Record ID: HESH-447EE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of probable Roman or Medieval date 100 -1650 AD. The weight is an irregular conical shape with the base being an irregular circular shape and the apex an irregular dome. The weight is undecorated, although it has a series of possible marks on the outer surface these are distorted by laminating corrosion patina. The weight is pierced at the apex by an irregular slanting hole which has possibly cast rather than drilled: the hole has a diameter of 4.9mm. Without other artefacts from the same context it is difficult to date the artefact; due to the variation in fi…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lugwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-277B38
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead alloy weight, of unknown date probably later medieval 1300-1800 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; in cross section it is an irregular circle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (11.6mm x 12.8mm) The upper edge on the internal face of the hole are a series of worn grooves, presumably from cord, the grooves have an even width of 1.8mm each. There is no sign of decoration and the ring is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the Medieval periods however it is most …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-27A4C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl of unknown date probably later medieval 1300-1600 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in profile; in cross section it is an irregular rectangle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (diameter: 8.7mm). There is no sign of decoration and the ring is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the Medieval periods however it is most likely that this is of medieval date, probably for use as a net or line weight. The weight measures 24.9mm diameter, is 1…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-353253
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date. This crude weight is a squat cone in shape with a small central perforation.The weight is plain with a white patina. It weighs 21.1g (0.74 oz). It's diameter is 20.0mm, and height 12.4mm. The perforation's diameter is 6.1mm at the base and 4.2mm at the top.
Created on: Sunday 4th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-356945
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date. This crude weight is conical in shape. The weight has a white patina. It has no symbols or decoration. It weighs 50.1g (1.77oz). It's diameter is 23.6mm, and height 21.8mm. The perforation's diameter is 2.8mm.
Created on: Sunday 4th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B1AE2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date. This crude weight is conical in shape with the stub of an iron hook or loop at its apex. The weight has a white patina. It does not have any symbols or decoration. It weighs 60.0g (2.12oz). It's diameter is 22.7mm, and height 30.9mm.
Created on: Sunday 4th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-36FD76
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date probably later medieval or modern 1300-1800 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in profile; in cross section it is an irregular rectangle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (5.6mm x 6.9mm). There is no sign of decoration and the weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the medieval periods however it is most likely that this is of medieval date, probably for use as a net or line weight. The weight measures 15.7mm length, 13.9mm width, is 9.2mm …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-372B15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date probably later medieval or modern 1300-1800 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in profile; in cross section it is an irregular rectangle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (6.6mm x 6.1mm). There is no sign of decoration and the weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the medieval periods however it is most likely that this is of medieval date, probably for use as a net or line weight. The weight measures 12.7mm length, 13.1mm width, is 8.2mm …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-747D67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date probably later post medieval or modern 1600-1800 AD. The weight is an irregular cylinder being sub-circular in plan and rectangular in profile. There is no sign of decoration and the weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. From the size and shape of the weight it seems likely that it was cast within a copper alloy thimble, possibly one made post 1700. The weight measures 16.3mm high, 15.3mm diameter and weighs 23.36 grams.
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C46005
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical with a single cast hole set off centre (diameter 4.5mm). The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 23.7mm length 16.8mm width, is 16.2mm thick and weighs 31.57 grams.
Created on: Monday 17th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lugwardine', grid reference and parish protected.