Record ID: WMID-582CCD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut halfpenny of John I of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period AD 1215 to AD 1217. Minted in Canterbury, either by moneyers Henri, Ivn, Roger, Samvel, Simon or Walter. Class 6c. North vol 1, p222, no 976/1. Diameter: 19.6 mm Width: 11.8 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-57FE66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut farthing of uncertain ruler, but dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1247. Mint uncertain. Class uncertain. Length: 9.7 mm Width: 9.0 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-57D8A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154 to AD 1189), dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1189. Mint of Exeter. Moneyer: Asketil. Class 1b. North, vol 1, p 220, no 963. Diameter: 18.2 mm Width: 8.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-577173
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut quarter of Henry II (AD 1154 to AD 1189), dating to the period AD 1158 to AD 1168, issued as part of the Cross and crosslets (Tealby) type (AD 1158 to AD 1180). Mint of Exeter. Moneyer Guncelin. Busts A-D. Length: 9.8 mm Width: 8.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-56EECA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver continental sterling imitation of John II of Avesnes, Count of Hainault (1280-1304), minted at Valenciennes c.1290-8. Mayhew M24. Obverse: + (double saltire) I Cross pattée (double saltire) COMES (double saltire) hAnOnIE; Facing bust wearing a chaplet of flowers ('crockard') with wedged drapery Reverse: VAL/EnC/hEn/EnS; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.3 g Reference: Mayhew, N., 1983. Sterling Imitations of Edwardian Type : Royal Numismatic Society Special Publication 14.
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C87FBB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite buckle frame, with a central forked spacer of Medieval dating (c.1350 to c. 1450 AD). The spacer frame is oval in shape and two linear stepped projections at the other (both incomplete). In profile the spacer frame is sub rectangular and in cross section it is oval. A small recess is present between the spacers, for the pin to be attached. The outer loop is incomplete. No decoration appears to be present on either the front or back of the frame. The pin has been made from a piece of copper alloy wire, with a circular cross section. The pin is in…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C86941
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite buckle frame, with a central forked spacer of Medieval dating (c.1350 to c. 1450 AD). The spacer frame is oval in plan with a lentoid projection (oval knop) at one end and two linear stepped projections at the other (one incomplete). In profile the spacer frame is sub rectangular and in cross section it is oval. A small recess is present between the spacers, for the pin to be attached. A small triangular recess is present on the inner edge of the outer loop to act as a pin rest. The outer face of the frame has been filed heavily. No decoration a…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C7B42C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c. AD 1350 to AD 1450). The buckle frame, pin and plate are present. The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The strap bar is narrowed and off set. Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. The edges of the buckle plate have been narrowed to allow for the off setting of the strap bar on t…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C78693
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the buckle is present, consisting of one of the outer loops only. The pin and strap plate are not present. The front of the buckle has bevelled edges. Traces of foliate decoration are present on the outer loop. The reverse is slightly concave and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 18.0 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 grams. The buckle is a mid dark green, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C76846
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular brooch) of medieval dating (AD 1200 - AD 1400). The buckle frame is complete, the pin is incomplete. The buckle is circular with a rectangular cross section, with bevelled edges. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is incomplete and consists of a piece of triangular sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the brooch frame. There is no evidence of cast, inlaid or incised decoration prese…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C6FD73
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable balance arm, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1200). Around 25% of the probable balance arm is present, consisting of a circular terminal and part of the arm. The rest of the balance is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The arm has a rectangular cross section. One end is complete, with a circular suspension terminal (internal diameter 1.4 mm). The terminal is separated from the rest of the arm by a rectangular bar. The rest of the arm curves gently away from the terminal. It measures 36.3 mm in length, 4.5 mm wide and 2.6 mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C3DDB9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy biconvex button, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1550). The button can be described in two parts: The head and the shank. The head is biconvex in shape. The head has been made from four triangular plates with points folded into the centre, to form a hollow head. The shank consists of a circular sectioned piece of metal with a circular peforation (hole) located at the end. The internal diameter of the hole is 1.8 mm It measures 20.6 mm in length, with a diameter of 10.6 mm on the head. The shank is 3.7 mm thick and 3.0 mm w…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C36C1B
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked eye), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the dress hook is present, with the hook and part of the trefoil openwork design incomplete. The hooked eye is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. It is of an openwork design, with a large sub rectangular eye section. The openwork plate consists of a hatched Hungerford knot in a trefoil shape, with two undecorated pellets at the junction between the eye and the plate. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 16.9 mm wi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C342D0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 95% of the hooked clasp is present, with just the hook incomplete. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plate, with a solid centre, and sever circular holes arranged evenly around it, and a single sharp hook (now incomplete). The back is undecorated. It measures 24.4 mm in length, 17.1 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even su…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C2FE79
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A thin copper alloy sheet is present on the reverse, secured in place by a circular sectioned rivet. The strap fitting measures 37.3 mm in length, 15.8 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C2A53C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a triangular knop. From the base of the triangular knop, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and back plates, for the strap to be secured. A small circular sectioned copper alloy rivet is present at the top and bottom, wh…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0A6F63
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, possible upper guard, from a sword, of possible Early Medieval (Viking) dating (AD 800 to AD 900). It is sub rectangular in shape, with pointed ends. It has an oval cross section. It is gently curvd in profile. Traces of possible tinned or silvered decoration remain on one face. A rectangular hole, for the tang, is located in the centre of the possible guard. The internal measures of the hole are 8.6 mm long and 3.0 mm wide. It measures 70.3 mm in length, 17.6 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 82.8 g. The possible upper sword guard is a dark brown…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0A194D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub triangular in shape, with a sub rectangular cross section. Copper corrosion products obscure some of the interior surface, but patches of a smooth and polished surface are present. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. Sooting is present on the exterior of the fragment. This section is most likely from the out turned rim of a cauldro…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-09FBAC
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 14.5 mm and weighs 16.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-09E0AB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket or pistol ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape. A casting seam and sprue are present. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 9.6 mm and weighs 5.4 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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