Record ID: HESH-431F61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is broadly oval (sub-rectangular with tapering sides terminating in blunt points) in plan and cross section. On the upper point is an integral cast suspension loop which would have been circular in plan and oval in cross section but is distorted, probably from plough damage. The perforation / hole through the centre is also oval and again distorted. The body of the weight has a large central rib which extends from the upper edge to the base. The weight seems to be relatively undecorated. The …
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-85CB45
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy circular weight of probable later medieval or more likely post medieval date (1350-1800). The weight is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The edges of the weight have thin circumferential incised lines around them. The upper face is domed and possibly originally had a cast design - now lost through corrosion and abrasion. The reverse face is undecorated and has a central depression. The weight is a mid grey colour and has an abraded and corroded patina. A direct parallel has not been found but a 17th / 18th century date is preferred. The weight meas…
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wye Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FE6677
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six 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 9.8 mm. The objects measure: 29.73mm length, object diameter of 19.65mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 7.05 mm. It weighs 63.5 grams. 29.67mm length, object diameter of 18.04mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 7.1 mm. It weighs 50.2 grams. 29.16mm length, object diameter of 18.17mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 6.86 mm. It weighs 49.8 grams. …
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D15048
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, probably of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500 - 1800). The objects upper face is concave and roundly shaped in the body with a D-shaped section, and a rectangular extension at one end, presumably for suspension. The other face is flat with some intrusion from the extension along the surface. The weight is dark grey in colour with a white patina. It is 21.59mm in length and 14.58mm thick. It weighs 24.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-12E781
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy possible irregular weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is formed from a relatively large sheet of lead alloy which in shape is broadly sub-triangular. On the upper edge an irregular hole has been punched; this has caused a conical depression on the sheet around the hole. The hole has a diameter of 4.4mm. The weight is a mid cream colour abraded white patches present in many places. Around the hole, on the front edge, are a series of sub-rectangular patinated scars, the purpose or cause of these is unkn…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FD3734
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular (formed from eight uneven and irregular facets / faces) in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in profile. Through the centre of the weight is a cast conical hole. The purpose of this hole is uncertain but it might have had a length of wire or string to allow it to be suspended, this would aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight measures 22.41mm in length, 20.74mm width and is 21.77mm high. It weighs 60.1 grams. The weight undecorated. It is a mid grey colour with an even patina that co…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FD5D87
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Medieval- modern (1200-1800). The weight is irregular being formed from an irregular sheet of lead alloy which has been rolled to form a conical cone shape. There is no decoration present and the external edges are uneven and irregular. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 20.58mm high, is 20.82mm wide and 17.75mm thick at the base and 8.48mm wide and 6.33mm thick at the top. The diameter of the hole at the top is 3.67mm and base is 4.26mm. The…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FE0A47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Medieval- modern (1200-1800). The weight is irregular being formed from an irregular sheet of lead alloy which has been rolled to form a conical cone shape. There is no decoration present and the external edges are uneven and irregular. There is indication of sheeting at the base but not enough to record by measuring. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 21.62mm high, is 14.13mm wide and 10.02mm thick at the base and 4.86mm wide and 3.50mm thic…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FE296F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is square in plan and pyramidal in profile with four triangular faces rising to a blunt top. The base is relatively flat and even. The weight is undecorated. A drilled transverse hole (diameter: 1.19mm) is present on the upper edge of the weight. The weight is a mid grey white colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. It has been marked and abraded in the soil this has caused it to become asymmetrical. Similar standing weights have been dated to the medieval period. (Norman Biggs, 1992: 'Engl…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FE7B66
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy circular ball (similar in size and shape to a musket ball) of probable post medieval 1600-1800 date. The ball has a circular shaped hole through its mid point (5.19mm in diameter) and has no sign of decoration, casting seam or casting spur. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. It is highly unlikely that the ball is from shot and instead is suggested to be from a line or net weight. The ball measures: 16.35mm in diameter, 14.76mm high and weighs 20.0 grams
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.