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-5956BA
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1500). The ampulla consists of a square shaped neck, with a flat circular shaped base. The neck has an open square shaped hole at the top. Internal dimensions of the neck are 8.0 mm by 5.4 mm. The ampulla is 40.7 mm deep. The remains of two attachment loops are present at the shoulder between the neck and the base. The design on the front of the ampulla has been deliberately removed by multiple radiating gouge marks. The back of the ampulla bears the traditional scallop shell, formed from emanting ribs. The scallo…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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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-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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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-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: LVPL-1DB970
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy toy jug, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 16th Centuries AD). The jug is sub rectangular in plan and circular in cross section. A casting seam is present along the both sides of the jug, along the length of the handle and directly opposite the handle. The base of the jug is circular. Faint signs of decoration are present on both sides. The handle is long and narrow, being formed from multiple diagonal protrustions. The jug is mid white to pale grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 41.05mm in height, 19.89mm dia…
Created on: Thursday 15th 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-0D35A1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy button, of Post medieval dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The button is circular in plan, with raised symmetrical decoration on the front. A raised central pellet is present, with the rest of the design radiating from that. Eight diagonal rays extend from the centre, separating the button into eight segments. An open trilobed design is present in the middle of each segment. An arched tressure is present around the edge of the button. The back of the button exhibits the design in reverse relief, suggesting that it may have been press moulded…
Created on: Wednesday 14th 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-0C7ED4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is an irregular cone in plan, and triangular in profile / cross section. The remains of a length of thick iron wire has been inserted into the top of the weight (the flat surface of the cone), probably as a method of suspension. The iron suspension loop is incomplete. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 18.99mm tall, and has a diameter of 21.27mm at the top. It weighs 22.7 grams (0.80 oz). We…
Created on: Wednesday 14th 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-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-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-BBFE12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is an irregular cone in plan, and triangular in profile / cross section. A length of thick iron wire has been inserted into the top of the weight (the flat surface of the cone), probably as a method of suspension. Iron corrosion products present have obscured the original shape of the probable suspension loop. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 22.99mm tall, and has a diameter of 20.90mm at the to…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBE3D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is an irregular cone in plan, and triangular in profile / cross section. A length of thick iron wire has been inserted into the top of the weight (the flat surface of the cone), probably as a method of suspension. Iron corrosion products present have obscured the original shape of the probable suspension loop. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 31.88mm tall, and has a diameter of 17.67mm at the to…
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: 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-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-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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