Record ID: WMID-7495B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1500-1900. The weight is circular and has a thick raised rim.The front of the object has two concentric grooves and a central dimple. At 12 o'clock, is the letter H. At 6 o'clock, there is the letter O. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The weight is green and brown in colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 23.7mm, thickness 5mm, weight 12.9 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A3596D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is a rectangular pyramid in form. The sides of the weight flare to a flat rectangular base. Below the upper edge is a transverse circular piercing. The circular hole has a maximum diameter of 4.2 mm. The object has a well-developed cream to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. There are other similar examples recorded on the database; WMID-30ABD3 and WMID-64ED04 both discovered in Staffo…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BB22CB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy circular ball (similar in size and shape to a musket ball) of probable post medieval 1600-1800 date. The ball has a square shaped hole through its mid point (4.0mm x 4.6mm) and has no sign of decoration, casting seam or casting spur. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. It is highly unlikely that the ball is from shot and instead is suggested to be from a line or net weight. The ball measures: 16.4mm in diameter, 15.4mm high and weighs 19.19 grams
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston upon Weald Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B8368D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date (1250 - 1700). The weight is irregular in plan being broadly oval in shape with a wedge like cross section. Both faces are not decorated. The centre of the weight is pierced, the hole is 'hour-glass' shaped having been drilled or incised from both front and rear faces; the hole has a diameter of 3.8mm. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. A direct parallel for this weight ha…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston upon Weald Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B822DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy pan weight of probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date (1250 - 1700). The weight is circular in plan and rectangular shaped in cross section. Both faces are not decorated although it maybe possible that the upper surface has a compass cut incised line which runs around the circumferential edge. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. The surface of the weight is distorted by a slight fold from movement in the plough soil. A direc…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston upon Weald Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3BC4CE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval or post medieval date (1300 - 1700). The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in cross section. Through the centre of the weight is a vertical hole which is circular (6.2mm) at the base and square (2.9mm x 2.9mm) at the top. This hole may have had a wire or cord passing through it to aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight is undecorated although the sides are heavily worn and partially faceted. It is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. This patinated surface has been marked and ab…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3BA983
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy circular weight f later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The weight is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The upper and lower faces are undecorated. It is a cream-grey colour with an eroded surface patina. Given the imperial weight of the weight (0.863 ozs) and erosion present - this may represent a weight of 1 ounce Theweight measures 27.2mm diameter, is 5.6mm thick and weighs 24.46 grams (0.9 ozs)
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3B99A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy circular weight or token of later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The weight is circular in plan. The upper and lower faces are undecorated. It is a cream-grey colour with an eroded surface patina. The token / weight measures 31.9mm diameter, is 3.2mm thick and weighs 14.81 grams
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9F2773
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1 - 1650). The weight is broadly oval in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in cross section, although the edges are irregular. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; at the bottom of the weight the hole has been squashed and is an elongated oval shape. The diameter of the hole measures 2.9mm at the apex. There is no evidence of cast or incised designs present however there is a circular indentation on one of the sides which could indicate that it was used as a cap or there…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A2DA56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy weight of probable post-medieval date (1550-1800). The weight is part of a larger group of stacking weights, having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. The front and rear faces both have turned circles around a central hollow point; all of these concentric circles are regular and well formed. The front face is further marked with a series of stamps: these consist of two small circles and a poorly defined coffee pot / ewer mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders. Unusually the monarchs initials are not applied - possibly suggesting it is a la…
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-39963B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, probably dating to circa (AD 1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. The object differs slightly in thickness as it has been crudely made. The upper face is slightly convex and the underside is flat. There are two circular perforations located at either end of the weight. The perforations have hour glass profiles. The perforations differ slightly in size, one measures 3.98 mm in diameter and the other 3.44 mm. The object has a cream coloured patina and has an abraded surface. Le…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3966B9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, probably dating to circa (AD 1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. The object is of uneven thickness measuring 11.62mm at one edge and 10.23mm in thickness at the opposing short edge. There are two circular perforations located at either end of the weight. The perforations have hour glass profiles. The perforations differ slightly in size, one measures 5.52 mm in diameter and the other 4.91 mm. The object has been crudely made. The object has a cream to brown coloured patina a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-247603
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (brass/leaded bronze) apothecaries weight of post-medieval dating from the 17th century onwards. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section and is engraved on both sides with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure 2 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as 3y with two dots over the y. The weight has a well preserved dark green patina. Similar apothecaries weights can be seen in (Biggs 1992: p8) that he suggests were made by stamping square pieces of brass. Older brass weights were often also stamped with a rose…
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: HESH-246C9F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy apothecary weight, of probable Post-Medieval to modern date. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section. The obverse face depicts the letters 'Z and R'. The R has a pellet at the end of each foot. The reverse face is stamped with a single 'R' which also has the pellets at each foot. The surface is fairly abraded so it is possible that other stamped letters are no longer visible. The weight has a dark green to brown patina. The earliest copper-alloy apothecary weights were made from square pieces of copper-alloy, stamped with traditional symbols for th…
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-245761
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy weight of post-medieval date circa (1603-1625). The weight is probably part of a larger group of stacking weights, due to it having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. The front face is marked with a series of stamps: these include a crowned I, the dagger or sword of the London Guildhall, and the ewer (coffee pot) of the Worshipful Company of Founders. The crowned I dates this weight to the reign of James I (1603-1625). At the centre of the front face the weight has a circular indentation which is where the maker would have shaved the weight to…
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Record ID: HESH-227EAE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible cast lead weight dating from Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 410-1800). The weight is sub circular in plan with rounded edges with one edge being slightly tapered to a rounded point. The upper face contains a cast design in relief of a probable stylised sun. The design incorporates a central raised pellet with seven curved ribs emanating outwards towards the edges. The radial spokes possibly representing the sun's rays are irregular in shape. Above the central relief design is a single raised pellet which is off centre towards the edge of the weight where it tapers. The re…
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-135608
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy conical suspension weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is conical in shape with a circular cross section. A circular central perforation is present, extending from the top to the bottom of the weight. The weight is 19.7 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 13.3 mm at the base and a diameter of 6.2 mm at the top. It weighs 19.7 g (0.69 oz). The weight is a white to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origina…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-975083
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date probably later medieval or modern - 1300-1800 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in profile; in cross section it is an irregular rectangle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (6.8mm internal diameter). There is no sign of decoration and the weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the medieval periods however it is most likely that this is of medieval date, probably for use as a net or line weight. The weight measures 16.7mm diameter, 8.8mm …
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-973F47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy 'steelyard' weight of probable Roman date (AD 100-400) or possible Medieval (1200-1500 ) date. The weight is circular in plan and conical in profile. A single perforated hole descends through the weight (internal diameter: 3.1mm).The external surface is very rough and abraded - there is no evidence of cast or applied decoration. The weight is a mid grey cream colour. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found. The weight measures 25.8mm width and is 22.8mm thick at the base, it rises to 28.0mm high, the top measures 14.6mm thick and 11.9mm wide. …
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-970913
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval or post medieval date (1200-1700 AD). The weight is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The edges of the upper face are bevelled. The upper face is decorated with a central recessed pellet around which Two concentric circles (one at the mid point and one at the edge) extend. The lower face is flat and undecorated. The weight is a mid grey cream colour with an even patina which covers all surfaces. This weight is most likely to date from the later medieval period, although a direct parallel has not been found. It i…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.