Record ID: LANCUM-12BD0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biconical spindle whorl. It is foemd of two shallow cones joined with a relatively wide central band. It is decorated on both surface with a pattern of approximately three dots beween lines running perpendicular to the central hole. There is a modern scar across one face. It has an even, white patina Dimensions: It is 28mm diameter and 12mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 44.56g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Topcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FAB4B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. flat on one face but domes on the other, Walton-Rogers Type A1. It does not appear to be patterned, and has an even, white patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 8mm thick, the central hole is 8mm in diameter and it weighs 25.39g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA22F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat. The design is worn but would have originally been made of triangular shapes, possibly with dots. The edges have been distorted into a wavy, 'pie-crust' form Dimensions: It is 29mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 9.5mm in diameter and it weighs 20.16g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA13BD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc that it possibly a hand made toy, or a weight. It is circular and in section has rounded edges. One face has a central depression which extends across half of the face. Around the raised outer are many parallel lines from the edge into the centre. Set to one side of the blank central portion are two shapes which suggest clock hands, they are thin, pointed triangles which overlap near the widest part. They would have been set at ten past twelve, for example, although their displacement makes this impossible to determine. On the back is a central dot…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4EC586
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast handle from a teaspoon or similar, with moulded ovulos aligned down the centre line of its display side in a linear series which is continued by two or more stamped dots; bowl lost and terminal chipped. The metal is particularly pliable, so this was perhaps homemade. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1775 Length: 61.7mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness (at lower stem): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enbsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-463A17
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a ferrule, seal, cap or terminal of a larger object, of unknown date, but probably post medieval, AD 1600 - 1900. It is a tube of lead with a thick flat cap at one end. The cap extends beyond the walls of the tube and has the incuse inscription TR with a series of pit surrounding them. The underside comprises a broken shallow tube shape.  The object has a dark grey patina. Diameter: 18.74mm; Thickness: 14.37mm; Weight: 19.05g. See SWYOR-ACB8C4 which has been classified as a possible ferrule. Compare also NMGW-D7A66E, NMS-9F24B3 and WILT-F4A55D. T…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-45AFC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. It is circular and domed with a flat back. The front is decorated with a central pellet, from which radiate four paired of raised curving lines, each flanked by three pellets on the inside of the curve.  On the reverse is a casting seam, however the attachment loop is missing. The button measures: Diameter 15.96mm, height 7.01mm without shank, weight 4.11g. Compare SWYOR-8C31B6 which is similar in design.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F2CAC5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. 1. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue. Diameter: 15.9mm; Weight: 19g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a carbine. 2. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge. Diameter: 15.3mm; Weight: 16.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol. 3. The object is spherical with a pitted surface. Diameter: 12.9mm; Weight: 13.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1FCBB
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible gaming piece of uncertain date.  The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. The outer edge of the upper surface is crenelated with four evenly spaced short, sub-circular projections. Worn stubs representing three further projections are also present. The area around the projections I decorated with irregularly space and oriented raised lines. The sides and base are undecorated. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 24.3mm in diameter, 13.7m thick and weig…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1DB35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn.  The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.7mm in diameter, 8.6mm thick and weighs 24.1g. The perforation is 8.2mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-mediev…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1AB67
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead possible pencil of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The object is circular in section with broadly parallel sides. One end is truncated, the other tapers to a blunted point with broken and worn tip. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The object is 47.9mm long, 5.9mm in diameter and weighs 10.6g. A stylus is a writing implement used to scratch letters into the wax of a writing tablet while a pencil makes a coloured mark on wood, paper or parchment. Lead is rarely used for objects that appear to be conventional styli, with the majo…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Settle', grid reference and parish protected.