Record ID: YORYM-E69AAA
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to the medieval period. The body of the ampulla is sub-circular with the remains of the neck extending upwards from the top edge. The neck is broken and crushed inwards on one side. Both faces are decorated. One with a raised six-petalled star or flower design within a recessed circle and striped border. The other is very worn, but a central pellet can be seen, with ovate shapes issuing outwards like petals. The metal is a light whitish-grey colour and is worn. The ampulla is 40.9 mm long, 28.9 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 32.…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-47AE65
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible lead pin, probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period. The object is flat and lozenge shaped, with a circular sectioned shaft projecting from one corner and terminating in a worn break. Both faces of the lozenge are very worn and damaged, and one side is decorated with a raised cross. The metal is worn and creamy grey in colour. The object is 26.7 mm long, 17.6 mm wide, and 5.0 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-B5D268
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead cross pendant probably dating from the medieval to early post medieval period. The pendant is flat and cross pattée in shape, with arms that narrow at the center and flare in a straight line into broader terminals. One arm extends outwards to form an attachment loop, which is now slightly broken at the top. Both sides are flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and dark cream in colour with patches of brown. The pendant is 22.3 mm long, 18.1 mm wide, and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, such as …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-8DF76B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical shaped with a flat base and sub-circular perforation in the centre. All the surfaces are very worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamish grey in colour. The object is 31.0 mm in diameter, 14.6 mm thick and weighs 70.0 g. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also difficult to determine as…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-4A3F94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical shaped with a flat base and circular perforation in the centre. The overall shaping is uneven, sub-circular and quite crudely made, creating a sub-circular perforation. All the surfaces are worn and undecorated. The metal is worn and creamy grey in colour. The object is 28.2 mm in diameter, 8.2 mm thick and weighs 24.1 g. The perforation is 12.7 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-4A1FC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical shaped with a flat base and circular perforation in the centre. All surfaces are worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is worn and creamy grey in colour. The object is 26.8 mm in diameter, 10.9 mm thick and weighs 33.2 g. The perforation is 11.0 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also diffi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-4A0FDC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical shaped with a flat base and circular perforation in the centre. There appears to be no decoration, but the surface is very worn and uneven. The metal is worn and creamy grey in colour. The object is 27.8 mm in diameter, 9.6 mm thick and weighs 36.3 g. The perforation is 10.6 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of suc…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-49E006
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating from the medieval to post medieval period (AD 1200 - AD 1800). The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a perforation through the centre. Both surfaces are decorated with two borders, one along the outer edge and one around the perforation. Between these lines are two rings of evenly spaced pellets. The design is very worn on one side. The metal is worn and dark cream in colour. The spindle whorl is 29.5 mm in diameter, 10.9 mm thick, and weighs 30.2 g. The perforation is 12.1 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iro…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-49CC92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, rounded sides and a perforation in the centre. All surfaces are worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamy in colour, with patches of brown. The object is 26.1 mm in diameter, 6.1 mm thick and weighs 22.2 g. The perforation is 6.8 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The functio…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-FCB1D7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating from the medieval to post medieval period. The token is uni-faced and circular in shape. The upper face is decorated with a simple, raised cross within a raised border. This decoration fits into Powell's type 14 (crosses). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and grey-ish cream in colour. The token is 19.3 mm in diameter, 2.5 mm thick and weighs 6.1 g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses including use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets and weights, and are difficult to date precisely.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-409EF9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period. The weight is triangular in shape, with rounded edges. The upper surface is slightly convex, with an incised border all the way around. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 56.8 mm long, 44.2 mm wide and 25.3 mm thick. It weighs 436.0 g. Such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features, but it is most likely to be of medieval to post medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-4FAE2B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, rounded sides and a perforation in the centre. All surfaces are worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamy-grey in colour . The object is 25.9 mm in diameter, 7.2 mm thick and weighs 25.9 g. The perforation is 7.2 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such object…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4F6869
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, rounded sides and a perforation in the centre. All surfaces are worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamy-grey in colour . The object is 24.7 mm in diameter, 8.2 mm thick and weighs 27.2 g. The perforation is 9.2 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such object…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4F58B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical with irregular sides and a perforation in the centre. All surfaces are very worn, irregular and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamy-grey in colour . The object is 33.2 mm in diameter, 12.9 mm thick and weighs 45.4 g. The perforation is 8.4 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4EF16B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat base and top, rounded sides and a perforation in the centre. All surfaces are very worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamy-grey in colour . The object is 29.0 mm in diameter, 7.3 mm thick and weighs 34.2 g. The perforation is 9.7 mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such ob…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4E58BB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal matrix dating to the Medieval period (AD 1200 - AD 1300). The seal matrix would have been pointed oval or vesica shape, but only half of it now survives. The central design possibly depicts a standing figure with its arms outstretched, and is separated from the surrounding legend by a line. The remaining legend is very worn, but the letters V O can be seen on the left hand side. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a mid-greyish-white colour and very worn. The seal is 21.3 mm long, 23.6 mm wide, and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.5 g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
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