Record ID: LVPL-DD00C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). A suspension hole has been located off centre, at the top of the weight and has been incompletely perforated The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with facetted sides. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated. The weight measures 14.67mm tall, 12.63mm diameter at the base, 9.60mm di…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E0C351
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy line weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1st to 17th Centuries AD). The weight is discoid in shape. The central hole is broadly circular and is positioned centrally. The internal diameter measures 3.10mm. No decoration appears to be present on either side. The weight measures 12.91mm in diameter and 5.08mm thickness. It weighs 4.3 grams. It is mid to light grey colour, with an even patina. It has signs of being abraded and rolled in the plough soil. This type of weight has been in use for a long period of time and can have multiple func…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E157F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy cyclindrial weight or possible gaming piece, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The top and bottom are flat, and the sides are gently concave, tapering to the top. The weight is a mid white to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface and detail. The weight measures 13.85mm tall, 13.88mm in diameter at the base, 12.15mm diameter at the …
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DDC0E8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One handle fragment from a wheel thrown vessel, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The handle consists of a plain strip handle, with patches of a green glaze on the exterior surface. The handle would have originally been part of a large glazed jug type vessel. The handle measures 18.09mm thick and weighs 49.6grams. It measures 56.30mm in length and 37.91mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (miscellaneous / unsourced) glazed jug fabric. Fine frequent Sand tempered. Sherd type: handle Handle type: Strip Handle thickness: 18.09mm Firing condition: u…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DDF7C3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) sherds (one (1) rimsherd and one (1) bodysherd) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a Romano-British miscellaneous (unsourced) local grey ware. The sherds vary in thickness from 5.86mm to 7.81mm. In total they weigh 59.4grams. The sherds have a dark grey reduced fabric. Subtle differences are present in the fabric types between sherds, which would indicate different sources of production. This type of Romano-British pottery was in production through the Roman occupation of Britain, from 1st to 4th Centuries (1 - 400 AD). Vessel forms present consist of utili…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DE4DD5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy trade token of uncertain issuer but of Post Medieval (17th Century) dating. Obverse: foliate spiral design Obverse inscription: Illegible Reverse: ?DD G Reverse inscription: illegible Diameter: 13.18mm Thickness: 1.32mm Weight: 0.8 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E136E1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD). The strap fitting consists of a rectangular D sectioned attachment, with a square sectioned hook at the base. The hook has a blunt point, and is U shaped in profile. The attachment end has been decorated by a couple of raised collars, one at the top and one at the bottom, on either side of the holes for rivets. An iron rivet is still present in the lower hole, whereas the upper hole is empty. The internal diameter of the upper hole is 2.96mm. The strap fitting is a …
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-A4FDB2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end, of medieval date, probably 14th century. The terminal, upper plate and sides are made from one piece of metal, and the strap-end is sub-rectangular in both plan and cross-section. The attachment end tapers in side view and there is a small separate backplate. Only about 50% of the back plate is present, consisting of a small piece of sheet copper alloy metal, rectangular in plan, with a small copper alloy rivet, placed centrally and not visible on the front, securing it in place. It does not extend to the end of the strap-end. The attachment end does…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-E19EF3
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strainer, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1300 to 1600 AD). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile. It consists of a sheet of copper alloy metal with a series of irregularly spaced holes or perforations punched into it. Six (6) holes are present, all but one are full of soil or metal corrosion products. The empty hole has an internal perforation of 2.26mm. The fragment is a mid to dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. The patina has been removed, probably through handling, on the prominent edges, revealing the bare shiny meta…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DCEF21
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of 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 flat (sub rectangular) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 3.35 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.30mm and is 4.65mm thick. It weighs 19.6 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a m…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E1C7B4
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy heraldic harness mount or hanger, of Medieval dating (14th Century). The mount is irregular in plan and profile. The front of the mount is broadly rectangular in plan, with circular indentations along three sides. The lower side exhibits two rectangular lugs or protrusions, probably the remnants of a suspension hinge. The reverse is plain and undecorated. An integrally cast attachment spike, with a circular section, is located centrally on the rear of the mount. Traces of enamelled decoration are present on the front of the mount, although due to ab…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DD3911
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring with incised decoration, most likely of medieval date (1200 to 1500 AD). The finger ring consists of a cast copper alloy hoop with incised decoration. It has a D shaped cross section. The hoop exhibits a repeating series of small vertical incised lines all around the circumference of the hoop. The internal surface of the ring exhibits a large number of file marks. No inscription appears to be present. The ring is mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. The ring measures: 20.58mm external diameter, 18.56mm internal diameter, 2…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DD8F47
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag or dress fastener of Early Post Medieval dating (c.1500 to c. 1550). The hooked tag is approximately 50% complete, with just the hook missing. It comprises a central oval, with a relief moulded profile (bust with hair covered, facing left) and a cabled border, with a sub rectangular attachment loop present to the side. The edges are bevelled. The back is plain and undecorated. The hooked tag is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of small patches where the patina has been worn away, probably through handlin…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-A6FFD3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating. The cuff link consists of a single disc or cuff link element. It is circular in plan, with bevelled edges. . The back is plain and undecorated. The method of attachment is missing. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below. This design is believed to be a reference to that of the marriage of Charles II (1660-1685) to Catherine of Braganza in 1662. It has a diameter of 12.63mm and is 2.50mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. Therefore as the cuff link is older …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-DF4A70
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn, cast copper alloy unifaced coin weight for an Angel denomination coin of Late Medieval dating (1464 to 1588 AD). The coin weight is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has an image of St Michael, winged, standing, spearing a dragon below. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The coin weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. It measures 17.09mm in diameter and 2.80mm thick. It weighs 4.0 grams. The Angel a…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DFD0B8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn, cast copper alloy probable coin weight of uncertain denomination and dating. The coin weight is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. One side appears to have a standing figure holding left arm up and the other, possibly a Roman style standard. The coin weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. It measures 12.00mm in diameter and 2.57mm thick. It weighs 1.7 grams.
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DE5B37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor but of 4th Century dating. Diameter: 11.96mm Thickness: 1.19mm Weight: 0.6 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DE7178
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor but of 4th Century dating. Diameter: 14.25mm Thickness: 1.14mm Weight: 0.9 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DE8857
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, probably of House of Constantine (307 to 361 AD), mint uncertain but probably minted between 353 and 354 AD. Diameter: 16.18mm Thickness: 1.34mm Weight: 1.4 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Saturday 14th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DEBF47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, probably of House of Theodosius (378 to 402 AD), mint uncertain but probably minted between 383 and 387 AD. Diameter: 13.80mm Thickness: 1.21mm Weight: 0.9 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Saturday 14th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DED6F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, probably of House of Valentinian (364 - 378 AD), mint uncertain but probably minted between 364 and 378 AD. Diameter: 16.38mm Thickness: 1.11mm Weight: 1.1 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Saturday 14th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DEF951
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, probably of House of Constantine (307 to 361 AD), mint uncertain but probably minted between 354 and 361 AD. Diameter: 10.84mm Thickness: 1.23mm Weight: 0.5 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DF13C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy radiate of uncertain emperor and mint, but minted between 260 AD and 290 AD. Diameter: 15.68mm Thickness: 1.69mm Weight: 1.0 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E01553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered silver washed copper alloy radiate, probably of Postumus (260 to 296 AD), mint uncertain but minted between 260 and 296 AD. Diameter: 20.07mm Thickness: 1.94mm Weight: 2.8 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-E076B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver cut half penny of Henry III (1216 to 1272 AD), minted by moneyer Robert in either London or Canterbury between 1258 and 1265 AD. Class 5g. Diameter: 14.91mm Width: 7.96mm Thickness: 0.87mm Weight: 0.5 grams Thanks are extended to both Frank Basford (FLO for the Isle of Wight) and Laura Burnett (FLO for Somerset) for their help in identifying this coin.
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-3FB907
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered silver denarius of Severus Alexander (222 - 235 AD), minted in Rome in 234 AD. Diameter: 18.81mm Thickness: 1.92mm Weight: 2.4 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-407A44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver penny, possibly of Edward III (1327-1377 AD), minted in the Archespiscopal mint in York, some time between 1327 and 1377 AD. The reverse has been double struck. Diameter: 16.43mm Thickness: 0.89mm Weight: 1.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DD1BE3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c.1350 to 1450 AD). 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 off set. Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. A rectangular shot has been cut at the centre, to enable the pin to be positioned on the strap bar of the buckle frame. The edges of the buckle plate have been offs…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DD5881
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle, of Early Post Medieval dating (c.1575 - c.1700 AD). Only the frame is present, the pin and buckle plate are missing. The buckle is asymmetrical in shape. It exhibits six lobed knops (quite worn) on the ouside edge of the rectangular loop. Two lobed semi circular knops are present at symmetrical points on the outer edge of the sub circular loop. A lobed rectangular knop is present at either end of the strap bar. The buckle is a mid to dark green colour, with a slightly abraded patina covering the surface. Patches o…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B05A97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy bow and fantail brooch, of Roman dating (50 to 150 AD). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The head loop and pin are missing. The wings are complete with a rolled complete casing holding the axis bar for the hinged pin. The pin is incomplete and housed within a cut notch between the two rolled cylindrical casings. The axis bar holding the pin is made from copper alloy. From the top / head of the brooch a small head loop extends, now incomplete. The bow head is narrow with a graceful slightly angular profile. The bow is D shaped in cr…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-B0EDF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy conical disc brooch or umbonate variant, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 250). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The pin and part of the right hand edge are missing. The brooch is sub circular in plan. The front has been decorated with a raised central dome (convex) area. The top of the dome has been decorated by an open lozenge (square set diagonally) design. Inside the lozenge, is a central pellet, surrounded by a wide raised copper alloy ring. Between these areas, in the recessed area, is the remnants of enamel inlay, possibly red i…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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