Record ID: DUR-74FEFC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold iconographic ‘Five Wounds of Christ’ finger ring of medieval date, c. AD 1350-1500. Description: The finger ring comprises five equal-sized oval panels with rectangular cross sections interspersed with vertical rectangular bars with square cross sections. It has a plain interior face and decorated exterior face. Although severely worn, each panel features a different incised image. One panel features a central incised heart within a worn scalloped border; another has a centrally incised crucifix; another features some decoration consistent with the Chr…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-C2B99A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable fragment from a gold ‘Reson’ finger ring of medieval date, c.1350-1500. Description: Rectangular in shape with two broken terminals, one of which is bent at a 90-degree angle, the object has one concaved and one flat face. The concaved face is plain and undecorated, and the flat outer face is inscribed with the word ‘CUEVE’ in Black Letter script with the remnants of foliate decoration and niello inlay. Some of the detail has been worn away through wear or post-depositional factors. Dimensions: Weight: 1.15g; Length: 28.43mm; Width: 5.65mm; Thickn…
Created on: Monday 11th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hornby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-CC57A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold ‘love’ ring c.AD1500-1700. Description: The finger ring comprises a flat sectioned strip of gold forming the band, with a join below the bezel. The band is decorated on both sides with two rows of decoration in a ‘twisted rope’ form separated by a plain central ridge. Above and below are two further ridges to the edge of the band. The bezel is in the form of a figure-of-eight knot, comprising a gold strip with similar decoration to the band: two rows of twisted gold wire with a plain ridge above and below. There is a small section …
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framwellgate Moor area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-44A99A
Object type: LUNULA
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The terminal (or ‘horn’) from a lunula, dating to the Early Bronze Age (c.2400-2000BC). Description: The spatulate terminal is broadly ‘spade’ shaped; the upper left side of the spade has been folded almost back upon itself, the upper right is also folded at a 90° angle, and the lower right edge is also slightly bent. At the base of the spade is a stem that tapers (to a diameter of 2.2mm) and rotates (relative to the remainder of the collar) before broadening to a maximum width of 10.5mm at the break. Both the upper and lower tips of the break are bent, giv…
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Revesby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-4301BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold Posy (Reson or Posie) finger ring dating to the late medieval period (AD1350-1500) The band of the ring is rectangular in section, with an undecorated interior. On the outer circumference of the band is an inscription in Lombardic (French) script: +DE:LI:PENSEZ:PAR:kI:MEAVEZ (Think of him by whom have I). Dimensions: Diameter 22.4mm (exterior) 20.73mm (interior), Height 3.2mm, Thickness 1.09mm, Weight 2.82g Discussion: The ring belongs to a group generally recognised as love rings due to their sentimental inscriptions. In the medieval period they were …
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravensworth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-6DEA31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An uninscribed gold Iron Age stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, dating to the period c.50 BC-AD 10, Kite type. Obverse: Wreath and crescents. Reverse: Lunate horse left, diamond (kite) shape above with curved sides, containing four pellets. As ABC p. 93, no. 1761; cf. VA no. 825-9. Dimensions: 18mm diameter, 5.37g weight Discussion: This coin is the seventh in a group of Iron Age coins recovered from the same location since 2006 known as the ‘North Dalton hoard’ (de Jersey 2014 no. 294, p.428) (see PAS database IARCH-446145 for the group record…
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Dalton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-362C66
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold iconographic finger ring of medieval date, c.AD 1450 - 1550. The circular hoop of the ring is circular with a D-shaped section which widens to a rectangular bezel. The bezel itself is double faceted with a central dividing ridge which extends into the hoop. Rectilinear panels are present to either side of the bezel, each containing the incised figure of a saint. To the right, St Catherine is depicted with a wheel at her left shoulder. To the left, St George is depicted standing upon a dragon. Below and above the four edges of each facet is a ‘sunburst…
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wighill Park', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-6ACC36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete Posie or Posy finger ring with plain band, and an interior Roman script inscription, dating to the mid post-medieval period (c. AD1550-1650). The ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. The ring is circular in plan. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: ‘LOVE IS A VERTW' in capital letters with Roman script. Dimensions: 18.76mm in diameter; 4.14mm in height; 1.33mm thick;3.8g in weight. Discussion: The inscription is not listed in Evans (1931); however, a similar inscription ‘LOVE IS A JOY’ (ibid, …
Created on: Friday 14th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shincliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-D5C999
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from contemporary imitation of a Merovingian tremissis of the 'mint & moneyer'/'National' series (not further defined) dating cAD580-670. Obverse: Bust right(?) [...]N[...] (note N reversed) Reverse: central cross [...]ONIV[...] The broken edges of the coin appear quite corroded and appear to indicate the coin has a base metal core, and is thus a copy or contemporary imitation. The partial reverse inscription may read ONIVO/ ONIAO/ONTVO etc. The only coins which similar inscriptions in Belfort (1892) are numbers 3285 (ONIACO VICO), 5295 (ONIVSTI) and…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridlington west', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-B62F57
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold Latin cross pendant, with runic inscription, dating to the early medieval period (c.AD700-900). The solid gold cross is of simple form: the long arm is uppermost, with a crude ‘repair’ piercing at the apex; the slight concavity along the upper edge is indicative of a previous worn piercing or attachment, and the terminal has been diagonally filed to ‘finish’ this arm following the repair. Almost the entire length of the arm is filled with an inscription comprising six runes; two parallel scratches to the right of the piercing appear…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berwick Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-184009
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval gold Merovingian tremissis of the 'National gold' series dating to c. AD 580-670, probably struck in the Lozere region of France (see notes). Ref: compare with Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC1) nos 422-30a, pl.20. The obverse depicts a head facing right wearing a diadem and with an illegible inscription.The reverse shows a central chalice within a wreath-like and no inscription.
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-AD81AE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete, but heavily distorted, gold finger-ring dating to the later Roman period (c.AD250-450). The band is plain with a D cross-section and is decorated with alternating nicked decoration around the circumference creating a zig-zag motif. Dimensions: Length: 25.26mm, Width: 19.31mm; Thickness: 1.67mm, Height of band (cross-section): 1.55mm. Weight: 2.2g Discussion: Guiraud (1989, 198) suggests that zig-zag decoration on finger rings such as this one dates to the 3rd-4th century AD, and illustrates two examples of silver finger rings with this motif found…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pittington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-9BFFB9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold finger ring with gem setting dating to the late medieval or early post-medieval period(c.AD1450-1650). Whilst the ring and bezel are complete, the stone is missing. The band is slightly distorted but has a slight medial ridge along the circumference and is thus D shaped in section. The collet is soldered on to the ring band. It is circular, with semi-circular scooped faceting around the setting, made to take a square-cut stone. As stated above, the stone has become detached from the setting and was presumably lost in antiquity. Dimensions: Internal band: …
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Excelby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-9B1BA0
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A folded fragment of a gold strip or ribbon dating to the Bronze Age c. 2200 - 800 BC. The ribbon is a thin rectangular sheet of gold. One side is decorated with thirteen regular, longitudinal, incised grooves whilst the other side is plain. The long edges are slightly thicker, giving it the illusion of another two grooves. The ribbon is folded almost half-way down its length with the undecorated sides facing.  One end of the strip is finished with slightly rounded corners, perhaps implying the original finished edge, while the other appears to have been cut. Dime…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'from the East Ilsley area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F0531E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold stud with cloisonné cells that originally held glass or gem inlays (c.AD580-650) The stud is composite and consists of a base-plate of gold sheet (now damaged with five puncture holes) to which has been soldered a gold collar and cloisonné cells for inlays. The collar is made from three sets of beaded wire, comprising a band of twisted wire between two strands of non-twisted wire. Inside the collar is an upright gold strip forming an outer wall for the cloisonné cell-work, slightly bent inwards with one area that is now crushed. Inside the wall,…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordon area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-EFD9E4
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An early-medieval gold tremissis of the Merovingian 'National' Series minted at Huy (Belgium) by the moneyer Gandolonus (c.AD585-670), converted for use as a pendant. Obverse: Left-facing diademed bust; A CHOAIE FIT. Reverse: Cross pattée on a single step, enclosing a small cross, two pellets one on either either side of shaft; GANDOLIONI M (the D looks like a P) A suspension loop, comprising a short grooved strip of gold folded over and soldered to the coin, has been attached in order to convert the coin to a pendant. It also appears that a gold beaded bo…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Auckland area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2DCF41
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete Posie or Posy finger ring dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1600-1700) The small circular ring is 'D' shaped in section with a plain convex outer band. Around the inner band is inscribed the legend: 'A true frends token' in Roman italic script. Dimensions: height: 2.66 mm, band thickness: 0.61 mm, external diameter: 16.2 mm, internal diameter 14.70mm, weight: 1.1 g Discussion: Oman (1974, 41) notes that italic inscriptions generally replaced those of Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century, until posy rings became unfashionable i…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdforth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-8C0D46
Object type: BRACTEATE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete gold C-bracteate, dating to the early-medieval period (c.AD450-600). The pendant comprises a disc of gold sheet that is bent, torn and crumpled in appearance, and of which approximately 30% is missing. The obverse features an anthropomorphic head looking left with a quadruped beaneath. Of the anthropomorphic head can be distinguished a ‘stripy’ hairstyle with a line ending behind the head in 3 curving lines forming the ribbons of the diadem (based on the imperial heads of 4th century Roman coins and medallions that served originally as model…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-885FC8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gem-set gold finger ring, dating to the late or post Roman period (c.AD-300-425). The ring band is sub-circular in plan and rounded in section. The lowest section of the band is undecorated; however, as the outer band rises it is symmetrically decorated with a series of shallow grooves, giving a ribbed effect to either side of the band. At the mid-section of the hoop this changes so that three horizontal grooves span the full outer section of the band creating two distinct horizontal bands, the lower decorated with small vertical grooves, the upper with a…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bowes Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-602602
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold finger ring with a blue gem stone setting (probably a corundum or sapphire), dating to the medieval period (c.AD1300-1400). The plain hoop is round in plan, tapers from the shoulders toward the base, and is sub-rounded in section. The thicker shoulders of the hoop are soldered to the bezel, the lower portion is triangular in shape, inverted, with the point resting on the hoop; the sub-rectangular upper collet is bevelled inward to hold the gem in place. The high-sided collet holds an irregular sub-oval pale blue corundum, commonly called a 'sapphire'…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yafforth area', grid reference and parish protected.