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Record ID: YORYM-B9024A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Gaulish samian-ware vessel dating to the Roman Period, c. AD 180-220.
The sherd is five sided and has moulded decoration consisting of what appears to be panels divided by rope twist borders. Within the panel on this sherd is a single annulet. The fabric is a dull pale orange colour with no obvious inclusions. The external and internal surfaces are coated in a red slip. This is abraded with slip worn away from the high points of the moulded decoration.
The fragment measures 29.44mm in length, 23.89mm in width, …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B8E8EE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Gaulish samian-ware hemispherical bowl dating to the Roman Period, c. AD 180-220.
The sherd is five sided and has moulded decoration consisting of panels divided by rope twist borders. Within the panel on this sherd is a male figure standing left, holding objects in both hands. The fabric is pale orange with small white inclusions. The external and internal surfaces are coated in a red slip. This is abraded with slip worn away from the high points of the moulded decoration.
The fragment measures 42.76mm in leng…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B8A281
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd fragment from a wheel-thrown jar or flagon dating from the Roman period, c. AD 50-410.
The sherd consists of concave base which flares out to the lower section of the vessel wall. The base interior is convex, tapering gently from the edges to the centre. The core fabric is pale grey with occasional voids and small dark inclusions. The external and internal margin fabric is an oxidised dull buff orange colour. The external surface appears to have some brown colour coating with clouding on the base and pedestal from the firing. A…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F0C7F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Terra sigillata, or Samian Ware, ceramic dish of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 250.
The fragment is a body sherd with a soft, soapy texture, orange fabric and glossy red slip on the exterior surface. All edges are worn and broken.
The outer surface also incomplete decoration featuring a partial human figure with a zig-zag vertical line to one side. The interior of the dish is undecorated.
The fragment is 37.8mm long, 30.4mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 13.3g.
Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-CA03E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic wheel-thrown Gaulish samian ware hemispherical bowl of Roman date, c. AD 40-250.
The fragment is a sherd of a slipped Samian (Terra Sigillata) which is sub-rectangular in plan with worn edges. Decorated on the exterior face with a moulded pattern consisting of a band of linked pellets above rectangles formed of pellets above a stepped band. The fabric is worn and hard with a pinkish-brown colour and a glossy red slip covering the less worn surfaces.
The sherd measures 36.31mm in length, 27.56mm in width, 6.62mm in thickness and 7.…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-C9BB0B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic wheel-thrown fineware platter of Roman date, c. AD 40-200.
The fragment is a sherd of a slipped Samian (Terra Sigillata) platter incuding incomplete footring, wall and base. The interior of the platter features a rouletting design. The fabric is worn and hard with a pinkish-brown colour and a glossy red slip covering the less worn surfaces.
The sherd measures 79.19mm in length, 31.26mm in width, 24.39mm in height, 11.35mm in thickness and 42.72g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-C9428F
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic mortarium of Roman date, c. AD 200-410.
The fragment is a rim sherd of a Roman mortarium. The rim is upturned, double flanged, and forms an exterior edge which is decorated with at least four narrow grooves. The fabric is severely abraded on all faces and is a heavily sand-tempered reduced grey ware. Large black inclusions are present on the interior surface of the mortarium. Any original slip or surface decoration is now lost. The rim has a projected diameter of 280mm.
The sherd measures 101.42mm in length, 40.07mm in width, 31.84mm in hei…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-C8EE5A
Object type: AMPHORA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a ceramic amphora dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-250.
The sherd is roughly rectangular in plan and drop-shaped in profile. Handmade from a distinctive thick oxidised gritty fabric. The external fabric is a pale-buff pink colour with abundant grey and brown grit inclusions of <1mm. The internal fabric is a dull grey colour with these same inclusions. The breaks are well worn. The rim has a projected diameter of 170mm.
The sherd measures 113.54mm in length, 47.29mm in width, 58.01mm in height, 31.89mm in thickness and 188g in w…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-C83A56
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wheel-thrown ceramic colour-coated beaker dating to the Roman period, c. AD 150-410.
The pedestal base and a short section of the walls remain. The base (44.92mm diameter) is flat, and narrows slightly before flaring out to the walls of the vessel. The fabric is beige with occasional voids and no obvious or large inclusions. The external and internal surfaces are covered with a dark brown colour coating with clouding on the base and pedestal from the firing. Lighter patches around the edge of the pedestal are the result of the pot…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-9222C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Terra sigillata, or Samian Ware, ceramic vessel of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410.
The fragment is a body sherd with a soft, soapy texture, orange fabric and glossy red slip on the exterior surface. All edges are worn and broken and a step is present along one edge. A large circular perforation (c.5.5mm) is present at the centre of the fragment.
The fragment is 29.7mm long, 29.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 5.5g.
Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first century BC in Italy. The earlies…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-9208EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Black Burnished Ware wheel-thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date, circa AD 43 - 410. The fragments is an everted rim from a shallow dish or platter. The fabric has a grey core with a soft and soapy texture and black burnished outer surface.
The object is 59.4mm long, 30.8mm wide, 13.4mm thick and weighs 19.9g.
Overall diameter: 28cm (projected using rim chart); approx.7% remaining.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-3FCF9C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date, circa AD 43 - 400. The fragment is a body sherd from a Terra sigillata, or samian ware, vessel such as a shallow bowl or dish. The fabric is orange with a soft soapy texture and a glossy red slip on the exterior surface. The fragment is curved in profile with two curving grooves present on the exterior surface.
The fragment is 30.37mm long, 26.17mm wide, 4.35mm thick and weighs 3.69g.
Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first century…
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Scarborough area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-55ACE6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of Roman date, c.AD 300-400. Calcite gritted ware. Rim fragment.
The fabric is dark buff-coloured at the core and a dark brown/black at the exterior surface. Contains calcite inclusions.
The vessel fragment is 44.4mm long, 30.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 15.4g.
Overall diameter: 20cm (projected using rim chart); approx.20% remaining.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-55A0A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of Roman date, c.AD 300-400. Calcite gritted ware. Rim fragment. Large jar.
The fabric is grey at the core, bordered with buff-coloured rim and a dark brown/black at the exterior surface. Contains large calcite inclusions.
The interior curve of the rim is stepped. The two steps and the outer edge bear vertical grooves.
The vessel fragment is 82.3mm long, 43.1mm wide, 16.6mm thick and weighs 85.9g.
Overall diameter: 40cm (projected using rim chart); approx.16% remaining.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D269F9
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of ceramic strainer/colander or cheese press of uncertain date, probably Roman or Post-Medieval, c.AD 43-410 or c.AD 1500-1800.
The fragment is sub-triangular with once rounded edge and two broken and worn straight edges. The curved edge is bevelled. Eight irregularly sized and spaced circular apertures are present through the object. It is otherwise undecorated.
The ceramic fabric is a mid-buff/orange colour with a soft and soapy texture. It is not possible to ascribe a specific period to this object based on this fabric type.
The fragment is 50.4mm long, 6…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-8D59B7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An everted rim sherd of a wheel-thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date, circa AD 43 - 410. The fabric has a grey core with a soft and soapy texture and black burnished outer surface. The fabric lacks the rounded quartzite grains commonly found in Black Burnished Wares and so is likely to be a locally produced ware.
The fragment is 47.9mm long, 27.4mm wide, 10.5mm thick and weighs 20.5g.
Overall diameter: 16cm (projected using rim chart); approx.11% remaining.
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-25E582
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A complete ceramic spindle whorl of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The spindle whorl is fashioned from a reused piece of greyware ceramic and is circular with a central perforation running through it. The edges are slightly beveled.
The object is 37.1mm in diameter, 10.1mm thick and weighs 14.6g. The perforation is 14.6mm in diameter.
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-E4F122
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman ceramic vessel, dating to c. AD 43-410. It is a rim sherd of a coarseware mortarium. It has a beaded rim with a hooked flange. The fabric is a hard, sandy, reduced grey ware with the probable remains of a slip at the surface. It has a frequent, well-sorted sandy temper with occasional large calcite grits (max: 5.5mm), some erupting at the surface.
Circumference (reconstructed using radial chart): approx 300mm, thickness (of rim): 15.1mm, thickness (of body): 7.2mm, weight: 50.5g
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-99D218
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a Calcite Gritted Ware vessel dating to the Roman period (c. AD 300-400). The sherd consists of a fragment of the body and is black in colour on the surfaces with a dark-grey colour in the core. On the surface and in the core are small to large calcite inclusions. On the inner surface are striations indicating the vessel was wheel thrown. There are three breaks on the vessel all of which appear worn.
The vessel sherd is 60.7mm long, 54.7mm wide, 12.8mm thick and weighs 40g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-984870
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a grey ware vessel of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The fragment is a rim sherd of mid-grey fabric. The texture is of medium hardness and is sandy to touch. There are frequent small, black, poorly sorted inclusions alongside sparse small white inclusions. There are breaks present on 3 surfaces of the sherds and these appear moderately worn.
The sherd is 37.9mm long, 29mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 14g. The overall diameter of the vessel is estimated to be 90mm (projected using rim chart), with approx. 11% of the rim remaining.
'Greyware' describes various types of l…
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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