Record ID: YORYM-AD8D7C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete zoomorphic strap end dating to the medieval period. The strap end is sub-rectangular in shape and comprises of a single sheet folded widthways, held together with a rivet at the attachment end. The upper side of the sheet is decorated with an incised cross hatch design. Extending from the attachment end of the strap end is a semi-circular fan-shaped 'tail', where each of the five 'feathers' radiate from the central rivet. At the opposite end, there is an integral, circular-sectioned protusion which extends upwards at a 90 degrees angle and terminates in a worn break. …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-3C014A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (AD 1300 - AD 1400). The die of the matrix is circular with a hexagonal sectioned handle extending from the reverse. The handle tapers into a triple banded collar from which a tri-lobed terminal projects. The die itself depicts a rampant lion facing left, surrounded by a beaded border and legend. The legend reads 'ROGERUS', refering to the owner of the seal. Each letter is separated with a symbol resembling a star or flower, and the legend is also surrounded by a beaded border. The metal is worn and mid-green …
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-88DE32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 200). The head of the brooch comprises of wide tubular wings which hold the axis bar where the pin would have attached. Part of the pin has survived but was discovered unattached from the main brooch. The front of the wings are flat and decorated with three vertical grooves on each side. A broken attachment loop projects centrally from the top of the wings and an integral bow extends centrally from between the wings. The bow is flat and tapers in size until the terminal. The apex is decorated with…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-886384
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar dating to the medieval period (AD 1450 - AD 1500). Only a fragment of one arm of the bar survives. The arm is oval in section and decorated with a widely spaced incised cross-hatched design. On the underside of the arm is a flat attachment plate with one complete, circular perforation and the remains of a broken second. Both ends of the arm terminate in worn breaks. The metal is worn and mid-green in colour. The purse bar is 41.5 mm long, 12.5 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.2 g. There are numerous comparable examples on the PAS da…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-856CFD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 - AD 361) dating to the period AD 330 - AD 340 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow, holding sceptre and shield. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 1.6 g
Created on: Monday 8th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-478E9B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount dating to the post medieval period (AD 1500 - AD 1900). The mount is circular with ten raised, swirling arms radiating from the centre and forming a scalloped edge. The reverse is undecorated and slightly convex, with a broken and worn central shank for attachment. The metal has an uneven and greenish-brown patina. The mount is 30.4 mm in diameter, 7.4 mm in thickness and weighs 11.5 g. Several mounts with very similar designs have been recorded on the PAS database: CORN-2A9A31, BERK-6107F2 and LEIC-15D224. These has been assigned varying dates, …
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-46C6BB
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cosmetic mortar dating to the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period (100 BC to AD 200). The mortar is an elliptical bow with a central grooved channel, low convex walls, and a U-shaped cross section. The mortar gradually tapers into a round blunted point at one end and into a circular end-loop at the other. The end-loop continues to curl round to protrude from the base of the mortar. The metal has an uneven and dark green patina, with patches of lighter green and brown. The mortar is 58.6 mm long, 8.0 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 12.1 g. Cosmetic …
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-453931
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet style brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 175). The brooch consists of a head and incomplete bow, with the foot, catch plate, and pin all missing. The head comprises of short, plain wings and an integral headloop, which is incomplete. The reverse of the head has slots where the axis bar and pin would have been positioned. A square sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the head tapering steadily in width before beginning to widen again at the break. Both the front and reverse of the bow are undecorated. The metal has a dark…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-43DD31
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness mount or stud dating to the Medieval period (AD 1250 - AD 1400). The mount is shield shaped with a squared top. It bears a worn heraldic device consisting of three parallel lines bisecting the face, with three rampant lions above the lines and probably more below the lines. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with a circular sectioned shank which protrudes from the centre and tapers into a hook. The metal has a green and uneven patina. The pendant is 29.6 mm long, 25.9 mm wide, and 2.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. There are many examples o…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2020
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