Record ID: LANCUM-45FF34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Small late 8th/early 9th century Viking lead weight into which has been inserted a piece of Irish, Scottish or Pictish metalwork of an 'Insular Art' style. While the weight itself was made from cast lead, the piece of inserted metalwork was made from cast cu-alloy which was subsequently gilded (small fragments of gilding remain in the grooves of the carved decoration). The decoration of the cu-alloy inlaid piece is fragmentary and seems to have been part of an ornamental interlacing, probably floral scrollwork border with a thinner, hatched border underneath.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2005
Last updated: Saturday 26th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A31FF2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval lead alloy weight. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000. The weight is cast biconvex with a central moulded aperture. It has a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8mm. The weight is decorated with irregular sized pellets on one side. This object may have been used as a spindle whorl. The provision for a thick spindle probably indicates an Anglo-Scandinavian date. The diameter is 30mm and the weight 31.59g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-4AF424
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy probably early medieval (Viking) weight probably dating circa 800 - 1100AD. The weight is circular in plan and the sides are convex tapering towards the base. The upper surface is flattened with a circular depression at the top probably for an inserted object now missing. The object is a creamy white in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. The diameter is 20mm, thickness 20mm and the weight 24.99g. Viking period lead weights were often set with Lunettes ty…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-107126
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Small cast lead rectangular Viking weight dating from 800 to 1100 AD. The upper surface has been decorated with a thin openwork copper-alloy plate; gilding survives in the grooves of the decoration. The design is unclear, but may represent two interlacing animals, perhaps birds seen in profile. A long neck ending in a head with round eye and long beak appears to extend from a body with a D-shaped wing decorated with two oblique grooves. A second long neck or body may cross over the first, and also end in a beak. There is a large roundel between the two beaks, apparently a space-fillin…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GISBURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1D7604
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval barrel-shaped weight perhaps related to weighing of bullion and Islamic silver coinage (Dirhams) in Viking period exchanges for which these weights are often associated. (cf. SWYOR-E16C55). It is suggested that the weight may be part of a series based on the Viking ora or ortugar weighing systems, used for measuring bullion. This might indicate a date range in the 9th-11th centuries for the current object. It is biconical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces. The weight has an iron core surrounded by a largely copper alloy casing. There are only 5 other …
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chatburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-67B98D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible gaming piece probably dating from the Early Medieval period, about AD 700 - 1050. The object is a dome and the flat base has a deep cavity in the middle Objects like this are often described as gaming pieces but there are few excavated examples with which to compare them. They can also be interpreted as weights. The length is 18mm, the width is 12mm and the weight 14.58g.. Similar sized and shaped objects but made from chalk were recovered from Anglo-Scandinavian building contexts in York and have been identified as Hnefatafl pieces (Mainman and Rodgers, 2000)…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-77D226
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval lead alloy weight. The weight is cast biconvex with a central moulded aperture. It has a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8mm. The weight is decorated with transverse lines on one side and irregular sized pellets on the other. This object may have been used as a spindle whorl. The provision for a thick spindle probably indicates an Anglo-Scandinavian date. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000. The diameter is 35mm and the weight 17.78g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-69FB01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or gaming piece. It is approximately conical although two flatter faces are present on the artefact, possibly miscast originally or as a result of use or deposition. A hole runs vertically through the centre of the object, off centre at the base. It has an even white patina. Similar objects are found on the data base with or without the central hole, an example of one with is SUSS-80AF39, or YORYM-173EE5 which is the same form as the artefact here but without the hole. These are known from Viking sites at Flixborough, see Evans and Loveluck …
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cleveleys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-857229
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-856554
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84F3EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone, the sides are irregular being straight in some areas and slightly curved in others. There is a central hole vertically through the centre, of diameter 7mm. The bottom of the weight has an indented circular line around the hole which may be a casting fault or a simply a feature of the mould. The weight is just under a multiple of 20 of the standard Scandinavian weigh system of 4.07g. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1). Di…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8527CE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a thin walled truncated cone with straight sides. There is a central hole vertically through the centre, of diameter 8mm. The weight is just under a multiple of 5 of the standard Dublin weigh system of 4.43g, although it is near to the same for the Scandinavian system of 4.07g Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1) Dimensions: 15mm high and diameter 18mm, the central hole is 8mm in diameter. It weighs 20.69g. 
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-852DAD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone, the sides are irregular as the top slopes. There is a central hole vertically through the centre, of diameter 7mm. The bottom of the weight has an indented circular line around the hole which may be a casting fault or a simply a feature of the mould. The weight is just under a multiple of 5 of the standard Scandinavian weigh system of 4.43g. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1) Dimensions: 12mm high and 21mm diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-851FC6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl or gaming piece. It is circular in form with a central hole of 9mm diameter. It is flat on both sides. Such weights were possibly net weights and are dated in the database to AD 1200-1800, for example NARC-DE4CD1, although they have been found on much earlier sites, such as the Viking camp at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards 2016, Fig 1) Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 6mm thick, the central hole is 9mm diameter. It weighs 33.96g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-853755
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone with uneven sides, some straight and some slightly bowed. There is a central, vertical hole of diameter 7mm. There is possibly a design intended on the sides, as faint indented squares are visible. On the underside is an indented circular feature which has been moulded in. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1). Dimensions: 13mm high and diameter 20mm, the central hole is 7mm in diameter. It weighs 27.96g some inde…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84DD28
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy circular weight. It is flat on both faces, the sides are concave in shape. There is the suggestion of a pattern, possibly a cross, on one face but this may be only damage. It equates to approximately 30 units of the Viking Scandinavian weight system. It has an even light brown patina. Similar, but smaller examples are seen in LANCUM-4AF424 and YORYM-F7661A, dated to AD 800-1100 Dimensions: It is 31mm in diameter and 14mm high, it weighs 125.35g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84FBF3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy weight, or spindle whorl or gaming piece. It is hemispherical in shape with a flat base and a rounded top. It has a central, horizontal hole of diameter of 7mm. There is no design apparent, although there is some miscasting on the top with small folds in the material. Such items are difficult to date closely, they have though been found at the Viking camp of Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Fig.1). Dimensions: It is 12mm high and 31mm diameter, the central hole is 7mm diameter. It weighs 54.33g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-850CF7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or gaming piece. It is conical in form with a rounded top. The sides are flat in some areas. There is no central hole and no decoration is apparent. It approximates to 20 units of the Scandinavian Viking weight system.  Dimensions: It is 28mm high 31mm diameter, it weighs 86.71g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8541A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy piece which may be part of a weight or gaming piece. It is circular, flat on the top and bottom, but has been cut in straight lines in two planes, leaving a segment shape. There is an indentation in the centre of the top of the shape.   Dimensions: It is 18mm wide and 7mm thick, 11.96g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85B124
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.