Record ID: LVPL-37BBD6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of medieval dating (14th Century AD). The pendant is of the 'heater' shield shape (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). The upper edge has an integrally cast suspension loop, which is sub oval in plan and set at right angles (ninety degrees) to the pendant. It is angled forwards, with an oval pierced loop (now incomplete). The front of the pendant features moulded heraldic decoration in the form of three lions passant guardant, arranged one above the other. This decoration is set within an inlaid red …
Created on: Friday 18th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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-5E7B05
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword or dagger pommel, probably of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1700 AD). Approximately 25% of the pommel is present consisting of part of the top, and parts of three sides. It was originally square sectioned. Now it is sub rectangular in plan and irregular in cross section, having broken across both the length and the width of the pommel. The top would originally have been domed, possibly with a central hole to secure the tang of the blade. The top has been decorated with a ridged foliate (leaves) design. Large leaves (with multipl…
Created on: Friday 1st April 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-5C2D93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy possible Sesterius of uncertain Emperor and mint but probably of 1st to 2nd Century AD dating. Diameter: 27mm Thickness: 1mm Coin was photographed.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-7E0334
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen silver finger ring, with rectangular bezel engraved with initials 'H J S'. The hoop is plain, and the shoulders expand to the width of the bezel. Two rectangular boxes have been engraved on each shoulder. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.14mm, internal of 18.47mm. The hoop is 2.81mm wide, and 0.81mm thick. The bezel is 6.27mm wide and 8.6mm long. It weighs 1.3 grams. Comment from Judy Rudoe (Curator, British Museum): The lettering style is Post Medieval, 18th Century in style. The form of the ring is fairly undiagnostic on dating, as it is lo…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E42E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen gold finger ring, with domed oval red glass / paste inset intaglio. The intaglio was possibly engraved but due to damage caused by movement in the plough soil, any engraving is hard to determine. The finger ring has been decorated by a series of double circles, with annulets in the centre, joined together by a raised bar. The finger ring has an external diameter of 22.95mm, and an internal diameter of 17.53mm. The back of the hoop is 2.64mm wide and 0.83mm thick. The bezel is 13.93mm wide and 18.57mm long. The finger ring weighs 12.0 grams. A casting or …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3F7F33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete milled silver shilling of William III (1689 - 1702), minted in 1696. The obverse appears to have been counter struck behind the bust with a partial crown symbol. The reverse has been double struck. Diameter: 24.86mm Thickness: 1.27mm Weight: 5.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-AAE215
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic D shaped buckle frame, of Early Medieval dating (1000 to 1100 AD). The frame is an irregular oval (D shape) in plan, with the apex of the frame being heavily swollen and tapering to the junction with the axis bar. The axis bas is offset from the plan of the frame. The buckle plate and the pin are missing. From the swollen mid point, the sides taper in both width and thickness to a slight axis bar. Both ends of the buckle frame are decorated with a debased animal (dog or dolphin) head which grip the axis bar between their jaws. The axis bar is …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BD1840
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of Post Medieval dating (c.1550 - 1650 AD). The buckle frame is complete and sub oval (vesica) in plan, with a integrally cast central bar. The buckle frame consists of two sub oval double loopes, within an oval frame. The external edge of the frame has been serrated or cusped. Triangular extensions of the frame are present on either side of the double loops and top and bottom of the central bar. Within these extensions, a lozenge shaped perforation or hole is present. This style of frame is commonly referred to as an openwork style.…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BD9E77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BDEC30
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stud or mount, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating but most likely between 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The stud is circular in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of a domed (convex) head (diameter 10.32mm), with the shank attached centrally on the interior surface. The shank is square sectioned, and tapers to a point. The tip has been bent right over. The stud is a dark green to brown colour, with signs of soil adhering to the inside of the head. The stud is covered by an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement wh…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BECD05
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307 AD), minted in Canterbury between 1291 and 1294 AD. Diameter: 18.42mm Thickness: 0.64mm Weight: 1.2 grams
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BF30B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A struck / hammered silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 - 1272), minted between 1247 and 1248 AD, probably in London by moneyer Nicole. Diameter: 17.89mm Length: 17.89mm Width: 8.79mm Thickness: 0.66mm Weight: 0.6 grams
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BFB6C3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Bow and Fantail brooch, of Roman dating (50 to 150 AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the head and hinge of the brooch. The head is sub triangular in plan and roughly D shaped in cross section. The head is rectangular at the top, tapering into a narrow bow. The edges are rounded. The back of the brooch displays a hinge, with axis bar still present between the two sides. The pin is no longer present. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the p…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.