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-F24169
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) copper-alloy vessel mend rivets of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1700. Mend 1: Complete. The object is formed of a sub-lozenge sheet of metal. The ends of the sheet have been folded into the middle and the very tips bent back outward creating a concertina effect. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The vessel mend is 41.6mm long, 23.2mm wide, 11.4mm thick and weighs 6.6g Mend 2: Incomplete. The object is formed of a sub-lozenge sheet of metal. The ends of the sheet have been folded into the middle and the very tips bent back outward …
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hovingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F22A53
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550 - 1750.  The fragment is a decorated rim, and body sherd with a flat edge to the upper end and irregular worn breaks to the other sides and a curved profile. The fabric has a gray core with dark white edges and an applied green glaze to the inner and outer surfaces. The exterior surface of the vessel fragment is decorated at its widest point with two remaining parallel thumb impressions. The fragment is 51.3mm long, 44.8mm wide, 18.5mm thick and weighs 35.9g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-89FC6E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is probably part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or skillet. The leg is broadly rectangular in plan with a triangular section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel. It tapers to a flat triangular foot. The object is undecorated but the front of the leg is slightly faceted. The metal has a dark brown/black patina and is worn. The fragment is 35.96mm long, 23.37mm wide, 13.02mm thick and weighs 27.37g. These objects are very common…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B9024A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Gaulish samian-ware vessel dating to the Roman Period, c. AD 180-220. The sherd is five sided and has moulded decoration consisting of what appears to be panels divided by rope twist borders. Within the panel on this sherd is a single annulet. The fabric is a dull pale orange colour with no obvious inclusions. The external and internal surfaces are coated in a red slip. This is abraded with slip worn away from the high points of the moulded decoration. The fragment measures 29.44mm in length, 23.89mm in width, …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B8E8EE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd fragment from a Gaulish samian-ware hemispherical bowl dating to the Roman Period, c. AD 180-220. The sherd is five sided and has moulded decoration consisting of panels divided by rope twist borders. Within the panel on this sherd is a male figure standing left, holding objects in both hands. The fabric is pale orange with small white inclusions. The external and internal surfaces are coated in a red slip. This is abraded with slip worn away from the high points of the moulded decoration. The fragment measures 42.76mm in leng…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B8A281
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd fragment from a wheel-thrown jar or flagon dating from the Roman period, c. AD 50-410. The sherd consists of concave base which flares out to the lower section of the vessel wall. The base interior is convex, tapering gently from the edges to the centre. The core fabric is pale grey with occasional voids and small dark inclusions. The external and internal margin fabric is an oxidised dull buff orange colour. The external surface appears to have some brown colour coating with clouding on the base and pedestal from the firing. A…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-8E7385
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 part of the leg and foot of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet. The leg is sub-rectangular in plan with a D-shaped section. The reverse is concaved and the foot angled also with a concave base. Three wide raised ridges decorate the front of the foot giving the impression of an animal foot. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The foot is blackened to the reverse and in patches on the front. The fragment is 34.33mm long, 28.25mm wide, 12.82mm thick and weighs 38…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EBAC71
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 circular in plan with some faceting to the upper surface. 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 dark green patina and is worn. The fragment is 45.2mm long, 29.6mm wide, 17.1mm in diameter and weighs 56.4g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily wor…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F45F48
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700-1000. The fragment is a pedestal base with a black/brown fabric. Abundant, well-sorted calcite inclusions are present along with erupted voids to the outer surfaces. The object is 31.7mm tall, 49.9mm wide, 42.5mm thick and weighs 49.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F0C7F5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Terra sigillata, or Samian Ware, ceramic dish of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 250. The fragment is a body sherd with a soft, soapy texture, orange fabric and glossy red slip on the exterior surface. All edges are worn and broken. The outer surface also incomplete decoration featuring a partial human figure with a zig-zag vertical line to one side. The interior of the dish is undecorated. The fragment is 37.8mm long, 30.4mm wide, 9.6mm thick and weighs 13.3g. Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-CA03E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic wheel-thrown Gaulish samian ware hemispherical bowl of Roman date, c. AD 40-250. The fragment is a sherd of a slipped Samian (Terra Sigillata) which is sub-rectangular in plan with worn edges. Decorated on the exterior face with a moulded pattern consisting of a band of linked pellets above rectangles formed of pellets above a stepped band. The fabric is worn and hard with a pinkish-brown colour and a glossy red slip covering the less worn surfaces. The sherd measures 36.31mm in length, 27.56mm in width, 6.62mm in thickness and 7.…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C9BB0B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic wheel-thrown fineware platter of Roman date, c. AD 40-200. The fragment is a sherd of a slipped Samian (Terra Sigillata) platter incuding incomplete footring, wall and base. The interior of the platter features a rouletting design. The fabric is worn and hard with a pinkish-brown colour and a glossy red slip covering the less worn surfaces. The sherd measures 79.19mm in length, 31.26mm in width, 24.39mm in height, 11.35mm in thickness and 42.72g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C83A56
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wheel-thrown ceramic colour-coated beaker dating  to the Roman period, c. AD 150-410. The pedestal base and a short section of the walls remain. The base (44.92mm diameter) is flat, and narrows slightly before flaring out to the walls of the vessel. The fabric is beige with occasional voids and no obvious or large inclusions. The external and internal surfaces are covered with a dark brown colour coating with clouding on the base and pedestal from the firing. Lighter patches around the edge of the pedestal are the result of the pot…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-392ABD
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 sub-ovate with a broadly rectangular section and worn brakes to all edges. Areas of possible gilding remain on both surfaces though this may also be the brassy surface of the vessel showing through the corrosion. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The fragment is 46.7mm long, 35mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 28.9g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitted as the metal content was high in lead which leached out ov…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-38DC22
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 the foot of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet. The leg is broadly rectangular with a semi-circular section. The reverse is concaved and the foot angled also with a concave base. Three wide raised ridges decorated the foot and a transverse ridge is present at the junction between the leg and foot. These features give the impression of an animal foot. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. Blackened patches are present on all surfaces. The fragment is 31.6mm lon…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-9075E5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
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 in plan with a D-shaped section. It is widest at the top, where it would meet the body of the vessel. It tapers to a rounded foot. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 75.5mm long, 33.6mm wide, 27.3mm in diameter and weighs 132.3g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pitte…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guisborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8FCA44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Stone Ware vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1700. The fragment is the base of a large jug or similar. The base of the vessel is circular with worn breaks to the edge. The body of the vessel extends from the upper surface of the base though all edges are irregular, worn and broken. The fabric is a hard-fired and coarse, and is reduced to a pale grey at the core with a buff exterior surface. Pale, mottled green glaze is retained in patches on the interior and exterior walls of the vessel as well as the base. The interior of the base disp…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3AF8D1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
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 cylindrical with a circular section and expanded foot. The foot has a worn irregular edge and the opposite end of the object terminates in a worn break. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 21.7mm long, 18.2mm wide, 12.3mm in diameter and weighs 25.3g. These objects are very common metal detector finds and are often found heavily worn and pit…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-9222C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Terra sigillata, or Samian Ware, ceramic vessel of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The fragment is a body sherd with a soft, soapy texture, orange fabric and glossy red slip on the exterior surface. All edges are worn and broken and a step is present along one edge. A large circular perforation (c.5.5mm) is present at the centre of the fragment. The fragment is 29.7mm long, 29.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 5.5g. Terra sigillata are the classic fine wares of the early Roman period with roots which stretch back to the mid first century BC in Italy. The earlies…
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.