Record ID: YORYM-0FFA95
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch dating to the medieval period (AD 1200 - AD 1400). The brooch is circular in shape with a rectangular cross-section and narrowed recess for the pin. The upper surface is decorated with a continuous wavy line (also known as wriggle work), which has small punched triangles extending outwards from both sides of the line. The pin is wrapped around the recess with a wire collar below. Both the pin and frame are slightly bent. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The brooch is 39.0 mm long, 38.6 mm wide, and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.8 g. …
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0F0055
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crossbow brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 320 - AD 400). The brooch consists of one wing and the curved upper section of the bow, the rest of the brooch is missing. An axis bar has survived in the left wing, with a central slot to the reverse allowing a pin to be looped around the bar. The pin is now missing. The crossbar is decorated with two bi-conical knops, one at the end of the surviving wing which is collared, and the other extends upwards from the centre of the head. The front face of the surviving wing is decorated with vertical incisions, cr…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7CBED4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman republican denarius of Mark Antony (83 BC - 30 BC) dating to 42 BC (Reece Period 1). III VIR R P C reverse type depicting head of Sol facing in temple of two columns. Travelling mint. Sear (1970) p. 79, no. 341
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7C0D32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Arcadius (AD 383 - AD 408), dating to AD 395 - AD 402 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear. Mint of Milan. As RIC X, p. 321, no. 1227.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7BD83D
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 900). The pin head is large and biconical in shape, with a flattened top. There is a collar below the head and a very short section of shaft has survived. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The pin is 19.0 mm long, 14.6 in diameter and weighs 10.8 g. A typology for early medieval pins has been synthesised by Haldenby (2012). This example falls into the biconical type (Haldenby 2012, 6). Reference: Haldenby, D., 2012 Early Medieval Collared Pins York: Finds Research Group AD 700-1700: Data…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7B5CF8
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nail possibly dating to the Roman period (AD 43 - AD 410). The nail has a cuboid top, with a circular sectioned and slightly tapered shaft. The metal is a little worn and mid green in colour. The nail is 29.2 mm long, 6.1 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7B2D66
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete copper alloy pins dating to the early medieval period (AD 850 - AD 1000). The pins are globular in shape, with flattened tops. Both pins are possibly decorated, but it is difficult to distinguish between pattern and damage. Pin 1: A short section of shaft has survived, which terminates in a worn break. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The pin is 12.9 mm long, 9.1 mm in diameter, and weighs 3.1 g. Pin 2: Only a short stub of the shaft has survived. The metal is very worn, with a mix of brown and dark green patches. The pin is 7.8 mm long, 7.1 mm in diamet…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7B0770
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete copper alloy pins dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 900). Both pins are biconical in shape, with flattened tops. Pin 1: The pin has a collar between the head and shaft. A long section of shaft has survived, which is circular sectioned and terminates in a worn break. The metal has a smooth, mid green surface with patches of damage around the head. The pin is 20.8 mm long, 8.7 mm in diameter, and weighs 2.2 g. Pin 2: Only a short stub of the shaft has survived. The metal has a smooth, mid green surface with patches of damage. The pin is 7.8 mm long, 7…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7ABA6C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five incomplete copper alloy pins dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 900). The pins are all biconical in shape, with pointed tops. Pin 1: A long section of shaft has survived, which is circular sectioned and terminates in a worn break. The metal is worn and mid green in colour, with brown patches. The pin is 28.9 mm long, 7.5 mm in diameter, and weighs 1.4 g. Pin 2: None of the pin shaft has survived. The metal is very worn, with a mix of brown and mid green patches. The pin is 9.5 mm long, 7.0 mm in diameter, and weighs 1.5 g. Pin 3: Only a short stub of the sh…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7A7814
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five incomplete copper alloy pins dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 900). The pins are all biconical in shape, with a flattened circumference. Three of the pins have pointed tops (Pin 1, 2, 3) and two have flattened tops (Pin 4, 5). Pin 1: The pin has a collar between the head and shaft. A short section of shaft has survived, which is circular sectioned and terminates in a worn break. The metal is worn and mid green in colour, with brown patches. The pin is 24.4 mm long, 9.9 mm in diameter, and weighs 3.9 g. Pin 2: A short section of shaft has survived, which is f…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-D31FCF
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three incomplete copper alloy pins dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 900). The pins are all polyhedral in shape, with ring and dot decoration. Pin 1: A large polyhedral pin head, with a flat and undecorated top. There is ring and dot decoration on the four vertical faces, with smaller ring and dots positioned between these faces above and below. Nearly all of the pin shaft is missing, with only a short stub surviving. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The pin head is 14.2 mm long, 9.2 mm wide, 8.3 mm thick, and weighs 3.9 g. Pin 2: The pin head is polyhe…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-D2D5F0
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 900). The pin head is flat and polyhedral. Both faces are decorated with four ring and dot decorations arranged in a lozenge formation. The pin shank is thin and circular sectioned, with only the upper section surviving. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The pin is 11.7 mm long, 7.0 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. A typology for early medieval pins has been synthesised by Haldenby (2012). This example falls into the polyhedral-headed type, in which flat-topped pins form a distinc…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-D26327
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable strap end dating to the early medieval period (AD 750 - AD 950). The strap end is triangular and very worn. The upper edge has a pointed extension on one side, possibly representing a break around a rivet hole. The lower terminal shows some traces of raised moulding, which possibly formed a zoomorphic design. Both sides are very worn meaning that any decoration is now unclear.Possibly Thomas Class A Type 1 Zoomorphic. The metal is very worn and dark green in colour. The strap end is 30.5 mm long, 13.7 mm wide and 1.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-D22137
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end dating to the early medieval period (AD 750 - AD 950). The strap end is sub-rectangular in shape, with the lower terminal missing. The surviving section is decorated with a curvilinear pattern, consisting of pairs of swirling and curled interlocking lines. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The strap end is 31.4 mm long, 13.7 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. Late Anglo Saxon and Viking strap ends have been classified into several types by Thomas (2003). This example falls into Th…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-D1C922
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end dating to the early medieval period (AD 750 - AD 950). The strap end consists of a pointed, zoomorphic terminal and a central decorated panel. The upper end of the strap end is missing and terminates in a worn break. The central panel design is worn, but depicts a Trewhiddle style single left facing animal design within a decorative border. The zoomorphic terminal is in the form of a forward facing animal head with two engraved, circular mouse-like ears, incisions for eyes and a pointed snout. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The meta…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-D18EC9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of probable medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The mount is flat and square, with decoration on the upper face. This consists of an outer border and incised, central cross. The reverse is flat and decorated, with slight traces of scarring possibly from some form of attachment. The metal is worn and dark greyish-brown in colour. The mount is 16.2 mm long, 16.0 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. There are no diagnostic signs present allowing the function of this object to be determined. It may have been a decorative fitting for a small box or…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-D11D6C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (AD 1250 - AD 1400). The buckle is single-looped and oval, with a narrowed and offset bar. The outside edge is expanded and decorated, although the design in now unclear. The pin is missing. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The buckle is 19.8 mm long, 13.9 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-AB8B52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy styca of Osberht, King of Northumbria, dating to the period AD 848 - AD 867. Moneyer name around cross in circle of pellets reverse type. Moneyer Winiberht. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 72, no. 191.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-AB5D43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Northumbrian styca of an uncertain ruler dating to Early Medieval period (7th to 9th century AD). Moneyer uncertain. The coin is incomplete and unclear meaning further identification was not possible.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-AAE811
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver styca of Eanred, King of Northumbria, dating to AD 810 - AD 840. Moneyer name around pellet in circle reverse type. Moneyer Eadwine. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 71, no. 186.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-A9F71F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver styca of Aethelred I, King of Northumbria (2nd reign), dating to AD 790 - AD 796. Moneyer name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Ceolbald. Mint of Northumbria. Pirie (1996), p. 80, no. 18.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-1871D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy styca of Eanred dating to the period AD 810 - AD 840. Moneyer name around cross in circle reverse type. Moneyer Monne. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 71, no. 186.
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-1721CB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy chafing dish handle and lug dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period (AD 1400 - AD 1600). The handle is shaped like an inverted openwork letter T. There is a lug still attached, with a circular rivet where it would have been attached to the chafing dish. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The chafing dish handle is 49.6 mm long, 54.0 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 31.3 g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, such as YORYM-8523C4, LANCUM-8DD53A, PUBLIC-626F4E and SUR-B69AE2.
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-16DB94
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tin plated, iron spur dating to the post medieval period. The spur consists of a curved band, expanded at its centre, from which an oval sectioned projection extends at a right angle. The iron is corroded and the tin plating worn and silver in colour. The spur is 62.5 mm long, 44.3 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-84E0BD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy T-shaped key dating to the Roman or Early Medieval period. It consists of a central stem with a flat, oval attachment loop at the upper end and a T-shaped or W-shaped terminal at the lower end, formed from two prongs which extend from the central stem at a right angle before turning another rounded right angle before ending in squared-off ends. The central stem is flat at the loop end and expands in width slightly before tapering back in towards the mid point. It then becomes circular-sectioned until terminating with the two prongs. The metal is worn and dark brown i…
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-848718
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain dating. The object is circular sectioned at one end, before gradually flattening into a long oval section at the other end. There is a spherical knop extending from the edge of the flattened terminal. The metal is worn, with patches of light green and brown surface. The object is 51.1 mm long, 13.5 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 16.0 g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-83F308
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy harness pendant dating to the medieval period. The pendant is shield shaped with a circular suspension loop projecting from the centre of its top edge. The loop is now broken at the top. The front face of the shield is decorated with a central, horizontal band (or fess), with two small birds above and one large bird below, all facing left. There is very small traces of red enamel around the birds. The reverse of the pendant is flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The pendant is 41.8 mm long, 27.1 mm wide, and 1.9 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-839AD5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy late Tournai jetton dating to the period AD 1497 - AD1521. Unclear type with cross pattee reverse. Mint of Tournai. Mitchiner 1998, p. 238-243. Reference: Mitchiner, M., 1988 Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, the Medieval Period & Nuremberg London: B A Seaby Ltd
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-82E2B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable sestertius of a uncertain ruler dating to the Roman period (AD 1 - AD 250). Unclear reverse type. The coin is very worn, so little detail has survived.
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-828C22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain dating. The weight is disc shaped, with flat faces and rounded sides. The metal is worn and creamy brown in colour. The weight is 28.9 mm in diameter and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 32.3 g. The dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. This function is not certain however and the object may have served another purpose.
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-A15A84
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell dating to the Roman period (AD 150 - AD 300). The bell is conical in shape, with a circular suspension loop. There is no decoration. The clapper is missing. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The bell is 29.9 mm long, 27.6 mm wide and 1.6 mm thick. It weighs 13. 6 g. Bells from Roman Britain have been classified by Eckardt and Williams (2018) and this example falls into Type 3: Conical bells. The authors note that most examples of this type have been recorded by PAS, which makes dating difficult (p. 7). There is however two examples with c…
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-A142AE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete buckle dating to the post medieval period. Only the buckle plate has survived. The plate is a folded sheet, square in shape at the fold end with a triangular terminal. There are three rivets, one in each corner of the triangular section of the plate. There is a hole filled with corroded material in the centre of the folded end, suggesting it once held an iron pin. The metal is light green and very worn, with corrosion. The buckle plate is 53.5 mm long, 29.9 mm wide and 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 13.2 g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-A01EB8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked fitting, possibly from a sword-belt, dating to the post medieval period. The object consists of a rectangular plate with a circular upper terminal and backward-facing hook with a flattened terminal. There is ridge at the junction between the plate and hook. There is also slight traces of gilding on the front face. The reverse has two circular-sectioned rivets, one positioned above the other. There is the remains of corroded metal around the lower rivet. The metal is mid green and worn. The fitting is 49.0 mm long, 8.5 mm wide, and 3.8 mm thick. …
Created on: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0E6643
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy candle holder dating to the post medieval period. Only the upper socket has survived, which would have originally held the candle. The socket is a hollow cylinder, expanding slightly towards the upper end into a thick rim. There are two square holes in the sides situated opposite each other. Below the holes, there is thick circumferencial moulding followed by a thinner collar. The lower end terminates in a worn break, where a shaft would have extended. The metal is dark green and worn. The object is 50.2 mm long, 29.7 mm wide, and 4.7 mm thick. It…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0DD735
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a central perforation. There are seven extending upwards around the edge of the top surface. Most of these are now folded inwards. The base is flat and the top is crenelated. The metal is uneven and creamy-grey in colour. The object is 22.9 mm in diameter, 10.1 mm thick and weighs 33.5 g. The perforation is 8.4 mm in diameter. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely. It may date from the Roman to Post-Medieval…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0D635D
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring of probable Post-Medieval date. The ring is D-shaped in cross section. On one part of the ring and on both outer edges, there is a thin, rectangular recess around 23mm long. The metal is uneven and mid green in colour, with orange patches on both the outer and inner surface. The ring is 55.5 mm in diameter, 25.8 mm wide, and 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 164 g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0D2B15
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy flat enamelled disc brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 80 - AD 250). The brooch is circular in plan with a raised outer border and central ring. The area between the border and the ring is decorated with a ring of six pellets set in a field of blue enamel. The recessed cell at the centre of the ring is empty. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with an open spring mechanism and catchplate at opposing points. The pin has survived, with only the tip missing. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The brooch is 24.6 mm in diameter, the plate…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0CE21E
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lock pin dating to the Roman period (AD 43 - AD 410). The lock pin consists of a circular-sectioned head with a slightly concave top, at the centre of which is a raised conical boss. The base of the head is missing the shaft, but the remains of a circular outline can be seen. The metal is uneven and mid green in colour. The head of the lock pin is 26.1 mm in diameter and 17.3 mm thick. It weighs 27.6 g. Similar examples can be seen in Crummy (1995, p.125, no. 4143). Bell-shaped studs are a multi-purpose form of artefact, commonly found on…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-0CC2DE
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy candlestick holder dating to the post medieval period. The cup is circular, with a broken and worn top edge and an off-centre boss inside. The cup tapers to the stem, which is circular in section and has an angled collar for fixture to the tray. The stem terminates in a worn break. The metal is uneven and dark green in colour. The candle holder is 54.2 mm long, 27.3 mm wide and 11.3 mm thick. It weighs 63 g. A similar example can be seen in Egan (2005:81, no.337) which is dated to circa AD 1530 - AD 1650 and described as "a common and apparen…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-7A5023
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A nearly complete cast copper alloy spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age (1400 BC - 1125 BC). The spear blade is leaf shaped, with loops incorporated into the base. This is known as a basal-looped spearhead. The blade is now broken into two pieces, roughly half way down with a diagonal break. Most of the outer edge of the blade is abraded, except around the tip where it is complete. The centre of the blade is divided by an expanding (tip to base) lozenge sectioned midrib. This midrib expands into the socket of the spear. Conjoined at the base of the blade are two oval shaped loop…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-792D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Philip and Mary (AD 1554 - AD 1558) dating to AD 1554. Oval garnished shield with arms of Spain and England; crown above separating mark of value V/I reverse. Full titles. No initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.129, no.1970.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-78D17B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (AD 1250 - AD 1400). The buckle is single looped and sub-circular with a narrowed and offset strap bar. The outer edge of the frame is thick and recessed to house a sheet roller which is flanked by two pointed lobes. The sheet roller is incised with a series of lines. The pin is missing. The metal is light green and worn. The buckle is 19.9 mm long, 16.4 mm wide, and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. Similar examples can be found on the PAS database (e.g. YORYM-68C8C1) and in Griffiths et al. (2007, p. 91, no. 549).…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E69AAA
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla dating to the medieval period. The body of the ampulla is sub-circular with the remains of the neck extending upwards from the top edge. The neck is broken and crushed inwards on one side. Both faces are decorated. One with a raised six-petalled star or flower design within a recessed circle and striped border. The other is very worn, but a central pellet can be seen, with ovate shapes issuing outwards like petals. The metal is a light whitish-grey colour and is worn. The ampulla is 40.9 mm long, 28.9 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 32.…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E66A6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327 - AD 1377) dating to the AD 1327 - AD 1377. Long cross reverse. Mint of Durham. The coin is worn prohibiting further identification.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E5DDD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603), issued as part of the second coinage and dating to AD 1562. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Pheon initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p. 135, no. 1998.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E58BDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - AD 1603), issued as part of the second coinage and dating to AD 1582. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Sword initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p. 134, no. 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E4E64A
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness pendant dating to the medieval period. The pendant is rectangular, with two extensions protuding from the upper corners and the partial remains of two extensions protuding from the centre of each side. The lower half of the pendant is broken. At the top, a suspension loop is attached and is orientated 90 degrees to the pendant. The upper face is decorated with a standing lion, with a long curving tail and all four feet on the ground. In heraldic terms, this position is known as 'lion statant'. The lion is surrounded by a raised border and there is…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2BEE11
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy late Tournai jetton dating to the period AD 1497 - AD 1521. 'V' monogram type inscribed SIT NOMEN BOMINI. Mint of Tournai. Mitchiner 1998, p. 240, no. 732 - 734. Reference: Mitchiner, M., 1988 Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, the Medieval Period & Nuremberg London: B A Seaby Ltd
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2B2216
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin possibly struck in the Netherlands in the 17th century. Obverse: double-headed eagle. Reverse: square shield
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2AC921
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy penannular brooch of Type A4, dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). Only the brooch frame has survived and now is bent out of shape. The frame is circular sectioned, with flattened, grooved knobs and a single collar at each terminal. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The frame is 66.1 mm long, 2.6 mm thick and weighs 4.0 g. The terminals are 5.2 mm in diameter. Penannular brooches have been classified by Booth (2014, 130) and this example falls under Type A4: flattened, grooved knobs with single collar. Many penannular brooches have bee…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-2A2729
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic buckle dating to the early medieval period (AD 1000 - AD 1100). The buckle is D-shaped and single-looped, with a narrowed and offset bar. There are zoomorphic lobes at each end of the bar, in the form of stylised beast heads. The animal heads have incised ring and dot eyes and elongated snouts projecting outwards from the bar. The outside edge of the frame is wide and undecorated. There is no pin rest and the pin is missing. The metal is worn and greyish-brown in colour. The buckle is 18.6 mm long, 16.8 mm wide, and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs …
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-ADA189
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of James I (AD 1603 - AD 1625) dating to the period AD 1604 - AD 1605. Second coinage. Crowned thistle reverse. Lis initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p. 146, no. 2104.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AD247D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian soldino of Doge Agostino Barbarigo dating to the period AD 1486 - AD 1501. LAVS TIBI SOLI reverse type depicting standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross. Mint of Venice. During the 15th and 16th centuries the English economy experienced a serious shortage of English-struck halfpennies. In order to fill this gap people began using foreign coinage such as the soldino, meaning 'little shilling', which entered into English currency through Venetian traders.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-ACCE4A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - AD 1649) dating to the period AD 1640 - AD 1641. Group F. Star initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p. 160, no. 2231.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AC2F17
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete blue glass bead of uncertain date. Less than half the bead has survived, but it appears to have been cyclindrical in shape with a circular cross-section. The edges of a circular perforation can be seen in the centre. The bead is 10.5 mm long, 9.7 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 0.5 g. Glass beads are very difficult to date with any certainty without supporting contextual evidence or diagnostic features.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-ABBA53
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring dating to post medieval period. The finger ring is a flat band, with a swirling ring and dot design on the outer face. The object is now flattenened by two opposite sides being bent inwards. The inner surface is undecorated. The metal is very worn and mid green in colour. The finger ring is 29.4 mm long, 4.3 mm wide, and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g. Similar finger rings have been recorded on the PAS database such as YORYM-AFA865 and YORYM-834684.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AB90FD
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ingot of uncertain dating. The object is oval with rounded edges and a flat base. The upper face is raised, creating a flat, smaller oval on top with sloping sides. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The object is 11.4 mm long, 10.4 mm wide, and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database, such as this possible early medieval inscribed cross example: YORYM-420D6D.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AB49B9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy small-long brooch dating to the early medieval period (AD 400 - AD 600). Only the head and the upper section of the bow have survived. The head is flat and originally rectangular in shape, but both upper corners are now broken. There are two drilled holes, one in each of these broken corners. The front face is decorated with a border of ring and dots. A small section of bow projects outwards from the front of the brooch and terminates in a worn break. The reverse is undecorated, with a broken lug positioned below and slightly off-centre between the two dr…
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-04C393
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy mandolin-shaped spoon dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The spoon is now broken into two pieces. There is a mandolin-shaped bowl and a square sectioned handle. The handle is pointed at one end and curls into a worn break at the other end. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The spoon bowl is 30.9 mm long, 26.2 mm wide, and 5.7 mm thick. The handle is 87.7 mm long and 2.7 mm wide. Altogether the pieces weigh 9.7 g. Spoons with mandolin-shaped bowls appear to have been produced throughout the Roman period (Crummy 1983, 69). Reference: Cru…
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-0438D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified object probably dating to the post medieval period. The object is in the form of a long, thin cylinder which tapers at each end before the terminal. There is a scoop at one terminal, and a thin, circular-sectioned rod extending from the other. This second terminal is now broken. A thin, rectangular groove with circular ends has been stamped into one side. This could be a maker's mark. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The object is 109.5 mm long, 0.6 mm wide, and 0.7 mm thick. It weighs 13.4 g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-03C6F9
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible coat hook dating to post medieval period. The object consists of a spherical head and circular sectioned shaft. There is a raised collar direcly below the sphere. The metal is worn and dark green. The object weighs 32.2 mm long, 19.7 mm wide, and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database such as: NLM-7AADD2.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-02CF4B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy military strap slide dating to the Roman period. The fitting is rectangular in plan with sloping sides and a slightly rounded top. The central section of one side is missing. The interior is hollow and there is a D-sectioned bar running lengthways on the underside. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The object is 36.8 mm long, 18.9 mm wide, and 21.4 mm thick. It weighs 17.1 g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database: SUR-BDB067 and NMS-F90422. Both of these examples are decorated and suggested they may represent Roman shields.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-4959E1
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period. The tamper is cyclindrical, with a flared, flat base and two broken attachments at the other end. The base is inscribed with the initials 'W R' with trifoliate deocoration above and below the letters. The shaft is decorated with three raised moulded collars. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The object is 17.4 mm long, 8.6 mm wide, and 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. Pipe tampers were used to flatten down tobacco in a pipe in order to ensure that it burnt evenly and drew properly.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-48EEE5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 100 - AD 300). The brooch is oval in plan, with a raised oval rim at its centre, which would have held a stone or coloured glass. There are decorative borders either side of the rim, consisting of a repeated diamond pattern and gilding. A section of the outer edge of the brooch is missing. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with a pin mechanism and catchplate arranged at opposite ends of the longitudinal axis. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The brooch is 34.3 mm long, 27.7 mm wide, and 4.2 mm th…
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-48C257
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting probably dating to the post medieval period. The strap fitting is flat and rectangular with two circular attachment loops at each end. The upper surface is decorated with a series of incised lines, including a semi-circle in the centre and two lines either side. The reverse is undecorated. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The fitting is 34.3 mm long, 6.2 mm wide, and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-4805C9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end dating to the early medieval period (AD 750 - AD 950). The strap end is sub-ovate in shape with a zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and an open split terminal at the attachment end. The object would have been cast in one piece, but the attachment end is split into an upper and lower plate to allow the strap material to be fitted. The zoomorphic terminal is in the form of a forward facing animal head with moulded eyes and a pointed snout. The central panel consists of worn and unclear pattern surrounded by a border of incised semi-circ…
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-47E527
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period. The buckle frame is single-looped and D-shaped, with a narrowed and offset bar. There are pointed lobes at both ends of the bar. There is no pin rest and the pin is missing. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The buckle is 17.0 mm long, 14.4 mm wide, and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-47AE65
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible lead pin, probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period. The object is flat and lozenge shaped, with a circular sectioned shaft projecting from one corner and terminating in a worn break. Both faces of the lozenge are very worn and damaged, and one side is decorated with a raised cross. The metal is worn and creamy grey in colour. The object is 26.7 mm long, 17.6 mm wide, and 5.0 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-B5D268
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead cross pendant probably dating from the medieval to early post medieval period. The pendant is flat and cross pattée in shape, with arms that narrow at the center and flare in a straight line into broader terminals. One arm extends outwards to form an attachment loop, which is now slightly broken at the top. Both sides are flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and dark cream in colour with patches of brown. The pendant is 22.3 mm long, 18.1 mm wide, and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.2 g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, such as …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-B55D6B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide dating to the early-medieval period (9th century). The strap slide is pointed-oval in shape with a raised central rib running horizontally along its length. A rectangular attachment loop projects from the reverse of the pointed ends. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and light green in colour. The strap slide is 18.1 mm long, 9.2 mm wide, and 11.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g. A similar example has been recorded on the PAS database: YORYM-6A5851. Also compare LON-B3D8C7.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-B4C4BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy disc brooch dating to the late Early-Medieval period, c.AD 900 - 1000. The brooch is circular and flat, with a moulded Borre-style interlace design on the upper surface. The design is worn but consists of a central circular recess surrounded by a thick, rectangular border. Around this, there are eight semi-circular loops and the decoration beyond this is unclear. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with the remains of a pin lug and catch plate. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The brooch is 28.2 mm in diameter, 2.0 mm thick, and 6.7 g. Similar brooches…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-B43FE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece Period 13). Probably INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol running left, with right hand raised and whip in left hand. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-8DF76B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is conical shaped with a flat base and sub-circular perforation in the centre. All the surfaces are very worn and appear to be undecorated. The metal is very worn and creamish grey in colour. The object is 31.0 mm in diameter, 14.6 mm thick and weighs 70.0 g. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The function of such objects is also difficult to determine as…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-8DE163
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lock pin dating to the Roman period (AD 43 - AD 410). The lock pin is circular in plan, flaring to the rim, with a concave and corroded upper surface and circular central boss. The base has a rectangular sectioned shaft protuding from the centre and terminating in a worn break. The metal is uneven and dark green in colour. The lock pin is 27.1 mm in diameter, 17.5 mm thick, and weighs 12.8 g. Similar examples can be seen in Crummy (1995, p.125, no. 4143) and numerous parallels have been recorded on the PAS database: https://finds.org.uk/databa…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-8D6CEC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular zoomorphic brooch dating to the medieval period (AD 1200 - AD 1500). The brooch is annular and decorated with two pairs of zoomorphic heads positioned at opposing ends of the frame. All the animal heads are the same, with slight ridges to form eyes and the mouths facing inwards towards each other. One pair has a narrow bar between the mouths, which acts as a constriction for the tapered pin. The space in between the opposite pair of heads acts as a pin rest. There are two raised, oval collets positioned at opposing ends of the frame, perpendicular to the zo…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-8CE34C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy brooch dating to the medieval period. The brooch frame is square, with three corners extending outwards into worn points. The fourth corner is in the form of an integral pin mechanism. A pin has survived but is attached to the frame through a hole pierced in one of pointed corners, indicating that the brooch has been repaired. There are four tall circular collets (sockets for a setting) positioned in the centre of each side of the frame. All of the collets are filled with a white substance. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is worn and dark green in co…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-6773CC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting or slide dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). The fitting comprises of two, conjoined teardrop shaped plates, each with a raised circular boss within a circumferential recess. The pointed terminals face outwards and are also raised. There is a rectangular attachment loop extending across the reverse. The metal is worn and dark green in colour. The strap fitting is 38.1 mm long, 16.5 mm wide, and 14.8 mm thick. It weighs 15.1 g. Similar strap slides have been recorded on the PAS database, such as KENT-6ECB7D, LIN-DE55D2, LVPL-9BDC3A, and YO…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-6709A3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible mount possibly dating to the medieval period. The mount is hollow and in the form of an oval dome. There is a circular perforation in the centre of the dome, in which a short piece of metal folded into a loop is wedged through the reverse. There are three 'arms' which project from the edge of the dome in the form of long, thin metal sheets. These attachments are decorated with a line of evenly spaced incised dots and have circular terminals with central perforations. The surviving arms are now bent and folded inwards. There are traces of further attachments …
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-66698A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy plate headed pin dating to the early medieval period (AD 800 - AD 1000). The pin head is in the form of an inverted triangular plate with rounded edges. The plate is decorated with three ring and dot motifs with central perforations, two positioned above the third. The shaft tapers in size and terminates in worn point. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The pin is 60.8 mm long, 17.3 mm wide, and 0.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g. Other varieties of plate headed pins have been recorded on the PAS database (e.g. YORYM-546D89, YORYM-0EB048) and are discussed i…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-6605B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester brooch dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (AD 25 - AD 60). The head of the brooch is comprised of two narrow rectangular wings in front of a spring mechanism. Only three coils of the spring have survived on one side. The spring is attached to the head of the brooch by a forward facing hook on the top of the brooch, a characteristic feature of Colchester brooches. A circular sectioned bow extends centrally from the head and tapers in size until a worn point. The remains of an openwork catchplate extends from the reverse of bow. …
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-65CC02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - AD 337) dating to the period AD 310 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing holding globe. Mint of London. The coin is pierced through the centre of the bust. RIC VI, p.133, no. 121 a.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-658CCD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 260 - AD 268) dating to the period AD 260 - AD 268 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting standing figure left.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D3C8F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sceat of an anonymous ruler dating to the period AD 675 - AD 750. Obverse: bust right with bird looking right. Reverse: Lion left, looking right. Series K, type 42 b. Abramson (2006), p. 65, K200.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D3453A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver styca of Eanred dating to the period AD 810 - AD 840. Moneyer name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Eadwine. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 71, no. 186.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D31CB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sceat of Eadberht of Northumbria dating to the period AD 737 - AD 758. Series Y, class A. Quadruped right reverse type. North vol 1, p. 70, no. 177. Abramson p. 44, no. Y050.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D2D2A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy styca of Aethelred II dating to the period AD 844 - AD 848 (Second reign). Moneyer name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Monne. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 72, no. 190.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D21472
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sceat of Alchred of Northumbria dating to the period AD 765 - AD 774. Series Y. Quadruped right reverse type. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 70, no. 179. Abramson (2006), p. 45, Y590.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D1B32C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver styca of Eanred dating to the period AD 810 - AD 840. Moneyer name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Cunwulf. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 71, no. 186.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AC46B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sceat of Eadberht of Northumbria dating to the period AD 737 - AD 758. Series Y, class C. Quadruped left reverse type. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 70, no. 178. Abramson (2006), p. 44, Y105.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-ABF14B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sceat of Eadberht of Northumbria dating to the period AD 737 - AD 758. Series Y, class C. Quadruped left reverse type. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 70, no. 178. Abramson (2006), p. 44, Y105.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AB3F67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222 - AD 235) dating to the period AD 228 (Reece Period 11). PM TRP VII COS II PP reverse type depicting Mars standing right, holding spear and resting hand on shield. RIC IV, p. 76, no. 74.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-AAC76F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 - 337) dating to c. AD 320 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting Two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT / XX. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 109, no. 191; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 254, no. 9.02.001.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-428FE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy styca of Eanred dating to the period AD 810 - AD 840. Moneyer's name around cross reverse type. Moneyer Fordred. Mint of Northumbria. North Vol 1, p. 71, no. 186.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-426E64
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy toggle dating to the late Iron Age to Roman period (100 BC - AD 100). The toggle is dumbbell shaped, comprising of two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a circular shaft. There is raised collar at each junction between the shaft and terminal. The metal is worn and dark green in the colour. The toggle is 17.6 mm long, 8.2 mm wide, and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. Numerous examples have been recorded on the PAS database, such as YORYM-C963FB and YORYM-BB9C93.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-42357C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pendant dating to the Early-Medieval period (AD 900 - AD 1150). The object is disc-shaped with an integral shaft projecting from one edge and terminating in a worn break. The upper face is decorated with a moulded design consisting of a central pellet surrounded by eight radiating lines or petals, all encircled within a plain border. Around this border is traces of letters, but wear and damage has left these illegible. The outer edge has a raised, plain border. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is very worn and dark creamy-grey in colour. The seal…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-41BF07
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible disc brooch dating from the Early-Medieval to medieval period, c.AD 850 - 1100. Possibly Weetch Type 4.B. The object appears to have been originally circular in form, with just over half now surviving. The upper face is decorated with a central dome within a plain, raised border. There are three raised pointed oval 'petals' surrounding the dome, each at 90 degress to each other. These pointed ovals are surrounded either side by a raised double border. There are four pellets positioned around the dome, one between each pair of ovals. The area outside the borde…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-84D7D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic brooch dating to the early early-medieval period (probably 7th century AD). The brooch is annular with a narrow D-shaped section which flattens at opposing points on the frame to form two pairs of zoomorphic decoration. One pair is in the form of two beast heads with open mouths and slight traces of incised eyes. There is a narrow bar between the mouths, which acts as a constriction for the tapered pin. The opposite portion of the frame is in the form of two curved and scrolled motifs, which may also represent animal heads. Triple banded circumferential co…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-8457CD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy small-long brooch dating to the early medieval period (AD 400 - AD 600). The head of the brooch is rectangular and decorated. The design consists of punched ring and dots, which form the border for a slightly raised, central panel. Between the outer edge and raised panel is a plain, grooved border. The outer edge is possibly decorated with a scalloped border. The bow extends downwards from the lower edge of the head. It arches steeply upwards and is decorated with a central longitudinal ridge and two pairs of horizontal grooved lines, above and below the …
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-83B977
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy button and loop fastener dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). The head of the fastener is flat and teardrop shaped. It is decorated with a chequered design, alternating between squares of red and yellow enamel. The shank extends straight down from the reverse of the head, and bends at 90 degrees before forming a triangular attachment loop. The orientation of the shank results in the head and loop being on different planes. The metal is worn and dark brown in colour. The fastener is 41.2 mm long, 16.6 mm wide, and 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 8.0 g. Rom…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-8345DF
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy miniature axe probably dating to the Iron Age or Roman period (800 BC - AD 410). The miniature object is flat and in the form of an axehead. It is sub-rectangular in shape, flaring in size at the cutting edge. The butt of the axe is decorated with two tranverse grooved lines on both the front and reverse side. There is a circular attachment loop projecting from the external edge, near the butt of the axe. The metal is worn and mid green in colour. The miniature axe is 25.9 mm long, 17. 8 mm wide, and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. Miniature axeheads are thought…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th July 2019
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