Record ID: YORYM-F79C0A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The object is cylindrical in form, and narrows towards each terminal. A circular sectioned longitudinal perforation extends down the centre of the object. This perforation is now filled with organic material. A longitudinal joins runs down one side, where the surface overlaps. It therefore appears to have been constructed from a single sheet rolled over onto itself. The metal has a grey/cream patina which is worn and nicked. The object measur…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-E0C256
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval square 'Antwerp hand' copper alloy coin weight, probably dating to AD 1581-1585. Description: The weight is square and stamped on both sides. The obverse is marked with the initials 'LVG' above an outstretched palm. The reverse depicts a rose, flanked by the initials 'E C' and topped by a crown. The weight is a patinated brown in colour. Obverse:          V                        &n…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE24B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age unknown, but probably Post Medieval, cast lead circular 25.3g (0.9 oz) pierced weight. Sub-circular and flat with a 2.7mm diameter piercing near the perimeter. One face appears to have been used as an anvil with many 'hammered' dents on the  surface along with several chevron patterned lines. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 29.8mm, thickness 4.2mm, weight 25.3g (0.9 oz) Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-8B2DFA, SWYOR-10A484 and YORYM-A890BA.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C8E448
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead square 96.3 g (3.4 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. Sub-square in plan with tapered sides. The obverse has a crude moulded depiction of a facing bust with long hair 'curled up' at neck level. The reverse is plain, with a slightly raised border. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a light buff colour. Sub-square 39mm x 37.9mm, thickness 7.9mm, weight 96.3g (3.4 oz) Broadly similar examples on this database at: SUR-8D7BC3, SWYOR-12183D and PUBLIC-E1F929.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B7B90E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy weight of medieval date (1200-1350). The weight is roughly conical in shape with a rounded base and flattened apex from which the suspension loop projects (rectangular in cross-section and an inverted V in shape). The inside of the loop is slightly elongated where is has been worn through suspension. Below the apex are two concentric grooves. Measurements: Length 18.6mm, Diameter 15.8mm, Weight 16.03g. Discussion: Similarly-shaped steelyard weights from the medieval period are often decorated with shields, oft that of Richard, Earl of Cornwall (Ward-Perkin…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-B48541
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval-Post Medieval lead or lead alloy weight, c.AD 1300-1700. This weight is a thick circular disc; the faces are roughly flat, with roughly straight sides. The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. Both faces have a small central, punched or cast depression, with slight abrasion and damage probably caused by movement within the soil. There are three, possibly  four, incised lines on one area of both faces, which may be part of a larger, central decoartion. Although too worn to identify, the decoration may have sig…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48522
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval-Post Medieval probable lead alloy weight, c.AD 1100-1800. This weight is sub-rectangular in plan and square in section, with rounded ends. There are no identifiable features or markings.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48500
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date, Roman-Post Medieval.  This is a sub-circular lead alloy weight with flat, undecorated faces. In the centre of the flat face are the remains of an iron rivet or attachment loop, set to project 90 degrees from the rest of the weight. The object is worn with a grey patina. For a similar example, see BH-F79381.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48389
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval-Post Medieval circular lead weight, c.AD 1300-1800. The object is circular and domed on one face with chamfered edges and an iron stub set on the edge. The flat surface of the object is pitted; the domed surface is relatively smooth with multiple surface scratches and indentations. The iron attachment spur is rectangular in plan and section, and is heavily rusted and corroded. The object has a powdery white patina with some red iron oxidisation on the domed face. For a similar example, see SUSS-DA9C9B.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A36F2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is plano-concave with a flat base and slightly sunken top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 21.04mm diameter, 6.12mm thick and weighs 16.44g. The perforation is 3.02mm in diameter. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problema…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.