Record ID: SOM-E2BB33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, c. AD 1350-1800. The weight has a small, uniform central perforation (diameter: 4.28mm) that runs through its centre vertically. It has a flat base and curved top, and a thick white patina with some old linear incisions in a random arrangement, possibly damage instead of deliberate decoration.  Height: 33.00mm, diameter at base: 27.50mm. Cf. SWYOR-7D86B7, LVPL-C3DC40. 
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-0F1B24
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set dating to the period c.AD 1714 - 1820 . The weight is circular with a raised rim on the top and an inner circle. There are three verification marks, a sword, a crowned G and a ewer. The weight measures 24.99mm in diameter, 4.92mm in thickness and weighs 13.37g.
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E7368F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight of medieval or post medieval date (c. AD 1100-1600). The weight is circular in shape with a rectangular cross-section. The upper face exhibits a moulded design which consists of a raised reserve around the circumference of the weight within which is a central lozengiform moulding with an arm extending from each of the four points to form the arms of a cross pommee which overlap with the reserve border at the edge of the weight. The lozenge is bisected by the arms of a cross fleury to divide the lozenge into four smaller lozenges. The arms of the cross fleury ter…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glanvilles Wootton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F89D00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight probably from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top and an indented centre on the back. There are two pairs of incised concentric circles on the front. It is 76.7mm in diameter by 15.0mm thick and weighs 439 grams, 15.5oz. It has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage and was originally a pound weight. It would have originally been part of a set of weights and bears official marks showing it was made in London and verified by the founders company all…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitechurch Canonicorum', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-EF9711
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight (probably). A rectangular bar of lead, which may have been used as a weight. The sides taper in a little from the base to the top. There are numerious scratches and dents but no sign of a purposeful marking. Date unknown.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-B5CB37
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small conical cast lead weight of uncertain but possibly medieval date. The weight measures 11mm in height by 16.7mm (base diameter) by 7.2mm (top diameter) and weighs 13.4g. There is a circular hole running from the top to the bottom. The hole is slightly off centre at the base. The base has two diagional grooves at one side and a third groove running across from side to side next to the hole. It is also possible that this object is a small spindle whorl for a drop-spindle.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.