Record ID: SWYOR-E79564
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, though very worn, copper-alloy coin of non-British origin, possibly Indian, probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1900. The diameter is 17.12mm, the thickness is  3.0mm, and the weight is 4.6g. Compare YORYM-FB68B3 and WMID-6C7402, and Indian Native States issue.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E67D45
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Post-Medieval spherical bell probably dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The bell is spherical with a thick median band. It has a  tall rectangular suspension loop, with a small oval hole through it. The loop was cast with a detachable sprue piece. There are two circular sound holes in the upper hermisphere. and a slit terminating in a circular hole at each end in the lower half. Half of the lower hemisphere is missing, as is the "pea". The patina is dark green and there is no visible decoration. The h…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E62870
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable illegible coin, maybe a Roman semis, but illegible, dating from AD 43 - 410. The diameter is 19.43mm, the thickness is 3.21mm, and the weight is 5.82g. It has a green patina. It is also possible that the coin is a Post Medieval non-British type, or even a coin weight.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E57E12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy trade weight probably of post medieval date, AD 1600 - 1900. It is circular with a recessed upper surface and a narrow rim. The dished section is marked with two concentric rings. The underside is plain with a central depression. The weight has a dark green patina. Four ounces equates to 114g so it is suggested that this was a four ounce weight. Height: 10.33mm Weight: 103.94g Diameter: 47.79mm
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC713F
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nail of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1800). The head flush with the shaft and is sub-rectangular in shape, and the shank tapers and is a flat rectangle in cross-section. There is a notch to define the head, and an area of oblique filemarks near the head. The irregular sides suggest the nail is handmade.  Length 72.1mm; width 7.1mm; thickness 1.5mm and weight 3.39g. Compare SWYOR-6AD059 and NARC-C34023.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC534D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting comprising a hook with a circular loop, probably dating from the Medieval to Modern periods, AD 1400 - 1800. The loop is oval and cast in one. Descending from it is a thick shaft of circular cross-section, which bends forwards into a long hook, making the hook at right angles to the plane of the loop. The hook is undecorated. It has a brown and green patina. Length 61.2mm; width 21.9mm; thickness 18.1mm and weight 18.69g. The condition of the metal might suggest that a Post medieval date is most likely. The use is uncertain and no direct comparis…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-750BB4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A distorted but complete cast copper alloy Post Medieval crotal, rumbler or animal spherical bell probably dating from AD 1750 - 1900. The bell originally had four sound holes and two slots joining them. Damage to the bell has obscured one sound hole. There is no visible casting seam and the bell appears to have been cast in one. The iron pea still remains within the bell. The inside and outside of the suspension loop, which appears to have been added after casting, are rectangular, wider than it is lone, perhaps to be slotted onto a strap. The loop is attached to a circular raised are…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-74DB7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy coin bent in two places to make an S shape, probably to form a love token. The coin is a halfpenny of George III, first issue, dated 177[-]. The obverse is illegible, possibly smoothed off for the new purpose. The reverse shows Britannia with a date in the exergue, but the last digit is unclear. It may be a 5. Spink Standard catalogue number 3774. The database has many examples of love tokens, with more information in record SWYOR-8A8437 for example. The object is 27.2mm long, 23.4mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 5.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 16th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-74A575
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy whistle from the Post-Medieval period, dating from around 1700 - 1850. The whistle is cone shaped, flaring outwards from the open mouth piece end. At the other end the whistle is terminated by a stepped domed cap. This has an integral attachment ring through which passes another copper alloy ring.The rim of the cap is slightly raised and decorated with beading. About one third of the way from the mouth piece to the cap are two opposing circular sound holes. An iron plate is visible inside the whistle which separates the sound holes. There is dama…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 16th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7432FE
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age socketed axe probably of Yorkshire type variant dating from the Ewart Park phase, 950 - 800 BC. The body of the axe is generally rectangular in cross-section, with a rectangular socket. The top is missing, so the mouth moulding is unknown. Casting seams are visible along the external sides of the axe. There is also a small hole unde the loop, probably a casting flaw. The sides continue towards the blade before expanding outwards to form a crescentic-shaped blade with a cutting edge of 39.0mm in length and a width of 7mm. One wing tip is mis…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F3E7ED
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy flat axe dating from the Early Bronze Age, that is about 2200 BC - 1900 BC. The axe is narrow with tapering sides. It has an oblique butt and is lenticular in cross-section. The sides curve outwards to form the tips of the cuttin edge, and there is no edge bevel. There is no sign of a stop ridge nor any flanges. The surface is pitted and corroded and the remaining surface has a  speckled light green patina. Measurements; length 96.5mm, width 48.5mm (cutting edge)  28.2mm at the( butt end), thickness 8.6mm ( body), 7.8mm&n…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F08FF8
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape of post-Medieval date about AD 1720 - 1780. The back plate is missing. The chape is flat and V shaped in plan. It has concave ends and a pointed oval internal perimeter. The chape is decorated in rococo style with oval curving scrolled lines around five cross-hatched areas. The same decoration is visible on the reverse but inverse, suggesting it is pressed metal. On the reverse the outer edges are folded inwards to form a neat finish. There is no evidence of attachment point…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-720C1F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete medieval asymmetrical copper alloy buckle dating from about AD 1350 - 1450. The buckle has an asymmetric double-looped frame, with one D-shaped, with grooved and ridged pin rest on the outer edge, an angled frame and external transverse ridges near the bar. The seond loop is the separate strap bar. It is rectangular with concave short sides. The remains of a copper alloy pin is wrapped round the bar, which is shaped in the centre to hold the pin. Part of the pin is missing - the tip. The front of the brooch is bevelled, while the back is flat apart from the angled D…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F4E602
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape of Medieval date, approximately AD 1200 - 1500. The object is formed from a single piece of sheet copper-alloy folded to give it a sub-triangular form, which tapers towards the terminal end and has an oval aperture at the attachment end that would fit on to the leather scabbard. No seam is visible but a longitudinal groove and ridge on one face made be a well closed seam.. The chape is undecorated and parts are missing. The terminal is missing and is broken causing a tear and hole which is visible on both sides. The top …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F4BAAB
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape of Medieval date, approximately AD 1200 - 1500. The object is formed from a single piece of sheet copper-alloy folded to give it a sub-rectangular form, tapering to a square closed end. A damaged vertical overlapping seam which has split open is visible on the rear face. The chape is undecorated and parts are missing. The rounded terminal is missing and is broken causing a tear and hole which is visible on both sides. The top edge of the front is bilobed. The chape has an overall dark green patina. Dimension: length 44.9…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-260035
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin dating from the Roman period: an as, emperor unknown, dating from 23 BC - AD 260. Obverse: bare or laureate head right. Reverse: standing figure left (Holding cornucopia?), SC in field. The coin has a diameter of 29.10mm, a thickness of 3.26mm, and weighs 10.52g.
Created on: Monday 17th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-F6A0FB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt or baldrick dating dating to about AD 1600-1700. The strap fitting is probably a scabbard hook. It consists of an oval hollow-domed plate, an incomplete attachment knop at one end and an incomplete projecting hook attachment at the other end. The main body of the strap fitting is a sub-oval undecorated dome that is convex on its front and concave on its back. The remains of an knop projects from one end of this dome, separated by a raised collar. The remains of a circular hole which may have been used for fixing i…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-808663
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible Roman coin, probably a nummus dating from AD 300 - 400. The coin is badly damaged, apparently having been squashed and flattened on both faces at one side. The back of a diademed head may be visibale, and a standing figure at the right on the reverse. It may be a GLORIA EXERCITVS two soldiers type. There are some parts of the coin missing Diameter 18.6mm, thickness 1.3mm, weight 1.22g.
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-0D9289
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probably medieval date (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has an overall figure of eight shape that has a large loop at one end that tapers to a smaller middle which then expands to form the second, slightly smaller loop. The face of the object is significantly corroded but the details of an incised design is just visible which depicts a series of tiered floral and figurative designs encompassed by a border that follows the edge of the object. The reverse is undecorated and has a large rectangular lug attached to the larger looped end. The edge of …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Todmorden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FC9A33
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An in complete cast object that is probably a furniture handle that likely dates to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is comprised of a flat circular face, the surface of which has a raised decoration that is too worn to determine the details of but may read '?RAP' with a line below it. The reverse has an integral shaft that is broken at the end with the break well worn. The object is cast from a single mould. Based on its shape, the object has been identified as a handle, probably for a small furniture piece or lid, but it is also possible to have been butto…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Todmorden', grid reference and parish protected.