Record ID: LVPL-0A1BB3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) bodysherds of a several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a Late Post Medieval stoneware pottery type (19th Centuries AD). Sherd 1 measures 38.29mm in length, 32.37mm wide and 6.71mm thick. It weighs 10.9 grams. It exhibits an mottled light to dark brown external salt glaze. Sherd 2 measures 41.79mm in length, 48.95mm wide and 5.55mm thick. It weighs 16.4 grams. It exhibits a mid brown external salt glaze. Together both sherds weigh 27.3 grams. Both sherds have a light grey hard fabric, with an external salt glaze. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 19…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-093F77
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One (1) basesherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of a local Post Medieval slipware pottery type (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The sherd measures 51.09mm in length, 49.97mm wide and 10.50mm thick. It weighs 22.6 grams. The sherd has a pale grey fabric, with a light yellow and dark brown glaze on the internal surface. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 17th and 18th Centuries AD and commonly referred to as slipware. The vessel form suggested by the basesherd present is probably that of a large open bowl. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Slipware Firing …
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-092C55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) sherds (one (1) rimsherd and two (2) bodysherds) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a local Roman oxidised pottery type, dating from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherds vary in thickness from 5.63mm to 7.04mm. In total they weigh 10.4 grams. The sherds have a pale grey / light orange fabric. Subtle differences are present in the fabric types between sherds, which would indicate different sources of production. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 2nd and 4th Centuries AD. The vessel form suggested by the rimsherd present is probably that of a…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-090D07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six (6) sherds (three (3) rimsherds and three (3) bodysherds) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a local Medieval glazed jug pottery type, dating from 13th to 14th Centuries AD. The sherds vary in thickness from 7.20mm to 11.32mm. In total they weigh 107.0 grams. The sherds have a pale yellow oxidised fabric and a pale green glaze on the exterior surfaces. Subtle differences are present in the fabric types between sherds, which would indicate different sources of production. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 13th and 14th Centuries. Vessel forms …
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-08A3D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver, probable sixpence or possible shilling of William III (1689 - 1702 AD) of uncertain date of issue but probably minted between 1689 and 1702 AD. Approximately 50% of the coin is present, and has been folded in half. The coin also demonstrates signs of being partially melted down. Length: 13.58mm Width: 15.21mm Thickness: 3.76mm Weight: 1.8 grams
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-084062
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped / flaked flint blade, of probable Late Mesolithic to Early Neolithic dating (6500 - 2900 BC). The blade is sub rectangular in plan, and triangular in cross section. A central ridge is present on the dorsal (upper) face, with signs of retouch along the edges. The ventral (lower) face demonstrates signs of concoidal ripples. The bulb of percussion and striking platforms are missing. The blade is a light grey / dark beige colour, with little surface patination. The blade measures 52.84mm length, 18.04mm width, 4.93mm thick and weighs 4.9 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-081234
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tinned copper alloy sub rectangular buckle and chape, of Post medieval dating (c.1690 to c. 1720). The buckle is a sub rectangular shoe or knee buckle, with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has been decorated with three moulded transverse vertical ridges on either side of the spindle hole. An incised foliate design is present on the outer edge of each loop. The chape is incomplete. The pin is missing. Iron staining is present on the reverse of the buckle, suggesting that the spindle may have been made from iron. The buckle is a mid grey colour, wit…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-07E6A1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, expanding outwards at the top into a flared, sloping sub rectangular surface. This area is likely to be the remnants of the junction between the leg and the body of the vessel. A small ridge is present at the junction on the exterior surface. An old break is present at the base. It is a mid green colour, with an abraded sur…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-07BC11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.43 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.78mm and is 11.24mm thick. It weighs 49.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a …
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0772E5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/hammered copper alloy jetton probably of Charles VI (1380-1422) or Charles VII (1422-1461), struck as one of the stock issues in Tournai between c.1415 and 1497 AD. The jetton is probably that of a Shield of France jetton type, issued throughout the 15th Century (Mitchiner, 1988, 224-230). The jetton is badly struck and heavily worn. The obverse contains part of a Shield of France type, probably bearing 3 complete Lys or Lis, with annulets to the top and side. The obverse inscription is illegible. The reverse depicts a triple stranded cross fleuretty in…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-06A3A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603 AD), minted in 1577 as part of the Second issue of Coinage. North type 1997. Diameter: 26.16mm Thickness: 0.89mm Weight: 2.6 grams
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F667A7
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount, of probable Medieval dating (14th to 16th Centuries AD). The front of the mount consists of a winged lion passant (on four legs, front paw raised), with wings inverted (pointing downwards) openwork design. The lion is looking left. The back of the badge is plain and undecorated. A circular central depression is present on both the front and the back. The badge measures 39.46mm in length, 40.17mm wide and 3.80mm thick. It weighs 14.6 grams. The badge is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DEA6C0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy, probable casting waste, of uncertain dating (2150 BC to 1700 AD). However, due to the lack of context and continuation of casting styles, this fragment could be dated from the Bronze Age through to the Post Medieval Period (c.2150 BC - 1700 AD). The fragment is irregular in plan and cross section. It has an irregular, rough surface. It is a mid to dark green colour. An even patina covers the surface. It measures 49.21mm in length, 40.37mm wide and 6.65mm thick. It weighs 16.1 grams. In appearance, the fragment does display some similar…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-78E216
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of 11th century dating. The mount is irregular in plan. It consists of an openwork interlaced zoomorphic style design on the front, with two facing beasts with gaping mounts. The beast heads are located at the base, on either side, with their tails interlocking at the top of the mount. No flange is present on the reverse of the mount. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 26.18mm in height, 30.21mm wide and 3.69mm thick. It weighs 9.5 grams. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A combination of wear …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-773811
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar mount of probable Late Medieveal to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1650 AD). The mount is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. In plan the mount is broadly rectangular with the two long sides tapering and flaring along the length. It is incomplete, with one of the terminals missing. The terminal consists of two lobes or knops. At the centre of the bar are two similar knops arranged vertically. The edges of the mount are slightly beveled with the upper face being convex. The rear of the mount is flat and undecorated. There are…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-76D7F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single loop sub rectangular buckle frame with ornate outer edges of Medieval dating (c.1250 to 1400 AD). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. Both the pin and the buckle plate are missing, but they would have both been attached by being folded around the central bar. A recessed pin rest on the frame is present at the mid point on the outside edge. Circular or possibly hexagonal knops are present at the corners and half way along the sides of the buckle frame. These form an ornate outer edge to the buckle. The back is pla…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-75BBC6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (1550 to 1650 AD). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. At the mid point of the loop on both edges are relatively crude cast flowers or rosettes. A triangular knop is present at either end of the strap bar. …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-754B50
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic D shaped buckle frame, of Early Medieval dating (1000 to 1100 AD). The frame is an irregular oval (D shape) in plan, with the apex of the frame being heavily swollen and tapering to the junction with the axis bar. The axis bas is offset from the plan of the frame. The buckle plate and the pin are missing. From the swollen mid point, the sides taper in both width and thickness to a slight axis bar. Both ends of the buckle frame are decorated with a debased animal (dog or dolphin) head which grip the axis bar between their jaws. The axis b…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-753103
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle, of Medieval dating (1250 to 1500 AD). The buckle frame is complete, the pin and the buckle plate are missing. The loop is sub oval in plan, with a thickened and expanded outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed and off set. The buckle is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. It measures 15.74mm in length, 20.33mm wide and 2.79mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. Similar single looped D shaped buckles have been illustrated by Whitehead (2003) on page 19, in particular that of #53-#54. This style of bu…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-74F4B2
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy padlock, of Post Medieval dating (16th Century to mid 19th Centuries AD). Only the front plate to the padlock, with a rectangular plate to cover the keyhole is present. It is circular in plan, with two protruding lugs at the top of the plate. These lugs would have originally taken the bar, which is now missing. The presence of iron corrosion products around the area of the lugs and on the reverse would suggest that the bar and central section of the padlock was originally made from iron. The rectangular plate has been decorated with three vertical …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.