Record ID: YORYM-F303E6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast metal strap-end. Only the main body is present; the spilt end has broken off. The body is decorated on the obverse with a Trewhiddle style design which covers the whole surface; this design is slightly three-dimensional, and terminates in a zoomorphic head with comma-type ears. The artefact is made from a 'silvery type metal'- maybe a high-tin bronze. This artefact dates to c.875.
Created on: Friday 10th April 2009
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Hardwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-87CB06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Reported to the BMAPA/EH (protocol for reporting finds of archaeological interest) Angled piece of steelwork This artefact was found in the drag head of the Arco Humber on the 12th September 2008. It was found during dredging activity in licence area 408, which is in the Humber region. Angled piece of steelwork - possibly used to weight nets or lobster pots Hanson_0191 was described by wharf staff as an angled section of steel work. It measures around 0.8m long and was discovered after it became lodged in the drag head of the Arco Humber.…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7E8498
Object type: COMB
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete jet or jet-like material comb of early modern date, c. 1850 - 1950. The shaft of the comb is sub-rectangular with a curved terminal to one end and a worn break to the other. The remains of a series of teeth, placed at a perpendicular angle to the shaft, can be seen to one edge. All are broken and worn either at the shaft or after a very short length. The material has a shiny, laminated patina. The comb is 59.3mm long, 15.4mm wide, 6.3mm thick and weighs 5.5g. The comb is distorted which, if made of jet, is likely due to the object having absorbed moisture leading t…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-BD78A0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete red coral bead of uncertain date but possibly dating to the early medieval period (c. 500 - 1100 AD). The bead is of an unusual trefoil shape formed from three ridges. Through the centre of the bead is a small hole for stringing the bead, the edges of which are slightly worn and chipped. The bead has retained a vivid deep red matt colour. The dimensions of the bead are: 10.01mm in length, 10.01mm in width and 8.46mm in thickness. The weight of the bead is 0.83g. The bead was found in a field with a very high density of early medieval finds which might suggest a tentati…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-5597A0
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A larger oyster shell fragment of uncertain date. The shell is fan shaped with worn edges. Oysters were a common foodstuff from the Roman period until the late Post-Medieval period with their status as a luxury food being comparatively recent. With no contextual evidence it is not possible to ascribe this example to a specific date. The shell is 76.9mm long, 70.2mm wide, 9.5mm thick and weighs 59.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6D1AA3
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oyster shell fragment of uncertain date. The shell is fan shaped with worn and damaged edges. Oysters were a common foodstuff from the Roman period until the late Post-Medieval period with their status as a luxury food being comparatively recent. With no contextual evidence it is not possible to ascribe this example to a specific date. The shell is 58.2mm long, 46.4mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 16.9g.
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tickton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2BAF21
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) aluminum utensil sets of modern date, c.AD 1938 - 1945. The utensil sets are known as Göffel - German Army "Spork" (Fork = gable / Spoon = offel) comprising a spoon and fork joined by a rivet toward the base of the handles. The upper surface of one Göffel is inscribed with the ligated initials "HM" or “WH” depending on its intended direction. A second is inscribed with the ligated initials “WF”. 1. The object is 152.9mm long, 46.9mm to 16.2mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 25.6g. 2. The object is 153.5mm long, 46.3mm to 16.5mm wide, 7.2mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM345
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Man-made by product of uncertain age. Highly porous and vesicular under magnification. Looks like froth which has solidified. Light yellow/grey surfaces, darker in section.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 1998
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HUMBERSIDE BEVERLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-201A26
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete base metal spoon of post-medieval date (c.1700-1800AD). The fragment consists of the bowl and handle, the end of which appears to have been broken in antiquity and worn smooth. The bowl is a sub-ovoid shape (egg shaped) in plan and has a distinct concave (or U shaped) cross section, but has been bent to exaggerate this shape. The spoon appears to have been either tinned or silvered. There are no makers or other marks / stamps on the bowl. The stem was integrally cast to the bowl and the upper reverse face of the bowl is thickened with a V shaped ridge. The spoo…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D012CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn, corroded and heavily encrusted coin, of uncertain date, possibly Roman based on associated find – see WREX-CF5DBA. The coin, which could be either copper alloy, or very poorly preserved base silver, is attached to a piece of corroded iron of uncertain date or form. Measurements: Coin diameter: 15.9mm; thickness: 2.1mm; length of iron object: 20.1mm; width of iron object: 11.1mm; thickness of iron object: 9.8mm; total weight of coin and adhering iron object: 4.58g
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F5BEA3
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible chalk or stone bead of uncertain date. The bead is broadly oval in form with a centrally drilled circular hole. The bead is a cream colour and has a porous pitted surface.  Beads of this type are hard to date outside of excavated contexts as they are known from the Iron Age through to the Post Medieval period. The bead measures 13.2 mm in length, 11.5 mm in width, 9.8 mm in thickness and weighs 1.7 g. The perforation measures 3.6 mm in diameter.
Created on: Saturday 26th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9A2E01
Object type: HUMAN REMAINS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete probable fragments of human bone, of uncertain dating, but probably between Late Iron Age to Post Medieval (200 BC to AD 1700). Both fragments come from an adult individual. One fragment consists of the midshaft of an upper arm bone, probably the radius. Natural breaks are present at both ends. It measures 73.74 mm in length, 14.13 mm wide and 13.91 mm thick. It weighs 10.9 g. The other fragment consists of part of the pelvis (probably the pubis bone, located at the front and top of the pelvis). A natural break is present at one end, however the other end exhibits cut m…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID4046
Object type: LITHARGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The fragment is a dense material with a flat base and more irregular upper surface. The fragment is a dark grey colour with green coloured corrosion. The upper surface has a beige coloured substance adhered to the litharge. This substance is very hard, almost ceramic/glass-like.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2001
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE KINGSBURY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3FBCC1
Object type: OYSTER SHELL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of shell, possible oyster shell of unknown date.  Objects dating from the Late Iron Age to Modern period were deposited with this find from the same field therefore the other associated finds do not help narrow down the date. The shell is evidence of food waste and diet. Shell is difficult to date, therefore a broad date range is offered from the Roman period to modern, circa AD 43 to 1900. The shell measures 43.4 mm in length, 36 mm in width, 9 mm in thickness and weighs 12.7 grams. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F63832
Object type: BRICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Post Medieval hand-made brick dating to c. AD 1600-1825. It is thinner than a modern brick, has no 'frog' or maker's mark and is wider than a modern brick. The upper surface of the brick shows the marks of the wood plank dragged across it while it was in the mould, to flatten the surface. The underside has a very unfinished surface. The fabric of the brick is pink/red with very large inclusions apparent, particularly on the underside. These include what might be bone or shell, with some large pieces of a substance, now black. There are also many voids. One end of the bric…
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
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Record ID: WILT-8644CE
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cube of chalk, probably a tessera of Roman date (c AD 43-410). The chalk tessera is cube shaped. The tessera is chalky white in colour. It weighs 2.9g and measures 13.08mm in length, 11.86mm in width and 9.7mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castle Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C60936
Object type: STOPPER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four lightweight (1.45 grams) grey/light green fragments of an unidentified material probably found within a copper-alloy vessel WILT-7942F2 possibly part of the original stopper.
Created on: Friday 5th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B9D08D
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval pyramidal scabbard mount, made from leaded bronze, dating from late 6th to early 7th century. The mount has a square base and sides which slope towards a truncated apex, creating a trapezoidal cross section. The apex has a recessed square cell which retains a yellow-green glass setting in situ (identified scientifically at the British Museum by Dr Lucia Melita). Dimensions: Length 15.5mm Width 14.8mm Thickness 8.9mm Weight 5.33g Discussion: Pyramidal mounts are well known in archaeological contexts both in England and on the Continent (Menghin 1983, p…
Created on: Friday 13th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-8A0017
Object type: TAG
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern aluminium 'dog tag' of a serviceman of the United States Army, dating from c AD 1943- 1944. It is oblong with rounded ends and a notch on the left hand side for medical and printing use. It has been stamped with 'JOSEPH C COBB'; on the second line '35113604 T44 A'; on a third line 'P'. Possibly one half of two. The numbers refer to Cobb's military ID, tetanus immunization (T44 = tetanus shot in 1944), his blood group ('A') and his religious preference ('P' for Protestant). Dimensi…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-F3ED79
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The bowl of a post medieval clay smoking pipe dating to c AD1660 - 1680.The bowl has broken off at an early date at the junction with the stem but was at an angle of c45 degrees to the stem. The bowl is cream/white in colour and there is no decoration.  It tapers a little towards the mouth where the rim is missing to an early break.  At the foot is the spur, damaged when the stem broke away, but enough remaining to measure the diameter. There is a small hole on the inside of the bowl (facing the smoker). It is uncertain whether or not this r…
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.