Record ID: DUR-2D4748
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, a probable weight, of unknown date (c. AD43-1700). The artefact has a flat, round, slightly concave base, with concave, tapering sides and concave apex with two projecting points which are probably broken terminals for a suspension loop. Although the object stands by itself, the sides are irregular and it leans. it has a creamish brown patina which has flaked off in places and some surface abrasion.  This object is probably a weight, with a suspension loop for a hanging on a line, possibly for fishing or other activities. Weights are notoriously difficult…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2C8AA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight of early medieval date, c AD 850-1066. The object is solid with a flat, circular base, straight sides and a curved apex forming a cone shape. It is undecorated. The apex is slightly off-centre and the base is irregular, suggesting it was handmade or crudely made.  Measurements  - height: 12.43mm; base diameter: 13.86mm; weight: 11.79g Weights like this found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date, and might reasonably have been used from the Roman-modern period. Similar parallels found at Anglo-Scandinavian sites like …
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6F5CDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1400-1750). The object is a flat disk with an incised line running around the object across the middle of both faces. The metal is a creamy grey in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-6F4377
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cup weight of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1550-1900). The object is circular in plan and plano-concave in section due to its flaring sides which create a rim. There are no clearly visible marks on the upper surface of the weight. The metal is a dark green in colour with a pitted and corroded patina. These types of weights were used for weighing gold and silver in the form of coin, small objects or as scrap metal or other precious materials (Saunders 2001, 125).
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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Record ID: DUR-6F3307
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post-Medieval date (AD 1714-1820). The trade weight is from a stacking set, it is a plano-concave lathe turned disk. This example is the 1oz weight. The obverse of the weight has four designs stamped into it; 1). A crowned G for one of the King Georges 2). Sword for the City of London, (Guildhall mark, the sword of St Paul) 3). 'A' for avoirdupois and 4). Ewer or coffee pot, the mark of the London Founder's Company, which verified weights. The metal is a light green in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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