Record ID: NLM-50F464
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible badge. Large cast discoid plate with two holes pierced from its display side close together and towards its edge. The front bears moulded decoration of several orders, from the middle comprising: a central cross pattee, a billeted band round the cross; a circumferential band of letters in medieval style in which distinguishable characters [--]TVST[--]P[--] may appear; a further three concentric rings, and a possibly billeted outer border. The form and cross decoration could point to an early medieval brooch of Weetch type 4, but there is no trace of pin gear and a s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3BB1FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded face.  The whorl has a cream patina and is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.9mm, thickness 6.9mm and weight 24.76g.  The central hole has a diameter of 11.1mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 11mm are more likely to be from the late Anglo Saxon period. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-6CF01A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub-circular two-disc rivet type lead cloth seal, probably post-medieval in date, about AD 1550 - 1800. The discs are connected by a central integral flattened rivet which passes through a hole in the other disc and projects outwards and by a broken connecting loop at one side. Disc one has the number 57 in relief. The rivet projects from the reverse and the face is stamped with a shield, possibly crowned, containing a lion rampant left holding a sword. This could indicate that the seal is from the Netherlands. The seal is 24.93mm long, 19.86mm …
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-6C7128
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bulla type, lead bag seal dating from the late Medieval or early modern period, about AD1890 - 1920. One side is impressed with a Star of David and the other side carries the number 166, 136 or 186. Seals with these markings are regular detector finds in Yorkshire and are probably from bags of guano or phosphate fertilisers. Leeds Phosphate Works used the Star of David motif and the number on the reverse is probably a batch number. The seal is 16.63mm long, 14.35mm wide and 3.38mm thick. it weighs ?g. Similar seals can be seen at http://www.bagseals.org/gallery/m…
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8246ED
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub-circular perforated lead seal dating from AD 1900 - 1964. It is a General Post Office seal. It is circular with one flat and one domed face. Strands of copper wire project from four points around the edge. The centre of the seal has been perforated by a circular hole suggesting reuse. The partially obscures the obverse design of the letters G[P]O with a broad arrow above and a numeral, probably 14, below. Measurements are; diameter 19.2mm, thickness 7.2mm and weight 14.50g. The central hole has a diameter of 3.0mm. Compare NLM-60DAB0. The broad arrow was a mark of co…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-822EEA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded and one angled side.  The measurements are; diameter 26.0mm, thickness 13.8mm, and weight 45.29g.  The central hole has a diameter of 8.5mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, AD 500 - 850.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8224B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the Early Medieval to medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The whorl has two flat faces and a large central aperture of 11.6mm. The measurements are; diameter 27.6mm, thickness 7.3mm, and weight 31.62g. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Similar examples can the found on the database see SWYOR-B413FF. Walton Rogers dates form B1 from AD 700 in York to 1200. A large central perforation makes a date from AD 850 onwards more likely.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8219FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers formB1, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is discoid in form, flat at the base, and with vertical sides rising to a flat upper surface. There are no markings. There is a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of  6.4mm. The measurements are; diameter 20.0mm, thickness 5.4mm, and weight 12.0g.   Similar examples can be found on the data base see SWYOR-B6A64D.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-812A70
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat, circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 11.08mm in diameter. One side is decorated with a four pointed star with two extra lines; each arm contains a pellet, and between each arm there is another slightly larger pellet.The other face is decorated with possibly a four pointed star and other lines; this cannot be seen clearly due to some historic damage. There are pellets inside each arm and larger ones in between. There is a small notch in the side of the central…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-363318
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-triangular, cast lead perforated artefact, probably a weight, dating from the Post Medieval period, AD 1600 - 1900. It is flat in profile, and sub-triangular in plan, with curved sides and rounded corners. The edges are bevelled. The reverse is pitted, perhaps from the casting process. The narrow end is perforated with an irregular hole of 3-5mm diameter. The weight is 41.9mm long, 23.9mm wide and 5.9mm thick. It  weighs 36.4g. The mass does not obviously fit into standard units of measurement, but the weight may have been used to add mass, such as a line or net weight.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35FAF4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical, cast lead perforated artefact of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800, probably used as a weight. The hole is wider at one end than the other (4.4mm diameter to 2.7mm diameter). It is 14.6mm in diameter and 12.5mm thick. It  weighs 15.5g (0.54oz). It is slightly over mass to be a half ounce weight (which should be 14.1g), though it could be a half ounce in the Apothecaries' system. It is often suggested that objects of this shape are beads or net or line weights for fishing or birding.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-35CEDA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. Is has one flat and one domed face making it Walton Rogers form A1. The central hole has a diameter of 4.9mm. It has a cream coloured patina. It is 23.4mm in diameter and 8.1mm high. It weighs 20.5g.  Form A1 whorls are usually dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000, but they also appear in the Roman period (Walton Rogers, 2007, page 25). Those with a central perforation of less than 6mm are more likely to be Roman, of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, and those with a larger perforation …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-353D35
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is spherical with a visible casting seam and long untrimmed sprue. The mass suggests use as a pistol shot. It has a cream coloured patina. Measurements are; length 13.9mm, diameter 11.6mm and weight 10.05g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-34259C
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval uniface lead flax or hemp bale seal dating from about AD 1700-1900. There is a slot of sub-rectangular section running through the seal from edge to edge.  The obverse bears a cross keys design, arms associated with the Baltic port of Riga. There is a cross abve the keys, and an I between the bows of the keys, denoting the grade of flax (see The Peacehavens Project: http://www.peacehavens.co.uk/BSTYPES.htm#CODEMOVE03). It is 19.4mm in diameter and 6.4mm thick. It weighs 11.4g. 
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3375B6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead button probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1700. The object is circular with a convex front. The domed front of the button is plain. The back of the button is flat with a casting line running across the centre. The attachment loop is large and oval, with the casting seam running over the loop. The button is white to light-grey coloured. The button has a diameter of 23.7mm and overall thickness of 18.7mm.  The loop is 10.8mm long, 13.1mm wide and 7.7mm thick.  It weighs 28.67g. See Bailey (2004) page 17 and 1…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-336039
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy trade weight dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods. AD 1280 - 1800. It is shield shaped and the front is decorated with a moulded double fleur design on a raised plinth. The weight has a yellow grey patina with areas of wear. The top edge is probably a cut of patinated sheer break. The top of the fleur design is missing, and the mass is too heavy for a 2 ounce weight and not enough for a 4 ounce weight. It is probably an incomplete 4oz weight. Similar examples can be found in Lead Weights; the David Rogers Collection on page 40 (Biggs and …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-33538B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead (or pewter) button probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1700. The object is circular with a convex front. The domed front of the button is decorated with a central boss and four bosses equally spaced round it. There are four raised ovals arranged alternately with the bosses. The back of the button is flat with a casting line running across the centre. The attachment loop is missing. The button is grey and flaky. Measurements are; length 27.7mm, width 23.3mm, thicknes 7.7mm and weight 11.40g. See Bailey (2004) p…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3344D2
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pointed lead object, probably a Post Medieval pencil probably dating from AD 1500 - 1800. It is a solid cylinder with one flat end and one pointed end. The point is formed from multiple factes, suggesting it has been sharpened with a knife. The pencil has a mid grey patina. The object is 92.3mm long, has a diameter of 6.7mm and weighs 33.85g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/styli-pencils-and-parchment-prickers/#Lead_pencils and various recorded examples e.g. SWYOR-D38D95.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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