Record ID: YORYM-F9B8CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Hinged Headstud Type 4, Plate 72, no.11860.  The head of the brooch comprises rectangular wings the reverse of which act as a double lug hinge mechanism which retains a central axis bar. A closed loop pin remains around the axis bar, terminating in a worn break. The remains of an integral circular attachment loop projects from the upper edge of the head. An integral rectangular sectioned bow extends centrally from the front of the wings, tapering to a circular foot knop. An integral rin…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83869A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1400. The buckle is a single looped and D-shaped with a narrowed and offset strap bar and ornate outer edges. A lobed knop is present on the outer edge with another missing with a worn break. These would have flanked three transverse ridges on the outer edge, the central one of which form a rest for the pin. The pin remains but is no longer complete. The surface is an uneven green and brown patina which is worn. The object measures 19.84mm in length, 20.86mm in width, 3.35mm in thickness and…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A5C952
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The plate is formed from a single sheet, folded at the integral plate recess for the buckle frame and riveted at the other end. The front and back plates are rectangular with the front plate being larger. Two rivets hold the plates together at the opposite end to the recess. The back plate is slightly damaged around these rivets. The front of the plate is decorated with a design in relief of a quadruped, probably a lion passant advancing left and looking backwards over its shoulder. Its tail i…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-A55D03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7DB9CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Magnentius (AD 350-3), dating to AD 350-353 (Reece Period 18), GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type shows Emperor galloping right, on left arm shield, spearing barbarian kneeling left with outstretched arms in front of horse; below horse, broken spear and shield. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7D335D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270) dating to AD 270 (Reece period 13). FORTVNA REDVX reverse type, depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Z in right field. Mint of Rome. As RIC V, p.241, no.20.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7C5FB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-1553CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating to the period AD 271 - 274 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting unclear standing figure with sceptre/standard. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-153912
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 343 - 348 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type depicting two Victories with wreaths. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-15187B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 374-378) dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-14D8D4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable Hod Hill brooch of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 75. Mackreth 2011, Hod Hill Type 10a, Plate 96, no.9417. The head of the brooch is lost to an old, worn break. The bow has a rectangular section with tapering sides which terminate in a forward-facing circular foot-knop. The remains of a worn catchplate project from the reverse of the lower bow. The bow is extremely worn obscuring any possible decoration. The metal has a mid-green patina and is extremely worn. The brooch is 65mm long, 12.8mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 11.8g. Ref: Mackreth, D.F…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E66F74
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1200 -1500. The plate comprises a rectangular sheet of metal folded transversely to create an upper and lower plate. The lower plate is slightly narrower than the upper and a small rectangular cut out for the pin is present at the folded end. The remains of a bar are retained within the plates, terminating in worn breaks to either end. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 20.52mm long, 19.12mm wide, and weighs 4.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-5D074D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1250 -1500. Meols Type 2. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a narrowed and recessed strap bar. A lobed knop extends from either end of the bar. A rectangular sectioned pin remains fitted around the bar by an open loop. A sub-rectangular plate is looped around the bar by two narrowed integral strips with central slot for the pin. The front plate has an expanded terminal which is larger than the reverse plate. Two rivets are present at the attachment end of the plate. The corners of the plate are broken and wor…
Created on: Thursday 1st April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-78AA8D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Only a small portion of the lower bow and the foot remain. The remaining brooch is D-shaped in section with a worn break to one end and an integral circular foot knop to the other. The front of the bow is decorated with a raised central ridge flanked by two parallel grooves. A triple banded ribbed collar is present where the bow and foot meet. An incomplete catchplate projects from the reverse of the bow with worn breaks to the outer edge. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is…
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-BED2E3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy end cap from a scale-tang knife of Post-Medieval date. c.AD 1600 - 1700. The end cap is irregular in shape, approximating the form of a hammer. It comprises a wedge-shaped hammer head and forked or claw shaped back to remove nails. The separate arms of the claw are denoted by a shallow groove. A central V shaped groove is present to either side of the hammer head and a circumferential ridge and groove extends around the base. A deep central longitudinal sub-rectangular slot that enabled a tang to be accommodated is present at the base of the en…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-370060
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy thimble of medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1500. The thimble has an ovate base due to distortion and slightly sloping sides which curve towards the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. A series of irregular spiralling pits extend from the crown towards the base. A faint circumferential line is present just about the lower edge. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The thimble is 15.9mm in height, 20.71mm in diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 2.92g. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (…
Created on: Friday 11th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th December 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-29FA6E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rotary key of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. Probably London type VI. The stem of the key is circular with worn breaks to either end and appears undecorated. An integral transverse bit projects from one edge of the stem. The bit is sub-rectangular with single sub-rectangular clefts to two edges and a cruciform cleft to the third other edge.  The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is worn. The key is 56.74mm long, 24.65mm wide, the stem is 8.16mm in diameter. The key weighs 24.22g. Keys of a similar form are illustrated in Egan (2010) p.115, fi…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-9CD9CB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 175. The head is ovate with a single incomplete centrally positioned integral lug to the reverse. The pin and spring no longer remain. A circular sectioned bow extends from the front of the head widening slightly to a worn circular moulding. The bow continues below the moulding with a narrow circular section to terminate in a worn break. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The brooch is 29.8mm long, 9.1mm wide, 4.5mm thick and weighs 3.2g. Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.326, fi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-1540BD
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy button of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1700). The button is discoidal and flat. There is a central moulded relief decoration in the form of a cinquefoil with a central raised pellet. The petals of the cinquefoil are blue enamelled, and the quadrants between each petal are enamelled with red. The back is plain and there is a central raised boss, which is likely the broken remains of a shank or loop. See YORYM-79EC41 for a similar example. The button is 13.1mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1.2g.
Created on: Monday 12th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-FE4889
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of Roman date, c.AD 50 - 150. The head of the brooch comprises rectangular tubular wings, from which projects an attachment for a now missing headloop. The reverse of the wings form an integral double lung hinge mechanism. The enclosed axis bar and pin no longer survive. A D-sectioned bow attaches centrally to the wings and tapers to a worn break. The bow arches steeply forming a C-shaped profile. The underside of the bow has a deep triangular recess beginning where the bow joins the head and narrowing to a point approximately halfway alon…
Created on: Friday 24th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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