Record ID: DUR-1BB843
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy traders token, 17th century. Obv; Square shield, chevron dividing, above two stag heads, below unclear; LANCELOT WILLIAMSON Rev; 1666; GROCER IN RIPPON Williamson, Yorkshire, p.1336, no.288
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-5B3460
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Post Medieval trade weight. It is circular in plan with a raised edge. There are stamped symbols on the front face which are At 12 o'clock, a sword, representing i St.Paul meaning it was made in London. At 3 o'clock is a crowned G, meaning it was one of the King Georges. At 6 o'clock is a coffee pot/ ewer meaning it was made by the company of founders. At 9 o'clock, an A for Averdepois, the type of weight. This system of marks was in use 1590-1826 and London authorised weights were widely used int he provinces.The position of the marks tel…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stokesley Area', grid reference and parish protected.