Record ID: LVPL-17D2B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of the dragonesque type, dating from AD 75 - 175. The body of the object, which is complete, is curvilinear forming an S-shaped zoomorphic plate. Each end of the object terminates with a zoomorphic head with a single raised globular "eye" in the centre. The head which joins to the body of the object with a D-shaped sectioned bar has a rounded up right ear and a pointed snout or beak. At the opposite end the head remains detached from the body and has a rounded up right ear and upturned curved snout (or beak). The body of the object is …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-175B96
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy disc-on-pin buckle of medieval date (AD1200-1350). The object has an annular frame which is oval in cross-section. The frame has a notched constriction in which the pin rests. Narrow notches on the back of the frame would have held a wire bar at right angles to the pin, but this is missing. The cast copper alloy pin is looped round the constriction. The centre of the pin expands into a circular disc decorated with an oval hollow in the centre, (Redmayne Type B). The pin tapers to a rounded point. There is no evidence of enamel or gilding. The obje…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Fryston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6D44C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy small-long brooch of Early Medieval date, about AD 500 - 600. The head plate is missing. The upper bow is curved in profile arching outwards from the missing headplate before straightening to form the leg. The leg is rectangular in plan and flares outwards in width to form the sub-triangular foot with a thickened flared terminal. The upper bow is decorated with two rows of double transverse grooves. From the centre of the lower groove a central vertical groove runs the length of the upper bow terminating where the bow turns under with two further transver…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton-on-Derwent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4495FB
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook, of Read's Class E, Type 3, dating to the early post-medieval period. The object is circular in plan and flat with a rectangular attachment loop. The hook is missing due to an ancient break. The dress hook is decorated with an equal-armed cross with a central pellet within a linear circle and surrounded by openwork. The outer edge of the object is engrailed and beaded. The object has a mid green-brown patina. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 17mm in width, 1mm thick, 1.7g A similar example which can be found in Read, (2008), is no.370 p99.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-446447
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with a raised moulded design featuring a large fleur-de-lis on the upper surface above which is a bi-foliate crown. A raised moulded border runs around the upper edge of the object which has been damaged in places, possibly due to the plough. The reverse is flat and undecorated The metal has a brownish-grey patina and is worn. The weight is 70mm in length, 48mm in width, 10mm thick and weighs 178g Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1FA2E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Edward III, (AD 1327-1377). Reverse: POSVI ADIVTOREM MEVM, CIVITAS EBORACI; long cross dividing legends, three pellets in each quarter. Series D of the York royal mint, c. AD 1352-53. North no. 1155.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-894FD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2017 T65 A fragment of a silver handle of post-medieval date, possibly from a seal matrix. The handle has is in the form of an openwork trefoil with a projecting rounded knop at the top. Oval lobes decorate the object above and below the lower openwork ovals, one on each side. Below the trefoil the object thickens and narrows forming the top of the neck of the handle which is hexagonal in cross-section. The object terminates with a recent break. There are no maker's marks or stamps present. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 12.5mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.8g. Examples …
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0BA575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Scottish Turner (Twopence) of either Charles I or Charles II. The obverse depicts the letters C R with a lozenge pellet in between and a crown above. The legend reads []ERA[.]. The reverse depicts a large thistle with legend [NEMO ME IMPUNE LA CESS ET].
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkbymoorside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0A4963
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur of post-medieval date. The rowel and most of both oval-sectioned arms are missing. The neck is oval and short measuring 7mm in width and 5mm in length before it the rowel box. The rowel box is incomplete due to a recent break. The outer face of the arms are decorated with a series of punched crescents and ovals which form a floral pattern. The object has a dark brownish-black patina. Dimensions: 50mm in width, 11mm thick, 14.7g
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirbymoorside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-09F65F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring of medieval date. The ring has an undecorated hoop of even width and no shoulders, measuring 5mm in width and 21mm in diameter. The bezel which is separately soldered onto the hoop is in the form of a cross pattee which is pierced in the centre with a circular hole. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Examples of similar finger rings in silver can be found on the PAS database and have been dated to c.1200-1400, see NMS-D16488, NMS-280BC7 and YORYM-3ECB52. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 9mm thick (top to base of bezel), 3.7g
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F7A913
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy earl post-medieval dress hook of Read's Class D, Type 6. The object is trefoil in plan with an incomplete rearward facing hook. The object consists of a copper alloy back plate with undulating edges and three hollow-domed bosses each of which has three circles of twisted wire and six raised pellets. In the centre of the trefoil is a raised wire circle. A separate soldered wire loop and wire hook are attached to the rear of the back plate. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 27mm in length, 24mm in width, 6mm thick, 4.4g. A simil…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E1BCC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron Viking strap fitting of Early Medieval date. The object is sub-triangular in plan, expanding at either end and waisted in the centre. The wider expanded end is square in cross-section and has an iron core from which projects the remains of a possible circular rivet for attachment. From the solid square end the object narrows and thins towards the opposite end which is split. The split measures 10mm in length, and is held together by a copper alloy circular rivet at the terminal with a diameter of 3mm. Each face of the object is decorated with six transverse …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DFCE53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with a raised moulded design featuring a large fleur-de-lis on the upper surface. The upper part of the fleur-de-lis has been damaged with a wide groove cutting through it. Above the fleur-de-lis below either side of the modern damage is the remains of a bi-foliate crown. The even patina of the object suggests that this damage occurred during antiquity while there is further more recent damage above the fleur-de-lis. The reverse is flat and with a deep recent groove runn…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DF9AF6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy vessel dating from the medieval to the post-medieval period. The fragment consists of the rim of a vessel probably used for cooking. The object is sub-triangular in plan and slightly curved in profile. The internal face of the vessel has a smooth shiny dark green surface. The outer face is rough and has adhering traces of a black sooty material, probably carbon deposits due to use over a fire for cooking. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E1EA33
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toggle of uncertain date. The object is in two halves following a recent break, probably due to the plough. The upper half of the object has a cylindrical 'head' each end of which is flattened. Between the central rounded, thickened element and the flattened ends the object narrows measuring 7mm thick forming a 'dumbell-like' shape. From the centre of the 'head' the object narrows and tapers in width curving downwards and terminating with a break. The arching of the object mirrors the form of a Roman dolphin brooch. The lower half of the object continu…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirk Smeaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29EBF2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date. The buckle is D-shaped in plan. The buckle frame is decorated with transverse grooves with a rounded knop on either end. The strap bar is narrowed and off-set. The pin is missing. The buckle has a mid-green patina and can be dated to AD 1250-1400. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead (2003), p22. Dimensions: 18mm in length, 15mm in width, 2.35g
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29DF63
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The object has worn rounded wings and a curved bow. At the front of the head is a worn rounded headstud. The bow tapers in width and terminates 4mm below the headstud due to an ancient break. The foot, catchplate and pin are missing. Dimensions: 19mm in length, 15mm in width, 4.85g
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29B7BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch dating to the Roman period. The brooch has short wings which are decorated with three vertical ridges. At the top of the head is an incomplete attachment loop. Towards the front of the head is an oval moulding which is worn. The bow of the brooch curves outwards and down from the head, tapering in width to where it terminates in an ancient and worn break. The foot, catchplate and pin are missing. The brooch is a hinged example and the top of the pin remains. The object has a mid-green patina and can be dated to the 2nd Century AD. A more…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29A9BF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North 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 which has no visible decoration or head loop. The bow arches out from the head and tapers towards the leg where it terminates just below the waste moulding. The bow is oval in cross-section. The bow is decorated with a worn oval waist moulding. At the rear of the object a pierced lug projects from the back of the head which would have secured the spring. The brooch has a dark green patina where it remains while the majority has broken away revealing a…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-298837
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic strap end dating to the Early Medieval period. The strap-end is made from a solid piece of copper alloy which has been split at the butt end for attachment. A circular rivet remains attached at this end. The central panel of the object is worn with no visible decoration. The terminal is moulded to form an abstract animal's head with a rounded snout and ridged moulding forming the eyes and brows. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. It has a rough mid-brown surface with the majority of the patina having broken away. The object can be classifie…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.