Record ID: LVPL-D1FDDE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy bun shaped possible steel-yard weight, weighing 355.7g. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The base of the object is slightly concave. In the top of the object is a large sub-oval hole measuring 9.70mm in depth, 14.75mm in length and 8.94mm in width. It may have contained iron as often occurs with steel-yard weights however there are no traces of iron remaining and no iron staining. The object has a deep irregular groove runing around its circumfrence close to the base of the object. It has a light brown patina. Weighs such as this one …
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CDA436
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl. The weight is flat sub-circular with a circular perforation running through the centre. The weight has a maximum external diameter of 27mm, and the central perforation has a maximum diameter of 10mm. One side of the weight is decorated with raised but rather indistinct diagonal lines. There is a curved groove of variable depth between the outer and inner edge in on one portion of the reverse, which is otherwise plain. The weight has a dull cream/light brown coloured surface with raised pellets on the sides. In the "Finds Recording Guide", …
Created on: Monday 5th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HALTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2EFF76
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead standing weight of Medieval/Post-Medieval date, c.1066-1700 AD. The weight consists of a solid irregular four-sided pyramid with integral handle at the top. The original perforation through the handle shows evidence of iron corrosion suggesting an iron attachment originally looped through the hole. Find recorded from images supplied by North West MDC. Unfortunately no measurements recorded.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A66445
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat round lead weight with incuse Roman numerals IIII. Post medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.