Record ID: SWYOR-3FE6DF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Roman Langton Down brooch dating from AD 25 - 60. The lower bow and catchplate are missing. The spring is held on an iron axis bar enclosed within a cylindrical spring case and it has an external chord. The bow has a curved top, and is reeded. There are traces of a white metal coating. The break is patinated. The object has a weight of 5.86g, a length of 23.3mm, a width of 14.7mm and a thickness of 7.0mm. Compare examples from plate 20 of Mackreth (2011) but too little survives to assign it to a group.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3FE0A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch, a Colchester one-piece brooch dating from AD 25 - 60. The spring is incomplete and the pin is missing. two turns on one side of the spring survive, ad part of the external chord held unfer the forward hook. The bow is plain and tapers to a point. The catchplate is missing. Length 44.0mm, width7.0mm, thickness 16.1mm, and weight 4.3g.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3FC641
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy D shaped medieval single loop buckle of Meols type 11 dating from AD 1250-1350. The buckle is only missing its pin and plate. The oval frame has convex sides and thickens around its outer edge into two large knops and a recessed centre filled with a sheet copper alloy roller. The bar is narrower and offset. The buckle is green in colour. The buckle has a weight of 3.02g, a length of 16.7mm, a width of 17.9mm and a thickness of 4.6mm.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F9F5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval silver coin; a three pence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), acorn initial mark, dated 1574. Tower mint. North number 1998. The coin has a weight of 1.57g, a diameter of 18.7mm and a thickness of 0.8mm. Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA, crowned bust left with rose behind. Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV, long cross fourchee over a royal shield with date 1574 above.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F9B42
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy single looped D-shaped buckle probably dating from AD 1350 - 1400. It is Meols type 4. It has a D-shaped frame with a recessed and offset bar, and a lip for a pin rest. The pin is copper alloy wire, and is looped round the bar with a butt joint. Measurements: length 16.1mm, width 15.5mm, thickness 1.3mm, weight 1.23g.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F7CDA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval coin; a shilling of William III, first or third bust dating from AD 1696 - 1697, Mint of Exeter. Spink number 3500 or 3508. The coin is extremely worn, perhaps polished smooth for use as a token, making the reverse illegible. The object has a weight of 5.26g, a diameter of 25.4mm and a thickness of 0.8mm.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F5D33
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy hooked tag, of Read class E, type 3, dating from the early post-medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. The openwork body has a central fleur-de-lis or thistle moulding within a circle surrounded by seven oval perforations. In addition there is a knop between each oval element. At the upper end of the body is a rectangular attachment loop. At the base is a triple collar and a D sectioned recurving hook. The reverse of the tag is plain and unmarked. It has a rough, dark brown patina. It is 36.3mm long, 16.8mm wide and 1.5mm thick. It weighs 2.43g. A similar tag…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F5B54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman headstud brooch dating from AD 75 - 200. The brooch is hinged, but the copper alloy pin is missing apart from the very top. It is held on a copper alloy axis bar held within a tubular housing on the back of the head. There is a crest on the top of the bow (a pseudo-forward hook). Below it is a hollow for a separate headstud, now missing. The wings and bow are enamelled with a vertical row of horizontal lozenges in blue enamel, flanked by triangles in red enamel. Part of the catchplate survives, and the foot is perforated to accept a second separate stu…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F585C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The head is undecorated. There is a worn triple collar above the acanthus moulding which is also worn, and is only on the front of the bow. There is a triple moulding brlow the knop, and the lower bow has a central arris and two facets. The foot comprises a large knop, probably originally with a triple moulding, but now worn. There is a single loop behind the head which would have held the spring on a sleeve. The spring and pin are missing, however part of the catch plate is still present. The brooch is 34.4mm long, 9.5mm wi…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F47C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The head is decorated in relief with a scroll on each side, terminating in opposed trumpet mouths on the central vertical line of the head. There is a worn triple collar above and below the acanthus moulding which is also worn, covering the front and reverse of the bow with at least six petals above and six below a central disc. The lower bow is broken off and the foot and catch plate are both missing. There is a single loop behind the head which would have held a spring on a sleeve. The spring and pin are missing. The brooc…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AF7BCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a radiate of Carausius dating from AD 286 - 293 (Reece Period 14). Obverse [IMP] CARAVSIVS [P F] AVG: Bust of Carausius, radiate and draped, right. Standing figure reverse, uncertain type. Measurements; diameter 21.9mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 2.68g.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AF1314
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Roman coin; a denarius probably of Severus Alexander dating from AD 222 - 228 (Reece Period 11), VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory running left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Rome. Measurements; diameter 17.9mm, thickness 2.2mm, weight 2.43g. Compare RIC IV Severus Alexander 180c (http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.4.sa.180c).
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AE8A03
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Baltic or Russian bale seal probably for hemp dating from AD 1740 - 1799. The seal is sub oval in plan. It has two holes sideways through the flan. Both faces are stamped with Cyrillic lettering in relief. Measurements, Length 23.1mm, width 18.8, thickness 4.0mm, and weight 10.5g Obverse: •Д[...] / [...] (B A)[...] / (ЬKG)[...] / [...]. This probably translates as ЛД = PD = Penkovy Dosmotr = Hemp Inspector, then the name of the inspector over two lines, and a post number on the bottom line (illegible on this example). Reverse: [S](PB) / я:P.I / 17[...]. …
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC84E2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six lead shot of the Post Medieval period, dating from AD 1600 - 1800. a. Diameter 16.3mm, weight 27.29g, casing seam present, sprue cylindrical and projecting with a broken end. Patina brown/ creamy white. Possible half dumb-bell shot. If it is a single shot, it was probably fired from a small musket. b. Diameter 12.0mm, weight 10.77g, seam present, casting sprue removed by knife, leaving a projecting stub with an angled end. Patina light grey, and creamy white. Pistol shot. c. Diameter 11.3mm, weight 9.32g, seam present, casting sprue removed by knife, patina light…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC28E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. It has an oval head with a worn upward pointing nib. At the back of the head the remains of the hinged iron pin are visible. It is threaded on a copper alloy axis bar held in a tubular housing across the back of the head. The upper bow is oval in cross-section and there is a worn double moulding above and below the knop. The acanthus moulding has three petals above and three below a central disc, and is less ornate on the reverse of the bow. The lower bow is roughly triangular in cross section and is bent in an…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC05A0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-Medieval coin weight dating from about AD 1760 - 1773. It is a circular disc of copper alloy, with beading round the edge. The object is worn but has the numerals "S / 27" visible on each face. This stands for 27 shillings. Measurements, diameter 21.6mm, thickness 3.6mm, and weight 10.27g. The weight is part of a set of weights to weigh the Portuguese moidore and "joe" series of coins. See page 52 and 53 of Biggs (1995) Lions, Ships and Angels.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AB96D8
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring of flattened round section and sub-oval form; probably a harness fitting dating from the Medieval or Post Mediaeval periods, about AD 1100 - 1800. The ring is worn. Measurements, diameter 25.4mm, (internal diameter 18.9mm), thickness 2.6mm, and weight 4.4g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-19D952
Object type: ROPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy object, tentatively identified as a rope or cable thimble of Post medieval to Modern date, about AD 1750 -1950. It would have been used to reinforce and keep open an eye in a length of rope, and possibly to allow a rope or cable end to articulate with another thinble or an eyelet or loop attachment. It is a U shaped object in plan, and an inverted U in profile. The bottom edge of the front face is also an inverted U in cross section, creating a channel in which the rope would sit. The internal face of the thimble is convex, allowing a second thimble or…
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-890338
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strip, rivet and rove of unknown use and date, probably Medieval to post Medieval, AD 1200 - 1900. In plan the piece is sub rectangular and narrows at one end with a bend in the middle. The narrow end is broken. At the wider end of the piece a flat headed copper alloy rivet secures a small sub-square rove. The gap between the plates is filled with brown concretion and it is not clear whether there would have been textile or metal in this space. The piece has an overall smooth green patina to all surfaces. The object has a weight of 0.77g, a length of 11.6…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Sunday 17th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-88EB51
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast, copper alloy object of uncertain date and function, probably Post Medieval to Modern, AD 1600 - 1900. It is possibly a swivel from a chain. In plan the piece is ovate with an openwork central ovate perforation forming a loop of flat cross-section. The piece then flows to a narrow neck which opens to a terminal end of circular cross-section bordered by two narrow collars. Projecting from the circular terminal is a small round attachment loop. The piece is decorated on both faces with diagonal lines cast into the body on both sides that resemble a ropework design, w…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Sunday 17th April 2022
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