Record ID: YORYM-F1FCBB
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible gaming piece of uncertain date.  The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. The outer edge of the upper surface is crenelated with four evenly spaced short, sub-circular projections. Worn stubs representing three further projections are also present. The area around the projections I decorated with irregularly space and oriented raised lines. The sides and base are undecorated. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 24.3mm in diameter, 13.7m thick and weig…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1DB35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn.  The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.7mm in diameter, 8.6mm thick and weighs 24.1g. The perforation is 8.2mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-mediev…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A304D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 10mm tall, 16.5mm in diameter and weighs 12.8g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weights or gaming pieces. The predominant Viking Age sy…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EB9D64
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of uncertain date, likely Roman to Post-Medieval, c. AD 43-1800. The weight is spherical with an incomplete iron sprue projecting from the top. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/white patina and is worn. The object is 23mm long, 18.6mm in diameter and weighs 35.4g. Medieval steelyard weights usually had a copper alloy shell, so this weight is likely to be Roman or Post Medieval. Roman steelyard weights are more usually bi-conical. It is also possible that it is another form of Post medieval weight such as a clock weight or …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EB3A49
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 6.6mm tall, 16.3mm in diameter and weighs 7.4g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weights or gaming pieces. The predominant Viking Age …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-AF1574
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. The object appears to have faint decoration around the base though this is too worn to be adequately determined. The object is 9.6mm tall, 12.9mm in diameter and weighs 7.7g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-172C3E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object is biconical with a widened mid-point and narrowed open ends. It is undecorated with no visible seam. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 21.4mm long, 14.5mm wide, 10.7mm thick and weighs 16.6g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-1720DD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with open seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/grey patina and is worn. The object is 29.8mm long, 17.9mm wide, 12.2mm thick and weighs 23g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a …
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-125B42
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object is biconical with a widened mid-point, narrowed open ends and overlapping seam. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 26.7mm long, 14.3mm wide, 10.1mm thick and weighs 16.1g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used fo…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-125511
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/grey patina and is worn. The object is 25.3mm long, 14.7mm wide, 10.8mm thick and weighs 15.9g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the e…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-124FAA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/grey patina and is worn. The object is 33.1mm long, 14.5mm wide, 10.5mm thick and weighs 16.5g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the e…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-124A35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object is biconical with a widened mid-point and narrowed open ends. It is undecorated with no visible seam. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 25.7mm long, 14.1mm wide, 12.9mm thick and weighs 20.2g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-1243E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object is biconical with a widened mid-point, narrowed open ends and overlapping seam. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 24.7mm long, 13.8mm wide, 13mm thick and weighs 17.7g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used for …
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-123889
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object is biconical with a widened mid-point and narrowed open ends. It is undecorated with no visible seam. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 26.9mm long, 14.3mm wide, 14.1mm thick and weighs 22.7g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-122C9D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/grey patina and is worn. The object is 22.3mm long, 11mm wide, 10.1mm thick and weighs 9.9g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-121F3B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object is ovate in plan and section, tapering to rounded ends. It is undecorated and appears solid. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The object is 36.5mm long, 13mm wide, 12.4mm thick and weighs 27.8g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period.
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-121382
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The object is 29.8mm long, 10.9mm wide, 8.3mm thick and weighs 9.7g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-120D94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The object is 28.1mm long, 12.9mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 11.6g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of …
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-1206F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The object is 28.9mm long, 12.5mm wide, 11.1mm thick and weighs 20.9g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-12017E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net sinker weight of uncertain date, c. 200 BC – AD 1900. The object comprises a rolled piece of sub-rectangular lead-alloy sheet metal with overlapping seam, open to either end. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The object is 32mm long, 9.2mm wide, 9mm thick and weighs 10.4g. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period. The proposed function is also uncertain though, if a net sinker, would have been positioned around the edge of a net…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.