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-C1133C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring with square bezel of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1800). The finger ring has a square bezel with bevelled edges. No design The hoop is integral. The hoop is circular and flat with angular edges.  The hoop has an external diameter 20.1 mm and an internal diameter 15.5 mm. The bezel is 16.2 mm long by 16.1 mm wide. The hoop is 2.3 mm thick and 5.1 mm wide. It weighs 10.2 g. The finger ring is mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-39B9A4
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete blown / hand made trilobed blue glass bead, of Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). It has been made from a blue/white variegated (stripy) glass, with small central perforation. The bead is trilobed in plan, with rounded flanges. The bead measures 14.60mm tall, and 13.23mm wide. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 1.31mm. It weighs 2.7 grams. The shape of the bead is characteristic of the Art Deco style, which started during the mid 19th Century and carried on in popularity until around the 1960s.
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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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
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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-C22F68
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete composite gold Earring of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The ear ring comprises two separate parts: a pendant / decorative element and the wire section to suspend it from the ear. The wire part consists of a circular sectioned recurved piece of wire, terminating in an globular knop. The wire has a diameter of 0.83 mm. The pendant / decorative element comprises a circular openwork disc. At the centre of the disc, a coil of twisted gold wire is present, in a squashed domed shape. Radiating out from this centre are twelve heart shaped petals, …
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CA6076
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enameled circular disc brooch, of Late Roman dating (c. 200 to c. 350 AD). The brooch is approximately 75% complete, with the pin, some enamel and part of the edge missing. The front of the brooch has been separated into three separate areas: a central circle, with two circular recessed borders. The areas are delimited by a raised flattened ridge. Traces of a red enamel are present in the middle section. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The catch plate is incomplete and consists of a rectangular asymmetrical lug, the folded edg…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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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-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-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-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-E0DAE2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped buckle frame, of medieval dating (14th Century AD). The buckle frame is sub oval in plan, with two protruding corner knops . The strap bar is square in section and offset. The frame is decorated by two oval protruding corner knops, with three perpendicular grooves between them in the centre of the loop. These grooves presumably acted as the pin rest rest as well as being decorative. The back of the frame is plain and undecorated. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. It measures 21.67 mm in length, 17.99 mm wide and is 3.45 mm th…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E0EC44
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped buckle frame, of Medieval dating (14th Century AD). The buckle frame is sub oval in plan, with two protruding corner knops . The strap bar is square in section and offset. The frame is decorated by two oval protruding corner knops, with two perpendicular grooves between them in the centre of the loop. These grooves presumably acted as the pin rest rest as well as being decorative. The back of the frame is plain and undecorated. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. It measures 20.55 mm in length, 16.83 mm wide and is 3.34 mm thic…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-89D1D3
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed Hammer of Bronze Age dating. The socketed hammer is rectangular in plan and cross section, and cuboid in shape. Each face exhibits a panel of ridged decoration at the top, and U shaped recess at the base. Casting ridges are present down each side, and have been smoothed off. The tip has been bevelled. At the base of the socket, some white residue or possibly clay soil remnants are present. The socketed hammer is in good condition, with an even surface patina. It is a dark green colour. There are a couple of areas of more recent plough damage. …
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 12th July 2018
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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-57D8A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154 to AD 1189), dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1189. Mint of Exeter. Moneyer: Asketil. Class 1b. North, vol 1, p 220, no 963. Diameter: 18.2 mm Width: 8.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-0C1E15
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy harness fitting / suspension mount, of Medieval dating (c.1250 to c. 1450 AD). The harness fitting is sub-rectangular (T-Shaped) in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a horizontal bar mount, with an integral cast vertical suspension fitting, located centrally. This suspension fitting is split in two parts so the loop of the harness pendant could be suspended between the two. It would have been fixed in place by a small rivet - probably iron in this case as there are traces of iron staining around the base of the suspension …
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

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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