Record ID: PUBLIC-F3CEE2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead-alloy object which is probably a weight. The object is sub-cuboidal, has a circular perforation, presumably at the top, and tapers towards the bottom, both in width and thickness. The object appears to have been manufactured from sheet lead alloy and has a greyish matt-white patina.The object appears to be plain on both sides. Length 32.35 mm. Width top 11.85 mm. Base 8.41 mm. Thickness Top 4.10 mm. Base 2.67 mm. Aperture 4.55 mm. Weight 9.362 grams.
Created on: Saturday 15th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F4AE87
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to early post-medieval date. The sub-discoidal weight appears to havebeen mis-cast and has no aperture. there are four indentations to the top and it is possible that this is where a attachment loop was possibly intended. Alternatively it may be a unofficial standing weight.The weight has a heavy glossy off-white patina with patches of grey where recent scraping has occurred. Diameter c.28.68 mm. Height 19.65 mm. Weight 103 grams.
Created on: Saturday 15th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-3ABFEE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late post-medieval/ modern circular lead weight measuring 16.7mm in diameter, 8.4mm in thickness and weighing 16.28g. It has damage in several places to the high sides, which in turn has caused damage to both faces. One face reads RIPPINGIL[...] around the top, the lettering around the bottom is lost due to wear. The other face reads [RI]PPINGILL[E]'S around the top and PA[...]T. around the bottom. The inscription on both faces can perhaps be interpreted as RIPPINGILLE'S PATENT and be related to Rippingille's Patent stoves. Taken from Royal Museums Greenwich (http://collections.rmg…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderholt', grid reference and parish protected.

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: DOR-C46340
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable weight made re-using a copper alloy staff terminal by filling it with lead. An openwork discoidal staff terminall encasing a lead core. The terminal has a openwork interlace band around the edge and an ornate openwork panel on the opposing faces. The edge band is an interlace of two strands, decorated with an incised groove. There is a break in the band where there is an area of iron corrosion on the lead infill, perhaps from an iron suspension for attachment to a steelyard arm. On one face the panel overlying the lead is an equal armed cross with trefoil ends. On the oppo…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
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Record ID: DOR-421881
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead weight.The weight tapers slightly from bottom to top. There are indistinct designs on the top and bottom faces. The top face is slightly concave and has traces of a circle with a fleur de lys inside it and a cross on the top. This design appears to have been stamped on to the weight. The bottom face of the weight is slightly convex and has a small relief quatrefoil with curlicues above and to the side. Date: Medieval Dimensions: 54.1 mm x 51.8 mm x 26.6 mm Weight: 456 g
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Record ID: DEV-555D42
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead weight of unknown date, c. AD 1200-1850. The weight is circular in plan and flat in cross section, with the upper face having a rounded edge. The weight is marked with a central, small, equal armed cross which stands slightly proud of the incuse circular field that it sits within. The cross is surrounded by four pellets, with one in each corner but all outside of the field. The reverse is plain. Dimensions: diameter 36.8mm; thickness 6.7mm; weight 41.14g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A3FEE7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cunofficial cast lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date. The object is circular in plan and is plano convex. On the domed top of the weight there are four punched sub-circular indentations which are roughly in line and may have been significant to the owner. The underside is roughly finished with indentations and a possible mark. The object has a dull grey patina. It has a diameter of 46.02 mm, is 17.29 mm thick and weighs 212 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2F8F1D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy object which is probably a medieval to post-Medieval weight. The object is sub-cuboidal, having a rim on the upper surface. In the recessed central area of this surface are two copper-alloy inserts. The larger of these inserts is circular, with a domed surface; the smaller insert is smaller, sub-rectangular and also has a convex surface. Length: 18.4mm; width: 17.17mm; height: 9.7mm; weight: 28g.
Created on: Sunday 28th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5CA27A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight of probable medieval date. The object is of flattened-sub-conical form and has a vertical perforation which is of sub-oval cross section and tapers from bottom to top. The object is 12.92 mm high, has a diameter of 21.51 mm at the base. The diameter at the top is 14.48 mm. The aperture at the base measures7.70 mm wide, tapering to 3.68 mm at the top. The weight is 33g.The object has a matt, off-white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Sunday 6th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-DB8026
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast gunmetal (copper-alloy) circular trade weight of post-medieval date. The weight has a circular rim, c. 4.6mm thick, and a circular groove towards its centre. The lower surface has a punched central circle within a circular depression; the zone beyond is covered with file marks. The sides are shallowly bevelled, with the rim slightly wider than the base. The upper face is stamped with an initial 'G' surmounted by a crown (at c. 3 o'clock), a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) (at c. 6 o'clock), an 'A' (for avoirdupois) (at 9 o'clock), the sword of St Paul (for t…
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2010
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Record ID: DEV-F3B4A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Medieval or post medieval cast lead alloy cup weight from a set of nested weights, dating to c. AD 1300-1600. The weight was originally open in profile, having a circular base with the sides flaring up to a wider rim. It has been compressed and one side is now folded inwards, although the original base area remains relatively unaffected. The flat rim surface itself is decorated with a motif of repeated raised circles, which continue around the full circumference. No other decoration survives, but a possible attachment point is visible on the flat side, where two circular…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2019
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Record ID: DOR-DB363E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight. A uniface weight with a raised rim around the front face. The front face is stamped with a crowned C at 10 o'clock, a sword pointing upwards at 11 o'clock, a capital letter A at 1 o'clock, and a ewer at 6 o'clock. There are concentric turning lines about halfway in and a small central, circular depression. The rear face is undecorated and covered in parallel file marks. Its weight is slightly under two ounces. Reference: Biggs, N, 1992, English Weights: An Illustrated Survey, pp 50 - 51 Date: Post Medieval - 1625 - 1685 Dimensions: 40.25 mm x 6.28 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-7A66BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Burmese opium weight. Solid cast in the form of an animal resembling a bird with protruding flat 'beak' , crest and a broken tail. The figure projects from a flaring, square base decorated with two circumferential incised grooves. The underside is decorated with a stamped nine petalled emblem. Date: Modern - 19th century Dimensions: 22.34 mm x 16.04 mm x 14.39 mm Weight: 15.63 g A similar weight is recorded in database record LVPL-45AD12 There is a summary of these weights and further examples here: Explanation and sales of antique opium weights - Burm…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-7EED99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead and iron steelyard weight. The weight is conical with a circular depression in the base. At the top is the remnant of an iron wire suspension loop. The casting and finish are crude, leaving a rough surface. There is a diagonal gouged groove at one side. Date: Uncertain - c. 43 - 1750 AD. Dimensions: 32.20 mm x 25.10 mm Weight: 92.74 g There are many similar examples recorded on the database, including LANCUM-8AB064 where Lydia Prosser notes that it is unfortunately not possible to assign a more precise date range to this object; examples from dated contexts rang…
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7EBC99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight. A small conical weight with a slightly concave base and looped top. The sides are decorated with four, equally spaced vertical ridges. The top is pinched in to form a flat-sided, flat topped projecting tab with a small circular pierced hole. Date: Mediieval to Post Medieval - c. 1200 - 1600 Dimensions: 22.82 mm x 16.01 mm (diameter at base) Weight: 22.76 g A similar weight is recorded in database record IOW-5353EB
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7F029D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead and iron steelyard weight. The weight is bi-conical and there are remnants of iron wire suspension loops at either apex. Date: Possibly Roman - c. AD 43 - 410 Dimensions: 31.22 mm x 26.56 mm Weight: 82.62 g There are many similar examples recorded on the database, including NLM-98EBFF
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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Record ID: DOR-3900CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight with separate iron suspension loop. A conical weight a rounded edge at the base. The base is also slightly rounded with an irregular central indentation. At the apex is an arched, iron wire suspension loop. This appears to have been attached to the weight as it was cast. Date: Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 65.2 mm x 46.6 mm Weight: 591 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3A8DB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably a steelyard weight. The weight is large and egg-shaped, slightly tapering towards one end. There is a central, longitudinal, sub-circular hole through the weight, probably for a means of suspension. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 79.89 mm x 43.42 mm Weight: 516 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-57A7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.1625 - 1685 with stamped crown over the letter C, a sword and a possible coffee ewer. The front of the weight has a raised rim at the outer edge and an indentation at the centre. The rear of the weight is undecorated. The weight is a little below one quarter of an ounce which could be due to surface corrosion. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 23.09 mm x 2.96 mm Weight: 6.21 g The coffee ewer mark was a symbol of the Worshipful Company of Founders and a crowned C would date the weight to the reign of Charles I (16…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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