Record ID: LVPL-947206
Object type: FLOOR TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The fragment is from a piece of course floor tile from the medieval period. The ceramic appears to be very hard stoneware and is glazed in an orange colour on one side whilst the other side is a brown colour with some white marks. The glaze has a profuse amount of inclusions of varying sizes and colour, however in majority they are a brown colour, with some big black ones. The inclusions on the rest of the tile in contrast are quite sparse. It weighs 26.9g, and is c. 43mm in length, c. 31mm in width and c. 16mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-94236D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery body sherd from an unknown type of vessel, dating to the medieval period. The fragment is almost rectangular in shape and is a brown colour except for once side which is distinctly a more light-orange colour, the colouring giving the impression the sherd was fired in a kiln with a more oxidising atmosphere. The fabric is hard earthenware and contains frequent inclusions which are small and black in nature, however there are occasional inclusions that are a little bigger that the others. It weighs 23.1g, and is c. 20mm in length, c. 54mm in width and c. 12mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-93AB06
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery sherd from the handle of a large jug, dating to the medieval period. The fragment is decorated with two line indentions and within them you can see the remains of the glazing of the vessel which is a yellow colour. The sherd itself is mostly brown in colour with the exception of orange areas on one side. The fabric is hard earthenware and there are frequent inclusions of varying sizes which are in majority of a black colour, however there are some that are lightly coloured. It weighs 32.2g, and is c. 36mm in length, c. 50mm in width and c. 10mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-931B95
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery sherd from the handle of a large jug, dating to the medieval period. The fragment is slightly curved and on one side it is decorated with multiple line indentions. The other side has a singular indention along the middle. It is a dark brown colour, with the line decorations having a lighter brown-orange colour and the opposite side also having an orange-yellow colour in areas. The vessel was glazed which is why the colour varies, especially within the decoration as the glaze appears to have mostly remained only within these indentions as well as in the yellow areas on the ot…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-928421
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery rim sherd from a late medieval bunghole pitcher and the vessel was high fired stoneware. The fragment is curved and has a curved indention along the top which would have been where the lip of the pitcher would have been. The sherd is dark brown in colour with a medium density of black coloured inclusions of varying size as some are noticeably bigger than the others. The is no evidence of decoration implying the vessel was unglazed. It weighs 69.6g, and is c. 47mm in length, c. 72mm in width and c. 13mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92081B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval pottery sherd thought to be part of the base of a vessel. The fragment is a light brown colour with some points looking slightly more orange especially from the inside of the sherd, which implies the vessel was fired under more oxidising conditions in the kiln. The fabric is soft in terms of hardness and there are a sparse density of inclusions visible, which are small dark grains. On one side the sherd is practically completely flat and the other side rises slightly on one side creating a slight curve. There is no evidence of added decoration implying the vessel was unglaz…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-80F17B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery base sherd from a medieval period jug, more specifically dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The fabric of the sherd is hard earthenware of a dark brown-grey colour on the inside of the fragment. On the outside of the vessel was decorated with a green coloured glaze with black dots, only a small part of the inside of the vessel is visible on this fragment and that has an orange colour. The base also has a recurring pinched-like decoration around it. There are few inclusions which are small and dark. It weighs 64.9g and is c. 32mm in length, c. 62mm in width and c. 10mm thick
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8075DF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery rim sherd from the spout of a jug, dating to the medieval period specifically from c. AD 1200-1300. The fragment appears to be part of an undulating rim in shape. There is evidence of a dark orange glazing on the outside, and it is also decorated with multiple line indents going along the width of the fragment. The fabric of the sherd is hard earthenware and in majority it is a dark brown colour, however there are a few patches that are a lighter brown. There are quite frequent inclusions all over the fragment and are mostly of a small dark brown nature with some being a lig…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7FCD8D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery body sherd from a medieval period jug. The fragment has an orange glaze along the outside and the vessel was further decorated by lines of a dark purple/brown coloured glaze, four of these lines are visible along the fragment. The fabric of the sherd is hard earthenware of a somewhat light-brown colour with the presence of small slightly darker brown inclusions. The glaze of the vessel also contains a medium density of inclusions, some of similar nature to the fabric of the vessel and others that are of a light creamier colour. It weighs 55.9g and is c. 78mm in length, c. 5…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7EB0D6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery sherd from the handle of a jug, which dates to the late medieval period specifically c. AD 1400-1500. The fragment at one end appears to be part of the base of the handle which would have been attached to the body of the vessel. The handle is somewhat rectangular in profile and is moderately curved. On the outside it also has a curved indention along the handle. The fabric appears to be relatively hard earthenware with a medium density of inclusions mostly of a circular, light-coloured nature, with the occasional small black inclusions appearing. There is evidence the vessel…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-46C836
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm at the top and 10mm at the base. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 26.0g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4697FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 5.1mm. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a light white patina. Dimensions: 19mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 7.2g Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-467A11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is decorated with an eight pointed star with a pellet inside and outside of each point of the star. The outer edge of the object has been pressed inwards and the edge crimped forming an undulating rim. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 32mm in diameter, 6mm thick, 41.4g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roma…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-15DDAD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy casket key of Medieval date, (AD 1100-1500). The key has a hollow, circular shank with an oval-shaped bow containing four circular holes. The holes measure 3.5mm in diameter. The outer edge of the bow is notched resulting in a stepped terminal with a sub-rectangular perforation in the centre. Four rectangular bands decorate the shaft of the key, one below the bow, one above where the key terminates and two below the perforation running across the shaft. The perforation runs across the width of the shaft on one side of the object and appears to have be…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1488CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face is worn and uneven with no visible decoration. The object has a mid-white patina. Dimensions: 31mm in diameter, 8mm thick, 34.9g Examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-145E78
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable medieval pilgrim's ampulla, dating from c. AD 1350-1530. The bowl is semi-circular in plan and the neck is incomplete having been broken and folded over onto the bowl. There is no visible decoration on either face of the object and the handles are missing. This object was discovered approx. 50 meters from a second ampulla recorded as LVPL-13D8C2. Dimensions: 35mm in length, 37mm in width, 4mm thick, 49.8g More complete examples which can be found on the PAS database are LVPL-1FDCFB, LVPL-94BAA3, LIN-D68810 and LIN-25E422.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-13D8C2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy medieval pilgrim's ampulla, dating from c. AD 1350-1530. The bowl is semi-circular in plan and the neck is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The flask is decorated on one each face. In the centre of the body on one face is a crown with a central lis and two half-lis at either end. The crown is double banded and sits above what may be a capital 'T' in Lombardic style, probably to signify St Thomas of Canterbury. Each side of the T is a curved tendril or branch terminating with three pellets which may represent flowers or buds. This decoration can be seen more c…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0483C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt or strap mount dating of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The object is in the form of a scallop shell, a common sign of pilgrimage during the medieval period. The top of the object is in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The scallop shell was widely associated with pilgrimage and also the cult of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury during the medieval period. The rear of the object has two integral circular-sectioned lugs or studs. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. Similar mounts are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (Egan and Pritchard 2002…
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01CA11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II, class 13 or class 11a2. Reverse: [CI]VI/TAS/CAN/TOR; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. Canterbury mint. AD 1311-c.1317.
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0074A8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is roughly circular in plan although it is abraded along part of the edge, possibly due to ancient or plough damage. It is bi-conical with a central circular perforation that has an internal diameter of 10mm. The upper face is decorated by raised lines radiating out from the centre that are divided by a further circular line midway between the central hole and circumference, and there is some evidence of pellet decoration around the outer edge. The opposite face is more worn but appears to have a similar design. It has a light br…
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton', grid reference and parish protected.