Record ID: DOR-83BAC7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead biconical steelyard weight weighing 491g, equivalent to 1 1/2 Roman pounds or libras. The upper and lower points have a stump of an iron wire suspension loop.  Date: Roman (probably) Height: 52.43 mm Diameter: 49.95 mm Weight: 491 g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
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Record ID: DOR-2B33B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable later Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1700). The weight is circular with one edge missing possibly cut. A sub-rectangular hole has been cut / or more likely cast through the centre. This hole has been filled with a fragment of clear glass. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. Date: Medieval Diameter: 25.26 mm Thickness: 4.12 g Weight: 18.4 mm
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-15CE5B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade weight dating.The weight is discoidal with a central circular indentation and two concentric radiating grooves. It has a raised rim.  An incuse crowned GR (for George I - IV) is stamped at 9 o'clock overlapping the outer groove. The reverse is covered with file marks and and shows signs of wear at 3 o'clock. The weight is approximately half an Imperial ounce. Date: Late Post Medieval to Modern - 1714 - 1830 Dimensions:25.17 mm x 4.28 mm Weight: 13.52 g A similar trade weight can be seen on the PAS Database a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Litton Cheney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8FB721
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight. The weight is flat and circular with a raised rim around the edge of the upper surface. The weight is stamped with the following marks: a crowned 'EL' (for Elizabeth I) and a sword (the sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall) at 6 o'clock, and a ewer (for the London Founder's Company) at 12 o'clock. These marks date the weight to AD 1590-1603. The reverse is flat  with a number of angled file marks. It weighs 0.42 of an ounce. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1558 - 1603 Dimensions: 31.89 m…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DOR-8A05A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight probably from the reign of Henry VII or Henry VIII. The weight is flat and circular. On the upper surface there are two incised concentric circles, one 2.5 mm in from the edge, the other towards the centre 18.5 mm in from the edge.These surround a central circular recess. The upper face has been stamped with a crowned lombardic h set between the two incised circles at about the 6 o'clock position. The back of the trade weight has multiple concentric ridges and angled file marks. It weighs approximately 1.5 ounces. Date: Late Medieval …
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadwindsor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-7A66BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Burmese opium weight. Solid cast in the form of an animal resembling a bird with protruding flat 'beak' , crest and a broken tail. The figure projects from a flaring, square base decorated with two circumferential incised grooves. The underside is decorated with a stamped nine petalled emblem. Date: Modern - 19th century Dimensions: 22.34 mm x 16.04 mm x 14.39 mm Weight: 15.63 g A similar weight is recorded in database record LVPL-45AD12 There is a summary of these weights and further examples here: Explanation and sales of antique opium weights - Burm…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DB363E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight. A uniface weight with a raised rim around the front face. The front face is stamped with a crowned C at 10 o'clock, a sword pointing upwards at 11 o'clock, a capital letter A at 1 o'clock, and a ewer at 6 o'clock. There are concentric turning lines about halfway in and a small central, circular depression. The rear face is undecorated and covered in parallel file marks. Its weight is slightly under two ounces. Reference: Biggs, N, 1992, English Weights: An Illustrated Survey, pp 50 - 51 Date: Post Medieval - 1625 - 1685 Dimensions: 40.25 mm x 6.28 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Record ID: DOR-57A7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight dating to c.1625 - 1685 with stamped crown over the letter C, a sword and a possible coffee ewer. The front of the weight has a raised rim at the outer edge and an indentation at the centre. The rear of the weight is undecorated. The weight is a little below one quarter of an ounce which could be due to surface corrosion. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 23.09 mm x 2.96 mm Weight: 6.21 g The coffee ewer mark was a symbol of the Worshipful Company of Founders and a crowned C would date the weight to the reign of Charles I (16…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3A8DB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably a steelyard weight. The weight is large and egg-shaped, slightly tapering towards one end. There is a central, longitudinal, sub-circular hole through the weight, probably for a means of suspension. Date: Uncertain - Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 79.89 mm x 43.42 mm Weight: 516 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: DOR-3900CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight with separate iron suspension loop. A conical weight a rounded edge at the base. The base is also slightly rounded with an irregular central indentation. At the apex is an arched, iron wire suspension loop. This appears to have been attached to the weight as it was cast. Date: Roman to Post Medieval Dimensions: 65.2 mm x 46.6 mm Weight: 591 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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