Record ID: YORYM-DDDFF6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body fragment of a lead-alloy vessel of probable post-medieval date. The fragment is triangular and slightly concavo-convex, however the vessel form or diameter cannot be determined. On the exterior of the fragment are two groups of four transverse parallel grooves. These grooves terminate near to but do not reach one of the edges, there is an uneven break across the opposite edge. The metal is a brown grey colour. The fragment is 22.99mm in length, 17.38mm wide, 2.21mm thick and weighs 5.27g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-DD961F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body fragment of a lead-alloy vessel of probable post-medieval date. The fragment is triangular and slightly concavo-convex, however the vessel form or diameter cannot be determined. The fragment is smooth on its exterior with a rougher interior. The metal is a cream colour. The fragment is 27.61mm in length, 27.64mm wide, 3.20mm thick and weighs 12.57g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-CBE13D
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of late post medieval date (AD 1800-1900). The object is a disc with a slot in one edge and a bifurcated slot in the opposite edge, to function as a drawstring fastener. One side has a thin raised circular border with NEW PROCESS curved around the top and FLOUR straight across the centre with a dot-diamond-dot motif below. The other side has a corresponding identical border with the curved inscription BALTISCHEMUHLEN GESELLSCHAFT, NEUMUHLEN below this followed by a dash-dot-dash motif and then the word KIEL horizontal across the centre. This is an e…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-CB93B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy suspension weight of unknown date. The weight is plano-convex with a perforation running through from top to bottom. The perforation is rectangular at the top, and circular at the bottom presumably through wear. The metal is an orange-cream colour and is worn. The weight is 15.63mm in length, 15.39mm wide, 8.04mm thick, and weighs 9.97g. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date without supporting contextual evidence. Suspension weights have a huge range of forms and designs and w…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-CB3F61
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post-medieval bi-face lead token dating to the period circa AD1300-1800. One side is inscribed with the numerals 52 (Powell type 8). The other side is heavily worn and cannot be attributed to a Powell type. The token has been perforated above the digits, suggesting this is the obverse and the token may have been reused at a later date as a pendant with the reverse worn down over time. The token is also slightly bent, possibly as a result of this perforation. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use for a long period. They have…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-CADE3C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy post-medieval cloth seal (1400-1900AD). All that remains is the folded connecting strip of the cloth seal, the discs are missing. The edges are worn presumably through post-depositional processes suggesting the seal was damaged during use. One half of the strip has two longitudinal grooves most likely wear through use. Cloth seals are cast in one piece, and consist of two discs with a connecting strip. One of the discs has a rivet, and when the strip is folded over this rivet is placed through a corresponding hole on the other disc. The rivet is then bent…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-CABF05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy standing weight of unknown date. The weight is plano-convex, with deep striations and wear on the base. There is no discernible decoration. The metal is a cream-grey colour and is rough. The weight is 33.53mm in length, 30.22mm wide, 9.08mm thick and weighs 45g. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date without supporting contextual evidence. Standing weights have a huge range of forms and designs which were not necessarily related to function. They could have been used for various…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-CA7D45
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy bag seal of post medieval date (1700-1900). The seal consists of two flat circular discs connected by three rectangular connecting strips of varying width. The two discs appear identical with only the letters SPR visible on both. The space between the discs would have held wire or textile ligatures to fasten a bag, or several bags together. Lead bag and cloth seals were used between the 13th and 19th centuries as a means of identification and as a component of regulation and quality control. The metal is a grey-cream colour and is smooth on the disc fac…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-382079
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy suspension weight of uncertain date. The weight is cotton reel shaped - circular in cross-section with a narrowed waist. The metal is worn with indentations and heavy wear to the outer edges. The narrower waist was probably used as the method of suspension. The metal is a light grey-white colour with a powdery feel. The weight is 25.40mm in length, 36.51mm wide, 34.73mm thick and weighs 157g. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date without supporting contextual evidence. Suspensi…
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-A41E88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy suspension weight of unknown date. The weight is circular in plan and plano-convex in cross-section. There is a small circular perforation running from top to bottom with a corroded Iron rod still present through it. There is a semi-circular grove around the perforation on the flat bottom of the weight. Also there are indentations and grooves all over the weight, most likely wear through use. The metal is a light grey cream colour. The weight measures 44.70mm in length, 42.48mm wide, 44.72mm thick and weighs 382g. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron …
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-792309
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible bag seal of medieval to post-medieval date (1400-1900AD). Only the rivet remains, with some stamped decoration on both faces. This decoration consists of a geometric pattern although it has no diagnostic features. The metal is a grey-cream colour. The object is 13.42mm in length, 10.29mm wide, 3.72mm thick and weighs 2.59g. Cloth seals are cast in one piece, and consist of two discs with a connecting strip. One of the discs has a rivet, and when the strip is folded over this rivet is placed through a corresponding hole on the other disc. The…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-791F27
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy probable cloth seal of medieval to post-medieval date (1400-1900AD). Only part of the discs and the rivet remain. The reverse flat surface of the riveted disc has irregular and crossing shallow incisions. The decorated face is worn and only a small area of decoration remains. This decoration consists of crossing lines possibly forming a raised lattice pattern. The metal is a grey-cream colour. The object is 20.04mm in length, 18.68mm wide, 2.91mm thick and weighs 2.80g. Cloth seals are cast in one piece, and consist of two discs with a connecting strip. …
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-E72694
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is sub-ovate in both plan and cross-section with a raised rib running longitudinally down both edges. On one side there is a small rectangular latitudinal indentation towards the 'top' of the weight, and corresponding to this the opposite side is convex on the upper half suggesting this is where the weight was suspended. The bottom of the weight is smooth and rounded. The metal is a light grey-white colour. The object is 44.03mm in length, 13.77mm wide, 12.53mm thick and weighs 43.63g. Numerous functions for such …
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E71F18
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is sub-ovate in both plan and cross-section with a raised rib running longitudinally down both edges. On one side there is a small rectangular latitudinal indentation towards the 'top' of the weight, and corresponding to this the opposite side is convex on the upper half suggesting this is where the weight was suspended. The bottom of the weight is smooth and rounded. The metal is a light grey-white colour. The object is 49.80mm in length, 15.74mm wide, 12.20mm thick and weighs 54.49g. Numerous functions for such …
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E71119
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is shield shaped and is worn. There is evidence of decoration on one surface, and although this decoration cannot be definitively identified marks are suggestive of a possible fleur-de-lis. There are linear incisions on the reverse of the weight, and indentations all over, probably as a result of use. The metal is white with a powdery feel. The object is 22.19mm in length, 17.80mm wide, 10.11mm thick and weighs 23.59g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing q…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E70760
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is shield shaped and is very worn. Although evidence of decoration is visible on one surface the design cannot be determined. There are linear incisions on the reverse of the weight, and indentations all over, probably as a result of use. The metal is a light grey colour. The object is 35.75mm in length, 29.43mm wide, 6.70mm thick and weighs 47.44g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coins as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distin…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E70039
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy standing weight of unknown date. The weight is cylindrical tapering slightly at the top. The bottom surface is flat with some indentations probably through use. There are equally spaced worn vertical striations around the sides. The top surface has six pellets around the edge, and although now damaged it appears they were connected by moulded ridges to form a star design. The metal is a grey-cream colour. The object is 19.36mm in length, 18.08mm wide, 13.00mm thick and weighs 24.50g. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E528FB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of unknown date. The weight is bell-shaped with a circular perforation running through it. There are irregular indentations probably through use, but no discernible evidence of decoration. The metal is rough and a mid-grey colour. The object is 16.98mm in length, 16.75mm wide, 19.02mm thick and weighs 30.97g. The perforation has a diameter of 3.86mm. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date without supporting contextual evidence. Suspension weights have a huge range of forms …
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E51C4A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of unknown date. The weight is spherical with a circular perforation running through it. There are irregular indentations probably through use, but no discernible evidence of decoration. The metal is light grey-white colour. The object is 15.80mm in length, 14.73mm wide, 15.83mm thick and weighs 20.49g. The perforation has a diameter of 3.86mm. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date without supporting contextual evidence. Suspension weights have a huge range of forms and de…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E51415
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy standing weight of unknown date. The weight is conical with a slightly concave base. It is rough but plain with no evidence of decoration. The metal is a patchy cream-white colour. The object is 18.36mm in length, 17.62mm wide, 15.78mm thick and weighs 23.75g. Lead weights such as this were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date without supporting contextual evidence. Standing weights have a huge range of forms and designs which were not necessarily related to function. They could have been used for various pur…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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