Record ID: NLM-38C77E
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Antler or cetacean ivory game piece. A cylindrical chess piece with ‘equine’ features – a nasal ridge flanked by drilled eyes being the most prominent  – and rows of multiple incised or drilled ring and dot. The form suggests this was a Knight. The first chess pieces were large and chunky objects. This identification presupposes contact with the Middle East whence the game of chess came to the West, and parallels in various materials including jet are usually dated to the 12th century, perhaps with reference to the Crusades. Suggested date: Medieval, 1…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F63D03
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Bishop chess piece dating to the late 19th century or 20th century. The chess piece is cast out of plaster of Paris or crushed stone, and was probably dipped in resin. The surface has a mottled white matrix comprising irregular, frequent grains of a solid cream coloured substance. The chess piece has fine cracks all over, as well as holes in the base caused by air bubbles during the casting process. The perimeter of the base is also chipped as would be expected with a moulded piece. The Bishop is seated on an ornate chair. He wears a mitre decorated with a rib r…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgh le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F5A23A
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Queen chess piece dating to the late 19th or 20th century. The chess piece is cast out of plaster of Paris or crushed stone, and was probably dipped in resin. The surface has a mottled white matrix comprising irregular, frequent grains of a solid cream coloured substance. The chess piece has fine cracks all over, as well as holes in the base caused by air bubbles during the casting process. The perimeter of the base is also chipped as would be expected with a moulded piece. The Queen is seated on an ornate throne. She wears a crown of five turrets. Her hair flow…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgh le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B9E600
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded Modern cast lead bishop chess-piece (c. 1940-c. 1945). This piece is collared and waisted and has a small knop at the top of the mitre terminal. The mitre has a groove on each face signifying the two folding parts. The expanded base has a projection at each side to increase stability when standing. In the standing position it is tilted slightly to one side. It is partially corroded and mainly grey/off-white with patches of matt black paint, the remains of an original decorative coating. Height: 50.62mm; width at base: 22.13mm; thickness at base: 15.29m…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Sunday 10th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-BC6858
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bone chess piece representing an early form of King or Queen piece. The bone has been cut flat at the top and the bottom leaving a length of 32mm and a diameter of 25mm. In cross-section the piece is nearly square with rounded edges. There is an incised band around either terminal, and two curious linear grooves on the top left and bottom right hand corner on the back, 4mm in from either terminal band. It is possible that the grooves represent further bands now worn away, but the surface does not appear sufficiently worn to cause this. At one end the front of the piece has …
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beckingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-8AE116
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead chess piece? 26mm long and 12mm wide. It consists of a small lead orb topped with a cross. At the bottom the orb is attached to a conical base. It may be a bishop or a king.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-D37EE5
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Possible chess piece depicting a knight, probably dating to the late 12th or early 13th century. The piece is solid and cast from copper alloy, and weighs 71.8g. The object is a fairly minimalist depiction of a knight; some detail may be missing due to surface loss. There appears to be no weapon present, but the knight holds a kite-shaped shield and wears a conical helmet suggesting the 12th- or 13th-century date. The knight sits on top of a horse with a caparison and saddle cloth (again suggesting the above date). A sermon text based on the allegory of chess written by Jacobo de Cess…
Created on: Friday 1st October 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlton in Lindrick', grid reference and parish protected.