Record ID: LANCUM-12F365
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is circular but of uneven thickness. On one face is a pattern made of many lines, radiating from the central point, the other side is plain. The weight is uneven, and has a dark grey patina Dimensions: It is 33mm dimeter and 7mm thick maximum, it weighs 54.15g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-42386D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is shaped like an elongated sphere. The neck is long and flat, sub rectangular in shape. In the centre, near the tip is a suspension hole. The base is flat in the centre and would therefore stand. Weights like these are seen in the Roman (for example SUSS-EA2CCC) and Medieval (NLM-5D1F37) periods. The weight of 192g does not accord with the Roman weight system, as 1 semis is equivalent to 164.5g. It is closer to the Troy system, where 1/2 lb would be 186.5g, this was probably in use from the late 14th century, only being s…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F3E409
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy token or weight. It is 37mm diameter and 4mm thick, with rounded edges. There may have been a character one on face but this is no longer legible.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Heversham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4E8D55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval to early Post Medieval lead alloy shield shaped pan weight. Equates to 60 drams or 3.7 ounces (almost 4 ounces or quarter a pound) under the ‘binary’ averdepois system. The decorated side consists of a crowned fleur-de-lis, surrounded by a recessed border approximately 5mm lower than the decorated area. The border is largely absent from the top edge of the weight. The weight is lightly abraded and the decoration is still clearly visible. Dates to between c1390 and c1588 AD. Length 48mm, width 37mm, thickness 11mm, weight 105.35g. The weight illustrated on p4…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Settle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B4628F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval or post medieval cast lead alloy cup weight from a set of nested weights.While usually found in copper alloy the form and decoration of this example is so similar to those examples nested that it is likely to have had a similar function and date - c. AD 1300-1600 (see Egan 1998:309-10 and Biddle (1990) 921-2, nos. 3197-9). The weight is open in profile, having a circular base with the sides flaring out to a wider rim. The base is convex inside, but flat outside. The rim surface itself is decorated with a motif of ring and dot …
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tunstal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D69E7B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight in the shape of a cone with a rounded top. Out of the top of this is an iron bar of circular section, with a wider diameter piece on the end of this, to facilitate the fixing of a suspension string. It weighs 263g which is just under 10 imperial ounces, or 5/8 of a pound, which it may have represented when new before any loss occurred. Dimensions: 32mm diameter at the bottom and 14mm diameter at the top, it is 46mm high and weighs 263g 
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brookhouse', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-95A62B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy dome shaped probable weight. It has been cast in a mould made by the first joint of someone's thumb, the imprint of the nail still being visible. Possibly an incomplete suspended weight that was originally intended to have some form of trapped loop in the cavity in the base. Alternatively it may always have been intended as a standing weight, possibly for a balance scale pan, or just someone having a bit of fun. Probably dates to between c1100 and c1750 AD. The height is 21mm, width is 21mm, thickness 17mm, and the weight 44.71g.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7D9072
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval lead or lead alloy weight, probably a pan weight. It is square in plan, rectangular in section and profile. The upper face is decorated with a raised saltire with a raised pellet in one quadrant. The lower face is undecorated. The object has been abraded and deformed post deposition. The alloy has a high lead content. Dates to between c1200 and c1640 AD. The length is 41mm, width 38mm, thickness 6mm, and the weight is 68.36g. Similar objects on the database include BH-333186, IOW-715B18, and NLM-20DBAE.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cambridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3DA073
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, circular in shape. There is no decoration or validation marks apparent. It is not easily aligned to the Imperial system but may represent 1 1/3 oz Dimensions: 24.13mm in diameter and 8.76mm, high, it weighs 34.30g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3D9FE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight. It has no decoration or validation marks apparent. It equates to approximately 1 2/3oz in the Imperial weight system. Dimensions: 31.60mm, 5.58mm, 40.55g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.