Record ID: SUSS-804E09
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval conical lead weight with remains of iron suspension loop dating c. 1350-1800. The weight is crudely formed with a oval base and conical body tapering to a rounded apex. The weight is pierced from the apex to the base with a rectangular sectioned iron rod, probably for suspension. The rectangular end of the rod is visible at the centre of the base, and emerges from the a hole on the damaged side near the apex where it terminates in a worn break. The weight is has a grey brown patina. Measurements: length: 49.88mm; width: 41.89mm; height: 42.36mm and we…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-12CE67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A globular lead and iron weight, possibly a steelyard poise probably dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1100-1500. The globular lead weight has the remains of a small circular iron attachment loop extending from a cylindrical integral knop at one end. There is no evidence of a casting seam. The weight has a grey/brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 15.78mm, length: 22.84mm, weight: 24.77g. Another weight of similar proportions on the database is SF-AD2B95 which notes that although steelyard weights were in use from the Roman to post-medieval per…
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EF5374
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pyramidal lead alloy trade weight probably dating to the Post Medieval period. c. AD 1600-1800.  The weight is sub-square in plan with some slightly convex edges and rounded corners. It has four triangular sides and is broadly flat and square at the apex. Each side bears cast relief decoration, two in the form of grids, one with a linear symbol of an inverted V divided with a central line and the final possibly with the lettert M. The reverse is plain and concave. Measurements: Length: 44.46mm; width: 43.33mm; thickness: 24.86mm and weig…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-DA9C9B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead object, probably a Medieval or Post Medieval weight. The object is circular and domed with chamfered edges and a worn iron stub set on the edge. The flat surface of the object is pitted with some linear striations and two deep rectangular impressions (approximately: 6.5mm x 3.5mm), with two corners adjacent. This is placed slightly off-centre with another much smaller sub-rectangular impression with concave sides lying closer to the edge.  The domed surface is relatively smooth with multiple surface scratches and indent…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-769CD9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A cast lead perforated sub-conical weight probably dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods c. 1100-1800. The object is sub-conical with an oval base and a hole running from the apex to the centre of the base. The hole is slightly off-centre and widens towards the base measuring 8.41mm in diameter at the apex and 11.05mm at the base. The ring at the base is concave with deep irregular angular and circular depressions. The external surface is pitted and a pale grey colour.  Measurements: length: 31.20mm; width: 27.25mm; height: 17.40mm and weight: 50.3…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-926501
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular modern lead weight with a metal loop and stamped lettering probably dating to the early 20th century. The weight is crudely made, broadly circular with an elongated metal suspension loop at the top. The metal is uncertain, but not of iron. One surface is slightly concave and a section of the circumference is missing with a flat edge between 6 and 9 o'clock (on this side). Halfway along the flat edge is a split into the flan 19.9mm long. Around the edge of the flan an illegible inscription in low relief remains with the upper case letters BY in the centre. The remai…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-D0E3E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight, dating to AD 1714 - 1760. The upper surface has a thick rim and three stamps; a crowned G for George I (1714-27) or George II (1727-60); a Ewer, for the London Founder's Company who controlled the lawful making of brass weights in London. (Withers and Withers 2011, page 78); and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). The weight is equivalant to a 1/4 ounce. Measurements: diameter: 20.84mm; thickness: 3.34mm and weight: 6.1g. Other examples recorded on the database include: NARC-ED4E64 and …
Created on: Saturday 30th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FFCDDA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and plano-convex in profile. The upper convex face is pitted, possibly with a worn central motif of a flower. The reverse is smooth and plain. The surface has a powdery grey patina. Measurements: diameter: 36.49mm; thickness: 7.29mm and weight: 49.60g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-5E4994
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A triangular or wedge-shaped lead alloy trade weight of probable Medieval date c. AD 1200-1500. The object is rectangular in section and the shorter outer edge has a raised moulded rim. The upper surface face has an impressed inscription running inside the rim, possibly reading C S[..]. There are further impressed elements below the inscription but they are illegible. The reverse is plain. The weight is light grey in colour. Measurements: length 40.09mm, width 35.78mm, thickness 15.46mm, weight 106.27g (3.75 oz). Trade weights were extensively used to check quantities …
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-7D19E9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or gaming piece probably of Early-medieval date (AD 650-1000). The object consists of a sub-conical shape (onion shape) which narrows gently from base, then more sharply creating a rounded tip, or nipple. The object is sub-circular in plan and hollow from the base to just below the narrowed upper end. The metal is pale grey in in colour with cream patches. Measurements: diameter: 11.66mm: height: 12.19mm; weight: 4.0g. Objects of this form have been identified as either weights or playing pieces, although this example is quite small. Si…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Spatial data recorded.