Record ID: NMGW-159791
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead steelyard weight probably of medieval date The lead weight is of domed-conical or bell-shaped form with an iron suspension loop (with an overall length of 55.6mm). The iron wire is not evident at the base. The weight is of circular section and is widest around its midsection (with a diameter of 32.5mm). Although the surface is heavily-corroded, no ribbed decoration is discernible on the surface of the weight. The weight has few diagnostic features but weighs 153.8grams, which broadly corresponds (at 94%) to one-half libra (Roman pound) weight (equating to 163.…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BEAAE6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy steelyard weight with a lead core of medieval date (c. 1200 - 1450 AD) decorated with three shields in relief. The steelyard weight is sub-circular in plan and cross section. It has a diameter of 53.4mm and is 55.7mm high. The top is flattened and the centre occupied by an integral cast thick triangle of metal, which is pierced by a sub-oval (D shaped) perforation to form a suspension loop. This triangle of metal is 34.6mm long, 12.1mm wide, and 8.1mm thick. The suspension perforation is 5.7mm wide and 6.5mm high. There is a sub circular hollow (wit…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Lacy', grid reference and parish protected.