Record ID: YORYM-EA67B7
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy globular headed pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1000. The pinhead is globular with irregularly spaced ring and dot designs around its circumference and one on the flattened top. From the base of the head a circular sectioned shaft extends, tapering to a worn break. The worn remains of a raised collar are present at the junction between the head and the shaft. The metal has a delaminated mid-brown patina and is worn. The pin is 22.8mm long, the head is 11.4mm in diameter, the shaft is 2.2mm in diameter and weighs 5.4g. Collared pins with ring-and-do…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9B29F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy small-long brooch of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 450 – 550. Only a small portion of the arched bow and the foot remain which is sub-rectangular with D-shaped section and flared terminal. Both ends are broken and worn. The upper surface of the object is worn though traces of decoration can be determined. Double banded transverse grooves are present at the mid-point of the foot with a raised swelling where it begins to expand into the terminal. The remains of an integral catchplate project from the reverse of the foot. The brooch has a mid-green patina…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-839004
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 750 - 950. The strap end is of Thomas' Class A, Type 2 with patterned decoration. The strap end is broadly triangular with a pointed terminal at the closed end and a worn break at the attachment end. The zoomorphic terminal is in the form of a forward facing animal head; much of the surface is damaged or missing but the terminal appears to include raised rounded pellet eyes and a stub-nosed snout. The central panel bears a curvilinear design with interlinked zig-zags geometric features. The rever…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-82A41B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 750 - 950. Possibly Thomas' Class A, Type 5. The strap end is sub-oval in shape with a pointed terminal at the closed end and a worn break at the end from which the split attachment plates would have extended. Only part of the lower plate survives. The pointed terminal is worn though bears traces of indistinct moulded decoration. The front of the main plate has a longitudinal recessed rectangular panel. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 33.2mm…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-825F67
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 950. The pinhead has a globular head with a flat top and roughly seven longitudinal facets. From the base of the head a collared circular sectioned shaft extends, tapering to a worn break. The metal has a green patina. The pin survives to a length of 11.19mm, the head has a diameter of 8.16mm while the shaft is 2.02mm in diameter. It weighs 1.98g. PAS examples of this type have predominantly been found in Yorkshire (Haldenby 2012, 6-7), such as YORYM-F62AEE and YORYM1269. Haldenby suggests tha…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-05406F
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 900.  The pin comprises a spherical head and circular sectioned shaft. The head is decorated with sinuous spiralling grooves, a decorative type known informally as 'wrythen-headed'. The shaft extends from the base of the head and terminates in a worn break. A collar is present at the junction between the head and shaft. The metal has a dark brown patina and survives in good condition. The pin is 31mm long, 9.5mm in diameter at the head and 1.8mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 3.3g. Early Medieval col…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9E8C45
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper-alloy wrist or sleeve clasp of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 450 - 570. Hines Form B20.  The clasp is rectangular comprising a plate and bar cast in one piece. The bar is decorated with nine (9) groups of two (2) to four (4) transverse ridge and groove designs. The plate comprises six (6) conjoined semi-circular knobs. An openwork rectangular catch projects from the outer edge of the plate. Two semi-circular sewing holes are present to either end of the outer edge of the plate. Gilding remains over the front surface. The reverse is flat and undecora…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-72B0E6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end dating to the late early-medieval period, c. AD 1000-1100. The object consists of a flat sub-trapezoidal plate with a projecting shaft, terminating with a split end joined by a small pin. The edges of the plate are worn with breaks marking areas which are now lost. The shaft is thicker and decorated with unclear ridges which extend diagonally down the sides of the shaft. Much of the shaft is split into two flat plates. These are joined near the terminal of the object by a thin pin with the ends of this pin visible on the exterior edg…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-703BA0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 650 - 750. The buckle is D-shaped with a bevelled outer edge, narrowed bar, and half-round pin recess. The upper surface is decorated with a series of ten (10) sub-rectangular cells of red, yellow and white enamel. The bar is flanked by three narrow transverse rectangular cells, the outer two bear yellow enamel, the centre one has white enamel. A hinge loop projects from the outer flat edge of the frame, behind the bar. The remains of a second hinge loop are present at the opposite end of the bar. This is broken and worn.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5D5DD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of probable Early-Medieval date, c.AD 850 – 1000. The brooch is flat with a narrow D-shaped section and is in the form of a bird, possibly a cockerel, facing left. Faint moulded lines decorate the upper surface denoting a hooked beak, small crest above the head, a pointed wing extending up and backwards from the shoulder of the bird and a thick curved tail from the back end. A small, rectangular projecting plate to the bottom of the brooch represents the feet of the bird. A semi-circular lug is present to the reverse of the birds&rsquo…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4AA0D7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle and plate of probable late Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. The buckle is D-shaped with a narrowed and recessed bar and chunky outer frame. It is undecorated. A separately made plate is fitted around the bar by two narrowed integral strips with central slot for the pin. The plate is broadly rectangular with waisted sides and a decorative terminal. The upper surface is decorated with an indistinct moulded design. A rivet is present through the terminal. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 55…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F54328
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Early-Medieval sceat (or proto-penny) of an anonymous ruler dating to the period c. AD 710-725. BMC Series N, type 41b. Twin figures with long crosses type. Obverse depicting two standing figures forward, long crosses at either side. Reverse depicting crouched animal, looking backwards, tail curved up over body and legs underneath; body outlined by pellets. Mint in SE England (not further defined). Abramson 2006, p.83, no.N250. North, Vol 1, p.64, no.99.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F4C6FE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Early-Medieval Northumbrian Styca of Aethelred II (First Reign; c. AD 840-844) dating to the period AD 840 - 844. Moneyer name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Eanred. Mint of Northumbria. North, Vol 1, p.72, no.188.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F45FE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Early-Medieval Northumbrian anonymous blundered Styca dating to the period AD 850 - 867. Text mimicking moneyer name around central cross reverse type. Mint of Northumbria.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-DF50E8
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dress or hair pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700-900. The head of the pin is bi-conical with a narrow median band and sub-conical upper and lower hemispheres with no decoration evident. A small circumferential collar is present below the head. A circular-sectioned shaft extends from the collar, terminating in a worn break. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The pin is 17.29mm long, 7.25mm in diameter at the head, 1.53mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 1.31g. Early Medieval collared pins have been classified by Haldenby (2012) and th…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-DF1EA7
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dress or hair pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - AD 1000. The head of the pin is globular with no decoration evident. The top of the head is domed and a small circumferential collar is present below the head. A circular-sectioned shaft extends from the collar, terminating in a worn break. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The pin is 16.38mm long, 6.33mm in diameter at the head, 1.27mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 1.16g. Early Medieval collared pins have been classified by Haldenby (2012) and this example falls under "pins…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-DEE2C2
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of copper-alloy tweezers of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 400 - 700. The tweezers comprise of a single piece of copper-alloy which would have been folded in half to create two parallel arms, although only one arm now remains complete. The remaining arm tapers gently from the fold, expanding into a wide triangular plate. The opposite arm is incomplete with only the narrowed area nearest the fold remaining. The plate forming the tweezers is bent out of shape. No decoration is visible on the plate. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The tweezers are 49.68m…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A0B284
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy small long brooch of Early-medieval date, c. AD 450-550. Only the head and upper bow of the brooch survive in tact. The head is square in plan with seven (7) small perforations, one in each corner and one at the centre of three of the edges. The head is fairly worn around the edges so that only two perforations remain complete. The head is decorated with three incised lines, dividing the centre of the head from the perforated areas. Along the edges of the head is a series of short incised lines that run away from the head. Within the cell on t…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9FCA85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy cruciform brooch of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 475 - 550. Only a single separately made head half-round knop remains. The knop is semi-circular with a narrowed waist and semi-circular base. The curved edge of the base has two parallel groves of decoration. A short worn part of the central panel or a wing remains attached to the base of the knop. It has been bent forwards with worn breaks along its edges. The top of the knop appears to include the remains of a further projection or knop but terminates short with a worn break. The metal has a …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-636C59
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy finger ring of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 850-1100. The loop is formed from a single piece of copper-alloy and is sub-circular in section with slight facets on the interior edges of the ring. The ring is comprised of a thicker centre which tapers either side to points which would have overlapped to form the ring shape but are now apart. It is unclear if these terminal ends are still complete or damaged. The ring is seemingly undecorated. The entire object measures 27.02mm in length, 21.95mm in width, 2.17mm in …
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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