Record ID: WMID-C05CEC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 9.7 mm. It measures 29.9 mm in length and has a diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 107.5 g (3.79 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface.
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-59F712
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of uncertain dating, possibly Roman to Post medieval (AD 43 to AD 1650). The weight is sub oval in shape with a flattened triangular cross section. An irregular suspension hole has been placed roughly centrally at the top of the weight. This hole has internal dimensions of 1.5 mm by 3.6 mm. The base is rounded. It measures 42.1 mm in length, 17.6 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 10.2 mm. It weighs 45.6 g (1.61 oz). The weight is a light grey to off-white colour. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted i…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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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-C31B1B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, possible vat or tank, of uncertain dating but possibly Early Medieval (AD 750 to AD 1000). Around 50% of the vat or tank is present. None of the sides are complete. The base is incomplete with several holes and repair marks. The base now has a ripple effect, due to being found on a cobbled stream bed. No decoration appears to be present on either side. The rim was folded but now not attached to the main body of the tank. It has a diameter of 110cm (with a max length of 48 cm, and a max width of 28cm). The sides are 1.9 mm thick. None of the side…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2632A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain identification and function, possibly a sword pommel of Early Medieval to Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 1500). The artefact is sub cuboid in shape. A circular perforation (hole) is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 8.3 mm. A sub circular flat border is present around this perforation. Possible arms extend to either side. These arms curve upwards, with a recurved tip. The top of this possible sword pommel extends with these curvilinear shapes and it has been folded over with the tip touching the base. It measures 63…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
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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-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-5A210E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap loop, of medieval dating (c. AD 1250 to c. AD 1400). The fitting is single looped and sub-oval, with an off-set straight attachment bar and a pair of opposed internal trianglar projections which would have secured the strap in place whilst allowing the fitting to slide up and down the strap. The strap fitting measures 16.9 mm in length, 18.9 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. A very similar example is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991, page 234; Figure 1262), …
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5AD048
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pendent loop from a bar mount or similar strap fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400). The pendent loop is circular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The front is convex or domed, whereas the reverse is flat. It has an external diameter of 12.0 mm and an internal diameter of 7.4 mm. The ring has a width of 1.9 mm and is 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 0.8 g. The pendent loop is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A similar pendent loop has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-EA2706. Similar ones have also been illustrate…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 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-E13EA5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of the front, back and spacer of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has a centrally located decorative projection. From this projection, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. Three holes are present at the top of the strap end, two small ones for a rivet, and one larger central one, probably for decoration. The two smaller rivet holes still contain the circular sectioned copper alloy rive…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-E0FAE3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.1 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 24.9 mm and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 23.7 g (0.84 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-08CC24
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 14.8 mm and weighs 17.5 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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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-C1EB2D
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plaque or mount, of unknown dating, but probably Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The plaque is sub rectangular in shape. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The front has been decorated with a design in relief. This design consists of three rows of two saints. Each row is separated by a thin and a thick border, the thick border bears traces of lettering, which is now illegible. To either side of the plaque are vertical borders, one wide, the other thin with a rope like design. To the left hand side, the edge is slightly recess…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-26E3E3
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilt copper alloy plaque or inlay, of Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 1200). The plaque is rectangular in shape, with moulded decoration (?Style 1) on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The decoration on the front bears similarity to that of the Tiermensch or 'beastman' motif. The decoration consists of several motifs, each appears to be multistranded. Gilding survives in the recesses. It measures 26.6 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The plaque is a dark green to gold colour, with an even surface patina. Several si…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6BB89F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is rectangular in shape, with a slight convex cross section. The front is slightly domed, whereas the reverse is flat. The front has been decorated with a horizontal groove, with several small vertical grooves positioned just below it. A similar row of small vertical grooves is present, along the other long edge. A circular sectioned copper alloy rivet is present, located in the centre of the mount. It has a diameter of 1.4 mm. It measures 7.8 mm in length, 4.8 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. I…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6841E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded figurative mount of probable Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th Century onwards). The mount is sub triangular in shape, with openwork details. The back is recessed. On the left hand side of the front, is a figurative person. The head is raised prominently away from the base of the mount. The detail for hair or a hat is uncertain. The eyes are circular and infilled with a dark material, possibly jet. A triangular nose is positioned between and below the eyes. No neck is present, and the figure continues downwards, wearing a robe with right arm held up …
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5B876E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy finger ring, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the finger ring is present, with half of the hoop missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bezel is oval in shape, with recessed enamel decoration. The decoration consistsof a central blue rectangular bar, with a semi circle of probable white enamel to either side. The bezel has a length of 13.1 mm and is 10.3 mm wide. The shoulders are plain. The hoop is rectangular in cross section. It measures 10.9 mm in length, 20.9 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. …
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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