Record ID: YORYM-DFEA33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt fitting of post-medieval date. The clasp is S-shaped with an ovate cross-section and has one moulded zoomorphic, possible serpentine or dragonesque, terminal. The terminal is worn with an elongated snout with incised lips and raised pellets for eyes. The opposite end terminates in a rounded tail. A raised circumferential collar is present at the centre of the fitting and is flanked by a single row of scales or feathers denoted by repeated pointed U-shaped panels. The metal has a mid-dull brown patina and is worn. The fitting is 37.1mm long, 7.4mm wide, …
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-2CCB65
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver knife ferrule of Post-medieval date (AD 1700-1900). The object consists of a circular band with an integrally cast and prominent cross hatching shape to the outer band. The ferrule is decorated with a linear border running circumferentially. The object has been slightly distorted and is D shaped. The metal is a dark brownish grey in colour.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-ED1E62
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy button dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is square in plan and has a slightly convex face. The centre of the face is decorated with a hollow raised square around which are four hollow raised L-shaped decorations. There is also a wide raised border. A broken integral rectangular lug projects from the reverse and is perforated with a circular hole very close to the button face. This may be a repair as the tab is also broken across another circular hole. The object has a light brown patina. It is the same design as LVPL-DA7AA3.
Created on: Monday 2nd May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-5C5D44
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-medieval iron knife with probably a bone handle. The whittle-tang iron blade is incomplete and survives in a very corroded and fragmentary state. The surviving length of the blade is 40.0mm and the tip is missing. The sub-rectangular handle, is rectangular in section and expands slightly from the knife blade. Both faces of the handle are symmetrical with exactly the same decoration on both sides. The handle terminates with an asymmetrical cut-out pattern along one side and the end has a slightly expanding, pointed edge in one corner. It has been suggested that the te…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodmansey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-40C552
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy figurine arm, in Classical style. The figurine arm is likely to be post-medieval in date, from the Neo-Classical art style. It is based on earlier Roman figurines, but there is a casting flash line. The metal is unlike Roman copper-alloy and the arm is hollow.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hotham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3DBFC3
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy figurine head, in Classical style. The figurine head is likely to be post-medieval in date, from the Neo-Classical art style. It is based on earlier Roman figurines, but there is a casting flash line. The metal is unlike Roman copper-alloy and the head is hollow.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sancton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4F7D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III, bent into a love token. Heavily worn.
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Withernwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B48988
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Penny of the Commonwealth. The coin is pierced at the top, pushed through from one side. North, Vol: II, p206, 2729.
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holme-upon-Spalding-Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B466F3
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 16th century copper-gilt dress fitting, with a large rectangular loop on the reverse. The fitting has three bosses, mounted on a triangular backplate. The backplate has a cusped outline (now heavily worn). The hemispherical bosses have been soldered onto the front and have been decorated with applied filigree circles and pellets. Around the base of each boss is a ring of ropework wire. There is a central ornamentation; it appears to be a rose. The reverse is flat and undecorated, but the loop survives in situ. The loop is formed from a circular strip of copper alloy which h…
Created on: Wednesday 14th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near North Cave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM2692
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy rowel spur, both arms now missing, neck down turned and decorated, at its junction with the arms by two mouldings. The neck is split to hold the rowel and, on each of its sides, is a boss through which is a hole for a pin to secure the rowel.
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.