Back to simple search | Back to advanced search

    You searched for:

    • Createdby:1055
    • Created after: Friday 1st January 2010
    • Created before: Friday 31st December 2010
    • Object type:WEIGHT

  • Thumbnail image of YORYM-0D1A93

Record ID: YORYM-0D1A93
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bullion weight of post-medieval date. The weight is square in plan with a narrow rectangular section. Both face of the weight are stamped with five annulets representing its use as a 5 penny weight measure. The metal is a mid brownish-green colour and is worn and pitted. The weight is 17.3mm long and wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 6.7g. A parallel can be seen on the PAS database on record number SWYOR-1AB235.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of YORYM-0C73A6

Record ID: YORYM-0C73A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy apothecary's weight of post-medieval date. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section with a faint and now incomplete inscribed design just visible on one face. The design can no longer be determined but was most probably a traditional symbol for apothecaries' weight units. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 12.5mm long, 3.3mm thick and weighs 3.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of YORYM-0C58F5

Record ID: YORYM-0C58F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead shield-shaped traders weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is decorated with a raised fleur-de-lis which may have been topped by a crown though this section no longer remains. The reverse is flat and undecorated and the break is worn. The metal is a mid grayish-white colour and survives in good condition. The weight weighs 12.3g. Lead shield-shaped weights of various qualities of workmanship and numerous designs have been in use over a long period of time. Examples of weights with stamped official marks from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries h…
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of SUR-09B127

Record ID: SUR-09B127
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A half ounce trade weight made during the reign of George I-IV, 1714-1826. The stamps comprise: A crown over G, a sword (City of London), a ewer (the plumbers' company).
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of SUR-0992C5

Record ID: SUR-0992C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead weight or plumb bob of pyramidal form. The weight has a transverse hole across its apex and its base is hollowed.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of SUR-07E397

Record ID: SUR-07E397
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A half ounce brass trade weight issued in the reigns of Charles I or II. The three stamps comprise: a crowned C, a sword (City of London), and a ewer (the plumbers' company).
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st December 2010
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of PUBLIC-8B8BA3

Record ID: PUBLIC-8B8BA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A medieval to early post-medieval lead weight. The weight is flat, shield shaped and decorated with three lions passant guardant, to the left, in relief within a shield-shaped field and surrounded by a raised border. There is a large, irregular hole at the top of the weight. This weight is a crude version of the 'official' design. The reverse of the weight has a rectangular-shaped hollow in it's surface, which breaks through the surface of the front of the weight at one end to form the hole. The weight is 201g (7ounces). The hollow in the reverse may have been a way of redu…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Somercotes', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of YORYM-786BB1

Record ID: YORYM-786BB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The weight is conical with a flat top and bottom and a slightly off-central circular aperture. The weight is 19.5mm in diameter, 14.1mm in thickness, and weighs 8.1g. This is a simple cast lead weight or spindle whorl that could be of Roman or later date.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of YORYM-785D10

Record ID: YORYM-785D10
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast lead cup weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is circular and a shallow dome with an indented centre. The reverse is flat and the weight is undecorated. The metal has a mid grayish-white patina and is worn. The weight is 19.3mm in diameter, 9.6mm thick and weighs 4.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of YORYM-782BE3

Record ID: YORYM-782BE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy cup weight of post-medieval date. The weight is circular and flat with a slight raised rim. The centre of the recessed area is stamped with an indistinguishable mark, possibly a crowned triangle. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The weight is 19.3mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 6g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of NCL-755851

Record ID: NCL-755851
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy post Medieval circular trade weight. On the obverse there is a crown above the inscription 'XL VIII 8.R.'. On the reverse there is a cross with a tower and a lion in each quarter wihin a tressure of arches.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of NCL-7468C5

Record ID: NCL-7468C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Roman steelyard weight in the shape of a female head. The weight is hollow, with the back hollowed out. A broken suspension loop sits atop the hair of the female.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.


  • Image not taken

Record ID: YORYM-647081
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is an elongated pyramid with a flat apex. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight weighs 36g.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tollerton', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of WAW-633B33

Record ID: WAW-633B33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is oval in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has an internal diameter of 3.86mm. The base of the weight is oval in plan, and exhibits an irregular oval concavity. The surface of the we…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of SF-5FF7A4

Record ID: SF-5FF7A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl, of Roman or later date. It is conical in form with a central circular perforation and eight unevenly spaced vertical ribs positioned around its circumference. This weight measures 35.57mm in diameter, 15.44mm in height and weighs 76.06g. It may perhaps have been used as a spindle whorl and could date to any point from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of WMID-5F4825

Record ID: WMID-5F4825
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A copper-alloy trade weight of probable post-medieval date. The weight is circular in plan and trapezoidal in section. It is inscribed on the front with a P at the top, below which there is a V and an S and an I at the bottom. The reverse has a similar inscription except the P at the top is reversed. There are file marks visible on both faces and the edge. It weighs 27.7 grams and measures 24.32 mm in diameter and 7.9 mm thick. It has a smooth dark green patina.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of WMID-5EBF74

Record ID: WMID-5EBF74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A probable moulded lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-circular, with one flat side. It is flat on the reverse and has a stamped impression on the front which reads IIP (or dII if inverted) set within a border comprised of two lines. Outside this border there are traces of an inscription running around the side of the weight but this is now illegible. The weight measures 134.9 grams, the equivalent to 0.3 avoirdupois pounds. It measures 52.95 mm long, 52.68 and 11 grams thick. It has a cream patina.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.


  • Thumbnail image of WILT-2485D7

Record ID: WILT-2485D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An undatable (Roman-Post-Medieval) conical lead weight, measuring 13.52mm in height and 13.22mm in diameter at the base. It weighs 8.66g. The apex is slightly flattened (c.5mm diameter).
Created on: Friday 10th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of HESH-0FAF44

Record ID: HESH-0FAF44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy weight of probable late post-medieval or modern date (1700-1800). The weight is part of a larger group of stacking weights, having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. The front and rear faces both have turned circles around a central hollow point on the obverse and a raised boss on the reverse; all of these concentric circles are regular and well formed. Around the edge of the front face are a series of stamped marks, these are corroded but relatively legible: they consist if the initial A (probably for Queen Anne), a poorly defined sword (th…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.


  • Thumbnail image of HESH-0F4A32

Record ID: HESH-0F4A32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable Medieval date (1200-1500 AD). The weight is broadly circular in plan and regular in cross section. The upper face is relatively flat and has a series of cast marks impressed upon it. These marks seem to be random in shape and pattern, mostly being irregular crescents or pellets. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. The weight is a mid cream grey colour with an even, but slightly corroded and abraded, patina which covers all surfaces. This weight is most likely to date from the later medieval period, although a direct parallel has not b…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.


1 - 20 of 683 records.

Other formats: this page is available as json xml rss atom kml geojson qrcode representations.