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-3E78D8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval date (1200-1400 AD). The shape of the pendant is a heater shield with a suspenion loop at right angles in the centre of the top edge. The front face is decorated with three roundels in the chief, followed by two bars (one in the centre and one in the bottom third). This decoration is formed by red enamel in shaped recesses. The rest of the pendant will have been guilded, as evidenced by some small remnants on the otherwise undecorated reverse side. It weighs 10.8g. It measures 47.6mm long by 27.1mm wide, and…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-812A70
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat, circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 11.08mm in diameter. One side is decorated with a four pointed star with two extra lines; each arm contains a pellet, and between each arm there is another slightly larger pellet.The other face is decorated with possibly a four pointed star and other lines; this cannot be seen clearly due to some historic damage. There are pellets inside each arm and larger ones in between. There is a small notch in the side of the central…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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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
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-6F1F5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of the medieval period from the reign of William I of Scotland (AD 1165-1214). Spink Coins of Scotland Ireland and The Islands 2003 p14 no 5029. Obverse description: Head left with sceptre Obverse inscription: [LE REI WILAM]. Reverse description: Voided short cross with six pointed star in each quarter. Reverse inscription:[HUE] WAL[TER] Both faces are worn and there is significant loss of legend either through wear or clipping.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-5C251F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold solidus of the Roman period from the reign of Valens as Emperor of the East (AD 364-375). Reece period: Period 19 [364-378] - Mint: TROBC Trier - RIC IX  39(c) Obverse description: rosettes diademed draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG. Reverse description: Valens and Valentinian seated facing,together holding globe,with palm branch between them,Victory standing behind with wings spread. Reverse inscription: VICTORIAAVGG - TROBC Weight: 2.85 g; Diameter: 20.91 mm
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-5AE48F
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lunate harness mount dating from the Roman period (AD43-200). The object is lunate or crescent shaped with the main body in the form of curving folds, tapering from the centre to join at the terminals where there is a swirl inwards at both ends. At the left there appears to be an open (possibly broken?) loop; this terminal is also a little higher. The reverse is concave. There is an attachment stud at the base of the curve with a large almost flat top. The patina of the metal is of a dark green to grey colouring with some lighter patches.  Dimension…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-C6A2E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver siliqua of Arcadius (395 - 408 AD) of the Roman period. Dimensions: 14.5mm diameter, 1.3g. Obverse: Cuirassed, draped and diademed bust facing right.  Legend: [ANLIAS(R/X)/PIVSPPAVG Reverse: Draped, helmeted figure seated facing on throne looking left holding (right) a reversed spear and (left) a victory standing on a globe holding a wreath or patera.  Legend: VRBS/ROMA
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-36CCB9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of five sherds of Roman greyware, dating from the Roman period 43 - 410 AD.  Total weight: 48g. The assemblage comprises one rim sherds and four body sherds.  The fabric is a mid grey colour throughout the thickness.  It is of fine texture with moderate small white and grey inclusions and some larger black inclusions, probably fine quartz or sand.   Individual features:  1a is a rim sherd representing about 8% of the rim from a jar of about 18cm diameter.  It is wheel-made, and has a flat slightly thickened rim.  It…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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