Record ID: LVPL-BB8692
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.91mm wide. Traces of decoration (diagonal raised ribs) are present on both the upper and lower faces are present. The whorl has a diameter of 26.99mm and is 9.81mm thick. It weighs 25.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. T…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBA482
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.03 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 32.23mm and is 9.90mm thick. It weighs 47.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a minor degree …
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBB212
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 11.02 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 30.02mm and is 8.77mm thick. It weighs 45.4 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a mino…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBC4A4
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 sub triangular (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 10.77 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.11mm and is 4.33mm thick. It weighs 12.5 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: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
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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: LVPL-F983C4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy 'vesica' type seal matrix, of Medieval dating (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix is a vesica shaped die (oval with pointed ends), with an incomplete probable tab handle. The handle has a rectangular cross section. The die depicts a six legged curvilinear stylised floral design, surrounded by the legend around the edge. The legend can be read. It appears to read +SIGIL hENR:FIL:ROBTI. Inscriptions on seal matrixes of this type tend to be in the form of 'XXX, Son of XXX', which in this case means "Seal of Henry, son of Robert". The seal…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-3455F0
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy purse suspension loop of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1600 AD). The suspension loop is sub-circular in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The external diameter of the loop is 26.35mm and internal is 19.07mm. A collar with parallel sides if present at the base of the loop, and is circular in cross section. The diameter of the collar is 8.07mm wide and it extends 5.4mm beneath the suspension loop. A small section of shank is still present beneath the collar, this would have originally been longer and would have been secured thr…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 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-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
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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: 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.

Record ID: LVPL-208D65
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bar mount, of Medieval dating (c.1200 to c. 1500 AD). The mount is sub rectangular in plan, and D shaped in section. At the centre of the bar is a square panel with faint cross hatched decoration and traces of gilding. Either side of the central panel both arms are identical and have a short faceted section followed by a prominent transverse ridge. At each end of the bar are semi-circular terminals that are slightly dome-shaped in form and have projecting oval shaped terminal knops. They have at their centre circular rivet holes. The mount is a …
Created on: Thursday 15th 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-CB8BF8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enamelled mount or stud of probable Roman dating (1 AD to 410 AD). The mount is square in plan, with a raised central ridge on the front. Symmetrical decoration is present on either side of this ridge, consisting of two pointed oval / petals joined together at the circular bulbous end, with the points angled towards the corners. Remnants of red enamel are present at the short ends of the mount, and remnants of a yellow enamel in the middle. The back is plain and undecorated, with the remains of two integral cast attachment spikes present. One is i…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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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-0CCA35
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central pellet, with a scallop shell shape (semi-circles with radiating lines) to either side. This style of decoration has a floral or foliate appearance. Both sides are incomplete, with the edges demonstrating an old break. The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. Both have been bent over, and they taper gradually towards a point. In both cases t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1E5DA3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Late Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The mount is sub square in plan, and rectangular in profile. The mount has rounded corners. The front has been decorated with five circular depressions. Two small copper alloy rivets are present for attachment purposes. The rivets are incomplete, and both are circular sectioned (diameter 1.27mm). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, ha…
Created on: Thursday 15th 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-254BA7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar of unknown function and probable Medieval dating (1300-1500 AD). The bar has an irregular shaped decorative knop on the end, below which the bar itself tapers to a point. The section of the bar is broadly lentoid and the artefact in plan is broadly sub rectangular. The knop on the end is integrally cast and is formed from four facetted sides. Each facet has a triangular shaped recess cut into it. Below the knop, is a horizontal collar at the top of the bar. The bar consists of a tapering lentoid section. Like the knop, the sides of the bar are f…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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