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-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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Record ID: DUR-364314
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 11 sherds of black burnished ware, of the late Iron Age to Roman period, dating circa 100 BCE - 410 AD. The sherds comprise five rims, one base and five body sherds.  The fabric is dark grey - black inside with black surfaces.  There are abundant inclusions, mostly white, of irregular to sharp shape and varying size and they appear at the surface of the ceramic in addition to within the fabric.   The quality of the fabric at the breaks is rough with voids.  These vessels are probably wheel-made from the appearance of grooves and…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-348ACD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 6 sherds of Roman greyware, dating from the Roman period 43 - 410 AD.  Total weight: 224g. The assemblage comprises 2 rim sherds (of which one also has a base), one base sherd and three body sherds.  The fabric is a mid grey colour throughout the thickness.  It is of fine texture with sparse small white inclusions and some larger black inclusions, probably fine quartz or sand.  The interior and exterior surfaces are smooth but not burnished and do not have decoration. Individual features:  1a is a rim sherd representing about 15% of the …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-23E0F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver buckle likely dating from the Victorian to Modern period (c. 1860-1940) The object is an oval buckle with an integral spindle. The buckle is decorated with a pressed pattern. There is a pellet border on the outer edge. Eight triangles are evenly spaced around the outside, and point in towards the centre. Swirling patterns are present between every other triangle. This pattern is present on the reverse of the buckle as a negative impression. The object has been warped and no longer lies flat.  Length: 73.0 mm, width: 50.8 mm, thickness: 1.03 mm, w…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-8E2D46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period (c.AD1400-1750. The object is a quarter of an elipsoid (Quarter of an elongated sphere) giving it a shield shaped plan. One radius is slightly longer (13.4mm) than the other (8.8mm). There is a design on the curved surface formed by a series of raised ridges. There is a central raised ridge from which four pairs of ribs radiate and connect with an outer shield motif. Weight: 4.63g, Length:13.4mm, Width:18.8mm, Height: 8.8mm. The shield motif on the object appears…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-78683D
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper alloy, heraldic harness pendant, of Medieval date (AD 1100-1400). The pendent is lozenge shaped and flat with an integral suspension loop with a drilled circular hole.The face of the pendant has a decorative device depicting a passant quadraped, a beast or monster, left in white enamel, with smaller front limbs and larger bent hind legs. The face of the beast appears to have exaggerated human-like features, although damage to the enamel makes identification difficult. The beast is set against blue and green enamel foliage: the base of the plant, …
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-67E492
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud type brooch, dating from the Roman period (AD75-200) The brooch has a T-shaped head with short wings and a sub-oval loop attachment. The loop does not survive. The broken head crest is decorated with three stepped lines or grooves leading to the loop, and also five steps/grooves on either wing; one wider groove on each has a 'wavy' line set against a black enamel background on the wings, red on the crest. The shaft leaves the head and curves at an almost right angle to form the bow of the brooch with the remains of the catchpl…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-03B848
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver or pewter finger ring with distinctive bezel, date uncertain. The ring has a round hoop and a pointed oval/lozenge shaped bezel. The hoop is of D-shaped cross-section, 4.6mm wide, and is slightly irregular, appearing handmade.  The width of the hoop increases to follow the shape of the bezel.  The surface is smooth and worn, slightly pitted and of a dull silver appearance.  There are no hallmarks. The artefact is cast in one piece. The shoulders of the hoop and the outside of the bezel are decorated with incised transverse grooves.…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-F38577
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper alloy trigger guard, probably dating to the late Post Medieval period (c. AD1800-1900) The fragmentary ovbject comprises a rectangular strip of copper alloy of thickness 1.7mm. One end is bent and broken. The other end splits into two - one part bends towards the front of the fitting, the other sharply towards the interior. The interior face is plain, and the exterior face is decorated with two vertical lines running from the top to bottom, and a double lined engraved lozenge containing etched cross-hatching. Dimensions: 79.4mm long, 22.2mm wide and 16.1mm th…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-F0E178
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Early Medieval date (c.AD410-1200). The spindle whorl is oval in shape and of plano-convex section. Dimensions: 20.8mm x 17.7mm, 9.0mm thick, weight: 14.0g.  The central hole is 7.4mm wide on the flat side and 6.0mm wide at the convex surface. The surface is a light cream-buff colour .  It is smooth but with large pits and dents in the convex surface which do not appear to form any decorative pattern.  The reverse, flat surfaces has shallower indentations and a large scrape mark of recent origin,  This type…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-CCC413
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, possibly of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268-270). Dating to the period AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). [AEQ]VITA]S[ AVG] reverse type depicting Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. posisbly as Normanby no. 1980.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-CCB62B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, possbily of Constantius I (AD 293 - 306) thus dating to the period AD 302 - 303 (Reece Period 15). Possibly GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. Note: tenous identification due to corrosion etc.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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