Record ID: DUR-3142D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of William III, 1694 - 1702, Shields of England, Ireland, Scotland and France on reverse
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Record ID: DUR-107454
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead figurine of a person that probably dates to the Post Medieval period. The figure has a long body, attached to which are arms and legs made from thin metal. The right arm has been broken and the left bent out of shape, the left leg has bent out of shape and the right is broken. The head and neck are also present. The object is highly corroded and therefore, most of the decoration has worn away. It is possible that more would have decorated the object in its original state. It weighs 122.3g and measures 97.22mm in length, 25.35mm in width and 6.08mm in thickness. The metal is a m…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Record ID: DUR-104936
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy latch key dating to the Post Medieval period. The key consists of an oval suspension loop, a cylindrical shaft and a sub rectangular bit. The cylindrical shaft has three raised lines decorating it. The bit has two rectangular clefts at either side of a longer edge of the rectangle. The metal is brown in colour and the key weighs 14.6g, measuring 62.41mm in length, 26.17mm in width and 3.10mm in thickness. For an incomplete example see Ottaway, P. and Rogers, N. Craft, Industry and Everday Life: Finds from Medieval York, pg/ 2879, no. 14090.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Record ID: DUR-A16A07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, AD 330-335, Wolf and suckling twins.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-A13467
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate minted in memory of the divine Claudius II, AD 270-2, CONSECRATIO, Eagle, Cunetio: 2876:1
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-3B06A4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy knife that is probably Post Medieval in date. It consists of a sub-rectangluar section which has ribbed decoration. At the top is a figure, possibly a long-necked bird which appears to be sat down. Detail picks out a possible beak and eye and also the tail. The design is the same on both faces. The lower have of the object is curved knife edge that tapers towards the point. The edge appears to be corroded. It weighs 14.5g and measures 120.11mm in length, 15.04mm in width and 3.31mm in thickness. A parallel can be found in Egan, G. (2005) Material Culture in London …
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D7E911
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward IV, 1461-1464, London mint, North Number: 1531.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D7C4F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A radiate of Tetricus I, AD 271-4, minted in either Mainz or Trier, HILARITAS AVGG, Hilaritas standing left holding palm and cornucopiae, RIC V (II): 80.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-D74CE2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the 15th century. The buckle is sub rectangular in shape, one of the longer edges is straight and has a pin attached to it by a loop. The edge opposite is curved at either end and in the middle. The pin is rectangular in plan and tapers towards its termination. The object is largely green in colour and weighs 5.7g, measuring 34.00mm in length, 20.90mm in width and 3.16mm in thickness.A parallel can be found in Whitehead, R. (2003) Buckles, 1250-1800, Greenlight Publishing: 26: no. 173.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-7EC544
Object type: BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy belt or strap mount dating to the Post Medieval period.The mount is cruciform in plan with curved terminations to the cross. There is raised geometric decoration inside a raised border that surrounds the perimeter of the cross. At the broken bottom of the long arm of the cross there is a great deal of corrosion and a plate attached to the reverse. The metal is grey in colour and the object weighs 15.7g, measuring 52.36mm in length, 27.89mm in width and 3.18mm in thickess.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-E994C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix dating to the 13th/14th century. The matrix is oval in shape with some corroded edges, It is decorated with an incised inscription reading 'ORARE BI*S PRIS' and an incised depiction of a classical style bust facing right. The reverse has a broken loop attached at the top, the rest is undecorated. The object is green in colour and it weighs 6.0g, measuring 30.24mm in length, 30.32mm in width and 2.51mm in thickness. See Cherry, J. (1991) 'Seal Matrices' in Saunders, P and Saunders, E. Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue, Salisbury and Sout…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-7E18D4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop sword belt hanger dating to c.1500-1630. The object has been broken about halfway, leaving the loop and half of the frame. The loop is integrally attached to the centre of the frame. The frame consists of angled outer edges and a central bar which is square in section. The object weighs 3.0g and measures 30.99mm in length and 27.00mm in width. For a parallel see Whitehead, R. (2001) Buckles 1250-1800, Greenlight: 72, no. 450.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-EB84A5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a base of a pottery vessel dating to the Post Medieval period. The sherd consists of a fragment of the base itself and part of the edge. The exterior is brown in colour and there is the remains of a brown glaze on the interior. It weighs 19.4g and measures 22.65mm in height and 6.68mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-5300B4
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture fitting of Post Medieval date. The fitting consists of a central panel with strips of curved metal radiating from this panel in, what appears to be a symmetrical pattern, although some are broken so this is difficult to say for certain. The metal itself is undecorated and green in colour. It weighs 18.1g and measures 76.46mm in length, 29.44mm in width and 2.72mm in thickness. Parallels can be found in Bailey, G. (1993) Detector Finds 2, Greenlight: 15ff.
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-26B743
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin double tournois of Louis XIII of France, 1610-1643. Obverse: [LOUIS XIII R DE FRANT ET NAVA] Bust facing right Reverse: [DOUBLE TOURNOIS] followed by the date. Three fleur de lis.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-2562E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of the Commonwealth that has been broken around the edge, 1649-1660, conjoined shields on St George and Ireland with I above on reverse, North Number: 2729.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham City', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DUR-25AD80
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy coin weight. The object is circular in plan and is extremely worn. The following decoration is suggested: Obverse: Crowned thistle Reverse: Crown with Roman numerals below These types of coin weights were made after 1623 in the reign of Charles I and vary considerably, see Withers and Withers (1995) pg. 35 for more examples.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham City', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2608E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount dating to the Medieval period. The mount is in the shape of a fleur de lis, there is one vertical extension and two curved on either side. Below these extensions is a horizontal line with three curved extensions pointing down. On the opposite side is a rivet that would have attached the object to what it was decorating. The metal is green in colour and well preserved. It weighs 5.9g and measures 27.76mm in length, 19.43mm in width and 4.91mm in thickness. See Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories, 1150-1450, Museum of London: 200: no. 1084.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Doncaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2624A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Scottish turner or bodle twopence of Charles I, minted in either 1642, 1644, 1648 or 1650, see Spink no.'s 5602 or 5602A.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Doncaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2644E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded silver halfgroat of Henry VIII, 1544-7 (third coinage), York mint, North Number: 1853.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Durham City', grid reference and parish protected.