Record ID: LVPL-B8E6F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine: CONSTANTINOPOLIS. Reverse: Victory standing left on prow, holding sceptre and shield. In exergue: TRS. Reece period 17. AD330-340. Minted inTrier.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BCC493
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman greyware dating from AD 43-410. The fragment is a rim-sherd, sub-rectangular in plan and slightly curved in profile. The object is broken on each side and the base while the rim curves outwards with an oval cross-section. The fabric is fine and sandy with a smooth feel. It is a pale grey colour on each face while the internal fabric is a slightly more yellowy-grey Dimensions: 50mm in height, 70mm in width, 17mm thick (at rim), 6mm thick (at body), 48.8g. 'Greyware' describes various types of locally produced pottery that were made in many different areas of B…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BC8C1E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy belt loop / slide (c. 1750-c. 1900). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in plan, and a flattened 'U' shape in profile. The top is rectangular, with rounded corners. It has been decorated by a series of 'dots' forming two spirals, perhaps representing foliage or scrolls. Remnants of an iron pin / rivet are present in the centre of each projecting side. This iron pin, presumably formed as the method of attachment to the strap. The rear face and sides of the strap fitting are plain and undecorated. The object has a greyish green patina and…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0C7924
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a hexagonally faceted handle. At the top of the handle is lozenge-shaped suspension loop with circular perforation which has an internal diameter of 3mm. The central motif depicts a kneeling figure, probably Mary on the left (when impressed, right when viewed facing), with hands together in prayer. Extending from the shoulders is drapery while vertical ridges on the figure also represent drapery. In the centre of the object is a raised ball/pellet on the impression (pit on the object). To …
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Cowick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DFF433
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649). Reverse: [IVSTIT]IA THRONVM FIRMAT; oval garnished shield. Group D with no inner circles, initial mark is illegible, date is AD1634-1640. North no. 2267.
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CCC779
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic object of uncertain function. The object has a circular perforated fitting the hoop of which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. From this extends a long rectangular sectioned 'neck' with a zoomorphic snake-like terminal. The animal head has an open mouth with tongue projecting and ridged brows. The details of the face are worn. From the opposite side of the hoop an incomplete sub-rectangular projection extends. This may have formed a symmetrical terminal with zoomorphic head when complete. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Dimen…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BAC386
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic Anglo-Saxon hook from a hanging bowl. The object is curved in profile and is elaborately cast in the form of a beast, possibly a dog. The terminal of the beast has an elongated snout which is D-shaped in cross-section. Sitting above the snout within a raised border or collet are two circular eyes formed out of green glass. The glass is degraded and appears 'frosted', but is translucent when a light is shone across. Between and joining the eyes are two moulded ridges separated with a groove. Above the eyes, at the top of the head, two rounded ears extend up…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B9B6D3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bracelet or armlet of Roman date. The object consists of a flat rectangular strip of copper alloy curved round into a circle. One end of the object terminates with a break or has been cut while the opposite end is rounded. Each end does not join. The rounded end has a circular perforation with an internal diameter measuring 2.5mm. The perforation may have held a rivet although there is no evidence of iron staining. The outer face of the object is decorated with a central linear groove either side of which is a series of small stamped triangles. Below the per…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B9385A
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable cosmetic implement of Roman date. The object is slightly curved in profile. It has an oval sectioned flattened handle with a hammered expanded terminal. The opposite end of the object expands in width and flattens terminating with a point with one tapered side. This end is sub-triangular in plan. The object is notched along the edge giving it a 'knife-like' appearance. It is unclear whether this notching is deliberate or due to wear and damage. Dimensions: 75mm in length, 6mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.9g. The exact function of this object is unce…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B8B306
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible pendant of post medieval date. The object is a pointed oval in plan and oval in cross-section, in the form of a tear-drop. It appears to be hollow with a join running the length of one side. One face is decorated with two rows of raised pellets. One row contains five while the other contains four pellets however where the pellets are missing scars indicate that there would have been six in each row. Another missing row is visible due to further 'scars'. The object is gilded with patches of a mid-green patina visible in places. There is no visible form of att…
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-25C7DC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Hod Hill type of brooch dating to the Roman period. The object has upper side lugs and dates to the 1st century AD. The object is sub-triangular in plan and curved in profile. The head is notched where the pin would have sat on an axis bar. The pin is missing however iron staining remains within the notch and either side of the head. The head is decorated with three moulded transverse ridges below which is a wide transverse panel each side of which terminates with a rounded lug. The panel is decorated with seven vertical bands. Below this the brooch ter…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-24F6E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trumpet brooch from the Roman period, dating to c.1st to 2nd centuries AD. The trumpet brooch has a typical oval head shape and is a sprung example. The head is decorated with a groove around the edge. At the back of the head is a lug which is pierced and holds the spring in place. The spring five coils and curves around to form a wire head loop, clasped together below the loop with a rectangular strip of copper alloy. The rectangular strip has three ridges and the central ridge is decorated with a series of diagonal grooves. The bow arches out from the head and ta…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3DE5F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut quarter long cross penny of Edward I - Edward III (AD 1272-1377). Reverse: [ ]; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. The coin is worn with no visible legend and therefore cannot be attributed to a specific ruler. Although neatly cut along one edge the opposite edge appears to have been torn rather than cut and as such this may in fact be a cut half-penny which has been damaged by the plough rather than deliberately cut in quarter. Dimensions: 13mm in length, 9mm in width, 0.35g.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpnbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3D9D91
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of a silvered copper alloy spoon of 'Apostle' type. The spoon probably dates to the 18th or 19th century. Only a fragment of the bowl survives which has no marks of stamps. The handle terminal is formed by a standing figure of an apostle. The apostle is robed with his hands in front of him holding a possible short staff and a book. Beneath his robes the feet are visible below which are two transverse decorative ridges before the handle tapers in width. Dimensions: 88mm in length, 14mm in width (at bowl), 1.5mm thick (at terminal), 4.80g Though not haloed, the fig…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpnbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3BEF76
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete post-medieval copper-alloy rose and orb Nuremberg jetton, maker unknown. Obverse: Three crowns alternating with three fleur-de-lis, arranged centrifugally around a central rose with six petals, all within a circle. The motif is surrounded by a worn legend. Reverse: Imperial orb surmounted by a cross pattée within a tressure of three arches, all within a circle. The motif is surrounded by a worn legend. The jetton has been pierced from the obverse through to the reverse, at 10.00 when viewed from the reverse. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 1.50g Discussion: Jett…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FEDC29
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button and loop fastener of the Early Roman period, dating from c. 50 - c. 150 AD. The head of the fastener is an open work circle which is D-shaped in cross-section. A raised bifurcated triangular moulding with a central groove projects from the upper edge of the head. Below the moulding on the rear of the object, the integral shank extends. The shank, which has a circular section, extends straight down a short length from the reverse of the head and bends at 90 degrees before splitting in to. This would have formed a triangular attachment loop with ro…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FE24A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval base silver styca of Eanred of Northumbria (c.810-41), belonging to Pirie's Phase 1a or 1b (c.810 - 835), moneyer: Eadwine (EADVINI). Northumbrian mint, probably York. Ref: Pirie 1996. The central motifs are both Pirie's motif 5, a large pellet in a ring of pellets.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D749A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy purse bar of medieval to post-medieval date, (c.AD 1450-1650). Ward Perkins 1940: 169, fig. 52, Type B. The object consists of a central sub-rectangular block with a vertical circular perforation. From the sides of the block an oval sectioned arm with a spherical terminal extends. The terminal is undecorated. The corresponding arm has been recently broken, possibly due to damage by the plough, and terminates 1mm out of the central block. There is no visible decoration on the central block or hte remaining arm. A second bar runs through the perforation in the cen…
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D474B
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (mid 16th to 17th centuries) dress fastener - eye-clasp. A copper alloy dress fastening which is the 'eye' and not the 'hook'. The body of the dress fastening is oval in plan with a truncated end which, instead, has a rectangular loop. There are three rounded loop attachments evenly spaced around the edge of the fastening. The front of the object is decorated with a foliate or floral design with a central trefoil engraving, it has an outer border of incised or punched circles or rings. There is a ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and eye. The rear of the object …
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D391D
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable bead of unceratain date. The bead is circular in plan and flat with a hole pierced through the centre. The perforation has an internal diameter of 3mm and would have allowed the bead to be threaded. Each face of the object is undecorated and it has a mid-cream patina. There are few diagnostic attributes to the bead and it is therefore difficult to date. Dimensions: 16mm in diameter, 3mm diameter of perforation, 2mm thick, 3.9g.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.