Record ID: IOW-10A307
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Modern circular unifaced lead token (c. 1250-c. 1850 AD). It has a raised design on one side consisting of a regular grid pattern. The other side is flat and plain. Diameter: 18.74mm. Weight: 5.11g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally. They are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval to Modern in date (1250-1850 AD).
Created on: Saturday 26th May 2012
Last updated: Sunday 27th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FA9457
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval (1600-1800) lead token, measuring 18-19mm, thickness 1.0mm and weight 1.81g. The token is cast, worn and with a ragged edge. Obverse: S L D ?H Reverse: Six-foil flower
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-F9D174
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight. Unknown date. The weight is circular shaped and rectangular in cross-section.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: IOW-F9A214
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead object, possibly a spindle whorl. Date Unknown. The object is sub-circular in plan with a domed upper face and a flat rear face. At the centre, a vertical circular perforation has a diameter of 8.19mm. The upper face with incised oblique lines and the rear face is plain. It has traces of a buff patina. Length: 29.78mm; width: 28.51mm; thickness: 8.97mm. Weight: 35.34g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F8A041
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible Early Medieval lead strap end. This strap end is tongue shaped with a curved terminal and straight sides. This is flat in cross-section. The fragment is decorated with a central geometric motif and a border of dots around the edge.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: LIN-F87850
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight, of Medieval date. The weight is shield-shaped and trapezoid in cross-section. The upper surface is decorated with a possible motif of "three lions passant". The reverse is flat and undecorated. A hole has been drilled on the top of the weight.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-F79852
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token of medieval to post-medieval date. The unifaced token is flat and circular and is decorated on one face with a raised six spoke design. The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The token is 14.4mm in diameter, 2.6mm thick and weighs 3g. Tokens with simple designs are very easy to make and continued in use over a long period. They have a huge range of designs and could have been used for various purposes such as counting, gaming or possibly even as weights. A general date of circa 1400 - 1800 is commonly given for such objects without further co…
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Stratford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F77B07
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval date. The weight is shield shaped and has a raised design consisting of a double fleur-de-lis on one face. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a mid orangey-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 28.9mm long, 23.6mm wide, 6.5mm thick and weighs 27.3g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F764D1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pot mend of medieval date. The pot mend is comprised of two large sub-circular discs joined by a thick central shank and was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. The gap between the two plates contains ceramic material of a mid buff coloured fabric which aids in dating the object as a whole to the medieval period. The metal is a dark greyish-white colour and is worn. The pot mend is 34.6mm long, 29mm wide, 17.9mm thick and weighs 61g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stokesley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F74FD6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead pot mend of medieval date. The pot mend is comprised of two large sub-circular discs joined by a thick central shank and was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. The gap between the two plates is quite wide and contains ceramic material of a pale buff coloured fabric which aids in dating the object as a whole to the medieval period. The metal is a light greyish-white colour and is worn. The pot mend is 42.7mm long, 37mm wide, 14.2mm thick and weighs 66g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F57064
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead architectural fragment, of Medieval date. The object bears a cross pattee. Sheet thickness: 4mm. Thickness with the cross: 15mm.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
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Record ID: NLM-E51FF3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl. Irregular whorl, either miscast or partly melted, now of bun shape, and with central aperture of diameter 8.1mm. This is (or was) possibly of an Early Medieval form. As with many lead whorls, it would probably be used for plying cord rather than spinning a yarn. Suggested date: Possibly Early Medieval, 750-1000. Diameter: 30.5mm, Thickness: 12.3mm, Weight: 49.59gms.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-E408A5
Object type: OFFCUT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead offcuts. Two fragments of cast lead sheet, of thickness 2.4mm and 2mm. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Unknown, 43-1800. Weight: 11.45gms.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E3A0A8
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead metal working debris. Two lumps of lead melt; one of which has congealed on a flat surface, and the other representing solidified dribbles of spillage from pouring during the casting or burning process. Suggested date: Unknown, 43-1800. Weight: 79.65gms.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E38410
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead metal working debris. A fragment of lead melt and a fragment (possibly) of congealed skim from lead burning. Suggested date: Unknown, 43-1800 Weight: 12.10gms.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: CORN-E34863
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead trade weight with '1/4 Ib' in reverse at the centre and a stamp of a letter above, within two concentric rings, beyond which is a legend of letters, the maker's name or the company name, within a circular border, which are too worn to be made out, and in reverse, but perhaps 'Q R' in one section and 'O L V' in another. The weight of the object is 65.26 g which equates to 2.3 ounces. These weights were made by using a good bronze or iron weight (with a rim) as a mould, into which molten lead was poured. They generally date from the 19th century, when the lead weights so pro…
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
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Record ID: CORN-E2FA13
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead cloth seal depicting, on the external face of one disc, the corner of a square shield with a madderbag, made of a central oval with a pellet at each corner, above an engrailed chevron, and bordered to the left by the letters LONDON which is surrounded by a border of pellets that continue until interrupted where the central part of the seal has torn away from the surrounding crescentic section. There may also be an 'M' above the shield which stood for 'madder' which is a plant that produces a red dye. This incomplete crest is part of the Arms of the London Dyer's Company (Ega…
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: DUR-CF57C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A largely complete lead weight dating to the Early Medieval period and of Viking style. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in section. The top of the object is inlaid with blue/green glass of which some is missing. The lead is white/grey in colour. It weighs 48.0g and measures 25.07mm in diameter and 12.61mm in thickness. See DUR-8BB722 as a recent example recorded on this database.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
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Record ID: SUR-CF3833
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead uniface token bearing three concentric circles and a central pellet. Powell Class 31.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Record ID: SUR-CCD807
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast circular lead possible weight (of seven and three-eights ounces). One side of the weight are about fifteen sub-square iron studs. Assuming this is a weight the purpose, if any, of the studs is obscure.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded.