Record ID: SWYOR-496470
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two disc, or the outer discs of a four disc lead cloth seal dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1724, probably 1702 - 1714.  The two discs are fastened by a rivet that passes through a hole in the centre of one disc, and is then squashed flat.  Most of the disc with the hole in it is missing, leaving only the disc with the rivet and the stamped and flattened rivet. The outer face of disc 1 ihas a possible bust within a square or lozenge frame. Disc 2 is missing except for the centre where the rivet from disc one has been pushed t…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-492DDB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead perforated weight of probably Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1700. It is a sub-conical weight with a small circular hole from apex to centre of base.  Measurements are; length 13.7mm, diameter at the base 17.2mm and weight 17.81g.  There is a hole running through the length of the object which is 1.6mm in diameter. The mass could, allowing for a missing suspension loop, be inetded to represent 12 pennyweight in the English Troy system (18.7g) which was in use from the 1350s. 
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-22917B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single disc from a Post Medieval four disc cloth seal probably dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The disc is circular. One face is stamped with crossed keys, a symbol of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands. The other face is plain. Measurements are; diameter 14.3mm, thickness 1.2mm and weight 1.77g. See Elton (2017) page 310 onwards.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-21202A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead weight of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1800.  The weight is sub-cylindrical in form and tapers at the top. It has a flat base and uneven sides.  It is 68.2mm long and weighs 422g.  The base has a diameter of 35.9mm and the top is 20.6mm diameter. There is damage to one side that may have reduced the mass. It was probably intended to be a one pound weight in the Imperial, Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-20B35F
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead net sinker or line weight of unknown date, 400 BC - AD 1800. It would have been circular in cross-section and oval in profile with tapering ends but it is now squashed flat into a sub rectangular shape. There is a flattened circular perforation through the centre down the long axis. Measurements are; length 31.6mm, width 19.4mm, thickness 8.6mm and weight 36.70g. This weight is probably a type that would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficu…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-8D9443
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead, roughly circular, into which a Conder halfpenny token has been pressed to leave an impression. It dates from AD 1787 - 1797 or later. It consists of a thin, sub-oval disc of lead alloy with an impression on one side of a bust facing right and some retrograde letters from the legend, all within a wire line circle. The deisgn is the reversed impression of a Conder token depicting John of Gaunt with the legend: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *. The only visible letters are [...]E OF LAN[...].  the reverse is irregular and uneven, but does not appear t…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CCCE9
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A triangular lead object that appears to be one corner or the apex of a hollow lead vessel such as a pilgrim's pendant in the style of a purse or a candleholder, of Medieval date, AD 1300 - 1400. The walls of the container are about 1.5mm thick. The object is triangular in its current state, so it has two complete edges where the two faces of the object meet, and one broken edge revealing that the object is hollow. The object is 22.2mm long, 42.6mm wide at the widest point, 10.1mm thick and weighs 23.83g. Raised ribs run along both complete edges. There i…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3E1C8
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy flax bale seal from the post medieval period, about AD 1500 -1850. It is a Baltic States Shield type.  The piece is sub circular in plan and is wedge shaped in cross section. There are traces of two holes running sidewys through the disc. Obverse: Quartered shield with six pellets in the top left qurter and six pellets in the top right. These identify the control area or port of shipping, but the system is not yet understood. Reverse: Cursive lettering C : R / 12 in relief within a circular pelleted border. CR a…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3CCDE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The ball is sub-spherical and has flattened areas, and possible band of set up. The casting seam is not visible. Measurements are; diameter 18.6mm and weight 36.88g. The mass suggests use in a musket.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3C38A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of lead, possibly from the same object, probably part of a Post medieval toy whirligig or buzz disc dating from AD 160 - 1800. Both pieces have one curved and serrated edge. The other edges are broken, but the two pieces do not apear to join. There are at least 6 holes perforated in the larger piece, arranged in a grid pattern, and there are at least 4 holes in the smaller piece. The largest piece is 31.7mm long, 28.5mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 11.71g.  The smaller piece is 32.2mm long, 18.0mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 7.97g.The number of perforations casts …
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3551A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is sub-spherical with a deep angular recess from impact with an angular object, and a possible band of set up. The casting seam is not visible. Measurements are; diameter 16.0mm and weight 22.0g. The mass suggests use in a carbine.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D34FAA
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is pitted and crumbling, now sub-spherical. The casting seam is not visible. Measurements are; diameter 12.6mm and weight 9.63g. The mass suggests use in a pistol.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D3489B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot of the Post Medieval period, AD 1600 - 1800. The ball is spherical with a small flat facet. Part of the casting seam is visible. Measurements are; diameter 11.1mm and weight 8.08g. The mass suggests use in a pistol.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D33F24
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is sub-spherical and smooth. No casting seam is visible.  Measurements are; diameter 15.0mm and weight 20.0g. The mass suggests use in a Carbine.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-D307DB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is spherical with a casting seam and sprue visible. There are also flattened marks on the sides where it has been held in pliers or tongs leaving a cross-hatched mark. Measurements are; diameter 10.7mm and weight 7.42g. The mass suggests use as a pistol ball.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D2FD15
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The sub-spherical ball has possible marks from pliers. The casting seam is not visible. Measurements are; diameter 12.3mm and weight 10.86g. The mass suggests  use in a pistol.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-3E6EC0
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular cast lead alloy Russian bag or bale seal, probably for flax, dating from AD 1700 - 1900, probably the AD 1790s. There is a pair of parallel holes running through its width (bulla style) where the fixing wires, now missing, would have run. Each face bears an inscription in Cyrillic in moulded relief within a circular border. The letters and numbers on seals denote the grade or quality of the flax, hemp, or tow; the name of the quality control inspector, the port of dispatch, and the initials of the grower/owner/agent; the date refers to the date of grading. The …
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A1CC0B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead token, with a hole pierced through it, dating from the Post medieval period, AD 1550 - 1800, but mostly likely to be from AD 1600 - 1700. It is uniface and larger than many examples. It may be part of a seal. The design is probably a merchant's mark. It has a vertical line, forking into three at the top, and a cross bar below half way up. Each line terminates in a pellet of a raised ellipse. A larger raised crescent fills each of the four main spaces between the lines. The design could represent a plant. There is a raised lin separating the …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A13091
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A neatly made lead weight of unknown date, Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It is a standing pyramidal weight, with a square base and tapering sides meeting at a rectangular apex. There is a hole through the apex, perhaps for suspension. There is a V shaped notch in the top of the weight. The corners between the sides are bevelled, especially in the middle. There is a neat pyramid shaped recess in the base of the weight. The weight is 49.5mm long and weighs 154.55g.  The base is 22.6mm square and suspension hole 4mm in diameter. The mass does not obviously match any standard …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A0C914
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Medieval ampulla dating from AD 1350 - 1530. It has a plain neck that tapers from the top to a circular body. Long oval handle loops join the neck to the sides of the body. One face is decorated with a faint possible crown on a hatched field. The other face is illegible. Measurements are; length 45.2mm, width 33.1mm, thickness 5.7mm and weight 49.77g. Spencer (1990) suggests that ampullae were used to contain holy water, as a souvenir of a pilgrimage and date to the 13th to 15th centuries. It has been suggested that many of these are found…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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