Record ID: YORYM-AAFB23
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead cloth seal, dating from the 16th - 17th Century. Only about 50% of the seal survives. The traders' mark is still partially visible on the front surface. It takes the form of a letter G, with a scroll below it and up the middle of the seal. Presumably a second letter would have been visible on the right, but this has broken off. The reverse seal features another letter which is not that clear, possibly an I or L. Similar seals can be seen in Egan, p181.
Created on: Friday 29th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-99E927
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Identification supplied by Jim Halliday: A damaged, Miniature Pear-shaped lead alloy jug. 13th to 15th century. Description: a cast lead alloy miniature jug, most likely having a long neck and probably a flared rim with a pouring lip which are now broken off and missing, Also the handle is broken off and only a trace of it on the main body of the jug remains. There is a flat base and a well defined casting seam showing at the side beneath the remains of the handle. The integral cast decoration to the body of the jug seems to represent basket work. Close examinat…
Created on: Thursday 28th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6E82E3
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lithic thumb nail scraper of Neolithic date (circa 3500 - 2100 BC) designed to be held between your thumb and forefinger. It has been finely knapped. The object is oval in shape and sub-rectangular in section although the depth tapers from one end of the object to the other. The curved edge showing signs of extensive retouch and working. The retouch is shallow. The striking platform and bulb of percussion both survive and ripples of percussion can clearly be seen. The flint is a mid reddish-brown colour with some lighter flaws.
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-064A27
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold posy ring dating from the 16th or 17th century. The hoop is formed of hands clasping a heart, flower designs, foliage and other decorative motifs. On parts of the exterior enamel has survived, the hands retain traces of white enamel with traces of red enamel on the heart. Colours that remain are blue, white and red, and more is decayed. Inside is it inscribed "My [heart motif] the centure love this circle is [heart motif on its side containing a C]". Traces of black enamel remain visible in the lettering which is lower case and italic but with a capital M at the beginning. The …
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hovingham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-DB68E3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of wheelmade Roman pottery. The rim has an external diameter of 11cm and an internal diameter of 9cm. Approximately just over 10% of the rim survives. The rim proper is wide and well rounded and slightly hooked over at the terminal of the rim proper. Striations can be seen on the underside of the rim proper. On the internal surface of the rim there is an incised circle, which is about 3.3mm wide. The vessel has been tempered with shell ranging in size from < 1mm to > 5mm. This type of pottery dates to the later Roman period, circa 3rd - 4th Century.
Created on: Tuesday 19th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-DA26C3
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large knapped tool, made from basalt. The tool has a triangular section, with two sides being wider than the third. All three sides have been heavily knapped and well finished. One terminal is slightly broken. The opposite terminal has been polished and ground possibly as a result of being used as a chisel or similar tool. This polishing gives the terminal, on the narrow side of the tool, a very smoth and rounded appearance. This wear pattern can also be seen on the surface opposite. The basalt has a dark greyish-black surface colour. This tool and its material are both …
Created on: Tuesday 19th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aiskew', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C1E845
Object type: BALDRIC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy ring, possibly an Iron Age baldric ring or strap fitting. The ring is circular, with a circular section. The lower half of the ring shows signs of wear, presumably where the strap has rubbed on the metal. Attached to the upper part of the ring, on one side is a disc shaped button, it projects outwards from the ring at a right angle. The disc is largely flat, but is slightly rounded. The button is undecorated, just like the ring. The button could be a feature used to lock the ring onto a strap (as with PAS database number: SUSS-D82452, SUSS-4C9825, SU…
Created on: Monday 18th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willerby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-895CC3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two waste flint flakes of mesolithic to neolithic date circa 6500 - 2100 BC.
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Tanfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-895586
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy dupondius or as of Faustina II, struck under Antoninus Pius, AD 145-61; VENVS, S C; Venus standing left, leaning on column, holding ?apple; Rome, 145-61; Reece period 7. RIC III -; BMC IV - The figure of Venus has a similar stance to Spes on the reverse of a coin of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, struck AD 153-4 (BMC pl. 47, no. 16; RIC III, p. 184, no. 1320). This would suggest that the Faustina piece was struck around the same time and might be another 'Coin of British Association', issued for use in Britain. This coin is not published in RIC and is not in …
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-890967
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade token dating to the 17th Century. The token is probably a farthing, but could be a halfpenny. The token was produced by Robert Wasse in Petergate in York. Obverse: *ROBERT.WASSE.IN. Square shield, decorated with an upwards pointing chevron and unknown Trader's arms (possibly stooks of corn) Reverse: *PETERGATE.IN.YORKE *W* // R F
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8840F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Magnentius, VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES, Mint unclear, AD 351-3. Reece Period 18.
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-437D06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy styca of Aethelred II, from his second reign, circa 844-848.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weaverthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-431CE7
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead bag seal, for woollen clothes manufactured in London, dating to circa 1564-73. One surface bears the shield for the Arms of England, with the letter L` on the left. The headband of a crown can be seen above the shield. The reverse features another shield decorated with a ridged cross (each arm comprising three strands). There is a sword in the top left quarter (the Arms of London). Geoff Egan added the identification of this seal.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3146B0
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Mesolithic to Neolithic flint blades and a Neolithic elongated thumb scraper. All three have had previous flakes removed from their surfaces and are at least twice as long as they are wide. The thumb scraper has been finely worked, and has a rounded terminal, it appears to have been bi-facially worked. These flints have been recorded from a photograph, so no measurements or weights were recorded. The FLO has not seen the flints. Only one surface has been photographed. They were found by a Forestry Commission worker.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebberston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2F9DC4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is formed from a conical shape, with two lugs (one on either side) which have been cast integrally to the main conical body. The cone is hollow, with the central perforation tapering to a small hole at the smallest part of the cone. The lugs have flat bases/tops and are both pierced.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2F8B22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead with a flat base forming a semi-spherical shape. Unknown date.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2F5441
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pin of uncertain date. The pin has a rounded head, with a flat underside. Extending out from the reverse of the head is a square sectioned shank.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2E1D04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I, from her third issue (1583-1603). North, Vol: II, p137, 2016.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2DE926
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of Henry III, minted in London, by Nicole. Class 4-5c. 1250-72. North, Vol: I, p226-7, 989 c.f.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EF5095
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Neolithic axehead (or possibly an adze). The axe dates from between circa 3500 BC to 2100 BC. The implement has been extensively knapped and highly polished into a sub-oval shape. One terminal tapers to a slightly pointed end; the other (the butt) is rounded and wider. The butt end is asymmetrical, while the tapered terminal appears damaged. No natural cortex is visible on the surface of the axe. Both terminals and in fact the entire surface of the axe or adze has been finely knapped and polished. The narrow terminal has been worked to form a sharp and precise cutting edge; it has b…
Created on: Friday 8th October 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gargrave', grid reference and parish protected.