Record ID: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BE4EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Medieval vessel; a pot leg from a cooking vessel that dates from the medieval to post medieval period (about AD 1100-1750).  The object has a rectangular cross section and is sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight central ridge on the outer-side and the back is flat. The leg is straight and there is no foot.  Measurements are; length 31.1mm, width 41.3mm, thickness 8.9mm and weight 46.14g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BCE41
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy button dating from AD 1450 - 1600. It has a domed solid head with a central pimple, and an integrally cast attachment loop. Measurements are; length 15.8mm, diameter 11.8mm and weight 5.37g.  The shank of the button is 8.6mm long. Compare examples in Bailey (2004) page 28, fig.7.25.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-837B56
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface coin weight of post-medieval date AD 1619 onwards, for an angel coin of James I or Charles I. The object is circular in plan with the obverse face depicting the archangel Michael spearing a dragon at his feet. The reverse is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 15.1mm, thickness 3.4mm and weight 4.31g. See Withers  and Withers 1995 page 21.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82BA6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), Class 9b2 dating from AD 1300. Mint of London. Compare number 1037/1 in Volume 2 of North (1991). Measurements are; diameter 17.8mm, thickness 0.6mm and weight 1.30g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82A6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval coin; a penny of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1248-50. Class 3b. Minted by Ricard of Hereford. North vol.I, no.987. Measurements are; diameter 17.1mm, thickness 0.7mm and weight 0.87g..
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-828BC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin; a half groat of James I (1603-1625), second coinage (1604 - 1619), with a lis mintmark dating from 1604 - 1605. For reference see Spink 2003 Coins of England and the United Kingdom p. 250 ref. 2660 or North number 2104. Measurements are; diameter 17.4mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.95g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8246ED
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub-circular perforated lead seal dating from AD 1900 - 1964. It is a General Post Office seal. It is circular with one flat and one domed face. Strands of copper wire project from four points around the edge. The centre of the seal has been perforated by a circular hole suggesting reuse. The partially obscures the obverse design of the letters G[P]O with a broad arrow above and a numeral, probably 14, below. Measurements are; diameter 19.2mm, thickness 7.2mm and weight 14.50g. The central hole has a diameter of 3.0mm. Compare NLM-60DAB0. The broad arrow was a mark of co…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-81FB59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval coin; a penny of Edward II, Class 11b, dating from AD 1312 - 1314. Mint of London. North number 1061. The coin is clipped and has some edge damage. Measurements are; diameter 15.mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.90g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-367FEE
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy probable so-called 'chess piece' style furniture fitting or mount dating to the Roman period, about  AD 43-410. It takes the form of a chess pawn, with a prominently knopped head with a collar below, and a conical base. The bottom surface is oval and flat. Projecting from the base is an integrally cast short copper-alloy shank with a perforation through it. The hole is 2.2mm diameter. The mount is a mid green colour with a smooth patina. It is 31.2mm long, 20.6mm wide and 17.1mm thick. It  weighs 17.6g.  Compare&…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-363318
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-triangular, cast lead perforated artefact, probably a weight, dating from the Post Medieval period, AD 1600 - 1900. It is flat in profile, and sub-triangular in plan, with curved sides and rounded corners. The edges are bevelled. The reverse is pitted, perhaps from the casting process. The narrow end is perforated with an irregular hole of 3-5mm diameter. The weight is 41.9mm long, 23.9mm wide and 5.9mm thick. It  weighs 36.4g. The mass does not obviously fit into standard units of measurement, but the weight may have been used to add mass, such as a line or net weight.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35FAF4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical, cast lead perforated artefact of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800, probably used as a weight. The hole is wider at one end than the other (4.4mm diameter to 2.7mm diameter). It is 14.6mm in diameter and 12.5mm thick. It  weighs 15.5g (0.54oz). It is slightly over mass to be a half ounce weight (which should be 14.1g), though it could be a half ounce in the Apothecaries' system. It is often suggested that objects of this shape are beads or net or line weights for fishing or birding.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35CEDA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. Is has one flat and one domed face making it Walton Rogers form A1. The central hole has a diameter of 4.9mm. It has a cream coloured patina. It is 23.4mm in diameter and 8.1mm high. It weighs 20.5g.  Form A1 whorls are usually dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000, but they also appear in the Roman period (Walton Rogers, 2007, page 25). Those with a central perforation of less than 6mm are more likely to be Roman, of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger perforation …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3595CD
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible furniture fitting of probable Post medieval date, AD 1700 - 1900. It is a pin or rod of circular cross-section, broken at the lower, thinner end. It has a large expanded head which is sub-spherical and perforated with a large hole of 7.1mm diameter, passing through the knob from side to side. The tubular fitting is surmounted by a small solid knop. The object is 38.9mm long, 14.9mm wide and 10.8mm thick. It weighs 10.2g. It has a dark brown patina. Compare YORYM-F62C9A.  It is likely this object served as a component of furniture such a…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3568F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch, of headstud type, dating from around AD 75 - 200. The brooch is incomplete, with the lower bow and foot missing. The spring and pin is missing, as is the axis bar and the sleeve, leaving only a double pierced lug behind the head (in contrast to the normal single loop). There is also the remains of a forward hook. The wings are incomplete. The bow has an integral oval headstud at the top, and four surviving rectangular cells for enamel on the bow. Traces of red enamel can be seen. The breaks are worn and patinat…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-353D35
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is spherical with a visible casting seam and long untrimmed sprue. The mass suggests use as a pistol shot. It has a cream coloured patina. Measurements are; length 13.9mm, diameter 11.6mm and weight 10.05g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-353BA9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, single loop, oval buckle of Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1400. It is of Meols type 1. It is a simple D shaped frame with a slightly expanded outer edge and a recessed bar. It is 11.7mm long, 17.5mm wide and 3mm thick. It weighs 1.1g. 
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35305F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval milled silver coin of Charles II (AD 1660 - 1685); a threepence dating from AD 1679. The coin is pierced with a large hole punched through the back of the King's neck, having a diameter of 2.7mm. Compare number 3386 on page 339 of Spink's Standard catalogue (2011). Measurements are; diameter 17.3mm, thickness 0.8mm and weight 12.44g. The perforation has a diameter of 2.7mm.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-351BE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin; a very worn sesteritus dating from 23 BC - AD 269, possibly of Trajan (AD 98 - 117, Reece Period 5). The reverse depicts a standing figure. The legends are illegible. Measurements are; diameter 32.3mm, thickness 3.0mm and weight 10.49g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-351558
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, single looped, oval buckle of Medieval date, AD 1250 - 1350. It is of Meols type 2. The oval frame has an expanded outer edge and a recessed and offset bar. It is 11.4mm long, 22.5mm wide and 2.4mm thick. It weighs 1.4g. 
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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