Record ID: KENT-3E0068
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly damaged lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-medieval date (c.43-1700). Description: It is annular in plan, and sub-cyclindrical in profile, with slightly curved, top, bottom and sides. It has a circular central hole. Measurements: Diameter: 23.5mm; diameter (internal): 2.5mm; thickness: 6mm; weight: 13.71g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South-West Medway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6F5436
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast lead uniface sub-square token or weight, probably of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The weight is square in plan with sloped edges which makes it have a trapezoidal cross section. Itis decorated with nine raised pellets arranged in three lines on the surface. The other face is blank. Lead tokens and weights can be produced easily and therefore probably of c. AD 1200 and 1800 date. The object is 27.6mm long, 26.4mm wide, 7.8mm thick and weighs 40.39 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: KENT-461063
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl or weight probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, c. AD 1500-1800. It has a domed shape with a flat base. There is a sub-circular hole running through it, slightly off centre which has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Plain spindle whorls and weights are found in contexts dating from the Roman period through to the Post-Medieval period. The weight is 27.8mm in diameter, 9.4mm thick and weighs 42.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: KENT-DE5C46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Age uncertain, lead alloy, crudely cast, roughly flat, circular probable unofficial weight. The weight has an irregular flat base and slightly concave larger upper surface with bevelled sides. The upper surface has some irregular indentations close to one edge. One slash shaped cleft contains charcoal or a burnt wood like substance. There is some surface damage caused by agricultural activity, otherwise a pale grey matt surface. This weight is on uncertain date. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 54-55 and History Beneath Our Feet, Brian R…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 15th September 2014
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Record ID: KENT-4B3907
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, age uncertain, cast, lead alloy, probable steel-yard or pendant weight. The weight is a solid 'bell' shape with three rusty patches on the apex, two of these are in small distict areas from the base of an iron loop used for suspension and the other patch probably from the loop itself squashed flat over the apex. The weight has some wear but also several deep recent scratches especially on the base probably from agriculatural damage otherwise it has a grey coloured matt, slightly irregular surface. This weight could date from the Roman to the Georgian periods. Refs. Detecto…
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th March 2014
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Record ID: SUR-6AACA6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy half ounce trade weight from the reigns of George III - IV, 1760-1826. The stamps are: ewer - the Plumbers Company Crowned G for George Sword - the City of London
Created on: Monday 28th January 2013
Last updated: Saturday 16th February 2013
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Record ID: KENT-F41143
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy weight. It is globular, with a flat base. There is a small circular perforation at the top, which widens to the base (diameter of hole at top 2.5mm, diameter of hole at bottom 5.76mm). The perforation appears to have been cast with the weight. On the top is a small casting imperfection in the form of an irregular hole, where the copper alloy hasn't filled the mold fully. the weight is in a fair condition. The outside is very pitted, although this could have been due to poor casting. It has a dark green grey patina. Date of the weight is unknown, Roman - Me…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2895E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain, Roman - Georgian. Lead alloy, crudely cast, fair size 'loom' type weight. Length 48.6mm, Width 41.1mm, Thickness 39.2mm, Diameter 41.1mm, Weight 328g. This has a tapering central hole down through the centre of the weight - narrow at the apex 3mm and wider at the base 10mm but also somewhat off-centre. There is a white and grey surface patina but also several fresh silver/grey patches and dented areas as a result of being struck by agricultural equipment. Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-57 No. 17 and Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-4AA2C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Lead alloy, crudely cast, fair size, unofficial, rounded, conical or 'beehive' shaped possible loom weight. Length 39.8mm, Width 41.7mm, Thickness 41.3mm, Diameter 41.7mm, Weight 432g. Relatively narrow, slightly off-centre hole runs through the middle top to bottom. Grey patina with many dents and scratches from ploughing including some recent damage. Ref: Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 no. 67.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-397760
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Lead alloy, cast, circular, flat, medium size, unofficial, home made weight which has been cast into a similar style to a bronze official weight. Length 37.5mm, Width 37.3mm, Thickness 10.9mm, Diameter 37.5mm, Weight 109.7g. Damaged by the plough with a number of dents but one large one close to the edge pushing up a ridge of metal on one side. Otherwise grey patina. Ref: Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34, no. 56.
Created on: Monday 13th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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