Record ID: SWYOR-2B21E2
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy French jetton dating from AD 1385 - 1422. Crown type obverse depicting a crown with three annulets on the band with AVE MARIA GRACIA PL legend. Similar to Mitchiner number 477a but without obverse stops. Mint uncertain. Mitchiner (1988) page 181. Measurements; diameter 26.3 mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 3.10g. The reverse shows a three-stranded straight cross fleuretty in a quatrefoil frame with the letters [-] A V E in the spandrels.
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4BBF91
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, possibly a gaming piece of Early Medieval date, about AD 870 - 950, though it could also be a weight or a casting well of any date. In form it is sub-cylindrical, flat at the top and with a flat, sub-oval base that projects into a rim around the cylinder. The flat top of the artefact has a cross-hatched pattern of four crudely scratched lines dividing it into squares. The artefact has a dark cream patina. It is 13.4mm high, 15.1mm long and 14.4mm wide. It weighs 13.45g. Compare SWYOR-8F29E6. Similar objects such as LEIC-F39697 and LIN-6BFDEB have been tentat…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4BAE58
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, possibly a gaming piece of Early Medieval date, about AD 870 - 950. It is pyramidical in form with four slightly concave sides rising from a flat sub-circular base to a blunt point at the apex. There are no markings. The artefact has a light grey patina. It is 17mm long, 15.3mm wide and 12.7mm high, It weighs 11.77g. Compare SWYOR-8F29E6. Similar objects such as LEIC-F39697 and LIN-6BFDEB have been tentatively identified as Viking gaming pieces. This identification is more secure when the piece has a decorated top such as crenelations or a crown. Compare tho…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B2738
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval lead token dating from AD 1550 - 1850. It is circular and decorated on both faces. There is a wide gridded cross on on face, with a large pellet in each quarter. This may represent mill sails, and fits into Powell class 14. The reverse is less clear, but has two lines in relief, one with a knop or pellet in the centre and at the suviving end (the other end is off the flan), which may be a letter I or J. The other line is parallel with the first but very close to the edge. If they are initials, the token fits into Powell class 2. The object weighs 8.18g, has a diameter …
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B16C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, probably a weight, of uncertain date from the Early Medieval period, about AD 800 - 1066, to the Post Medieval. It is discoid in form, flat on the base and moulded on the upper face with a pattern consisting of a plain cross in relief with a large pellet in each angle. The weight has a white patina. It is 23.7mm in diameter and 5.6mm thick. It weighs 26.64g. The mass is a good match for a Anglo-Scandinavian eyrir of 26.5g or ounce (ore) of c.24 - 26g, or a Dublin ounce of 26.6g. However, the design is more usually found on Medieval and later objects, and it is a…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B0592
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, AD 1450 - 1600. It is circular and biconvex (Walton Rogers Form C2) and decorated on both faces. On one face appears to have radiating raised ribs, with a pellet in between. The other face is less clear, but is also decorated in relief. Both faces are worn and damaged. The whorl has a light grey patina. It is 27.0mm in diameter and 7.6mm thick. It has a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 9.5mm, it weighs 24.55g. A number of similar whorls are recorded on the database: compare records SWYOR-2247…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-49F89B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1700. The object is a double loop trapezoidal buckle. The frame has expanded and pointed outer edges and lobed protrusions at either end of the strap bar. The outer edges are bevelled. The pin is still intact and it moves freely. It is copper alloy and cast, of D shaped cross-section. The buckle has a green patina. The object weighs 4.36g, has a length of 34.2mm, width of 19.2mm, a thickness of 2.1mm, and the pin length is 18.8mm. Compare Griffiths, Philpot, and Egan (2007), the Meols catalogue, p 213 and White…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-497280
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a voided short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199 - 1216), class 5c - 6c, dating from AD 1207 - 1217, the moneyer is Abel and the mint is London. It is 17.3mm long, 8.3mm wide and 0.4mm thick. It weighs 0.6g. Reference: North, 1994, volume 1, page 221, numbers 971 - 976/1.
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-495C4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a penny of Edward III, fourth coinage, pre-treaty C-Gb dating from AD 1351 - 1361. Mint of London. The object weights 0.75g, has a diameter of 15.8mm and a thickness of 0.2mm. Part of the edge of the coin is missing, so the initial mark is unknown. North number 1149 -1206.
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-49115A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval voided long cross coin, a penny dating from AD 1248-50. Class 3c. Moneyer Henri, mint London. North (1963) Volume 1, p 167 no 988. The coin weighs 1.31g, has a diameter of 17.9 and a thickness of 0.5mm. It is a little bent.
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-25C834
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy rowel spur fragment dating from about AD 1350 - 1800. The object is the cast heel from a rowel spur, with one arm present, and a thickened collared base for a short rowel box. The rowel and the other arm are missing. The side terminal is a figure of eight with two loops. It has become distorted and is twisted at right angles to the plane of the side. The side is D shaped in cross-section. Measurements, length 89.1mm, width 24.3mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 9.89g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/spurs/#The_first_rowel_spurs
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2566D9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval small iron probable cannon shot, probably dating from AD 1550 - 1900. It is spherical and has evidence of some corrosion on the surface. The ball is 60.6mm in diameter and weighs 923g. The size and weight suggest that this could be for use in a cannon such as a Falcon which had a 2.5 inch bore and fired a 2lb ball. There is no evidence of impact. See the finds recording guide for further detail on cannon balls: https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/shot/. It should be noted that there are other uses for balls of this size such as in a crushing mill.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-25471C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
.A complete cast lead token, of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1450 - 1800. It is bifacial. The obverse has a central unclear design, possible a forward facing bust or human face, surrounded by a possible blundered legend of radiating chevrons and lines, or perhaps a sunburst design. The reverse has a cross pattee in relief, with a pellet in each angle and a border of pellets. Measurements, diameter 24mm, thickness 2mm, and weight 8.31g. It is possible that this is a groat sized imitation Boy Bishop token dating from AD 1465-1555. Compare SF-5AC7D1, however, Boy Bishop …
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-24A123
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead weight, of uncertain date, but perhaps most likely to be Medieval to post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is a squared cone shape with a rounded base, having a sub-circular hole running from top to bottom, now filled with mud. The faceted sides are smooth although some minor pitting is present. It has a creamy grey patina.The dimensions are base diameter: 22.4mm, height: 44.7mm, top diameter: 16.6mm, weight: 115.14g. The weight possibly represents a quarter of a pound (four ounces) in the mercantile system, allowing for the mud to be replaced with a iron or cop…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2490AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roman silver coin; a denarius of Hadrian dating from AD 124-125 (Reece Period 6). COS II reverse type depicting Libertas standing left, holding pileus (cap of Liberty) and vindicta (staff). Probably Mint of Rome. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 720 (http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.2_3(2).hdn.720). Measurements; diameter 18.9mm thickness 2.3mm, weight 2.72g.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-246EE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead standing or hanging weight, of uncertain date, but perhaps most likely to be Medieval to post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is a distorted cone shape with a fairly flat rounded rectangle base, and having a small circular hole running fom top to base (2mm diameter) which was probably for a hook or suspension loop. The angled sides are pitted. It is worn with a mid grey patina mottled with brown.The dimensions are base diameter: 34.3mm, height: 31.7mm, top diameter: 14.3mm, weight: 131g. This mass does not obviously fit into any standard weighing systems, and t…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2432A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead standing or hanging weight, of uncertain date, but perhaps most likely to be Early Medieval to Post Medieval, AD 700 - 1800. It is a distorted cone shape with a flat base, having a sub-circular hoel running from the apex to the centre of the base. The curved sides are very pitted, uneven and rough. It is worn with a thick grey and brown patina. Dimensions, base diameter: 19.6mm, height: 22.1mm, top diameter: 6.8mm, weight: 45.53g. The mass could suggest it is a two ounce or an Early Medieval two ore weight (based on an ore standard of 22 - 26g), especially allowin…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-241EB3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy, strap-mounted terret of Roman date, around AD 43 - 250, of Lewis type xix. The terret comprises a main ovate ring with an integral rectangular loop projecting from the base. The main ring is bottom-heavy displaying wear one one face. The ring has a tapering ovate section and the loop is sub-rectangular in section. The terret is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The terret is 36.38mm long, 35.02mm wide, 9.85mm thick and weighs 22.88g. Compare YORYM-83701C and see Lewis (2015). Terret rings were used as rein guides on ch…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-23D6D0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1, probably dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval period, about AD 700 - AD 1200. It is flat and discoid in shape with pitted vertical sides and a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 6.7mm. The piece is pitted on both faces, undecorated and has an overall light grey patina with some darker mottling. Dimensions; diameter 29.2mm, thickness 3.9mm and weight 26.48g. The internal diameter of the central penetration is 6.7m. This type of whorl is illustrated in Walton Rogers, 2007 Cloth and Clothing in early Anglo-S…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-238552
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered coin dating from the Medieval period: a long cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307) struck at Berwick, dating from AD 1300-1310. Withers Class 5 and North Class 4a/b with a pellet on the breast. North number 1078/9 on page 39. Measurements; diameter 17.9mm thickness 0.7mm, weight 1.39g.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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