Record ID: SWYOR-0DE1C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight of uncertain dating, most probably of Medieval to Post Medieval date circa AD 1280 - 1800. The weight has a steep dome, with rough tapered sides that widen to a flat circular base. It has a circular perforation going through the object, slightly off-centre which is filled with soil.  The mass of 194.39g suggests it was intended a s a half pound weight, in one of the various systems of weight measurement, especially allowing for a missing suspension loop. Dimensions are height 28.7mm, width 35.3mm, diameter of perforation…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-D08E11
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Shield shaped fat lead cast weight, possibly representing one [underweight] quarter of an averdepois pound. suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1500 Length: 38.3mm, Width: 32.2mm, Thickness: 15.0mm, Weight: 107.86gms
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B7C6C2
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: 25.88mm, Thickness: 9.42mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 14.15mm, Weight: 55.4g. Lead weights are difficult to date securely …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B7BE17
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible weight. Fat flat lead disc, four drilled ring-dots. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Diameter: 27.1mm, Thickness: 5.9mm, Weight: 25.6mm
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B77FD5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1100-1500). Possible steelyard weight. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a slightly flat base. The height is 71.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 51.2 mm. It weighs over 500 grams. The weight is a mid to dark 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 original surface detail. Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional artefact, forms and sty…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A68C73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible weight, of sub-square plan with radiused corners, it appears that the straight sides have been hammered as the edges expand, an off-centre, sub rectangular perforation has been punched through the weight, four deeply punched flower/sun motifs decorate one face, each stamp has a central, circular element with eleven radiating “petals” or “rays”. Possibly an unofficial ¼ oz weight, maybe the stamps are an attempt to legitimise/make official its use, denote a certain unit(s) of weight, or are simply decorative. Medieval to Post Medieval, 1066-1900 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A4EA59
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead conical weight probably dating to c. AD 1400-1600. This is a conical weight with a circular flat base with a pointed apex. The weight is solid with no hollow cavity and the suspension loop that would have held the weight has broken off. Measurements: 49 mm in length, 33 mm in width at the widest point and 151.25 g in weight.      Similar seen: LANCUM-6E144E and LANCUM-E3C768
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A47CF1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date, probably early medieval to post-medieval c. AD 850-1800. The weight has a spherical body with a flattened base. The body tapers slightly towards the top and a lug to suspend the weight. Measurements: 40mm in length including the lug, 32mm for diameter of the spherical body and 209.43g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A3C5F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is conical in shape with an irregular rounded base. A rounded perforation runs vertically through the centre of the object. It is undecorated and has a mid-grey patina. The weight is 21.41mm in length and 24.05mm x 21.57mm in diameter at the base and weighs 51.00 grams. The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous fro…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-8E2D46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period (c.AD1400-1750. The object is a quarter of an elipsoid (Quarter of an elongated sphere) giving it a shield shaped plan. One radius is slightly longer (13.4mm) than the other (8.8mm). There is a design on the curved surface formed by a series of raised ridges. There is a central raised ridge from which four pairs of ribs radiate and connect with an outer shield motif. Weight: 4.63g, Length:13.4mm, Width:18.8mm, Height: 8.8mm. The shield motif on the object appears…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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