Record ID: SWYOR-D10708
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy weights. Both are circular in section and oval in plan. They each have a circular central hole running through the length of the weight. These are probably line or net weights from fishing. They cannot be closely dated and are usually said to be Medieval to Modern, about 1200 - 1900 AD. These have a well developed creamy patina. Compare WAW-045791, SWYOR-6E7EF0 and HESH-723644. Each is 25mm long, by 17mm diameter. On weighs 36.64g (the one with an unpatinated gash of damage), and the other 35.77g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2ECB25
Object type: KILN WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven pieces of fired clay of irregular shape, probably broken. They are probably material from a kiln or hearth; the lining or base. The pieces have different colour and textures. Four are grey with areas of dark orange, one is a yellow brown colour, one is red and orange and swirled, and the last is yellow with some vitrification and crazed cracking on a flat face. They are all hard and show evidence of high heat. Compare to SWYOR-8C7620, SWYOR-586715, SWYOR-63CA13 and SWYOR-A52B85. They were found in the same area as many pieces of crushed querne stone, possibly used …
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-2EDD04
Object type: POT BOILER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten fragments of rounded and heat effected stone, probably parts of pot boilers or the cobbles at the base of a hearth. The matrix is fine grained and contains flakes of mica as inclusions. The stone is yellow and pink and appears to have been subjected to high heat. The surfaces are smooth and rounded. The broken faces are fine but irregular. They were found in the same area as many pieces of crushed querne stone, possibly used as pottery temper. See record SWYOR-02C0E3.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SWYOR-29DCB2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three pieces of iron; unidentified objects. The pieces were found in the same field as the Early Medieval finds SWYOR-1590A4, SWYOR-14ED88, SWYOR-14A685, SWYOR-148980, SWYOR-146DF7, SWYOR-145073, SWYOR-142DD2, SWYOR-13FF91, SWYOR-EB7AA1 and SWYOR-EB10D8, so there is a possibility they too are Early Medieval. However, there is also modern iron from the field, so the date remains unknown. There is a circular sectioned rod which is 107.5mm long, 12.26mm wide and 11.5mm thick. This is perhaps a bolt or pin. 58.2g. Also, a square sectioned rod which tapers at one end, where it is also …
Created on: Friday 27th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-753C07
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of metal working debris; waste material, probably a solidified spill. The metal looks to be lead alloy but is surprisingly light, so may be another white metal. It is sub rectangular and irregular on one face where it was in contact with the ground, and rounded on the other face which was exposed to the air. It has an intermittent grey patina. This waste material is impossible to date, but is recorded as a potential indicator of metal working.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-761CA0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible bead of uncertain date. The bead is sub circular in plan and D shaped in cross section with a flat inner side and convex outer side; the sides are irregular in thickness and width. A crack across one side indicates where two ends of a rod were hammered around and butted together to form the bead. There is a very fine incised pair of lines round the centre of the bead. The lines join in places, and are straight in some areas an wavy to the point of scalloping in one area. It is not clear whether these are decoration, damage or a product of the manufacturing pr…
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-49A3B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four lead alloy and iron weight of unknown date. Two are conical and two are globular each with iron staining at the apex suggesting they once had iron suspension loops. The mass of the weights are: 23.9g (0.84oz) 21.09g 26.89g (0.9oz) 17.3g Weights are very difficult to date unless they are decorated or inscribed. These may be intended for 1oz weights affected by corrosion and damage.
Created on: Friday 24th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-40F4F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy line weight of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval (1st to 17th Centuries AD). The weight is spherical in shape. The central hole is broadly circular and is positioned centrally. The internal diameter measures 3.8mm. This would seem too small for the object to be a spindle whorl. There is a slight median ridge. The weight measures 13.25mm in length and has a diameter of 15.6mm. It weighs 15.82 grams. It is mid to light grey colour, with an even patina. It has signs of being abraded and rolled in the plough soil. This type of weight has been in u…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2011
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-437283
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two droplets of metal working debris; waste material, probably solidified spills and droplets. The larger piece is copper alloy. It is a rounded oval in plan and is oval in section. It has a dark green patina of varying tone. It is 37.22mm long, 15.39mm wide and 7.56mm thick. It weighs 20.21g. The small piece is greyer and smoother suggesting a high lead copper alloy or even a lead alloy. It is sub oval in plan with one rounded end and a narrower squarer end. It is sub rectangular in section. It is 14.31mm long, 6.56mm wide and 4.19mm thick. It weighs 1.93g. This waste …
Created on: Monday 18th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-D315B5
Object type: WORKED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of limestone with conglomerate of ceramic, stone and plaster attached to both faces suggesting it is building material of some sort. The limestone is grey and the ceramic material is bright orange with piece of grey stone embedded in it, and areas of white clay or plaster. Date unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-6B4673
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Roman lead alloy stylus, which is 71.31mm long and 9.66mm in diameter. The object is in fair condition with a creamy patina and weighs 33.59 grams. The object consists of a circular shaft which is tapered and faceted at one end and at the other end tapers to a point. There are many similar objects on the PAS database, but a Roman date cannot be certain as similar tools were used in later periods too, especially the medieval and Post Medieval periods.. Compare LEIC-271F31, DEV-973C97, KENT-5271F2, SUSS-0085B3 and LEIC-4F8FE5 among others.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-FED343
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, probably waste material from metal working. It may be a casting sprue which has been trimmed off. It is rough and irregularly shaped, with a green patina. Its date is unknown.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-FEFF66
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of bone; judging from the size, probably from a sheep or pig. It is a fragment of a long bone. The bone is white, which can indicate burning, and the breaks are very worn. It is impossible to date, but it does not look to be modern.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-FF9C26
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chuck of flint, waste material from flint knapping (debitage). It dates from the Mesolithic to the Early Bronze Age period. It has a yellow grey patina.
Created on: Monday 8th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-2B8D06
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of five pieces of copper alloy waste metal from metal working. There are melted pieces and dross. The large lump is a concretion of different materials. This material is impossible to date typologically, but is evidence of possible metal working in the area.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-2BAA28
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large piece of copper alloy from an unidentified object, probably the waste metal from metal working. The piece is shaped and has rough edges. This material is impossible to date typologically, but could be evidence of possible metal working in the area.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-2BBAF4
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of melted copper alloy from metal working. The piece is irregular and globular. This material is impossible to date typologically, but could be evidence of possible metal working in the area.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-2BEA94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy line or net weight of uncertain date. It is constructed from a thick sheet of lead alloy that has been rolled into a tube. One end is flared open, but this seems to be post depositional damage, as stress marks from the bending disturb the patina. The seam is open all the way along. The ends do not appear to be broken. It has a patchy patina, being a mixture of pale cream and light brown. The sheet is 2-3mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-CE99D1
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of animal remains comprising twenty four oyster shells, three cockle shells, two mussel shells and two whelk shells. These probably represent a midden site but are themselves impossible to date. The site is near Ferrybridge Henge, a Roman fort, a reputed holy well and a 1960s rubbish dump so is likely to be a multi-period site.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-CF31D3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint debitage - the waste material from flint knapping. It is well patinated and somewhat worn. It probably dates from the Mesolithic, Neolithic or Early Bronze Age periods (8300 BC - 1500 BC).
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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