm, thickness 2 mm, weight 2 g. Discussion: Wire rings with slip knots are familiar finds from a ra…
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warsill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A9FC5D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2022 T54 An incomplete gold and glass finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 300-400. The bezel of the ring consists of a thin oval shaped sheet of gold, which connects to the underside of the band.  Set onto the sheet is an oval setting of blue-green glass, the surface of which has broken away, within an oval-shaped gold collar with rounded edges.  Around the outer edge of the setting is an oval of twisted gold wire. The underside of the gold sheet, on the inner surface of the ring, is undecorated and has a few dents. The band is fragmentary and consists of …
Created on: Friday 21st January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BE5928
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T832 Addendum to 2019 T784. A fragment of a gold disc pendant with inlaid white shell and red stone, probably garnet, of Early Medieval date, c. mid-6th to 7th century. The pendant fragment is formed of a sheet of gold, semi-circular in plan but originally circular when complete. The rounded edge of the plate is intact, but the remaining edges terminate in uneven breaks where the fragment has separated from the remainder of the pendant.  The upper surface of the gold sheet is decorated with extensive filigree ornament, comprising triple strands f…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-994BCE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T774 A complete gold posy ring of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1650 - 1750. The ring is circular in plan with a D-shaped section. The band is thin. The outer surface is undecorated. The interior surface of the ring is inscribed with lower case cursive text reading ‘Love is the bond of peace’.  The inscription is heavily worn and a deep gouge obscures most of the word ‘bond’.  There is no visible makers’ mark. Dimensions: Diameter: 13mm; Width: 0.6mm; Weight: 0.9g. Discussion: The practice of giving rings engraved with motto…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ampleforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7AA888
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T565 A complete silver finger ring of Medieval date, c. AD 1250-1500. The ring is circular in plan with a thin rectangular section.  At the apex of the ring the band widens into a flat sub-rectangular bezel, engraved with a cross-hatched grid of four cells across the width of the band by six cells along the length of the band, probably in a crude imitation of the clasped hands characteristic of ‘fede’ type finger rings.  The exterior of the band is inscribed with ornamented Latin lettering reading ‘IhC NAZAREM’ (Jesus Christ of N…
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilham', grid reference and parish protected.