Record ID: NMS-C792E9
Object type: WINGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of late Middle to Early late Bronze Age winged axehead with side loop. Only the central section survives with a loop on the underside of the flanged body and old brittle fractures at either end where the butt end and majority of the remarkably thin axe blade have broken away. The wings are long with the ends turning sharply inwards towards each other to secure the original haft. No stop ridges. Dark brown water patina with casting seams largely removed. Penard to Ewart park metalwork phases circa 1300-800 BC. A similar and more complete axe can be seen at BH-BE3C94 on the Por…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: NMS-33CFE3
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete post-medieval silver probable hawking or huntsman's whistle. Very neatly made, it is a very slightly flaring cylinder, the wider end with a convex cap which brings the maximum diameter up to 6.7mm. There is a groove around the circumference here which may represent a soldered join, or which may be merely decorative; there are two further circumferential grooves on the cylindrical body of the whistle. Approximately halfway up the whistle there is a D-shaped lip or sound hole, through which it is possible to see the bottom of a rectangular piece of sheet ru…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 20th May 2021
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Record ID: BERK-3303E1
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman to Medieval pendant whetstone. The stone is rectangular in plan and square in cross-section. At one end it is perforated by a circular hole to secure it via a thong or suspension ring to a strap or belt. The material is brown to grey in colour and is possibly a finegrained sandstone or even a form of Schist. The faces are marked with scored lines as the scars of use. Manning (1995 :261-262) notes that whetstones are very common on Roman sites, especially military ones. Likewise it is known that Vikings wore pendant whetstones from the belt. Shopland N. A…
Created on: Saturday 9th September 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Letcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-7C5F48
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Early Medieval to Medieval pendant whetstone. The stone is rectangular in both plan and cross-section. At one end it is perforated by a circular hole to secure it via a thong or suspension ring to a strap or belt. The thickness is greater at the perforated end where it tapers in a shallow curve to the broken terminal end. The greater thickness at one end probably derives from the fact that it was held by this end when in use. The material is dark grey in colour and is probably a form of Blue Phyllite, the surface of which is smooth and fine, but the sides i…
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2013
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-3E99D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A standing lead weight of post-medieval date. The weight is the shape of a truncated cone. The base is slightly hollowed, whilst the top is stepped in from both sides to form a rectangular sectioned suspension loop. The loop is pierced by a small hole. The weight has corroded to a light-grey to white colour.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Sunday 16th January 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-3AFCD4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded medieval to post-Medieval bi-faced lead-alloy weight, probably used as a spindle whorl. The weight is sub-circular in plan with a central perforation through its short axis and a D-shaped cross-section. It has a whitish-grey corrosion product on its surface.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-A8F107
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and corroded Post Medieval copper alloy traders weight. The form is classic for its type consisting of a circular flat base with a raised rim, the outside edge of which is slightly angled. It is stamped with two capitalised letter "A"s indicating the weight is based on the averdepois system, a ewer mark of the London founders company, and the word SURREY. The weight has a large cross-shaped crack across its centre. It is 30mm in diameter and weighs 25.14g so allowing for damage and corrosion therefore, it was most probably a 1oz weight. The weight dates from the 18th to the…
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2011
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB1763
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A simple cone-shaped lead weight, with a circular base. There is a perforation running through the centre of the weight from base to apex. The weight is undecorated but shows surface damage most likely post-loss. These weights are difficult to date and it is possible they could be fishing or net weights to provide mass or weights that are part of a weighing system. However due to a lack of excavated examples and associated dating context this weight can only be assigned a very wide date range. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Sunday 6th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pulborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D29CB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This record consists of two objects found in relatively close proximity to one another on the same field. A pair of Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy discs. Both sides of the objects are un-decorated without any visible method of attachment or suspension. The lack of diagnostic features makes it difficult to be definitive about both purpose and date but they could possibly be pan weights. One of the objects has a small wedge of metal missing from the outside edge that represents about 10% of the flan. Weight on left - 34.45mm dia, 6.91mm thick, weight 60.18g Weight on right -…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E011D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy weight. The weight is stamped with two annulets and another mark, probably an unofficial lion passant. These types of weight were used by goldsmiths and the annulets represent the number of pennyweights or grains in the Troy system of measure. Biggs (Antique Weights (1998) p18) assigns a date of circa 1800 to these weights. The weight measures: 11.87 mm long, 10.96 mm wide, 3.38 mm thick, and weighs 2.92 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7ACF04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Post Medieval cast lead alloy standing weight. It is conical with a flat base and truncated top. There is a circular shaped hole running through it from bottom (7.5mm hole diameter) to top (6.3mm hole diameter). The overall dimensions of the weight are 23.1mm diameter, 15.0mm tall, and it weighs 31.96g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are difficult to date precisely, although most are late Medieval to Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
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Record ID: BERK-38A354
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy object, probably a weight. The weight is circular in plan with a concentric circular depression on one side forming a wide rim. Since lead is so easy to fabricate lead weights such as this with simple functional designs, have been produced for many centuries. Accordingly, without archaeological context they are difficult to date precisely. A range of circa 1000-1800 is suggested for this example. Dimensions: diameter 45.05mm; thickness 17.95mm.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-5AE021
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy conical weight with irregular surface and central hole. Height 15mm. Maximum diameter 23mm. Weight 30.7g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Acre', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-ED1353
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval lead weight. Disc with three cast, shallow concetric circles in low relief on the base and a slight recessed face with probable cast or stamped decoration or mark, now obscured by damage and wear. Diameter 41mm. Thickness 11mm. Weight 107.4g / 3.79oz.
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Acre', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-EE7087
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Disc with circular recess on one face. Diameter 34mm. Thickness 10mm. Weight 80.3g / 2.826oz. Probably a post-medieval 3ounce weight.
Created on: Monday 29th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Acre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3AF745
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Post Medieval trade weight. The weight is circular in plan with a large concentric circular central recess forming a shallow cup. The sides are tapered and other than a single concentric circular groove there are no marks to verify weight or proof. The weight is 6.5g and is therefore close to ¼ ounce. Circa 18th-19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st July 2015
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Record ID: NMS-AAF7F9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast uniface lead alloy half-ounce (0.47 actual) discoidal traders weight. The weight is stamped with the capitalised initials 'CR' surmounted by a crown. This motif is in turn surmounted by a separate 'U' or horseshoe-shaped stamp, one arm of which breaks out to an area of slight damage on the periphery. There are similar examples recorded on the PAS database cf NMS-525917 and NMS-C9AF83, the latter of which also has the same horseshoe stamp. The weight in all likelihood can be attributed to the reign of Charles I or Charles II and as such dates to circa 1625-1685.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2015
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Record ID: NMS-8317BF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy uniface circular trade weight. One face is marked with a crowned "C" with a ewer stamped at the 7 o'clock position. The ewer is the London Founders Company mark. The weight is 1.6g (24.7 grains) which allowing for damage and corrosion may well equate to an averdepois dram, which weighed 1.77 grammes. The crowned C stamp suggest the weight dates from the reign of Charles I or Charles II. Circa 1625-1685 AD.
Created on: Saturday 3rd January 2015
Last updated: Saturday 3rd January 2015
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Record ID: NMS-21B47D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy circular trade weight. The weight is circular and has a raised flat rim. Verification marks within are all the same way up, and consist of a sword (City of London) at 2 o' clock, a ewer (mark of the Founders Company of London) at six o' clock and a shield of London (quartered with a sword in the first quarter) at 12 o' clock. The sides flare slightly from the base to the rim. Lathe centre mark and turned lines at the front. Diameter: 21.98mm; thickness: 2.98mm. Weight: 6.2g (0.22oz). Based on the verification marks present, the weight probably …
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: NMS-7F5EA6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Saxon copper alloy disc-shaped weight with convex sides. It is decorated on both faces with six punched annulets. On one face these are arranged in two rows of three and on the other in a circle. Its weight does not conform to any units recorded in Scull (1990) or Kruse (1992). Circa 10th to 11th century AD; cf. NMS-88F425. Measuring 8mm in diameter, 3.4mm thick and weighs 0.98g / 15 grains (1/32 of an ounce Troy).
Created on: Monday 24th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Castle Acre', grid reference and parish protected.