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Record ID: NMGW-AABB8D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Perforated stone weight of uncertain date possibly medieval
The weight is of irregular rectangular form (93.9mm long, 66.6mm wide and weighing 150.5g), of variable thickness (with a maximum thickness of 19.5mm) and is made from a coarse-grained sandstone. The top edge and one of the side edges appear to be moderately rounded and are likely to be unmodified, while the other two edges are irregular and probably trimmed to the desired shape. The perforation is circular (10.6mm diameter) and is wider at one face, but appears to have been drilled rather than pecked. One face (convex) …
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
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Record ID: HESH-1E5996
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Roman or Medieval- modern (50-410 or 1200-1800). The weight is sub-conical with a single cast hole set off centre (diameter 9.3mm). The external edges are slightly faceted. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina.
The weight measures 16.1mm height, 24.2mm length, is 28.4mm width; it weighs 46.09 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-37CE64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Roman or Medieval- modern (50-410 or 1200-1800). The weight is sub-conical with a single cast hole set off centre (diameter 4.8mm). The external edges are slightly faceted. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina.
The weight measures 9.1mm height, 22.8mm length, is 24.1mm width; it weighs 14.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Dilwyn', 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
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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-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-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
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This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-3DDF93
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or possible spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650). In plan the object is semi-circular. The object has a central semi-circular perforation which measures 4.10mm in width. It is possible the object was once circular and only half of the object is now remaining. The upper surface is decorated with a series of linear incisions. The reverse surface of the object is un-decorated. The object has a cream coloured patina across all surfaces. Spindle whorls and weights have been used for a long period of time and are therefore very difficult to date prec…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
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Record ID: HESH-18BFCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
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 transverse cast hole set off centre (diameter 5.0 mm); the hole is filled with soil and one end is crushed and the hole is sealed.
The weight measures 29.1mm length and 17.7mm diameter. It weighs 28.8 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 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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