Record ID: SWYOR-C038B9
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel, splitter or other tool of unknown date, Roman - Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1950. The chisel is wedge shaped at the widest point, although very rusted. It tapers sharply to the narrow end which is a rounded lozenge shaped in cross-section. Although it is thin at the wide working end, it is thicker towards the narrow end, possibly with slightly concave faces where it narrows. Length: 165mm; Width: 64.37mm; Thickness: 25.53mm and Weight: 566g. Manning (1976) illustrates similar chisels dated from the Roman period including page 48 item 59, d…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0435D4
Object type: MATTOCK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete corroded iron mattock, adze or pick of uncertain date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1950. It is sub-rectangular, tapering to a thin, incomplete wide and at one end, and narrowing and thickening to an incomplete socket at the other end. The blade is broken across the socket for the handle. On one face there are narrow flanges running from the socket down each side of the blade and round the socket. Length: 148.34mm Width: 63.47mm Thickness: 14.05mm Weight: 283g See Manning (1976) items 65 and 66, page 26, illustrated page 49, fig.16 which are …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0264F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Medieval cast Iron annular buckle with cast iron pin, probably dating to AD 1200-1450 or later. The frame is circular in plan, and oval in cross-section, with no constriction for the pin. The frame is undecorated. The pin, which is broken off at about two thirds of its length, is also made of iron that is circular in cross section and then divides into an expanded circular loop which wraps around the frame of the buckle. The buckle is badly corroded and an orange brown colour. Measurements are; total length 60.6mm, diameter of the ring 56.3mm…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-703FD4
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper plated iron barrel padlock of early medieval to medieval date, about AD 950 - 1400, perhaps more likely to be from the later end of the range suggested. Only a fragment of the case survives. It is part of a cylinder made of iron with a copper alloy surface coating. The outer face is decorated with longitudinal ridges. Only part of one end plate survives and it is not clear if the incomplete hole in it is an intentional keyhole or corrosion. Measurements are; length 34.1mm, width 26.6mm, thickness 14.9mm and weight 15.0g. Compare WMID-D898F7, BUC-BBEC0A a…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B11A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron artefact, of Roman date, AD 41 - 410. It is sub-rectangular in plan, square at one end and tapering and curving to a rounded point at the other. The main body of the artefact is thicker along one edge than the other and the rounded point, which is set at a slight angle to the orientation of the main portion, is also thinner than the main body. One side of the main body is flat and the other side is slightly concave, though this may be a consequence of the heavy degree of corrosion. The artefact is 84.2mm long, 31.4mm wide and 13.1mm thick. It weighs&nb…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B0556
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron socketed tool of Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is roughly triangular in plan, and rectangular in cross-section. One end has parallel sides and tapers in thickness to a break, and in the other direction tapers to the remains of a socket. The socket area expands in width, and has incomplete sides that start to turn over at the top. The wide end may also be broken. Measurements are; length 92.8mm, width 43.3mm, thickness 16.1mm and weight 114.95g. It could be a socketed area at one end of an adze, chisel, or other socketed tool. Compare number 80, figure 18 of Manning (19…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4AF449
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 6 iron nails found in the same area. They are very likely to be Roman in date, AD 43 - 410. Measurements are; 1. length 49.5mm, weight 8.57g.  Head measures 13.0mm by 11.9mm. 2. length 51.1mm, weight 7.28g.  Head measures 10.4mm by 7.2mm. 3. length 52.3mm, weight 6.57g.  Head measures 6.8mm by 5.8mm. 4. length 36.1mm, weight 4.78g.  Head measures 11.6mm by 12.9mm. 5. length 56.9mm, weight 5.46g.  Head measures 9.6mm by 5.6mm. 6. length 20.9mm, weight 2.45g.  Head measures 11.8mm by 11.0mm. They were found about 8 inches below the bottom of a …
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-49BB5E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A baluster shaped unidentified object of probably Post medieval date, AD 1700 - 1900. It has an iron core, and an outer of a grey, grainy material that can be scratched with a finger nail, and leaves a streak on paper (possibly a burnt ceramic or organic material). The iron appears to be a thin rod or wire in the centre. The object is rounded at both ends. Measurements are; length 29.7mm, maximum diameter 7.0mm and weight 5.94g. It is possibly a decorative element from a larger object.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-22277B
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron horseshoe dating from the 19th to early 20th century. It is made of wrought iron and is of a heavy cast bar toe clip type, not fullered (grooved) and with calkins at each terminal.  There are four rectangular holes on each side to allow iron nails to attach the shoe to the horse's hoof.  The remains of one of the nails is still in situ.  This horseshoe  is quite heavily corroded and has a mainly dark brown patina. Measurements are; length 198.7mm, width 167.9mm, thickness 35.6mm and weight 1148g. See Sparke (1998) Old Horseshoes, especially page 24…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F9BEB3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast white metal coated iron single-looped buckle dating to the Medieval period, about AD 1066 - 1400. The loop is irregular D-shaped in plan and flat in cross-section. It has a prominent expanded outer edge, which curves slightly downwards, and has a biconcave termina. It is missing the pin, bar and the plate. The front face is seperated with a thick central groove, transversely across the outer edge, acting as a pin rest, within a field on each side with floral design, or possibly pinecones. The reverse face is undecorated. The object has a smooth grey patina with some …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D2E7B4
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel or other tool of unknown date, Roman - Post medieval, AD 43 - 1950. The tool is covered in corrosion, but is probably broken at both ends. It has a shaft which is circular in cross-section, which flattens and widens into a working end. The wide end is 41.3mm wide, and flat in plan. The shaft is 26.3mm diameter and 39.3mm in length. The blade part is triangular in profile. The overall length is 91.2mm, the maximum thickness is 22.9mm and the weight is 198.16gThe surface of the chisel is cracked and corroded. Being incomplete, the tool is impossibly to ident…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-9FA1C6
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand-forged Medieval to Post Medieval wrought iron Axehead dating from about AD 1250 - 1800. The axehead has a near straight top-edge with slight curve to the end of the blade, and a slight bulge at the socket. The underside angles from the heel of the blade to the handle to form a tapering triangular shape. It starts to curve down at the socket, but damage here makes it impossible to suggest the extent of any possible "beard". The socket is triangulat in plan with a thickened butt-end and an overlapping wrought joint. The material appears to be wrought …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 20th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-BEE704
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast iron shot dating from around AD 1700-1850. It is sub-spherical, solid and is pitted from corrosion. This size shot could have been fired as a single shot from a rabinet or Serpentine cannon, or from a larger weapon as part of grape or canister shot (see Civil War Artillery for gun and shot sizes). It has a diameter of 27.2mm (about 1 inch) and weighs 71.04g. Iron balls were also used  as ball bearings and in industrial processes, so cannot be certainly identified as shot.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-0527E3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron ring of uncertain date. but probably modern, AD 1800 onwards. The ring is a flat, oval disc with a large circular hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The iron appears to be a strip which is shaped to overlap one part of the loop, and finishes with a rounded end, through which there appears to have been a rivet. The ring has a rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 33.8mm in diameter and has a central hole of 16.9mm diameter.  It is 3.5mm thick and weighs 8.0g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B67BD4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable corroded piece of cast iron shot from the Post Medieval period, dating from around AD 1500 -1800. It is a corroded spherical solid shot. The small size of about 1.25 inch diameter, and low mass of 0.19 lb suggests use in a small cannon or hand gun such as a Serpentine. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/shot/ which notes that iron balls may also have an industrial function in milling and crushing, so this object may not be a cannon ball. The ball is 31.8mm in diameter and weighs 90.15g.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-21FE41
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron cannon ball, which, judging from the size and weight, was probably for use in a Falconet or similar small artillery weapon, dating from about AD 1500-1900. A Falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels. A number were used during the English Civil War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconet_(cannon). The findspot could suggest a connection to the Battle of Wakefield in 1643. The iron ball is spherical and corroded. It is 64mm diameter and 1020g (2lb, 4oz). Iron balls were also used in various industrial milling operations, such as …
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-218337
Object type: BILL HOOK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron bladed knife, a billhook or other form of curved knife, of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It has a scale tang with two incomplete wooden scales forming the handle surviving. Three iron rivets secure the scales to the tang. The blade is the same width as the tang. In most modern examples, the blade is wider and steps narrower to the handle. The blade has a curved tip and is sharpened on the inner side of the curve only. The tip of the blade has a hard white substance adhering to the blade - possibly part of a sheath. Length 178.6mm, width 4…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-FB7B08
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coated iron object, probably a nail or a similar fixing, probably of Post Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1900. It has a broadly square flat head, which is slightly curved. It appears green in colour, but gives a strong magnetic response. Projecting from the centre of the convex face is a central broken possible shank, sheared off on two faces. On the concave face is a ridge across the centre of the face. Measurements are; length 23.5mm, width 21.7mm, thickness 14.7mm and weight 10.52g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC5B2E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron possible cannon ball, which, judging from the size and weight, was probably for use in a Falconet or similar small artillery weapon, dating from about AD 1500-1900. A Falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels. A number were used during the English Civil War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconet_(cannon). The iron ball is spherical and corroded. It has a 10mm x 8mm hole projecting 33mm into the centre of the ball. Weight: 500g Diameter: 54.6mm Iron balls were also used in various industrial milling operations, such a…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-418202
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical iron object, probably of Post Medieval date,  AD 1700 - 2000. The object is 9.3mm in diameter and weighs 3.10g. It could be a bearing, shot or another object.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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