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: 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
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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
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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-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
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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: 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-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-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-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-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: 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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