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Record ID: YORYM-88691E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1700. Read 2005, p.77. no.291.
The button features a flat discoidal face with moulded decoration comprised of a central pellet within pointed oval grooves and two concentric circles topped with small pellets.
The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval loop projects from it. The loop projection has been compressed towards the head and the loop filled with organic material. The surface of the heads reverse features a deep groove through its centre and irregular areas of excess le…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-882B27
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy button of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550-1700. Read 2005, p.77. no.289.
The button has a circular head with a gently domed top with a pellet in the centre. The front is decorated with irregularly spaced grooves running from the pellet to the edge. These grooves contain very small transverse incised grooves. A large sub-circular area of the head is missing, it cannot be determined if this is the result of damage or an intentional feature.
The reverse of the head is flat and an integral elongated oval, loop projects centrally from it. The loop is flat wit…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-87D4B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form A2.
The spindle whorl is shaved bi-conical (asymmetrical) with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces have faint traces of moulded decoration though the object is worn obscuring the exact design. The design appears to contain small rectangular cells on the faces and exterior edges.
The metal has a mid-white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.32mm in diameter, 10.79mm thick and weighs 44.18g. The perforation is 10.86mm in diameter suggesting a…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-730119
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy Jewish Kosher food seal of Post-Medieval to Modern date, c.AD 1700 - 1900.
The seal is sub-circular in plan and has a slot running through it that accommodated a cord for attachment. One face has a raised Star of David (also occasionally referred to as the Star/Seal of Solomon) comprising open interlocked equilateral triangles forming a six pointed star. The other face has raised numerals: 32.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The object is 13.84mm in diameter, 4.23mm thick and weighs 2.99g.
The seal may be from meat or some other goods wher…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CDE69E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).
The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval) and survives as roughly half of the object. The face presents an incised legend around the outer edge that does not appear to be in retrograde, reading: [...]EIR • RA[...]. The design in the centre is obscurred from damage. The reverse presents a raised rib down the centre. The object has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Length 24.8mm; width 19.4mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 5.39g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B5F716
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550).
The body of the ampulla is circular with an squat rectangular neck extending from one edge. Two pointed attachment loops are positioned at opposite sides of the neck. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut .Both faces are decorated with a raised design; one face presents a round bodied flask in the centre that extends into the neck of the ampulla. The opposite face is decorated with a downwards facing arrow. The object has a dark cream patina.
Dimensions: Length 39.7mm; width 36…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A3AE70
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, possibly a stamp of probable Post Medieval dating, c.AD 1600-1800.
The object is a waisted cylindrical shape with flat terminals at each end. The object is slightly bent. These flat terminals each contain different incised designs which could function as stamps. The larger of the two terminals contains an incised circle, containing within a cross forming four quarters. There is an incised pellet on the exterior edge of each quarter. The other terminal features a central incised pellet with narrow grooves radiating out to an incised circle a…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A36F2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700.
The object is plano-concave with a flat base and slightly sunken top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated.
The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 21.04mm diameter, 6.12mm thick and weighs 16.44g. The perforation is 3.02mm in diameter.
Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problema…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-4E8D55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval to early Post Medieval lead alloy shield shaped pan weight. Equates to 60 drams or 3.7 ounces (almost 4 ounces or quarter a pound) under the ‘binary’ averdepois system. The decorated side consists of a crowned fleur-de-lis, surrounded by a recessed border approximately 5mm lower than the decorated area. The border is largely absent from the top edge of the weight. The weight is lightly abraded and the decoration is still clearly visible. Dates to between c1390 and c1588 AD.
Length 48mm, width 37mm, thickness 11mm, weight 105.35g.
The weight illustrated on p4…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'near Settle', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-8E9427
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B.
The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, flat sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated.
The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.75mm in diameter, 9.36mm thick and weighs 47.65g. The perforation is 10.19mm in diameter suggesting an Early-Medieval to Medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form B2 which dates to AD 700-1200 (Walton Rogers…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EB9D64
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of uncertain date, likely Roman to Post-Medieval, c. AD 43-1800.
The weight is spherical with an incomplete iron sprue projecting from the top. The object is undecorated.
The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The object is 23mm long, 18.6mm in diameter and weighs 35.4g.
Medieval steelyard weights usually had a copper alloy shell, so this weight is likely to be Roman or Post Medieval. Roman steelyard weights are more usually bi-conical. It is also possible that it is another form of Post medieval weight such as a clock weight or …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EB7323
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a faint raised moulded design probably of a fleur-de-lis. A cut is present to one side of the weight and the reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The weight is 41.5mm long, 32.7mm wide, 15.1mm thick and weighs 126.6g. This does not correspond to the common weight systems of the period.
Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and we…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EB3A49
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated.
The object is 6.6mm tall, 16.3mm in diameter and weighs 7.4g.
Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain.
Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weights or gaming pieces. The predominant Viking Age …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-06EF24
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1800 - 1900. The weight is square and stamped on one surface with rose. Below the rose are the letters YWR, representing Yorkshire West Riding. Below this is a possible number 6. The reverse is undecorated.
The metal has a dark grey patina and is worn. The weight is 25.7mm long, 24.7mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 35.4g.
Trade weights of this type are discussed in Biggs (1993), p.75 who states that the control of weights and measures in the 19th century was the responsibility of the Justices for each county. Local practi…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-98FB99
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Largely complete lead alloy ampulla. This is a hollow cast vessel in the form of a flattened bulbous flask with a long, rectangular neck, and thin side handle loops projecting from this neck, to suspend it around the neck when travelling. One of the handles is largely coplete, the other is slightly pressed into the side of the flask. The mouth is slightly expanded and partially open, from where the contents would have been sprinkled. There is a design apparent on one side of a cross hatch pattern at the base, similar to that seen on KENT-7CDD9C, the o…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Tunstall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-83ECD1
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date, c.AD 1350 - 1550.
The body of the ampulla is circular and a flared, elongated rectangular neck extends from one edge of the body. The neck terminates short with a worn break. A large curve is present across the ampulla.The faces of the ampulla appear to be decorated with repeated flared grooves extending from an unclear point to the lower edge, possibly in a representation of a scallop shell. The decoration on the faces is hard to distinguish due to distortion, where the face has bent inward…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-70F97E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1600. Walton Rogers Form C.
The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. It is undecorated.
The metal has a light white patina and is in fair condition. The spindle whorl is 28.2mm in diameter, 10.9mm thick and weighs 46.2g. The perforation is 9.7mm in diameter suggesting a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form C which dates to AD 1100-1600 (Walton Roger…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-70D48D
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with pitting around its circumference.
Diameter: 13.7mm; Weight: 11.2g.
It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been for a pistol.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-70C542
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable lead-alloy shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is sub-spherical with a flattened band around the circumference. Part of the edge of the shot is lost to worn breaks.
Diameter: 9.3mm; Weight: 3.5g.
It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been buckshot.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-709E9F
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. The object is spherical with a faint casting seam.
Diameter: 11mm; Weight: 7.9g.
It is difficult to precisely assign projectiles to specific calibres of gun because most excavated shot will have lost weight, there was a huge variety of firearms, balls were imperfectly manufactured, and because lead varies in weight. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been buckshot or for a pistol.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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