Record ID: DUR-F7A325
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver soldino of Doge Loredan dating to the period AD 1501 to 1521. The obverse depicts the Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron-saint standing right. The legend is only partially legible and reads LE LAV....SM... but it does give the name of the Doge, Leonardo Loredan. The reverse depicts the standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. The legend reads LAVS [TIBI.SOL]I which translates as Thee alone be praised. Soldinos were used during the 15th and 16th centuries in Britain due to a shortage of struck…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-9450D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver soldino of Doge Loredan dating to the period AD 1501 to 1521. The obverse depicts Doge Loredan as the standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St Mark from the patron-saint standing right. The legend has worn away in places but reads LEO LAVS DVX SMV. The reverse depicts the standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. The legend reads LAVS TIBI SOLI which means "Thee alone be praised".
Created on: Monday 30th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-BDFBB4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver ring containing small carved stone intaglio. The ring has a narrow, flattened hoop expanding and thickening towards the shoulders (Henig Type III; Henig 2007, 35-6, Fig.1). The bezel has an intaglio, probably of glass, with a flat surface and bevelled edge (Shape F2 or F4; ibid). It depicts an anchor with two fish hanging from its crossbar - a common early Christian symbol. XDRF analysis suggests that the principal material is silver with a significant copper content and smaller concentrations of zinc, lead and gold. Birley, E.,1961.'A Christian Monogram From Brough-…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-787422
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of a copper alloy strap end dating to the medieval period. Length: 24.12 mm; Width: 12.75 mm; Weight: 3.9 g. Edit 16/11/2023: a similar strap end was recorded in north Yorkshire (YORYM-0AA8B1), identified as a copper-alloy strap end dating to the medieval period, c. 1150 - 1450 AD. This strap end, also with ridged collars and a rivet piercing the foot, was paralleled with a further example - YORYM-77D2AB - and with examples illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991, p.142, fig.93, and p.144, fig.94). …
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: DUR-243854
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy prilgrim badge of St James dating to the Medieval period. The badge depicts a robed and nimbed figure advancing to the right holding a staff in front. Projecting centrally from the reverse of the badge is a wire which may have formed a loop for attachment. It is likely that this badge represents Saint James. The metal has a mid reddish-green patina and is worn. The badge is 29.56 mm in length and 13.61 mm wide. The object weighs 2.9g. A similar example is recorded on the PAS database, YORYM-BDC077.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-E488E5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead dating from the middle to late Bronze Age, (1500-800BC). The spearhead is almost complete. The head is leaf-shaped and the socket has a pronounced midrib. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the socket where it is slightly facetted rather than raised. The edges of the blade have been damaged in some places. One of the string loops are is complete and the other is broken. The mouth of the socket is broken, probably in antiquity. The spearhead is a string loop type, which suggests later middle Bronze Age to early late Br…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: NCL-012173
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age socket spearhead with two side loops. It is of the type whic has a leaf shaped blade although the tip has broken off. The scoket has a circular cross section whereas the midrib has a lozenge-shaped cross section.
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hammeringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-95A965
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy kite-bladed spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1500 to 1200 BC. The object has a kite-shaped blade with side loops and a lozenge-shaped midrib centre. The base of the object has some damage an uneven edge however the wear suggests that this took place in antiquity. The width of the blade is 18.90 mm and the diameter of the socket is 12.95 mm. The object is 92.90 mm in length and weights 35.5 g.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-377416
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount probably dating to the medieval period, c. 1500 to 1600. The object is a downward pointing triangle in plan with a double collared knop as a terminal. There is a raised section running the length of the object and at the top there appears to be a break at this point. The back is flat and undecorated with two prongs projecting outwards before curving at a 90 degree angle. The prongs are circular in section. Similar, more complete, objects have been recorded on the PAS database including SUR-9A4985 and SF9028.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-BFCA18
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A unidentified circular cast lead alloy object, possibly of post medieval date. The object is circular in plan with one raised face is a border. The reverse is concave with a flat outer rim. The object could possibly be a crude lead token or weight. Circular lead weights were common in the medieval and post medieval periods as can be seen from LVPL-B384C5 although this is example is larger.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-BA3423
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead-alloy stud or button. It is sub-circular with a domed front and a flat back. The front features incised decoration which focus around a circle which acts as the centre of a flower with six long, linear petals. Between each of the petals there is an annulet with pellet in the centre. Around the edge of the circle are a series of pellets which act as a border. On the back there is evidence for some sort of attachment which looks to be a circular projection although this has been sheared off. Probably 17th century.
Created on: Friday 1st February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-BC62D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Scottish twopence (turner or bodle) of Charles II dating to the period AD 1677 to 1679. The obverse is illegible and the reverse depicts a large thistle. The reverse legend is partially legible and reads [NE]MO [ME] IMPV[NE LACESSET].
Created on: Friday 1st February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4FC118
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
A mourning ring commemorating Sir John Marlay who died in 1673 and was mayor of Newcastle three times in the 17th century. The ring is circular, complete, and has a D-shaped cross-section. Approximately 25% of the outside face of the ring is decorated; the central motif is a crude, incised skull. Either side of the skull there is some incised cross-hatching decoration which terminates in a point in the middle of the width of the band. The point has a star incised at that point. There are some traces of black enamel in the incised decoration although it is likely that there would have …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
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Record ID: DUR-1835E7
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver ingot dating to the Early medieval period. The ingot is ovate in both plan and section with a smooth surface and rounded edges. the object is undecorated but numerous scratches are present over its surface.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DUR-084EC1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
~~Description: A hoard of silver coins of Medieval date (AD 1327-1379). The hoard consists of four coins which had adhered to each other as the result of the nature of coin 3: 1. A fragmentary aspect, most likely of a silver penny, uncertain ruler, uncertain mint, uncertain date. Dimensions: Length 12.96mm Width 4.26mm 2. An incomplete silver penny possibly of Edward III. Fourth Coinage, pre-Treaty Period, Series C or D (1351-3). Uncertain mint (obverse only visible). Obverse legend: EDW[] Reverse legend: Illegible Dimensions: Diameter 17.17mm 3. A complete copper alloy contemporary …
Created on: Monday 12th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DUR-9A9966
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cufflink with heart, arrows and fire decoration dating to the 17th century. The object has two circular discs with downturned edges joined by and ovoid wire. The discs are decorated with a pressed design of a flaming heart crossed by two arrows which is a device commonly used in the 17th century. There is a makers mark on the connecting wire which shows the letters LS.
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DUR-E453D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold posy finger ring dating to the 16th or 17th century. The ring is simple and has a D-shaped section. The outside of the ring has two circumferential grooves which are very close to the edge. The inscription on the inside of the ring reads FEARE . GOD . DREDE . SHAME. The start and ends of the inscription is partially obscured and the interior surface of the ring becomes rough and unfinished. There appears to be some evidence for a joint or repair to the ring and there is a small piece of the ring that is missing at this point. Apart from the damage at the join, the rin…
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Danby Wiske Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-FA31A6
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ring of medieval to post mediecval date (AD1100-1700) The ring has a diameter of 27.29 mm and is 4.76 mm thick.. It has a lozenge shaped profile and there is evidence of wear through a thinning on one side. Rings of this type have a variety of functions such as on harnesses and as sword rings. (The following clarification was added 03/10/2022) The record for a similar ring (OXON-A46B37) notes that " Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993) Nos. 522-524, and she describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including c…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: DUR-E4A3E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy hinged Colchester derivative brooch of Mackreth 2011, 4.k. Plate 57, dating to the period AD 2nd-3rd century. The object has a sub-rectangular head which is circular in profile and holds the remains of a hinge mechanism. The bow extends and curves smoothly away from the head and has a small groove at the top. The bow terminates in a point with no evidence for a footknob. Part of the catchplate is still present. Two examples of this type were excavated from Richborough (Bayley and Butcher 2004:89-90, 157) and they are contemporary with the similar two piece Colchester t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 15th July 2022
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Record ID: DUR-E44530
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to the period c.AD 73 (Reece Period 4). FIDES PVBL reverse type depicting clasped hands holding caduceus, poppies and corn ears. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 96, no. 520 (RIC II (1st ed.), p. 21, no. 55).
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2022
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