Record ID: WAW-59B96A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, possibly a pump seal weight, of likely Post Medieval date (c. AD 1650-1800). The weight is sub-rectangular in plan, profile, and cross section. On the top of the weight, there is a sub-rectangular recess where the left and right hand edges are raised and in the centre there is a sub-oval lug (26.19mm long, 22.75mm wide). On the reverse, there are two raised sections on both the left and right hand side that both curve inwards, creating a recess that has larger, trapezoidal sections at the top and the bottom of the weight connected by a narrower sub-rectangula…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-539AA5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a relatively uniform thickness and there is no extant decoration on either the obverse or the reverse. There are the possible remnants of a central pellet on the obverse, since there is a slightly circular raised section in the centre that shows signs of breakage in the past, however, there does not appear to be any strong evidence to suggest it was an intentionally moulded pellet rather than an accidental product of casting. The dis…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1DBC0E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The weight is conical in profile and has a roughly oval cross section. It starts at 17.99mm long and 16.09mm wide at the base, tapering to 12.85mm long and 10.74mm wide near the top. At this point, it narrows rapidly to 5.56mm wide whilst remaining 12.35mm long and forms a rounded lug that is roughly rectilinear at one end and rounded at the top. There is a circular perforation (2.26mm diameter) in the rounded lug. There are assorted indentations on the surface of the weight, most notably a su…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1CF7E0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is roughly sub-oval in profile with a flattened top and bottom. The very top is roughly sub-rectangular, being 16.89mm long and 14.02mm wide. The weight then expands downwards, slowly changing to having a sub-oval cross section, reaching a maximum of 34.45mm long and 31.19mm wide. After this, the object tapers to 17.26mm long and 16.52mm wide at the base. There is a sub-rectangular indent on the base that measures 5.89mm long and 3.85mm wide. The object weighs 281g, which is around 9.91 Avoirdupois o…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-AC40EF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval decorated lead weight with heraldic device of 13th or 14th century date, possibly a quarter-pound Troy weight The weight is of shield-shaped form (44.5mm long and 34.3mm wide) and appears to be complete, weighing 126.4g. The integral base has a border (4 -5mm wide and 7mm thick) decorated with raised pellets at each side and with two trefoil devices on the upper edge. There is a raised inner shield-shaped device (14.4mm thick). At the centre of the border, cutting the top edge of the raised shield is a rectangular slot, which may have penetrated to the base. The central …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: HESH-3FD808
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Solid circular lead weight of probable medieval or post medieval date. It has a considerable degree of wear on both faces- on one a projecting rim is apparent and the surface is slightly dished / concave. The weight is a mid cream - grey colour. It measures 35.72mm in diameter and is 9.2mm thick; it weighs 64.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Saturday 25th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-47B72A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, lead weight of unknown date. This crude, plain weight is broadly conical. It does not have a piercing. It has a white patina. Weight 40.6g (1.43 Ounces). Diameter 20mm, Height 24mm.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-123505
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy suspended weight of uncertain date. The crude weight has a flat base and a broadly round cross section which gradually tapers up to the narrow top where an iron loop suspension passed through its body. The stumps of the loop are present at either end. The weight is plain with an off white lead-oxide pationa. There are some rust stains at the top near the stumps of the iron loop. Height 36mm. Diameter 23mm - 26mm. Weight 103g.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6E6F81
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular lead probable trade weight of possible Post-Medieval date, circa 17th - 18th centuries. The weight has flat surfaces on the upper and lower faces. The obverse face has a stamped mark which could represent either 'IB' for the weight or may be an official stamp that represent the initials of an authority or establishment. The stamp is situated slightly off centre. The reverse does not have a stamp or decoration. The weight is a mid-cream to brown colour with a worn surface. Biggs and Withers (2000) suggest weights with stamped marks date from 15th to 18th centurie…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
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Record ID: HESH-627C4E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The apex is a rounded knop and measures 9.38mm in diameter. There is a centrally placed rectangular indentation on the upper surface of the apex, this measures 5.14 mm in length. The sides of the weight flare to the rounded flat base with a diameter measuring 23.8mm. The outer faces of the weight are decorated with four vertical ribs that are fairly evenly spaced around the circumference of the weight. On one side there is the design of a triangle, comprised of a moulded raised rib…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-7E435E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight, of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - 1900). The weight is tear dropped shaped in plan and both faces of the weight are flat. The weight is undecorated on both faces. The weight is complete and has a perforated rectangular suspension hole through the top where it thins to a tip, this measures 4.35mm in length and 2.59 mm in width. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. These weights are not yet completely understood. There are other examples on the database discovered in discovered in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire (SWYOR-771593) and Ryedale,…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1A2647
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of Roman to Post Medieval date. This irregular crude weight is domed and sub oval in plan, with a piercing. The peircing is off centre and tapers from bottom to top. The weight is plain with a cream patina. Height 11.3mm. Length 24.3mm, width 22.5mm. Peircing Diameter (maximum) 7.22mm on underside, 5.6mm on the top. Weight 31.9g (1.12oz).
Created on: Saturday 11th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B1C5D2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy weight of unknown date. This plain, crude lead weight is broadly concial in shape and weighs one pound (491g). The weight originally had an iron loop, the stubs of which protude from opposite sides near the top. The conical shape has a broad rounded top, and around the base there is a wide, uneven lip. The weight has a cream patina, with the underlying grey metal showing at the sight of a recent plough strike. The weight is 39.6mm tall and has a maximum diameter of 54.3mm. The weight is similar to example 69 and 75 in Biggs and Withers, Lead Weights.
Created on: Sunday 1st December 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BBE082
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of Roman to Post Medieval date. It was crudely formed by rolling a piece of flat lead into an hollow cylinder, and was probably designed to hang around a cord or thread. This plain weight is oval in cross-section. It has a white patina. It is 20.2mm long and is 12.4mm x 10.8mm in cross section. It weighs 11.8g.
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BA15B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of Roman to Post Medieval date. This crude weight is domed and sub oval in plan, with a central peircing. It is plain with a creamy white patina. Height 7.3mm. Length 17.0 17.0mm, width 14.3mm. Peircing Diameter (maximum) 3.6mm Weight 7.98g (0.28oz).
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B9D676
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of Roman to Post Medieval date. This crude weight is broadly a flat dome in shape, with a central peircing. It is plain with a creamy white patina. Height 7.6mm. Diameter (maximum) 22.2mm. Internal diameter of the central piercing (maximum) 7.5mm Weight 17.56g (0.62oz).
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B9A720
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of unknown date. This crude, plain, weight is a flat cylinder in shape. It has a cream patina suggesting a pre-modern date. It weighs 36.4g (1.28oz ). Maximum diameter 29.5mm, maximum thickness 7.1mm.
Created on: Saturday 27th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AE10D0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of unknown date. This crude, plain, weight is broadly conical in shape with a central piercing. It has a cream white patina suggesting a pre-modern date. It weighs 32.6g (1.15oz ). The maximum diameter at the base is 27.1mm, and the height is 13.1mm. The piercing is a maximum of 4.3mm in diameter at the top.
Created on: Friday 26th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9F1431
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date. It was crudely formed by rolling a piece of flat lead into an elongated hollow cylinder, and was probably designed to hang around a cord or thread. The weight is circular in cross-section. It has a white patina. It is 30.6mm long and 12.2mm in diameter. It weighs 20.2g.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9A3DC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. This crude weight is circular and flat, suggesting it was a measure. The weight has an even cream patina. It has no symbols or decoration. Weight 46.3g (1.63oz) Diameter 31mm. Thickness 8.3mm
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.