Record ID: DUR-28D18E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval silver penny of Archbishop Wulfred of Canterbury (AD805-832). Large Portrait coinage, Group III regular monogram, AD815-823. SCBI 1.439; MEC 1.1152. Same dies as Naismith C46.2p; same obv. as C46.2r. North 240/1 Obverse description: facing tonsured bust breaking circle. Obverse inscription: VVLFRED A / RCHIEPI Reverse description: Dorovernia monogram in circle Reverse inscription: +SAEB[ERHT] MONETA Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.98 g Diameter: 20.21 mm
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-1CE2D0
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sunderland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver, or other modern white metal, bracelet dating to the later Post Medieval or modern period (c.AD1800-2000). The bracelet is in the form of a slightly misshapen thin silver hoop. There is a soldered join forming the hoop, and two slight knops on one edge of the hoop, positioned at 5 and 9 o'clock in relation to the join.  There are no hallmarks or other stamps present. Dimensions: The bracelet was discovered on a section of beach close to an access point/steps following a high tide that had stripped away some of the sand to reveal the clay below .
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-DBBCA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD1272-1307) Class 10fc5, c.AD1301-10, Bury St Edmunds mint, North 1043/1 Obverse description: Worn bust facing Obverse inscription: +EDW[A R ANGL DN]S hYB Reverse description: Long cross dividing circle with three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: [VILLA SCI E] DMVN[DI] Thickness: 0.68 mm Weight: 0.9 g Diameter: 16.3 mm
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-111613
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270) dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type, depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Z in right field. Mint of Rome. As RIC V, p.241, no.20. Weight: 1.87 g Diameter: 17.25 mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-10C5CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to the period AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). ADVEN[TVS AVG] reverse type depicting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Unattributed Mint. RIC V, pt 2, p. 526, cf. no. 733.  Weight: 3.5 g Diameter: 19.25 mm [Refer on to AB; only other example found on DB: BM-939127]
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1067A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy coin; a nummus probably of the House of Valentinian, dating from AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1007C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating to the period AD 271 - 274 (Reece Period 13). LAETITIA AVGG reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor. Mint of Gaul II. Normanby, cf.no.1515. Weight: 2.3 g Diameter: 17.71 mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0E380D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse type depicting Victory standing left holding wreath in right hand and palm against left shoulder in left hand. Mint of Rome. Cunetio no. 1943. RIC 104.  Weight: 2.5 g Diameter: 16.38 mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-19D1BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman barbarous radiate (AD 275-85) copying a coin of Gallienus (AD 260-8), AETERNITAS AVG reverse depicting Sol standing left with right hand raised and holding globe in left, mint of Rome. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-194C4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period c.AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. The coin is mistruck thus mint mark is missing. 
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-505A68
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy die stamp, probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD1200-1400). The object is bar shaped, rectangular in form and section with one face decorated. The relief decoration comprises deeply incised scrolling foliate motif, seemingly a vine, that moves along the rectangular face diagonally from edge to edge creating smaller triangular shaped voids each filled with a scroll. There are five scrolls in total, and a lateral groove encloses the motif around the edge. The appears to be traces of white paste in the recessed areas created by the motif. One short ed…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3D5458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A cut or broken half of a denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14). The reverse is unclear but appears to feature the leg of a horse or another animal left. It could be an ADVENTVS AVG type with emperor riding left, or possibly a VIRTVS AVG or similar type with a lion left.  The reverse legend is unclear.  Mintmark is R[SR].
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-016EE1
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object possibly a ld from sort of vessel, post-medieval in date (c.AD1700-1900). The fragment is slightly convex and appears to have been circular when [more] complete. At the centre is a large rounded boss-like projection, surrounded by radiating and regularly spaced lines of perforations or holes.  Dimensions: Length: 33.4 mm; Width: 26.9 mm; Thickness: 2.14 mm; Weight: 8.5 g. The object is likely to be a lid, possibly from a pomander or similar to hold scented herbs. See NLM-26EDC8 on this database fo…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-455F88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic buckle dating to the later or sub Roman (early medieval) period (c.AD350-450) The buckle is D shaped, the frame having a D shaped profile with flat reverse while the pin bar is rounded.  The front edge of the buckle frame comprises of a pair of highly stylised facing dolphin heads, much worn and with little detail apparent, meeting to form a pin rest. From each corner on the outside of the buckle loop project a pair of horse heads, facing away from each other. The horse heads have slightly opened mouths, punched annulet eyes, and are further dec…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-434C61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Postumius AT, dating to the period c.74 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Bust of Diana draped right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse: [C.]POSTVMI/AT in exergue, A hound running right. Mint of Rome. As RRC (Crawford), p. 407, no. 394/1a.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-427327
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of John dating to the period AD 1204 - 1209. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Ralter. Mint of London. Class 5c. North 971 . Note: coin is overstruck, with the reverse struck over the obverse Obverse: Overstruck with reverse: sceptre and 'EX' only is visible of the obverse. [hENRICVS R]EX // RALTER ON LVN Reverse: Voided short cross: RALTER ON LVN Weight: 1.4 g; Diameter: 18.7 mm. 
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skeeby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete silver pedestal fob seal of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. Description: The matrix die is oval with an incused design. The pedestal has six facets with distinct divisions which taper to an integral quatrefoil suspension loop. The die face features an incised circular border surrounding a shield containing a chevron depicted as two parallel upwards pointed lines, surrounded by three cabossed stag’s heads, identified through their outward projecting ears and three-pronged antlers. Dimensions: Length: 23.3mm; Weight: 7.6g; Diameter: 17.01mm Discussion…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C8123E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Hungarian denar of Charles Robert I (1308-1342). Reference: Huszar 472. Obverse: crown, legend: m REGIS [KA]RVLI. Reverse: kneeling angel, left, with letter K in the left field. Charles I, also known as Charles Robert was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1308 to his death. He was a member of the Capetian House of Anjou and the only son of Charles Martel, Prince of Salerno. His father was the eldest son of Charles II of Naples and Mary of Hungary.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C7BFB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped and broken silver Roman Siliqua of an uncertain Roman emperor, dating to the the period AD 378-402  Reece periods 19 to 21, VRBS ROMA or VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting Roma seated left on a cuirass, holding a reversed spear and Victory on a globe. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C5B9EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver Roman Republican denarius of Moneyer L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus.  89BC, mint of  Rome. RRC Identifier: RRC 344/2c   Obverse description: Head of King Tatius facing right - SABIN A.PV Reverse description: Two soldiers killing Tarpeia; above, star in crescent -  [ L.TITVRI] Thickness: 1.55 mm; Weight: 3.44 g; Diameter: 18.49 mm According to Roman mythology, Tarpeia was the daughter of the Roman commander Spurius Tarpeius who betrayed the city of Rom…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-C38ACF
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval vervel of Lewis Richardson Type A dating from c. AD 1550-1700. Description:  Consisting of a flat ring with rectangular cross-section and central perforation, the ring is undecorated except for an inscription on both sides. One side reads  ‘+ AMBROS *’ with a looped first descender on the ‘A’, the other side reading ‘+ PVDSE *’. This name would be read as Ambrose Pudsey/Pudsay today. The vervel is complete, with no breaks in the ring and some slight scratches on both faces. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.89mm; Diameter o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirkleby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-998257
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but broken, post-medieval silver finger ring, set with a large glass or rock crystal 'gem', dating to the late 18th century (c.AD1750-1800). The band of the finger ring is 'D' shape in section and thin. The applied composite bezel has broken away from the hoop. It has a plain reverse with traces of solder (where the hoop was attached),  and the edges of the collet are crimped and/or beaded. The sub-oval collect itself holds what seems to be a slightly convex rock-crystal.  Dimensions: Hoop:Thickness: 1.7mm; …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1CC929
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with a cut section of a decorated copper alloy object, dating from the early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). The object comprises a denuded and corroded piece of lead, roughly rectangular in form with a convex lower surface. A cut rectangular section of an intricatly decorated copper alloy plate has been inserted and cast into the upper face. The cut portion of the plate is again rectangular in plan, with a rolled 'rope-work' style decorated upper edge and a channel with what appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1B3F04
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap end of the early medieval period (AD750-950). The strap end is of Thomas' Class A, Type 1 with zoomorphic terminal and Trewhiddle style decoration. The object is sub rectangular in shape with the zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and an open split terminal with two rivet holes (partially broken away) at the attachment end. The central panel is decorated with motifs in Trewhiddle style featuring bodies of a least two looping beasts; however, the decoration is worn and further identificaiton of the beasts has not been possible. T…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1A3097
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Roman copper alloy brooch of the dragonesque type dating from c. AD50-200.  The brooch comprises the 'S' shaped openwork plate, essentially the body of the brooch, missing both terminal heads and the pin. The openwork plate is shaped from a 'D' shaped frame forming the outline of the body, with two further strands of the frame scrolling outwards from the centre. The reverse of the brooch is flat. Unusually, the patina of the metal is black and lustrous, with occasional patches of bright green active copper corrosion.  D…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-09EB13
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver cross pendant of medieval date, c. AD 1200-1550. Description: Cast in one piece, it has a round suspension loop with extending central cross stem and one connected arm, the other having broken off at the junction with the central stem. Both the central stem and the arm have broken ends. The body of the cross has a D-shaped cross-section. The concave edge is plain and the flat edge is inscribed with ‘+IESU…NA *’ in Lombardic script. This refers to IESUS NAZARETH/NAZARENE, or ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. Dimensions: Weight: 3.39g; Length:…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickerton area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DUR-B1CC61
Object type: HARNESS RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast circular copper alloy harness ring, probably of medieval or post-medieval date (AD1100-1800). This circular ring is 27.46mm in diameter and of sub-oval - hexagonal cross section (3.93mm diameter); it weighs 5.15g. The face and reverse surfaces are flat and have a mid-brown, worn patina. The ring is undecorated. The record for similar harness ring SWYOR-32029E notes that "These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Geake, Finds Recording Guide, page 54). See also https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguid…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-B1973A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy belt mount of Medieval date, circa AD1400-1600. The mount has a domed front and slightly concave reverse. The front of the mount has a moulded design of 16 points or spikes with a groove separating each point creating a 'sunburst'  motif. No further decoration survives on the front of the mount. The reverse of the mount is plain with an integrally cast broken spike at the centre. The mount has a green / brown colour and the surface is heavily abraded. Diameter: 23.29mm; thickness: 1.87mm; length of pin: 5.27mm; width of pi…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-B13CD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third Issue [possibly] tun initial mark, Tower of London - AD1591-2. North 2016 Obverse description: [illegible] Crowned bust facing left, two pellets behind head. Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse description: Square shield on long cross fourchee. Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS]/LON/DON. Both sides are worn, with the bust completely rubbed away (intentionally defaced / scratched?). Dimensions: Weight: 0.96 g; Diameter: 16.39 mm.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A0B929
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver penny (probably) of Richard II (AD1377-1399). Very worn, no legends legible, lower section of coin missing. York mint (quatrefoil in centre of long cross on reverse).  Dimensions: Thickness: 0.58 mm; Weight: 0.57 g; Diameter: 14.42 mm.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A060C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval cut half penny from the reign of John (AD1199-1216). Class 4b moneyer Stivene, mint London, North 968/2  (AD1199-1205) Obverse: hENRI[CUS REX] bust facing crown with sceptre Reverse: [STIV]ENE:ON [...] short cross voided with a quatrefoil in each quarter. Dimensions: Length: 17.26 mm; Width: 9.14 mm; Thickness: 0.58 mm; Weight: 0.45 g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-9EED3A
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron cannon ball of Post-medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is sub-spherical and has a diameter of 55.6mm (2.1 inches), weight 660 (1lb 7oz).  This would place the object within the diameter range of the Falcon cannon. Alternatively, it is possible that balls of this size were used collectively as grape shot in larger cannon. The cannon  ball is pitted and scaled with  rust flakes  The Falcon cannon came into use during the latter half of the 15th Century and was mounted on wheels to make it more mobile. They were widely u…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A62763
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron object, probably dating to the early emdieval period (c.AD450-550). The object is broadly cruciform in shape, with three bulbous terminals or lobes and a clear break along the bottom edge. At the centre is what appears to be a rivet. It is not clear how much of the shape of the object is due to iron corrosion and thus what the true form would be.  Dimensions: 7.34g.  The purpose, and thus the identification of the object is also unclear. However, as it was found in association with a number of other early medieval objects (see note below) it is like…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-65352E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cruciform brooch dating to the early medieval period (AD525-570). The brooch is broken in two parts and is almost complete except for a small portion of the headplate and most of the pin on the reverse. The sub-square headplate (39.2mm x 39.4mm) has a distinct rectangular plate (24.2mm x 30mm) set in relief at its centre, the bottom edge of this rectangle meeting the top of the bow. The upper face of this rectangle appears to have traces of indistinct decoration, an element of which may be several incised lines. Contained within is a further, slightly less upstanding re…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-51C404
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early-medieval small-long brooch (c.AD450-550). Only the head-plate of the brooch survives, comprising central rectangular panel with two crescentic knops projecting from each side. There appears to be an old break along the top edge, and there is also a break at the base of the head plate where a small amount of the bow projects. None of the original surface of the brooch survives and no trace of any decoration can be seen. The reverse of the head plate retains parts of the broken attachment loop for the pin. The brooch has a mid br…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: DUR-50DD81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early-medieval small-long brooch (c.AD450-550). The brooch fragment consists of the foot of the brooch only, with a catchplate projecting from its reverse. The foot flares from a break at the base of the bow (where it is 7.7mm wide), to a maximum of 24.73mm wide at the pointed crescentic terminal. The foot is decorated with an incised transverse line at the apex of the terminal, with a further two shallower lines a little way (c.3mm) above. There are indications of further (indiscernible) decoration…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: DUR-9220BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete (broken) silver penny of the medieval period from the reign of Edward I (AD1272-1307). Class 4d, AD1282-9, Canterbury mint, North 1026 The coin is broken roughly in half, above the long cross at the centre. The uneven off-centre break, and slight bending at the edge, suggest that the coin was broken rather than cut.  Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: EDW [R ANGL DNS H]YB Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing legend, three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: CIV[I TAS CAN T]OR
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-90BD3B
Object type: FLAKED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint flaked and polished axe of probable late Neolithic date (c.3300 - 2200 BC) The axe is an elongated flame-shape, sub-oval in cross-section and bifacially worked. There is invasive, scaled, low angle retouch on both faces with limited polishing visible in places at the cutting edge on the wider end. Two areas of the original cortex are present on one face: near the smaller 'haft' end, and another section adjacent to a long lateral natural step or groove close to one edge. The presence of the latter cortex, and seemingly un-retouched natural s…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7D6952
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of the Medieval period from the reign of Edward I (AD1272-1307). Class 4b AD1282-9, North 1024 Obverse description:Crowned bust facing. Obverse inscription:EDWR ANGL DNS hYB Reversde description:Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription:CIVI TAS LON DON.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7D0CB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Nummus of Constantine II. AD326 Reece Period 16. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS  reverse type, Mint of Trier: RIC VII 479 Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left: [CONSTAN]TINVS IVN NOB C / camp gate, two towers, star above PROVIDENTIAE CAESS. PTR in exergue Thickness: 1.82 mm Weight: 2.8 g Diameter: 17.32 mm
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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