Record ID: BH-DE22F9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of the Roman period. It has been formed by rolling a sub circular flat piece of lead alloy into a cylindrical shape before being compressed. The surfaces have an even light grey patina. Such weights were used over a long period of time, possibly as fishing weights, amongst other applications. Dimensions: It is 31.1mm long, 11.6mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 10.3 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: BH-22E209
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of the Roman period (AD. 43-410). Description: The weight is bi-conical in form and comprised of an upper and lower hemisphere and a prominent circumference.  At the apex of the upper section is a rectangular iron prong, forming the remains of an iron suspension loop.  This extends through to the lower apex. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated and, overall, the weight is worn with areas of pitting and gouging.  It is brown-buff in colour. Dimensions (mm): length 45.05,&…
Created on: Sunday 20th August 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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Record ID: BH-48E7A5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead-alloy steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period (AD. 43-410). Description: The weight is bi-conical in form and comprised of an upper and lower section.  The apex of the upper section of the weight is truncated where the suspension loop would have been fixed and remains of iron reside can be seen.  The apex on the lower section is slightly rounded.  The surfaces of the weight are undecorated and, overall, the weight is very worn with areas of pitting and gouging.  It is grey-buff in colour. Measur…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: ESS-9D9C72
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). Description: The weight is roughly cylindrical with rounded base and top. An iron loop projects from the top and a deep score cuts through the upper edge. The object has a light creamy white patina.  Measurements: height: 38.5mm; diameter: 37mm; weight: 310g
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: BH-432A08
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is broadly bi-conical and consists of two similarly hemispheres divided by a circumferential ridge. The apex of the upper hemisphere has the remains of an iron attachment fitting consisting of two broken sub-rectangular-sectioned arms that formed a loop. The base of the attachment is visible at the opposite end of the weight in the form of a flattened bar. The surfaces of the weight are very worn and abraded with widespread pitting and scratching. The patination is light grey …
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
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Record ID: BH-005C7A
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead steelyard weight of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The weight is biconical in form. The upper section tapers to a point, projecting from which is an oval-sectioned iron attachment loop. The shaft of the attachment loop extends through the body to the opposite end of the body, where it has been flattened to secure it in place. The lower section of the body is hemispherical. Both the upper and lower sections are uneven in shape and are divided by an uneven raised circumferential ridge. The surfaces of the body are heavily worn and abraded. The patina is mottled light gr…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: BH-246D88
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of two equally sized upper and lower hemispheres with a pronounced circumferential ridge between them. At one end is a very worn and abraded rectangular-sectioned iron shank (approximately 4.8mm long and 1.4mm wide) that is broken level with the apex of the hemisphere. No corresponding shank is visible at the opposite end. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated and heavily scratched and pitted. The patination is light grey in colour w…
Created on: Monday 15th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: BH-C479EA
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of two equally sized upper and lower hemispheres with a pronounced circumferential ridge between them. At the top of the weight are two circular-sectioned stems (a total of 11mm wide and each approximately 4mm diameter) of an iron attachment loop. At the base of the weight is another broken circular-sectioned iron stem (2.8mm diameter). The surfaces of the weight are undecorated and very worn and abraded, with widespread scratching. The patina…
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2021
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Record ID: BH-2098FD
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead-alloy steelyard weight with broken hook dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of two equally sized upper and lower hemispheres with a pronounced circumferential ridge at the centre. At the top of the weight is a flat rectangular-sectioned iron attachment hook with a sub-oval perforation. Attached to this, fused in place, is an iron rectangular-sectioned hook with an unevenly broken arm. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated and very worn and abraded with scratching and abrasion; the patination is light grey. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
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Record ID: BH-E15B15
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of two equally sized upper and lower hemispheres with a pronounced circumferential ridge at the centre. At the top of the weight are the remains of a D-sectioned iron suspension loop that is bent over and fused onto the surface, one arm of which is broken. The lead-alloy surfaces are undecorated but there are several areas of pitting and gouging,and is very worn overall. All surfaces have light grey patination. The weight measures 36.8mm in height, 35.2m…
Created on: Monday 7th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: BH-EE3EB2
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in form consisting of equally proportioned upper and lower sections. At the top of the weight there is a sub-D-sectioned copper-alloy attachment loop. From the underside projects a square-sectioned piece of copper-alloy wire that loops around and terminates at a point. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated but overall are very worn and have several areas of pitting and gouging across them. All of the lead-alloy surfaces have light grey patination while the copper-alloy wire and attachm…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-EE1667
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of a broken upper section and domed lower-section. The upper-section consists of two sub-square-sectioned iron shafts projecting from the centre, exposed where sections of the lead-alloy body have broken and worn away. On the underside is a central iron shank that is broadly oval in section. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated but overall they are very worn with several areas of pitting and gouging. All of the surfaces have light grey patination. Th…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-EDBBB5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of a domed upper-section and a flat lower section. At the top of the weight there are the remains of an iron shank from a suspension loop that is broadly oval in section. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated but overall it is very worn with several areas of pitting and gouging. All of the surfaces have light grey patination. The weight measures 32.2mm in height, 39.4mm in diameter and weighs 227 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-ED8EA8
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of a domed upper-section and a more prenouncely domed base. At the top of the weight there are the remains of an iron shank from a suspension loop that is broadly oval in section. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated but there are several areas of pitting and gouging, as well as being very worn overall. Al surfaces have light grey patination. The weight measures 46mm in height, 50.4mm in diameter and weighs 400 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-EC847E
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy steel yard weight of probable Roman date. The weight is domed with a slightly recessed base that has a small rectangular perforation extending into its centre. There are the remains of a flattened iron pin at the apex of the dome. The surfaces are scratched and pitted on all faces, especially on the base. They otherwise have a mid-grey patination. The weight measures 46.5mm high and a maximum of 41.8mm in diameter. It weighs 520 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-EA1560
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead and iron probable Roman steelyard weight. The weight is flat and octagonal with bevelled edges. A bent circular-sectioned iron rivet emits from the centre of the upper surface and lays flat. The upper surface is slightly domed while the underside is flat. None of the surfaces are decorated but all have light grey patination and several areas of scratching and pitting. The weight measures 42.5mm by 42.5mm and is 12mm thick. It weighs 143.16 grams.
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-83EAB9
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form with an off-centred circumferential ridge. The upper-section is unevenly broken revealing a hollow cavity extending partially into the hemisphere. The apex of the lower hemisphere is also slightly damaged in the form of several shallow pits. The remaining surfaces are likewise very worn and uneven with various degrees of chipping and abrasion. The weight measures 31mm in height, 42.6mm in diameter and weighs 183.29 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: BH-D1D9F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl, dating from the Roman to Medieval period (AD 43-1500). The whorl is is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The base is flat. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is a maximum of 5.5mm in diameter. The surface is a mid to dark grey colour. It measures 17.1mm in diameter and is 11.9mm high. It weighs 17.51 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7113E7
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The steelyard weight is biconical in shape. It consists of an upper and lower half and a central longitudinal perforation extending from one end to the other. The iron attachment loop is missing but the rest of the sub-rectangular shaft is intact. The weight is in fair condition and has a longitudinal crack, which ends with an area of damage at the lower apex. The entire object is covered by a yellowish patina and shows traces of corrosion at the upper half along the longitudinal crack. The steel…
Created on: Monday 29th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
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Record ID: BH-AA5B58
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of possible Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of an upper-section and a flattened lower section. At the top of the weight there are the remains of an iron shank from a suspension loop that is broadly rectangular in section. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated but there are several areas of pitting and gouging, while the weight is overall very worn. The weight measures 29.1mm in height, 33.4mm in diameter and weighs 172.03 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
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