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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Record ID: YORYM-F2CAC5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete lead possible shot of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 - 1900. 1. The object is spherical with a raised casting sprue. Diameter: 15.9mm; Weight: 19g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a carbine. 2. The object is spherical with a raised median ridge. Diameter: 15.3mm; Weight: 16.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant for firing from a weapon such as a pistol. 3. The object is spherical with a pitted surface. Diameter: 12.9mm; Weight: 13.8g. The weight of the shot suggests it may have been meant…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.