Record ID: LANCUM-12BD0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biconical spindle whorl. It is foemd of two shallow cones joined with a relatively wide central band. It is decorated on both surface with a pattern of approximately three dots beween lines running perpendicular to the central hole. There is a modern scar across one face. It has an even, white patina Dimensions: It is 28mm diameter and 12mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 44.56g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Topcliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FAB4B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. flat on one face but domes on the other, Walton-Rogers Type A1. It does not appear to be patterned, and has an even, white patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 8mm thick, the central hole is 8mm in diameter and it weighs 25.39g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA22F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy bi conical spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat. The design is worn but would have originally been made of triangular shapes, possibly with dots. The edges have been distorted into a wavy, 'pie-crust' form Dimensions: It is 29mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 9.5mm in diameter and it weighs 20.16g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA13BD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc that it possibly a hand made toy, or a weight. It is circular and in section has rounded edges. One face has a central depression which extends across half of the face. Around the raised outer are many parallel lines from the edge into the centre. Set to one side of the blank central portion are two shapes which suggest clock hands, they are thin, pointed triangles which overlap near the widest part. They would have been set at ten past twelve, for example, although their displacement makes this impossible to determine. On the back is a central dot…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Long Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93817E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, copper alloy model of a quadruped with a long tail, possibly a lioness, leopard or similar. It is missing most of its very thin legs. The body is curled around, the head being inside this curl, facing semi-sideways, with a posisble short mane marked on the back. The waist is narrow and the haunches are well defined. The long tail with a tail tuft is curled over its back, and back on itself. There are various marks and sections on the body which seem deliberate rather than from damage, and these may have been cells for enamel. The eyes too are alos deep and these ma also h…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-50F464
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible badge. Large cast discoid plate with two holes pierced from its display side close together and towards its edge. The front bears moulded decoration of several orders, from the middle comprising: a central cross pattee, a billeted band round the cross; a circumferential band of letters in medieval style in which distinguishable characters [--]TVST[--]P[--] may appear; a further three concentric rings, and a possibly billeted outer border. The form and cross decoration could point to an early medieval brooch of Weetch type 4, but there is no trace of pin gear and a s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Embsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4EC586
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast handle from a teaspoon or similar, with moulded ovulos aligned down the centre line of its display side in a linear series which is continued by two or more stamped dots; bowl lost and terminal chipped. The metal is particularly pliable, so this was perhaps homemade. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1675-1775 Length: 61.7mm, Width: 10.7mm, Thickness (at lower stem): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enbsay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BE4EC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Medieval vessel; a pot leg from a cooking vessel that dates from the medieval to post medieval period (about AD 1100-1750).  The object has a rectangular cross section and is sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight central ridge on the outer-side and the back is flat. The leg is straight and there is no foot.  Measurements are; length 31.1mm, width 41.3mm, thickness 8.9mm and weight 46.14g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BCE41
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy button dating from AD 1450 - 1600. It has a domed solid head with a central pimple, and an integrally cast attachment loop. Measurements are; length 15.8mm, diameter 11.8mm and weight 5.37g.  The shank of the button is 8.6mm long. Compare examples in Bailey (2004) page 28, fig.7.25.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BB1FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 850 - 1000. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded face.  The whorl has a cream patina and is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 26.9mm, thickness 6.9mm and weight 24.76g.  The central hole has a diameter of 11.1mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 11mm are more likely to be from the late Anglo Saxon period. 
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-FC1F7C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dandy button. It is flat, with a central circular decoration formed of dots, which is surrounded by curved lines arranged in a a larger circle.On the rear was one central fastening which is now broken off. Dimensions: It is approximately 33mm in diameter and weighs 4.36g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Draughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E83651
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative, or Thealby, brooch of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Mackreth 2011, Colchester derivative Type 17a/b1, no direct parallel, similar plate.65, no.2580. The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as a hinge mechanism. An axis bar is retained through the lugs and a pin slot is encrusted with iron corrosion. The pin proper no longer remains. An integral rectangular panel collar projects from the top edge of the head. It is decorated with transverse ridge and grooves, the central ridge of which is ribbed. An oval loop projects fr…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C20E05
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two heater shield shaped plates joined together at the lower pointed terminal. The opposite end is open, though joined with a central rivet. The sides of the plates are broadly parallel. The upper surface of one plate is decorated with a shallowly incised triangle flanked by pellets. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 18.3mm long, 12.7mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 1.7g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.147, fig.694. Ref:  Egan, G. a…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C1CD66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of Charles I (1625 – 1649) dating to the period AD 1635 - 1636. Group D. Fourth Bust. Garnished round shield reverse. Crown initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.161, no.2241.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C182A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388 - 394 (Reece Period 21). Probably VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated on throne, holding globe and reversed spear. Mint unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C12A77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 - 364) dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, reverse depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint probably of Arles.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SWYOR-6CF01A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub-circular two-disc rivet type lead cloth seal, probably post-medieval in date, about AD 1550 - 1800. The discs are connected by a central integral flattened rivet which passes through a hole in the other disc and projects outwards and by a broken connecting loop at one side. Disc one has the number 57 in relief. The rivet projects from the reverse and the face is stamped with a shield, possibly crowned, containing a lion rampant left holding a sword. This could indicate that the seal is from the Netherlands. The seal is 24.93mm long, 19.86mm …
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-6C7128
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bulla type, lead bag seal dating from the late Medieval or early modern period, about AD1890 - 1920. One side is impressed with a Star of David and the other side carries the number 166, 136 or 186. Seals with these markings are regular detector finds in Yorkshire and are probably from bags of guano or phosphate fertilisers. Leeds Phosphate Works used the Star of David motif and the number on the reverse is probably a batch number. The seal is 16.63mm long, 14.35mm wide and 3.38mm thick. it weighs ?g. Similar seals can be seen at http://www.bagseals.org/gallery/m…
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D615CB
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A curved flint blade of probable Bronze Age date, 53.8mm in length and struck from a secondary flake of grey flint. The distal end has been worked into a triangular point with short semi-abrupt retouch on both sides. The flake has cortex on both faces at the proximal end suggesting that it derived from a nodule with a thick cortical layer.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C5AE5B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler dating to the period c.AD 260 - 296 (Reece Period 13). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C59212
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy finger ring of Roman date, c.AD 50-300. Guiraud's Type 1b (Henig Type 1). The bezel is round with a sub-rectangular section with a recessed circular cell to the upper surface. The cell holds five circles of blue enamel in a cross formation. One of the circles is largely lost. The remains of an integral hoop extend downward at almost 90 degrees to either end of the reverse of the bezel. The hoop has an ovate section and both sides taper to worn breaks.  The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The finger ring is 19.1mm long, 18.3mm wide, 6.2mm …
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C4C231
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 320 (Reece Period 16). DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting wreath with VOT//XX within. Mint of Ticinium.  RIC VII, p.378, no.131.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C48661
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VOT//IS/XX with three stars above. Mint of London. RIC VII, p.114, no.282.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C2C137
Object type: LEAF ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lanceolate leaf-shaped flint arrowhead made from dark brown flint with bifacial low angle covering retouch. The cross section is lenticular and the tip is missing. Early Neolithic to early Bronze Age.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB55DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Venetian soldino of Doge Michele Steno Obverse: Doge standing left, holding banner, star above D mintmark in right field, inscription MICH_____ Reverse: Winged and nimbate lion of St. mark, in circle, holding gospel. Inscription:  S.MAR______TI (S.MARCUS VENETI) The presence of a winged and nimbate lion and a reverse legend would suggets that this is of Type 1, dated 1365-1423 AD, arriving in England between 1400-1423 AD Dimensions: It is 17mm diameter and weighs 0.39g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Aldborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB512C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled copper alloy plate brooch. It is circular, a raised border on the outer circumference and approximately halfway along the diameter forms a section, inside which cells for enamel are formed by alternate high and low sections. On the raised parts there are traces of a blue enamel. The central section of the brooch would have been divided into six triangular sections, like wheel spokes, which would have also have been enamelled. Three of these remain. In the centre is a raised boss which would have been a prominent feature, but is now missing. The reverse is fl…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Aldborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9B7BCD
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy double-headed button and loop fastener of Roman date, c.AD 43-200. The head is pointed ovate with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. The pointed terminal has a slight raised lenticular moulding which tapers into the point. An integral shank extends down from the reverse of the boss and bends at 90 degrees where it widens into a second head. The orientation of the shank results in the heads being on different plains. The lower head is rectangular with an incised border. One corner is lost to a worn break. The reverse is fla…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9B479E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age gold stater of British uninscribed North Eastern (Corieltavi) Domino type dating to the period 50 - 20 BC. Lunate horse left, with a box containing four pellets above reverse. Wreath and crescents obverse. ABC, p.93, no.1758.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9B29F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy small-long brooch of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 450 – 550. Only a small portion of the arched bow and the foot remain which is sub-rectangular with D-shaped section and flared terminal. Both ends are broken and worn. The upper surface of the object is worn though traces of decoration can be determined. Double banded transverse grooves are present at the mid-point of the foot with a raised swelling where it begins to expand into the terminal. The remains of an integral catchplate project from the reverse of the foot. The brooch has a mid-green patina…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-860FFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) dating to the period AD 1307 - 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of Bury St Edmunds. Class 10cf3a.  North Vol 2, p.32, no.1042/1.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-85D358
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to the period AD 1309. Long cross reverse. Mint of Canterbury. Class 10cf4.  North Vol 2, p.32, no.1042/3.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-857CCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman as of Vespasian (AD 69-79) dating to the period AD 69 - 79 (Reece Period 4). Uncertain reverse type depicting unclear figure standing left. Mint unclear. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-851944
Object type: LOOMWEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ceramic object, possibly a loom weight for a warp weighted loom of uncertain date, probably Roman to Medieval, c.AD 43 - 1300.  The weight has a dark orange fabric with large white, possibly calcite inclusions. It is C-shaped with a sub-ovate section and worn breaks to each end. One surface is flat, the other rounded. There is a partial sub-circular off-centre perforation of approximately 8.3mm diameter. The object is 61.1mm long, 27.8mm wide, 23.6mm thick and weighs 64.2g. Loomweights tend to weigh between 150g and 550g. Accounting for the loss of over half of the…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-84D77D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped stone axehead of late Neolithic date, c. 2700 - 2300 BC.  The axehead is formed of a coarse brown stone. It is sub-ovate in plan; narrower at the butt end with sides which widen to the crescentic cutting edge. The axe has a humped profile and an irregular oval cross section. The surface of one side is pitted. The axehead is 81.2mm long, 44.6mm wide, 22.1mm thick and weighs 92.5g. It is impossible to source axes such as these without a detailed petrological analysis of the rock. This would allow the original source of the rock to be established.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-84A4D7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) conjoined sheets of heavily leaded copper-alloy of uncertain date. The fragments are irregularly shaped with worn breaks to all edges. No identifying features are present. The metal has a mid-green patina with shiny grey patches and is in fair condition. The object is 54.1mm long, 41mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 63.8g. Due to a lack of diagnostic features it is not possible to identify these fragments with confidence. It was found in the same area as a number of fragments of a statue of Roman date though is thinner in section that any currently known pieces of this object.…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-84819B
Object type: STATUE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy statue of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The fragment is an ear from an animal, possibly a horse. It is sub-triangular in plan with a U-shaped section. Repeated transverse grooves are positioned around the edge of the front of the ear, giving the appearance of hair. Shallow cut-outs with straight edges are present around the area of the break to the lower edge of the ear. A small square cut-out is also present through the edge of the object. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 88.9mm long, 40.1mm wide, 15.3mm thick and…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-83FF06
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is possibly part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is broadly rectangular with a D-shaped section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel and tapers to a worn break. The object is undecorated. The metal has a delaminated red/green patina and is worn. The fragment is 43.8mm long, 21.6mm wide, 14mm in diameter and weighs 50.5g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitted…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83E61E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting or belt mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The fitting comprises a flat D-sectioned plate with a bilobate terminal at one end and a pointed sub-triangular terminal at the other. The mid-section is waisted.  The reverse of the fitting is flat and undecorated with two integral attachment spikes, one at either end, with curing tips. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fitting is 23.3mm long, 15.1mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 1.5g. Similar examples have been recorded as SF-3BF4A6, LVPL-6B1DE8, HESH-796A17, WMID-3AB…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-83A687
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1690 - 1720.  The buckle is sub-rectangular with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. Moulded transverse grooves are present over each spindle hole. The spindle is retained around which a triangular pin is fitted by a closed loop. A ‘cooking-pot’ chape is also retained around the spindle, though the outer edge is lost to worn breaks. Patches of a white metal coating are present on the surface of the buckle. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 38.8mm long, 29.4mm wide, 5.3mm thick…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83A3E3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic sherd from the rim of a Medieval vessel, dating from about AD 1100 - 1500. The fabric is hard, irregular and buff coloured throughout. It has frequent quartz inclusions that break the surface. The rim is square, forming an external flange, and has a slight lip forming a seating for a lid. The fragment is too small to estimate the diameter. Length: 26.75mm Width: 22.08mm Thickness: 11.56mm Weight: 7.03g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83855F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603); a half-groat of the third issue with initial mark probably escallop dated 1584/5-7. North reference 2016. Measurements are; diameter 15.5mm, thickness 0.6mm and weight 0.79g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-837B56
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface coin weight of post-medieval date AD 1619 onwards, for an angel coin of James I or Charles I. The object is circular in plan with the obverse face depicting the archangel Michael spearing a dragon at his feet. The reverse is undecorated. Measurements are; diameter 15.1mm, thickness 3.4mm and weight 4.31g. See Withers  and Withers 1995 page 21.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-836D08
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy thimble of late Medieval date, from around AD 1350 - 1500. It has a single incised/engraved groove round the rim, straight sides and a pointed, dome-shaped top.  Small unevenly positioned pits cover the dome, and they are in vertical lnes on the walls. Folds in the metal are visible insdie the rim. Measurements are; length 18.7mm, width 19.4mm, thickness 16.6mm and weight 4.0g. A parallel from the database is SF-8E9B74.  See also https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/textile-equipment/#Dating_a_medieval_thimble
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83222B
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy harness mount mount dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The object consists of a central plate which is square. The plate has a central circle contaiing a fleur in relief, surounded by blue enamel. The rest of the plate is decorated with a fleur in each corner, an annulet at each cardinal point, gilded stippling across the field. Projecting from the lower side is a bar of D-shaped cross-section. This widens to form a rounded section with a rivet hole with a ridge collar and recessed area before the terminal which ends in a ta…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-831F8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. Only the middle of the bow survives. It has a very worn acanthus moulding, of three petals above and three below a central disc. The moulding continues round the back of the bow. There is a worn collar above and below. The lower bow is flat in cross-section and has a central ridge on the reverse whhich is the top of the catchplate. The breaks are worn and patinated. The fragment has a green and brown patina. It is 29.56mm long, 10.26mm wide and 7.88mm thick. It weighs 5.05g. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-83146D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver coin; a sixpence of Charles I, probably group F, Tower mint under the king, dating from AD 1639- 1640, initial mark triangle. It is 24.9mm in diameter and 0.8mm thick. It weighs 2.75g. Reference: North, 1975, volume 2, page 136, number 2246.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-830417
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a voided short cross cut half penny coin of John or Henry III, Class 5 or 6 dating from AD 1205-1223. Moneyer unknown at the mint of York. North number 969-977. Measurements are; length 19.2mm, width  9.9mm, thickness 0.6mm and weight 0.67g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82E37D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy biconvex button dating to the post-medieval period about AD 1450-1600. It has an undecorated solid bi-convex head. On the reverse is an integral attachment tab which has broken off, Similar example is SWYOR-B982C0 and SWYOR-BF81DA. See also Bailey (2004) Buttons and Fasteners 500 BC - 1840, page 29. Bailey ascribes such buttons to the Tudor period.  Height: 7.72mm Weight: 2.35g Diameter: 10.01mm
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82CF4E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle dating to about  AD 1550-1650. One loop is missing. There are two projecting knops on the outer edge of the bevelled loop of the buckle.  There are two stubs on either side of the pin bar where the other loop would have been attached. There is a knop at each end of the pin bar. The pin bar is rectangular in profile. The reverse is flat. The measurements are; length 19.4mm, width 15.1mm, thickness 3.3mm, and weight 2.82g. Compare Whitehead 382.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82C637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double struck silver cut halfpenny; a voided long cross coin dating from the reign of Henry III or Edward I, AD 1247 - 1279. Class unknown. The legend is illegible owing to the double strike. Measurements are; length 16.8mm, width 7.7mm, thickness 0.7mm and weight 0.60g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82BA6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin; a penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307), Class 9b2 dating from AD 1300. Mint of London. Compare number 1037/1 in Volume 2 of North (1991). Measurements are; diameter 17.8mm, thickness 0.6mm and weight 1.30g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82AF47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin; a sovereign penny of Henry VII (1485-1509). Mint of York under Archbishop Rotherham, no initial mark, dating from AD 1485 - 1500. North 1728. Measurements are; diameter 15.6mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.76g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82A6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval coin; a penny of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1248-50. Class 3b. Minted by Ricard of Hereford. North vol.I, no.987. Measurements are; diameter 17.1mm, thickness 0.7mm and weight 0.87g..
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-82A41B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 750 - 950. Possibly Thomas' Class A, Type 5. The strap end is sub-oval in shape with a pointed terminal at the closed end and a worn break at the end from which the split attachment plates would have extended. Only part of the lower plate survives. The pointed terminal is worn though bears traces of indistinct moulded decoration. The front of the main plate has a longitudinal recessed rectangular panel. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 33.2mm…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-82994B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A post-Medieval silver Scottish coin: a twenty pence of Charles I (1625 - 49), third coinage, dating from 1637 - 42. Spink, 2020 4th edition, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, number 5588. Measurements are; diameter 16.1mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.85g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-828BC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver coin; a half groat of James I (1603-1625), second coinage (1604 - 1619), with a lis mintmark dating from 1604 - 1605. For reference see Spink 2003 Coins of England and the United Kingdom p. 250 ref. 2660 or North number 2104. Measurements are; diameter 17.4mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.95g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-827602
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post medieval coin of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603); a half-groat of the third issue with initial mark 2 dated 1602-3. North reference 2016. Measurements are; diameter 16.6mm, thickness 0.6mm and weight 0.88g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8265F5
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper-alloy bell shaped stud, probably a furniture fitting, of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. Allason-Jones type 1.  The object comprises a circular disc with a concave upper surface featuring a central integral projecting truncated cone. The reverse of the disc is convex with an integral neck from which a short rectangular iron shank extends. The shank is broken and worn. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The object is 25.9mm in diameter, 19.7mm tall and weighs 24.6g. Bell Shaped Studs are a multi-purpose form of artefact, commonly found on sites in Br…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-824F77
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy late Bronze Age socketed axehead dating from about 1140 BC - 1000 BC. It is a type Fulford socketed axe. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan and wedge-shaped in cross-section. It has a square socket with a moulded triple collar, wider at the top. The sides expand slightly, and then curve at the tips. The faces are smooth and there is no decoration visible on the surfaces. The socket is 59.2mm deep, 34.1 mm wide, and 8.8 mm thick. There is a D-shaped loop just below the lower collar on one of the triangular side faces. The loop is D shap…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8246F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman coin, a denarius of Vitellius dating from AD 69 (Reece period 3). Reverse: LIBERTAS RESTITVA, Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left. Mint of Rome. RIC I (second edition) Vitellius 105 (http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.1(2).vit.105). Thickness: 2.05mm; Weight: 2.94g; Diameter: 17.99mm.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8246ED
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub-circular perforated lead seal dating from AD 1900 - 1964. It is a General Post Office seal. It is circular with one flat and one domed face. Strands of copper wire project from four points around the edge. The centre of the seal has been perforated by a circular hole suggesting reuse. The partially obscures the obverse design of the letters G[P]O with a broad arrow above and a numeral, probably 14, below. Measurements are; diameter 19.2mm, thickness 7.2mm and weight 14.50g. The central hole has a diameter of 3.0mm. Compare NLM-60DAB0. The broad arrow was a mark of co…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-822EEA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval spindle whorl, dating from about AD 500 - 850. It is of Walton Rogers form A1. The spindle whorl is sub-conical in form, with one flat face and one face with one rounded and one angled side.  The measurements are; diameter 26.0mm, thickness 13.8mm, and weight 45.29g.  The central hole has a diameter of 8.5mm. Form A1 whorls are dated by Walton Rogers to AD 500 - 1000. Those with a central perforation of 6-9mm are more likely to be early to mid Saxon, AD 500 - 850.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8224B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B1 dating from the Early Medieval to medieval period, about AD 850 - 1200. The whorl has two flat faces and a large central aperture of 11.6mm. The measurements are; diameter 27.6mm, thickness 7.3mm, and weight 31.62g. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Similar examples can the found on the database see SWYOR-B413FF. Walton Rogers dates form B1 from AD 700 in York to 1200. A large central perforation makes a date from AD 850 onwards more likely.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-8219FA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, cast lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers formB1, probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 850. It is discoid in form, flat at the base, and with vertical sides rising to a flat upper surface. There are no markings. There is a central, circular perforation with an internal diameter of  6.4mm. The measurements are; diameter 20.0mm, thickness 5.4mm, and weight 12.0g.   Similar examples can be found on the data base see SWYOR-B6A64D.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-820D9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval coin; a penny of Edward I, probable Class 10cf1 dating from AD 1302 - 1310. Mint of Canterbury. North number 1040.  Measurements are; length 16.4mm, width 16.2mm, thickness 0.7mm and weight 1.04g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-81FB59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval coin; a penny of Edward II, Class 11b, dating from AD 1312 - 1314. Mint of London. North number 1061. The coin is clipped and has some edge damage. Measurements are; diameter 15.mm, thickness 0.5mm and weight 0.90g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-81B425
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy vessel, a handle lug and drop handle from a chafing dish of late medieval or early post-medieval date (AD 1400 - AD 1600).  The handle fragment is rectangular in section. It consists of a short bar that passed through the supporting lug, from which the two sides protrude at obtuse angles. The sides curve slightly away from the bar; terminating in historic breaks. One side has a right angle bend before the break. The complete handle would probably have been sub-triangular.  The incomplete support lug for a…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-817397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval coin; a halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), third coinage with bust left and two pellets behind. dating from AD 1583-1603. Illegible initial mark. See North (1975) Vol.2 page 113 number 2016. The coin is 16.12mm in diameter, 0.56mm thick and weighs 0.96g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-81469C
Object type: CLAY PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded clay tobacco pipe, of Post Medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1680. It is a bowl fragment which has a heel. It has been moulded from a white clay imported from the South West UK. The rim is cut and a band of moulded milling which extends over half of the way round. The surface has only been partially burnished leaving a textured, orange peel like surface. The stem bore is 6/64". There are no maker's marks present on the heel, bowl or stem. The small bowl and shape suggest a 17th century date (Oswald, 1975, figure 3; Atkinson and Oswald, 1…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-812A70
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat, circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 11.08mm in diameter. One side is decorated with a four pointed star with two extra lines; each arm contains a pellet, and between each arm there is another slightly larger pellet.The other face is decorated with possibly a four pointed star and other lines; this cannot be seen clearly due to some historic damage. There are pellets inside each arm and larger ones in between. There is a small notch in the side of the central…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-80D273
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval spur buckle dating from AD 1200 - 1400. The frame is missing, leaving part of the ling integral plate. It is broken at one end across the hole for the missing pin. This part of the object is a sub-recatngular plate decorated with ridges running across the width of the buckle plate. There is a copper alloy rivte surviving in this part. The plate then steps narrower and is triangular in cross-section, decorated with short ridges and grooves running from the centre line to the edge. The other end expands into an oval plate with spiky edges and has a central copper a…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-46D0BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy coin of the Dutch Republic; a duit of the City of Utrecht dating from the late 17th century. The date is illegible. Diameter: 19.41mm Thickness: 1.06mm Weight: 2.26g Compare https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces134486.html and https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces344115.html and others.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-46A4B3
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar (probabaly of Williams Class C1) of late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date, around AD 1450 - 1600.  The fragment consists of the arms and central block of a purse bar which are broadly sub-rectangular in plan and circular in cross section.  In the centre of the bar (where the two arms meet) is a sub-rectangular block (making it Williams class C1). There is iron corrosion in the hole through the block, presumably the remains of the missing suspension loop of the purse.   Abutting each side of the c…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-463A17
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a ferrule, seal, cap or terminal of a larger object, of unknown date, but probably post medieval, AD 1600 - 1900. It is a tube of lead with a thick flat cap at one end. The cap extends beyond the walls of the tube and has the incuse inscription TR with a series of pit surrounding them. The underside comprises a broken shallow tube shape.  The object has a dark grey patina. Diameter: 18.74mm; Thickness: 14.37mm; Weight: 19.05g. See SWYOR-ACB8C4 which has been classified as a possible ferrule. Compare also NMGW-D7A66E, NMS-9F24B3 and WILT-F4A55D. T…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-45AFC5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. It is circular and domed with a flat back. The front is decorated with a central pellet, from which radiate four paired of raised curving lines, each flanked by three pellets on the inside of the curve.  On the reverse is a casting seam, however the attachment loop is missing. The button measures: Diameter 15.96mm, height 7.01mm without shank, weight 4.11g. Compare SWYOR-8C31B6 which is similar in design.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-455C5C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or mount of Post-Medieval date from around AD 1750 - 1900.  The mount is circular with a domed profile. The front of the mount is convex, with a central raised boss and a  double banded circumferential border.  The reverse is concave with two partial sub-rectangular projections (lugs, or integral rivets), one on each side. The lugs terminate in worn breaks.  The metal has a white metal coating.  Diameter: 22.92mm Thickness: 15.51mm Weight: 7.55mm This object is broadly comparable with Maslin&rsquo…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-453211
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy two part strap clasp dating from AD 1350 - 1450. The frame is sub-rectangular. It has a recessed bar, and two ridges on the outer face of each side. The expanded outer edge is incomplete, but is decorated with longitudinal ridges. The plate is missing. Length: 21.89mm Width: 13.86mm Thickness: 4.88mm Weight: 1.83g See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/other-medieval-and-post-medieval-strap-fittings/
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-45040F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval Scottish coin; a copper turner, bodle or twopence of Charles II, dating from AD 1663. Reference:  Spink, 2003, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, page 91, number 5625.  Diameter: 18.73mm Thickness: 1.28mm Weight: 1.62g
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-321D6A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date, c. AD 75 - 175. Mackreth 2011, Standard Trumpet Type 1b1, Plate 79, no.5099 [hinged]. The head is ovate with an integral hinge fitting in the form of two tubular lugs to the reverse. An axis bar remains fitted through the lugs with worn breaks to either end and at the centre slot. A circular sectioned pin remains fitted around the bar by a closed loop and tapers to a worn point. The front of the head is decorated with a ridged border and a circular sectioned bow extends from the centre of the front of the head curving to a semi-…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-313F2B
Object type: TILE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone floor tile of probable Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1700.  The object comprises an irregular sub-ovate fragment of buff-orange stone with worn breaks to all sides. The upper surface is flat and smooth with a brown slip coating. The object is 66.1mm long, 51.7mm wide, 31.9mm thick and weighs 92.6g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-31297E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a leg of a copper alloy cooking vessel, of medieval to Post-Medieval date, about AD 1100 - 1800. Only a fragment of the leg survives.  It is oval in cross-section and forms the out-turned foot from a small vessel. The top is a diagonal patinated break. The leg does not closely match any of the examples in figure 4 of Butler, Green and Payne (2009) Finds Research Group Datasheet 41. There are traces of sooting on the surfaces. It is Length: 27.81mm, Width: 19.97mm, Thickness: 10.34mm, Weight: 20g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-311BE4
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven (7) pottery sherds collected unsystematically of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1550 - 1700. The assemblage consists of six (6) sherds of Ryedale Ware, and one (1) sherd of Stone Ware. Name Forms Decoration Comments Sherd no. Weight (g) Ryedale Rim (2); body (3); base (1) None Green glaze 6 195 Stoneware Base Linear grooves Brown glaze 1 91
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-30FEF8
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight (8) pottery sherds collected unsystematically of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1500. The assemblage consists of three (3) sherds of York-glazed Ware, one (1) sherd of Humber Ware, one (1) sherd of Hambleton Ware and three (3) sherds of generic medieval locally made wares. Name Forms Decoration Comments Sherd no. Weight (g) York-glaze Handle (1); body (2) Linear grooves Green glaze 3 113 Humber Body None…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-30E528
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin; An illegible nummus or radiate dating from AD 260 - 402. Diameter: 20.23mm, Thickness: 1.31mm and Weight: 1.84g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-30BF13
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twenty (20) pottery sherds collected unsystematically of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The assemblage consists of fourteen (14) rim sherds, four (4) body sherds, and two (2) base sherds. All abraded, wheel thrown greyware sherds. Name Forms Decoration Comments Sherd no. Weight (g) Greyware Rim Linear grooves Some everted 14 256 Greyware Body Linear grooves - 4 66 …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-309D3C
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) pottery sherds collected unsystematically of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The assemblage consists of two (2) rim sherds and one (1) base sherds. All are abraded with buff coloured fabric. Name Forms Decoration Comments Sherd no. Weight (g) - Rim None Everted 2 42 - Base None Blackened interior 1 39
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-309678
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval buckle; a broken incomplete a single looped D shaped buckle probably of Meols type 2, dating from AD 1250 - 1350. The outer edge is expanded, and there is are two small ridges forming a rest for the pin. The frame is distorted and broken, but the missing bar appears to have been offset. The pin and plate are missing. The patina is green and brown. It is 24.17mm long, 14.57mm wide and 2.45mm thick. 1.53g. The maximum width of the strap is about 19mm.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-307009
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seventeen (17) pottery sherds collected unsystematically of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. 100BC - AD 410. The assemblage consists of ten (10) rim sherds and seven (7) body sherds. All are heavily abraded with blackened interior and exterior surfaces and large voids in the fabric. Name Forms Decoration Comments Sherd no. Weight (g) - Rim None Handmade; everted 10 254 - Body None Handmade …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-3046A5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy book fitting; a book clasp hook-piece of Medieval to early post-Medieval date, about AD 1400 - 1600, of Howsam type A.3. The plate is broadly rectangular, with a slightly flared attachment end which has a single rivet hole through it containing traces of iron. There is a blunt hook projecting at the other end.  The plate is corroded and appears to be undecorated. It has a brown and green patina with rust around the rivet. Length: 45.04mm Width: 12.12mm Thickness of plate: 1.23mm Weight: 3.04mm See https://finds.org.uk/counties…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2EF249
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin; an illegible nummus dating from AD 330 - 402. Illegible reverse type. Mint unknown. Measurements are; diameter 10.98mm, thickness 1.67mm and weight 0.83g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2EB521
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman coin. A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating from AD 318 - 320 (Reece Period 16). [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP] reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/P R. Probably mint of Trier. The coin is 16.98mm in diameter, 2.22mm thick and weighs 2.33g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2E48D1
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a Roman nail cleaner with raised collars on the flat neck, dating from about AD 43 - 200. The main part of the blade is missing. The neck has two raised transverse collars that go completely around the piece.  The neck widens slightly into a flat circular suspension loop, set in the same plane as the neck as probably of the missing blade.  The piece has a dark green patina. Length: 20.28mm Width: 11.39mm Thickness: 2.64mm Weight: 1.60g A complete example from the database is&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2DFB36
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pointed lead rod, probably a Post Medieval pencil, probably dating from AD 1500 - 1800. It is a solid cylinder with one rounded flat end and one pointed end, bent in half, and partially torn, however still in one piece. The point is formed from multiple facets, suggesting it has been sharpened with a knife. The pencil has a mid grey patina. The object is 41.7mm long, width 16.23mm, has a thickness of 5.91mm and weighs 17.89g. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/styli-pencils-and-parchment-prickers/#Lead_pencils and various recorded examples such as SWYOR-3344D2.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2D6627
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy double loop asymmetrical buckle, dating from about AD 1575-1700.  The back surface of the buckle is flat, but the front is bevelled. It has one rectangular and one D-shaped loop, separated by a central strap bar. The sides of the frame are straight and parallel. The pin is missing from the strap bar, but there are traces of iron corrosion. The buckle has a brown and green patina and appears to have had a white metal coating. Measurements are Length: 26.75mm, Width: 17.67mm, Thickness: 3.27mm and Weight: 2.79g. Whitehead (1996) il…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-2C3664
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 16th century silver Venetian soldino issued by Doge Leonardo Loredan (1436-1521), dating to AD 1501-1521. Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint.   Obverse inscription: LE·[LAV·DVX]·S·M·V·.  Reverse description: standing figure of Christ.  Reverse inscription: [LAVS] TIBI SOLI (You alone be praised). Measurements, diameter 12.36mm, thickness 0.58mm, and weight 0.31g.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-1D4BFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval coin; a half groat of Charles I (1625 - 1649), Group D, fourth bust, mintmark is a triangle (AD 1639 - 1640). See North number 2258 but ther eis no inner circle on the reverse. Measurements are; diameter 16.63mm, thickness 0.98mm and weight 0.73g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-05938B
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy ingot of uncertain date. The object is sub-rectangular with a D-shaped section, rounded corners and ends. Often referred to as ‘finger’ shaped. The object is fairly regular in form, suggesting it was cast, and no signs of hammering are present. The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is worn. The object is 54.7mm long, 15.4mm wide, 12.2mm thick and weighs 44.6g. Ingots of this general form in precious metals have been found associated with Early-Medieval hoards such as 2010 T373 (YORYM-CEE620) from Bedale, North Yorkshire. These however g…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-05406F
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 900.  The pin comprises a spherical head and circular sectioned shaft. The head is decorated with sinuous spiralling grooves, a decorative type known informally as 'wrythen-headed'. The shaft extends from the base of the head and terminates in a worn break. A collar is present at the junction between the head and shaft. The metal has a dark brown patina and survives in good condition. The pin is 31mm long, 9.5mm in diameter at the head and 1.8mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 3.3g. Early Medieval col…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04CB74
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of the medieval to post medieval period (AD1200-1550). The object is a flat circular disc, with a central circular aperture measuring 9.67mm. One face is decorated with a four pointed star with a pellet in between each arm and one outside each arm, equally spaced. The other face is with a four pointed star with one single line also with pellets in each arm and outside the points. There is a raised rim on both sides forming a border on the outside edge. The whole object is slightly bent and twisted. Thickness: 6.81 mm; Weight: 36.99 g; Diameter: 35.9…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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