Record ID: WMID-091C74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub conical, with a single vertical hole positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The sides are uneven It has a height of 21.4 mm and a diameter (at the base) of 28.4 mm. The thickness of the walls at the top of the weight are 6.7 mm. It weighs 76.0 g (2.68 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulte…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-EA9B66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.8 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 29.5 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 35.2 g (1.24 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-EA8743
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from lead casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 19.4 mm in length, 28.2 mm wide and 22.4 mm thick. It weighs 35.7 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. This find is proba…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-0CB2F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, probable weight, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight consists of two sub circular ends, with a recessed centre. It broadly resembles a dumb-bell or yo yo shape. The recess between the two ends measures 6.5 mm wide and 5.9 mm deep. It has a diameter of 38.5 mm and is 26.0 mm thick. It weighs 208 g (7.3 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. No parallels to this weight have been found at the time of recording. It is considered to be possibly Roman, due to association with other finds …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-668006
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, of unknown dating (0 to AD 1900). The object is irregular in shape. It consists of a rectangular sectioned bar with a curved hook at the end. The otherr end exhibits an elaborate moulding, possibly similar to that of a Phrygian hat. An sub oval collar sits beneath the elaborate moulding and the rectangular sectioned bar. The bar has a rectangular notch removed from one side. It measures 34.5 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The object is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. No direct …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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