Record ID: SWYOR-7CBD77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead disc, a one ounce weight probably of Medieval to Post medieval date, AD 1200 - 1900. One face is flat and the other has rounded edges. There are no visible markings. Measurements are; diameter 26.1mm, thickness 5.2mm and weight 26.21g. The mass is close to the standard 1oz value in the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems (Egan, 1998, 302) and the weight was probably intended as such.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7CB13D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid copper alloy rod of unknown function and uncertain date, probably Post medieval, AD 1600 - 1900. It is rboken at one end and complete att he other. It has a diameter of 9.7mm at the complete end. It is 44.8mm in length with a bend near the broken end. The bend appears to be original and may have formed a right angle. The object has a light green patina and is smooth and undecorated. It weighs 23.5g. It could possibly be a pintle from a hinge for an architectural or furniture fitting, similar to, but bigger than, BERK-63203F. It could also be part of a handle, su…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7CB0F2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead disc, possibly a token of Post medieval date, AD 1550 - 1800. There is a right angled segment missing from the sub-circular disc, probably damage. The surfaces are smootrh and have a white patina. There are possible traces of a legend or lettering one one face, but it is illegible. Measurements are; length 22.7mm, width 23.6mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 6.17g. It is also possible that it is a quarter ounce weight or similar.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7C97A9
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible ingot of unertain date, possibly Post medieval, AD 1500 - 1900. It is a solid tapering cylinder of lead, concave at the wider end where the lead has shrunk as it cooled. The smaller end is rounded. Measurements are; length 75.0mm, width 23.8mm, thickness 20.3mm and weight 201g. There are no markings or decoration. Though this object could have an unknown function, possibly as a "priest" for fishing, it could be a form of homemade ingot; a way of melting together and storing scrap bits of lead in a convienient amount, similar to WREX-373861&…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7C78D9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cone shaped lead object, possibly a weight of Early Medieval date, AD 850 - 1066. It is a solid and cone shaped, with a rounded apex and a slightly concave base. There are no markings or decoration. The surface is very smooth and the corners are crisp, whch may suggest a more modern date. Measurements are; length 14.3mm, maximum diameter (base) 19.1mm and weight 24.0g. Compare LVPL-24A1AA. At Torksey (Lincs), the Viking camp/settlement, solid lead pieces were classed as weights. The mass corresponds with the Viking eyrir of 24g, or Viking ounce (ore) of 24 - 26g. (SE Kruse, 1988, &q…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7C5ADC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probable weight of unknown date, Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1900. The weight is semi-circular in plan and appears to be a circular weight that has been cut in half, as the straight edge is smooth and patinated, but cuts across a circular recess in the centre of the reverse. The upper face has a raised rim, and some raised markings in the centre, now unintelligible. The sides are angled, so the front is larger than the back, making it trapezoid in cross-section.  It weighs 24.59g, and is 28.2mm in length, 15.5mm wide, and  thickness is…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7C52D8
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian lead bale seal for flax dating from AD 1824. It is circular with two holes through the disc from side to side, and has cyrillic lettering on both faces. Measurements are; length 21.3mm, width 20.9mm, thickness 4.6mm and weight 10.44g. See http://www.peacehavens.co.uk/NEWNPFLAXSEALS.htm. Obverse: ЛД = LD = L'nyanoy Dosmotr = Flax Inspector  IC[-]S (first part of the name).  CЬяН[-] (second part of the name). H61 = N61 = the post number. Reverse: N(P) = Used for flax before 1829 by all ports.  AIΓ(2…) = in…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7C3804
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead perforated conical weight probably of Medieval, Post medieval or modern date, AD 1200 - 1900. It is cylindrical with a domed top and tapeing sides. Measurements are; length 33.3mm, maximum diameter 23.8mm and weight 109.23g.  There is a 4.2mm hole at the base which perforates the weight to the apex, where the hole contains a fibrous material, possibly twine. The mass is very close to 1/4lb or 4oz in the Mercantile system (Egan, 1998, page 302).
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-EA912A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead unidentified object, of unknown date, AD 43 - 1900. It is a solid rod, bent into a U shape. One end is square in cross-section and tapers to a rounded point. About 15mm before the bend, the cross-section steps inwards to sub-circular and slightly faceted. The bend is acute, about 20 to 30 degrees. The second arm is not as long as the first (about 42mm compared to 58mm) and it terminates in a uneven rounded knob. Measurements are; length 59.7mm, width 28.3mm, thickness 7.7mm and weight 44.04g.  It has a matte textured white patina. The function of this object is unknown.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-EA7971
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead object, probably a weight of Medieval to post medieval date, AD 1200 - 1900. It has sloping sides and a shallowy domed top. There are three circular depressions in a line across the top face - perhaps the anchoring points for a missing wire handle. Measurments are; diameter 42.6mm, thickness 19.3mm and weight 221g. The mass suggests that, with a missing handle,  this was intended as an 1/2 pound (8oz) weight in the mercantile, Avoirdupois or Imperial systems. 
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-EA3D2D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead disk, possibly a weight from the medieval or post Medieval period,  AD 1200 - 1800.  In plan the weight is a semi circle. The straight edge is patinated break or cut, suggesting that a circular weight was subdivided. The weight is flat on both faces and the sides are vertical, so the cross-section is rectangular.  Both faces are undecorated with no evidence of a perforation for suspension. The object has an overall white / cream patina. Measurements are; length 35.2m, width 18.5mm, thickness 5.8mm and weight 29.73g. The mass is bro…
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-EA2BE7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat sub-circular piece of sheet lead dating from AD 1806 onwards, that has had a fourth issue halfpenny of George III pressed into it on both faces, leaving a reverse impression of the coin. The coin is dated 1806. The lead is circular with a projecting square flange on one side. The piece has a grey overall patina. The centre of one face is damaged. Measurements are; length 32.9mm, width 30.5mm, thickness 5.2mm and weight 31.5g. The function of this object is not certain. The mass is broadly similar to 1oz in the Troy or Apothecaries' system of a pound based on 12 ounces&…
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-EA170B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, probably a weight of Post Medieval date, AD 1500 - 1700. It is sub circular in plan - rectangular in cross-section with a concave base, vertical sides and a slightly domed top. The weight is stamped centrally on the top with the letters WAT within a rectangular beaded border. There are three other less clear iterations of the same mark, one on the base, and two at opposing points on the sides. The weight has a grey patina. Measurements are; diameter 36.2mm, thickness 22.1mm and weight 219g.  This is abou…
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E9FD33
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
.An incomplete lead token, of Post Medieval date, AD 1550 - 1800. It is of Powell class 1, having a compass drawn flower motif in relief on the obverse. The reverse is rough, and perhaps damaged. It is unclear wther it is uniface or biface, because the two straight lines in relief on the reverse may be casting flaws. Measurements are; Length 19.3mm, width 16.5mm, thickness 3.3mm and weight 429g.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E9EEC6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token, Post Medieval in date, AD 1550 - 1800. It is biface and has a complicted design which is very faint on one face. It appears to be a very ornamented merchanct's mark, making it Powell Class 20, but this is not certain. There are large chevrons of cross hatched lattice work, a central shaft, and at the base of the shaft, two arcs among further crossing lines. The fainter side may be a repeat of the same pattern but it is not clear. Measurements are; diameter 26.7mm, thickness 2.4mm and weight 10.88g.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E9E63E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token, of Post Medieval date, about AD 1550 - 1800. It is biface and of Powell Class 1 and 2, having a compass drawn flower motif on the obverse and the initials B I on the reverse, divided by a central line that forks at each end. The designs are cast in relief. Measurements are; diameter 21.4mm, thickness 2.3mm and weight 4.38g.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E9DEF6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead token, of Post Medieval date, about AD 1550 - 1800. It is uniface and of Powell Class 30: unaccompanied simple designs. The design comprises a straight central line in relief, flanked by a curved line on each side, bending outwards at the ends, perhaps representing a simplified fleur de lis, similar to SUR-43C0BA. Measurements are; diameter 15.6mm, thickness 2.7mm and weight 4.34g.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E9B4AE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead hollow probably vessel, perhaps a bird feeder, patch box or toy vessel, of Post Medieval date AD 1650 - 1900. The probable vessel is now crushed and fragmentary, with four pieces surviving. The largest piece has a circular base and collapsed sides. One wall is decorated with faint stippled decoration, probably of foliate and foliage designs. Two sheet rectangular pieces also survive, plausibly further pieces of the wall. One is plain and the other has scrolls, foliage and flowers in shallow relief. The final fragmenis a small strip of lead, probably from the edge…
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E94198
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Post Medieval iron probable shot from an artillery weapon dating from AD 1600 - 1900. They are spherical solid balls of iron with extensive surface corrosion. The small size of about 1 inch diameter, suggests use in a small cannon or gun such as a rabinet or an even smaller weapon. See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/shot/ which notes that iron balls may also have an industrial function in milling and crushing, so these objects may not be a cannon ball. The largest is 39.4mm in diameter and weighs 168.75g, the smaller is 31.3mm …
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E92CCA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, a probable terret of Iron Age to Roman date, 200 BC - AD 200. Only the bar survives so it is not possible to assign it to a Lewis (2015) type. The bar is ircular in cross-section and there is a simple collar at each end. The hoop bends up on one side and is of circular cross-section. The other side is broken, perhaps mis-cast  and tapers to an old break. All the breaks are patinated.  Measurements are; length 68.1mm, width 12.2mm, thickness 13.5mm and weight 27.80g.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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