Record ID: IOW-B48522
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval-Post Medieval probable lead alloy weight, c.AD 1100-1800. This weight is sub-rectangular in plan and square in section, with rounded ends. There are no identifiable features or markings.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48500
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date, Roman-Post Medieval.  This is a sub-circular lead alloy weight with flat, undecorated faces. In the centre of the flat face are the remains of an iron rivet or attachment loop, set to project 90 degrees from the rest of the weight. The object is worn with a grey patina. For a similar example, see BH-F79381.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48389
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval-Post Medieval circular lead weight, c.AD 1300-1800. The object is circular and domed on one face with chamfered edges and an iron stub set on the edge. The flat surface of the object is pitted; the domed surface is relatively smooth with multiple surface scratches and indentations. The iron attachment spur is rectangular in plan and section, and is heavily rusted and corroded. The object has a powdery white patina with some red iron oxidisation on the domed face. For a similar example, see SUSS-DA9C9B.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A36F2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is plano-concave with a flat base and slightly sunken top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 21.04mm diameter, 6.12mm thick and weighs 16.44g. The perforation is 3.02mm in diameter. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problema…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A3264E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1800. The weight is conical with a rounded top and flat base and was likely formed by pouring molten lead into a thimble casing then allowing it to cool. The object is 20.4mm tall, 16.5mm diameter and weighs 20.5g. Although this object has been described as a weight, it may also be a gaming piece. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (2010, p.265) states that no medieval thimble indisputably dating from before the 14th century has been found in England. Re…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A304D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 10mm tall, 16.5mm in diameter and weighs 12.8g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weights or gaming pieces. The predominant Viking Age sy…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A23805
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy circular trade weight. This has a central recessed pellet with grooved line running near the outside edge. A Lombardic 'h' surmounted by a weakly struck crown in positioned towards the lower side. This mark was instituted by Henry VII in 1495 and lasted into the reign of his son, Henry VIII (Biggs 1992, 48).
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1A231
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable Net or Loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical in plan and circular in section. There is an off centre, sub-circular perforation through the object. Both faces are flat. There is some post depositional damage in the form of indentations and scratches on the surface of the object. The object is undecorated. The metal is cream in colour with a pitted patina. Diameter: 21.31mm, Thickness: 5.59mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 7.51mm, Weight: 15.8g. Lead weights are difficult to date securely o…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9F0F61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to 1500). The weight is conical in shape, with faceted sides. An iron suspension loop is present in the top of the weight.  It measures 87.7mm tall, with a base diameter of 49.6 mm and a top diameter of 34.7 mm. It weighs 1148.3 g. The weight is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is little typological change over time. As the weight converts to 2.5 pounds in the 'binary' averdeposis sy…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8B2DFA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 51.7g (1.8 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the late Medieval to Post-Medieval period. Circular and flat with a 3.2mm piercing just inside the edge with no decoration or markings present. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a grey colour. Diameter 34.6mm, thickness 5.7mm, weight 51.7g. Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-10A484, YORYM-A890BA and NLM-232385.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-63D6A9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1800. The weight is circular with tapering sides and a raised lip. Few stamps are visible on the weight, a shield of England, a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). The rear of the weight is undecorated. Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 12.00 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-63C1B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1650 - 1850. The weight is circular with tapering sides and a slightly raised lip. The weight of the date is uncertain and does not bare any identifying initials. It has been stamped on the front with a large crown. The rear of the weight is undecorated. Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 25.62 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-63130E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 1.85mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-630A89
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 3.32mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6301AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 4.45mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-62F689
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Early Medieval dating, circa AD 700 to 1100. The object is sub-circular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. The sides then taper downards to the lower and smaller flat surface.  The object measures 31 mm in diameter and is 17.3mm thick. It weighs 111.6 grams or 3.93 ozs. The object is cream in colour with an even abraded patina that covers all surfaces.  Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS da…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-62D8FB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrical in plan with an expanded waist. A circular perforation runs longitudinally through the middle of the object. This has an internal diameter of 6.4 mm.  It has a length of 27.8 mm and a maximum diameter of 18.2 mm. It weighs 49.8 grams (1.75 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Net or line weights like this one change very little over time as it is a functional object, and without any…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-62D1C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight although one side has been plugged, the other has a diameter of 4.9mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it c…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-62C7D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight although one side has been plugged, the other has a diameter of 3.78mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it …
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-62AF8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight which is 6.2mm in diameter. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fi…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.