Record ID: DUR-3D9F81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half-groat of Charles I (1625-49).
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2010
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Record ID: DUR-8B5634
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Georgian fob seal. The seal appears to be made from pewter or a similar metal, it is on a hinge at the base of the handle and can still swing. The handle curves up to meet at the top where there is a circular loop, set perpendicular to the seal. There is a design on both faces of the seal. One has a male bust facing right. It is not representing a specific person. The other side appears to be a coat of arms or something similar
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-8C02A1
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight for a Guinea of William III (1689- 1702). Obv: Laureate bust right; GVILLIAMVS III Rev: Crown above; I GVINEA W
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-8C3D56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) minted 1582. North no.1997.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-8DBDE4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sheet pin head from a Post Medieval pin, 16th century in date. It is sub-spherical and hollow, the head having broken away from the shaft of the pin. The head has a strip of copper alloy which runs over the top from the base back to the base. The base has a circular hole, which is where it would have attached to the pin. On each side is a rose design, possibly the Tudor rose which has been punched into the sheet. Diameter of 13.84mm x 15.41mm
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-8DCFD7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval trade weight, 17/18th century in date. It is circular in plan with a raised edge. These weights are usually stamped with designs to show their weight, age and place of origin. However nothing can be seen on this weight due to corrosion and wear.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-8DDB98
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy clapper bell of Post-Medieval date. It is complete with the exeption of the iron clapper that is missing due to old breaks and the loop which has broken away. The bell has a slightly everted rim with two grooved lines above. At the top (both inside and out) there is iron corrosion where the clapper and handle/loop have broken away. There is a circular hole on one side just above the rim.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-91B6A8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy 16th century jetton. Obv; Lion of St Mark left, clasping Gospels in right forepaw; Rev; Rose and orb;
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-F75836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) minted in London 1560-1. North no. 1988.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-F7B8F6
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy circular stud, Post Medieval in date, probably used to decorate furniture. It is circular in plan and domed (being hollow on the reverse). There is a central raised 'nipple' on the front. It has the remains of two studs at the edge which would have attached it to the furniture.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-F7FAC7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring with enamel on the bezel. Post Medieval in date, it is of a type called signet rings. . The bezel extends above the hoop of the ring. It has red enamel on the top, this has corroded and distorted any pattern or design. The hoop is D-shaped in cross section and the surface is uneven due to corrosion. The bezel is oval in shape and measures 12.49mm x 9.6mm. The ring is also sub-circular measuring 18.87mm x 21.86mm.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-FA40B7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead button. It has been cast with the loop integral to the button. The button is sub-circular in plan and domed. The decoration is cast in relief. The decoration consists of a figure-of-eight with an oval dot inside each loop- running horizontally. There is a circular dot at the top and bottom, on the centre line. In the rest of the field are various horizontal and vertical raised lines.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-FAD970
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pin head, Post Medieval in date. Most of the shaft is missing, having broken just below the head, it is circular in cross section. The head is solid and is decorated with swirling/floriate tendrils across the head. It appears to be mimicking the more delicate silver gilt pins made with wire metal from this period.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
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Record ID: DUR-FBAC16
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base fragment from a Post Medieval pot. It is the base and a small part of the body of the vessel. Although it is difficult to see the fabric clearly due to mud, the main colour is orange, it appears to have been highly fired as it has a hard dense fabric.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-FBAF15
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment from a Post Medieval pot. The rim and some of the body remains, the rim is thicker and slightly angular. The fabric has a gery core and an orangey outer layer. The outer face of the pot has a green glaze.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-24A954
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy crotal bell, Post Medieval in date. It is complete although the clapper is missing. It is spherical with a raised median ridge. On the top half are two circular holes on either side. On the lower half are two circular holes joined by a linear slot. The lower half of the bell is decorated with raised lines in the form of a face. Many makers are known, though the identity of the maker of some of the most commonly found bell varieties is still, oddly enough, a mystery. They were used on horse harnesses etc. as decorative elements, and range in size from…
Created on: Friday 10th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2010
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Record ID: DUR-24ED30
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two clay pipe fragments, dating to c. 1660-80. They are both Ayto type 5 pipes with a flat base and rounded bowl. One had just part of the shaft and the base remaining, whilst the other has a complete bowl also.
Created on: Friday 10th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: DUR-756E12
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver hawking ring, or vervel, flat sectioned. It is circular in plan with inscribed writing on both faces. 1st face- 'Shawn ** Witt * *' 2nd face- '* * of * Melsemby n * *'
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melsonby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-AE5581
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal, 16-17th century in date. It is part of a two disc cloth seal with the two discs being pressed together. They are broken on all edges, originally having been circular in plan. The front disc has a stamped design in the form of a hanging sheep. There is a legend around the outside although most is now missing it reads ...ED ....ROSS* A hanging sheep or the golden fleece is the symbol for Leeds and it seems likely that this is a seal from a company/ person involved in the cloth trade in Leeds. Possibly someone named Ross.
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2011
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Record ID: DUR-B16793
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy 17th century traders token. Obv; unclear design; ...VE_S... Rev; square shield, chequered; ...EICH...
Created on: Monday 10th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 28th January 2011
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