Record ID: SUR-69230B
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat discoidal lead alloy cast Roman steelyard weight of 442.21g (approximately 16 Roman uncia (ounces)). Two stumps of an iron loop are visible, cast into the weight and showing on both faces, slightly off centre. On one side these stumps have splayed ends suggesting that the loop was formed from a U-shaped piece of metal.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FFA4A3
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman bi-conical cast lead steelyard weight with copper alloy loops at the bottom and top, one containing an S-shaped chain link. The central lead weight is corroded with only part of the surface remaining. The loops are formed from lengths of rectangular sectioned copper alloy wire. It is not clear if the upper and lower loops are formed of one piece of wire that runs completely though the weight, or seperate pieces embedded in each end. Both loops are very worn in the middle. The chain link is formed of a piece of wire bent into an S shape with straight ends and one end hooked thoru…
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FF6EF3
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman bi-conical cast lead steelyard weight with rusted remains of iron suspension loops at the top and bottom points. The remains of the weight is slightly irregular and globular but with a clear widened waist about two thirds of the way down. The base is flattened with a central recess with the stubs of the iron loop rising from each side of the recess. The weight is 28.1mm in diameter and 28.4mm long excluding the loop, 35.7mm including; it weighs 110.44 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleton', grid reference and parish protected.