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Record ID: SF-59B4D8
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plumb bob of potential Roman date. It has a cross shaped cross-section with the remains of an iron rod visible at the break terminal  Height: 17.78mm Width: 13.98mm Weight: 10.00g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushbrooke with Rougham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-14BFB0
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete leaded, copper-alloy object, probably a plumb bob. Probably dating to the Roman period, c.AD 43-410 or possible a post-Roman period. At the head of the bob is lug which is circular in plan and cylindrical in section. The lug is not pierced giving the plumb bob no obvious means of attachment. This suggests it is broken although there is no clear point of break. The lug extends to a inverse conical body. Close to the head of the bob, the body is decorated with a circumferential groove. Closer to the terminal of the body there is another circumferential groove…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Londesborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-FEA504
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, corroded cast copper alloy and iron possible plumb bob of possible Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is conical, being largely triangular in plan with a largely circular cross section. There is a circular collar near the terminal at the top of the object, above of which is an iron protrusion. There is evidence of iron infill throughout the object, with iron corrosion around the object and a fracture running along one side with a sub-triangular bit of the copper alloy shell tearing away at an angle, revealing iron infill There are a n…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FDB81E
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy plumb bob of probable Roman date, c. AD 43-410. It has a sub-conical design with a narrow neck, c. 14.8 mm in diameter and 3.5 mm high, above the conical base before a plano-convex disc, c. 21.5 mm in diameter, above this neck groove. There is a narrow cylindrical aperture in the centre of this disc which extends down to the neck where it links to another cylindrical aperture, perpendiucular to the first one, crossing through the diameter of the neck; this hollow would have been for the attachment of the plumb bob to a suspe…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-66C0BD
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible plumb bob. Cast sub-spherical object with a projecting round-collared lug with traces of either its broken continuation [perhaps as a loop] or a very snugly fitted component in its end. A broad medial band appears to have arisen from wear, forming two facets meeting at the midpoint of the sphere. A range of fine and mainly vertical scratches appear on these facets, though they do not continue onto the undamaged curving surfaces above and below the worn zone. Lightly incised marks on the upper half may include the letter W or letters VV next to another broader goug…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-73F8F8
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval incomplete biconical lead alloy and iron plumb bob, c.AD 1100-1500. This is a lead alloy plumb bob with a iron core, cast into a lop-sided biconical shape. The iron core is missing its attachment lop.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-73F67B
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy plumb bob, c.AD 43-1900. A simple plumb bob made of cast lead alloy, roughly rectangular in profile and square in section. There is a small and roughly-made groove around near the head where a string would have sat - this is the best indication for the item being a plumb bob, as weights typically either have holes for suspension or no marks at all. It is very difficult to date this item, as similar finds have been found across many periods.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-79B7B2
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, possibly a plumb bob or weight, probably of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1900. It is ovoid in form, divided into two equal hemispheres by a prominent, circumferential ridge. In the centre of the lower hemisphere is a large, moulded, circular pellet. In the centre of the upper hemisphere is a further pellet, this one carrying the remains of a ferrous suspension loop. Testing with a magnet suggests that the iron runs all the way through the centre of the object. There are no other markings and the artefact has a smooth, light grey patina. It is 26.5…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Sunday 2nd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-6B820C
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight, probably a plumb bob of unknown date probably dating c. AD 1100-1800. The object is slender and sub-conical with a circular cross-section. There are four crushed and flattened claws at the apex for an attachment. The sides broaden to the rounded base which is slightly flattened underneath. Measurements: height 34.85mm, diameter 24.53mm, weight 118.23mm.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-801156
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead sub-ovoid weight probably a plumb bob, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, c. AD 1100-1800. The weight is sub-ovoid and circular in cross-section with gently convex sides, tapering to a domed apex. The rounded,  wider end has a rough sub-rectangular recess filled with earth. The surface is a buff colour. Measurements: height: 39.16mm; diameter at base: 28.55mm and weight: 151.07g.  Similar objects recorded on the database include: SWYOR-59FE14 which is recorded as a weight and SWYOR-B7A4BA as a plumb bob.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B677C4
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A (possibly) Roman cast lead plumb bob, c.AD 43-410. This object is cast into a beehive shape with a pointed tip and a flat top. There is a small indentation in the centre of the top face, possibly where a hook or loop was once attached. There are no decorations or signs of damage anywhere on this object. The plumb bob is 14 mm in diameter, 19 mm long, and weighs 22.25 g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E023AB
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy plumb bob of Roman date (AD 43-410). Description: The object conical in shape with a prominent circumferential rib and a raised, circular collar at the centre of the flat surface which is broken on one side. The object is very worn and has a light green and brown patchy patina. Measurements: length: 21.1mm; diameter: 19.7mm; weight: 19.86g Discussion: A similar object is recorded on the database at HAMP-AFD5C8
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-A47A1A
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, possibly a plumb bob. It is of unknown date, ranging from Roman to post-medieval (AD 43-1800). It is oval in shape, with a central pierced hole through the object. The hole has a diameter of 6.13mm at the top, whilst the bottom is distorted.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-981CE9
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible plumb bob probably of the Roman period (AD 43 - 410). It has a conical design with a narrow grooved neck above the conical base, and a flat disc above the groove. Dimensions: Height 17.9 mm, diameter at base 8.8 mm, weight 4.16 g. There is not visible hole for the attachment of the line, nor any evidnece of  missing iron loop. Compare DOR-04EE1B and PUBLIC-D02476. It could also be a finial from a larger object.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-803224
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of uncertain date, likely Roman to post Medieval (AD 43-1800). The weight is roughly bodkin shaped and could be a plumb bob, though it could have served a different purpose. It starts at 3.46mm thick and 5.81mm wide, expanding to 14.31mm thick and 17.14mm wide at 26.65mm along the length of the plumb bob. From that point, it tapers gradually to 9.05mm thick and 12.26mm wide at 35.43mm along the length, before forming a rounded bottom. There is no central piercing, which would suggest that there was no central cord. Likewise, there is no evidence of a susp…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-7E2FD4
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, plain, pierced lead alloy weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1800). Likely a plumb bob. The weight is roughly conical in shape, with an oval bottom 26.02mm long and 23.78mm wide. This tapers towards the top, where it is 12.27mm long and 9.67mm wide. The plumb bob is 23.04mm high. One side has an angle of around 68° whilst the other has an angle of around 81°. The sides have assorted bumps and indentations. On the top there is a central indentation, oval in shape, that is 2.02mm long and 1.42mm wide. On the bottom, there is an indentation toward one side …
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-5F1B4C
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead suspension weight or plumb bob of uncertain date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43-1800. The weight is ovoid, or sub-conical in form with an integral cast suspension loop in the form of a projecting cylinder with a transverse hole through it. The weight has a smooth, well-developed patina with some post-depositional scratches. It is 29.4mm in height, 24.1mm in diameter, and 78.1g. The mass does not appear to correspond closely with any regular system of weighing, perhaps suggesting that the object is a plumb bob or weight. It does not stand without support. Compare HAM…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-860F24
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably post-medieval lead plumb bob in rather fresh condition, of circular cross-section with iron wire within a median hole which runs the full height. The lower part is conical, the central part slightly wider with a rounded edge and a convex upper face from the centre of which springs a (now bent) shank with three encircling ribs, one near the base, one below the top and one at the top. The wire would have extended upwards to form a suspension loop. No close parallel has been noted. Diameter 23mm. Height 32mm. Weight 38.6g. Probably 18th - 19th century. Finder's number LF1/16
Created on: Saturday 2nd October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-9B2B0A
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, possibly a plumb bob or weight, probably of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1900. It is ovoid in form, divided into two equal hemispheres by a prominent, circumferential ridge. In the centre of the lower hemisphere is a large, moulded, circular pellet. In the centre of the upper hemisphere is a further pellet, this one carrying the remains of a ferrous suspension loop. There are no other markings and the artefact has a smooth, light grey patina. It is 27.4mm long and 21mm in diameter. It weighs 48.38g.
Created on: Monday 28th June 2021
Last updated: Sunday 9th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-89EFEF
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead plumb bob. Bi-conical in shape and circular in section. The top and bottom is flat. There is a hole at the top in which to tie a line. This hole is 2.36mm in diameter and goes approximately half way through the object. Height: 22.4mm. Diameter: 15.3mm. Weight: 22.1g
Created on: Saturday 3rd October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.