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.

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: SUR-F34854
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A one ounce trade weight, probably provincial. The only stamp is a crown above the initials GR.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EA7065
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight is of truncated-sub-conical form, with vertically faceted surfaces and a vertical central aperture of circular cross section.The object has a light brown/beige patina and the dimensions are: Height 11 mm. Diameter (top) 9.5 mm. Diameter (base) 14 mm. Aperture diameter 6 mm. Weight 8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EABB73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-conical lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. Dimensions are: Base diameter 15.5 mm Height 17 mm Weight 17 grams. The vertical aperture measures c.3.2 mm diameter on the underside, narrowing to c.2.5 mm at the apex .
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7D77C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight is of flattened-hemispherical form and has a vertical aperture at its centre. This aperture is of circular cross section and tapers slightly, towards the top.The weight has a glossy smooth white patina, Dimensions are: Height 9 mm.Diameter 17 mm Weight 14 grams Aperture diameter at base: 7.2 mm. Aperture diameter at top 5.2 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-933381
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of probable medieval date. The freestanding weight is sub-conical, tapering to an apex loop and decorated by seven evenly spaced, vertical ribs The base is slightly concave and the weight has a glossy white patina. Dimensions are: Height 38 mm. Base diameter c.25.5 mm. Weight 109 grams. Perforation c.4.5 mm diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Sunday 24th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DBBD62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of uncertain (suggested Roman to medieval) date. The freestanding weight is of truncated-conical form and has a vertical aperture at its centre. This aperture is of circular cross section and tapers from the bottom to the top(c.8.2 mm to c.1.5 mm). The weight has a matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are: Diameter at base 24 mm, Diameter at the top c.10 mm, Height 19 mm, Weight 48 grams. The dating of lead weights are problematic when found out of context, so a broad date range is given here.
Created on: Sunday 20th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B5187
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-conical, having a triangular cross section and tapering to a wedge-shaped apex. Just below this apex is a horizontal aperture which is of rectangular cross section and tapered from 7mm x 5.1 mm to c.3 mm .The weight has a matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are: Height 43.5 mm, Width at base 20 mm, Width at apex 8.5 mm, Weight 51 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-650E02
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. The sub-conical weight appears to have been formed by rolling a strip of sheet lead.The aperture is central, compacted with soil and measures 6mm in diameter. The weight has has a semi matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are: Height 29 mm, Diameter at the base 24.9 mm Diameter at the apex 15 mm, Weight 38 grams.
Created on: Saturday 26th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CF1FD5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The weight is pear shaped and has a vertical aperture at its centre. This aperture is of square scross section and is filled with impacted soil. The base of this weight has a sub-rectangular indentation which may be a nail head imprint. An iron nail was found nearby (see photograph) and such a nail may originally have been inserted into the weight's central aperture, with the projecting point bent to form a loop. The weight has a semi-matt chalky white patina. Dimensions are. Aperture width at base 4mm x 4mm, Aperture…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-241C96
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight takes the form of a disc with central aperture of circular cross section.There is some corrosion to the outer edges. Dimensions are: Diameter of aperture 17.5 mm, Diameter 25 mm, Thickness 7.1 mm, Weight 22 grams.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B71C68
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. A sheet of lead has been rolled to create a cylinder which has then been flattened.The aperture measures 10 mm x 4 mm, tapering to 7 mm x 2.9 mm. The weight has a matt chalky white patina.Dimensions are: Height 19.5 mm, Diameter 14 mm, Weight 11 grams.
Created on: Monday 12th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E12383
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight is of truncated-conical form, with a vertical aperture at the centre. This aperture is of circular cross section and tapers from the bottom to the top.The weight has a glossy white patina. Dimensions are; Aperture diameter at base 6 mm, Aperture diameter at top c.5 mm, Diameter of base 15 mm, Diameter of top 9.9 mm, Height 7.1mm, Weight 9.166g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F5F1C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy weight of uncertain date. A sheet of lead has been rolled to form the sub-cylindrical weight. The aperture is central and tapered. The weight has a semi-matt white patina. Dimensions are: Height 17.5 mm, Diameter c.13.9mm, Aperture width c.6.5 mm, tapering to c.5.2 mm, Weight 16 grams.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F67EF2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight is of flattened-sub-globular form, with a tapered aperture linking the two flat surfaces. It has a semi matt whitish/grey patina. Dimensions are: Diameter 15.9 mm, Height 12.2 mm, Weight 14 grams, Aperture diameter 5 mm, reducing to 3.5 mm.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', 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: DOR-F596F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trade weight. A 2 ounce circular weight with a thick rim and recessed area on the upper surface. This area is stamped with standard avoirdupois marks. They are a sword, upper case A, ewer (coffeepot), and a crowned letter C for Charles I or II. The base of the weight has a casting mark and several concentric ridges. Date: Post-medieval - c.1625 - 1685 Dimensions: 40.83 mm x 6.28 mm Weight: 53.55 g (c. 2oz)
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-002515
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Circular with a flattened bottom surface and slightly convex top surface with a central circular hole and undecorated. Probably a spindle whorl. Date: Roman to Medieval circa 50-1500 AD Weight: 28.75g. Dimensions: 23.94mm diameter, 8.94mm thick, 8.1mm internal diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-29ED00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy circular trade weight of post-medieval (17th-century) date. The weight has a low rim (W.: 1.7mm) on its upper surface. Within is a punch at the centre of a flat field. Around this are numerous fine concentric lines from the manufacturing process. Punched within the rim at around 1 o'clock is the sword of St Paul (for the City of London). At 6 o'clock is a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights), while at around 12 o'clock the royal cipher has been struck. This latter is the crowned initial 'C', denoting King Charles, although one cannot distinguish betwee…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.