Record ID: LVPL-FE91ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval copper-alloy styca of Aethelred II of Northumbria (probably first reign, 840 - 844), moneyer: Odilo. Ref: Pirie 1996. The obverse central motif on the reverse is a cross pattee (Pirie motif 1), on the reverse a cross of pellets (Pirie motif 6) . The spelling of Aethelred appears to be EDILRED (L inverted) placing it into Pirie's group C although Odilo is not listed for this group,
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8D4E05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96) striking under Vespasian muled with a reverse type of Titus (AD 79-81), probably dating to the period AD 79-80 or later (Reece period 4). TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P reverse type depicting a Draped seat with semi-circular frame above, with three crescents. The coin has a copper-alloy core visible in several places due to corrosion of the plated silver surfaces. For the obverse type of Domitian dating to AD 79 cf. RIC (2nd ed.) p. 136, no. 1080 passim; for the reverse type of Titus dating to AD 80 cf. RIC (2nd ed…
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-772432
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy late Roman strap end nail cleaner. The object is sub-triangular in plan and flat, tapering in width to a bifurcated terminal at one end. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation either side are a pair of opposing crescent shaped lugs. Above the central perforation the object widens to form a sub-rectangular attachment end, the top of which is perforated with another hole which is in line with the central hole. On the outer face between a single line of these crescents runs down the centre of the object to the central perforation. Below this perf…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scrayingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-522A86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold Venetian ducat of Doge Francesco Foscari (1423-57), mint: Venice (Zecca). CNI 60-74 (probably 68). Ref: CNI vol.VII (Venice/Venezia), p. 131-3. The coin is struck on an irregular flan (it is not clipped), fairly typical of this coinage. The imperfect punches used in the production of the coin are also consistent with other examples. Obverse: FRAC FOSCARI DVX S M VENETI, S. Marco and Doge kneeling, together holding banner. Reverse: SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT, Christ standing facing, raising right hand in benediction, Gospels in left, surrounded b…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gate Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D2D82
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Roman greyware dating from AD 43-410. The object consists of a rim fragment which is 'comma' shaped in cross-section and curved in profile. Each face of the object is light grey in colour with tiny flecks of black and white inclusions. The internal fabric is a slightly darker grey but has been evenly fired. Dimensions: 46mm in width, 32mm in height, 15mm thick, 27.30g
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7BFF03
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy book clasp of Howsam type A.1.1, with a hinged plate and loop. The object has a rectangular sheet which is folded around the bar; the plate has frame recesses but is undecorated. The hinged loop is pierced with a circular perforation measuring 3.5mm in diameter, and terminates with an incomplete knop. Each face of the object is undecorated. It has a dark greyish green patina.26mm in length, 11mm in width, 3mm thick, 5.00g Similar examples can be found in Egan & Pritchard (1991, 101) which have been dated from the late 14th century and early 15th century d…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5A9738
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy spiral-headed stick pin, Flixborough Type 4, of Early Medieval date, c. 600-700. The pin has a straight shaft measuring 46mm in length which tapers to a sharp point. The shank is circular in cross-section and un-hipped. The top of the pin expands into two halves each of which curve up and round forming a spiral of one and a half turns. The spirals are flattened on each face and touch in the centre. This example does not have a collar and the tapering of the shank is unusual. The pin has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 55mm in length, 11mm …
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2016
Last updated: Sunday 13th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-30FD58
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy mount, dating to the early Roman period, in the form of the head, neck, and forequarters of a running boar. The mount is hollow-cast and depicts a boar semi-naturalistically. The boar has a large head, oval in cross-section and tapering to a flat oval snout. One nostril is visible in the form of a pellet on the snout, the second is missing due to the loss of patina. Either side of the snout is a moulded ridge, probably representing tusks. The eyes are worn and not visible and above are two ears. The right ear (when viewed facing the object) is wider, measuring 4mm …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C55C0D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Two non-joining fragments of an unidentified cast silver artefact. The fragments are rectangular and curved in form with a wedge-shaped cross-section. Both fragments are broken at each end. The concave inner faces are plain and the convex outer faces are decorated with Trewhiddle style ornament. Fragment 1 (left side of image) shows a crouching beast inside an arched panel or arcade, its head looking backwards and biting its own tail, which laces up from beneath its body. Probable remains of niello are visible around the creature's tail and hind legs. To the right of this panel is…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-900EEF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy zoomorphic brooch, in the form of a duck, dating to the Roman period. Mackreth 2011,Chapter 7, Part 3, OBJECT, Type 4.a1. The brooch has a three dimensional neck and head and a hollow body. The top of the head is broken and the facial features either worn or missing. The hollow body has open wings each of which are damaged on the tips and enamelled panels on the wings representing feathers. Within the panels or cells are the remains of red and possibly green or blue enamel. The colours of the enamel have degraded and are currently 'rust red' and 'pea green'. The tail…
Created on: Friday 15th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B4793B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy dupondius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to AD 71-72 (Reece Period 4). Reverse: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI, Securitas seated right. Mint of Lyon. RIC II (revised edition), p. 142, no. 1156 or p. 145, no. 1197.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A1AAA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A modern imitation of an Anglo-Saxon sceat of Series E ('Porcupine' type). The imitation is a match for the 'Ashmore' replica produced by Trevor Ashmore in the 196-s-70s. It is listed in Abramson's 'Sceattas: an illustrated guide', p. 154 no. 8. On the reverse is a beaded square enclosing bars, with possible symbols around the outer edge of the coin. Dimensions: 12mm in diameter, 1.1g.
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton-le-Street', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8D6A24
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy, or lead, weight, probably a Roman steelyard weight. The weight has been cast around an iron suspension loop, of which corroded remnants are present at both ends of the artefact. The sub bi-conical form is suggestive of manufacture during the period of Roman occupation. Probably dates from c43 to c410 AD. The height is 31.13mm, diameter is 36.51mm, and the weight 158.39g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8B267F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman silver denarius of Caracalla as Caesar, dating to c. AD 196 (Reece Period 10). Reverse: SECVRITAS PERPETVA. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 1, p. 212, no. 2. The diameter is 17.28mm, and the weight is 2.4g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scrayingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3CDB52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius I, c. 303-305 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. London mint. RIC VI, p. 126, no. 37a.
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4929B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy disc brooch of Roman date. The object is circular in plant with eight incomplete projections decorating the outer edge of the frame. The centre of the brooch is recessed and would probably have held enamel, none of which remains. At the rear of the object the spring and a small fragment of the catchplate remain attached. The pin is missing. The object has a light brown patina. The brooch can be dated from AD 100-200. Dimensions: 11.58mm in diameter, 5.07mm thick, 1.6g
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-490FC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cut silver denarius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 103-111 (Reece Period 5). Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Mars standing left with spear and shield. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 255, nos. 161-163.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4D7B13
Object type: TAP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy tap handle probably for a vessel of medieval to post-medieval date (c. 1350-1600 AD). The object consists of a finial in the form of a fleur-de-lis, above a hollow tapering cylindrical stem, pierced by a pair of opposed transverse holes to control the passage of liquid. The leaves or petals of the fleur-de-lis curl right round forming a perforation to each side, each measuring 6.12mm in diameter, and there is a groove dividing the base of the uppermost petal from each of the side petals; these grooves are more distinct on one face of the tap than the other. The uppermos…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-422AD8
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy cosmetic pestle dating to the period c 100 BC- c AD 200. The attachment loop would have been at one of the incomplete ends. The pestle is a curved, circular-section rod which tapers towards each end. The object has a dark brown patina with patches of corrosion in places. Similar end-looped cosmetic mortars can be seen in Ralph Jackson's monograph on 'Cosmetic sets of Late Iron Age and Roman Britain' (2010). Cf. Ibid, p 94, no. 96, from Chichester, West Sussex. Similar PAS database examples have been recorded: HESH-1EBF57, DENO-DCE387 and WAW-0B6B74. Cosme…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-33DFE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296) (Reece Period 14). Reverse: VIRTVS AV[G], galley left with mast, probably a cabin, and several rowers; not clear if waves or not. Mint unclear. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton-on-Derwent', grid reference and parish protected.