Record ID: SWYOR-C80566
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable weight. The object is conical, and has a hole running vertically through the centre. There are several old dents on the side and base, and a recent scrape. Lead weights are imperfectly understood and cannot normally the attributed to a specific period. It is hoped that increased recording and further study of these objects will allow better understanding in the future. This one weighs 98.2g, which is not far off three ounces. The hole through this example casts some doubt on its function as a standing weight, yet the hole seems too narrow to allow use as a spindle…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SWYOR-C81077
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy weight of unknown date. The object is a rounded rectangular shape with a narrowed centre, making it H shaped in section. The two ends are rounded, but the central shaft has straighter edges. The function of this object is not certain. It weighs 229g which is approximately 8 ounces. It is 30.4mm in diameter and is 27.4mm thick. Lead weights are imperfectly understood and cannot normally the attributed to a specific period. It is hoped that increased recording and further study of these objects will allow better understanding in the future. No parallel for this obje…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SUSS-000637
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tall, triangular prism lead weight, known as a standing weight. A hole has been punch through the apex. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been fishing weights dating from the medieval period or later, but due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight is undecorated, but both ends are well rounded. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-009C32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular lead weight or spindle whorl with a central perforation. The spindle whorl is biconical in shape and has been highly decorated. The spindle tapers from the central perforation to the outer edge. Both faces of the spindle are decorated with raised linear designs which could be letters. The lead has gone a light greyish-white. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02C067
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy circular trade weight. The weight is stamped with the value 1 oz. The weight weighs 26.4g. It is worn with a dark brownish-green patina. Weights of this type are early-mid Victorian in date.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-032BC4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small and thin triangular shaped lead weight, with a rectangular base. The weight is only 4.7mm thick. There is a hole in the apex. The weight is undecorated but has a very rough surface. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hailsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-036B06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large circular lead weight. The weight is undecorated and it has not been perforated. But part of a stamp is still visible and it appears to read 3I. The weight is well rounded. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated, within the post-medieval period. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour. It weighs 111 grams, which is 4 oz.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Ann Without', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-03F9F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small dome shaped lead weight, with a circular base. There is a large irregular perforation running through the centre of the weight. The weight has been crudely made. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Duncton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-045581
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy circular trade weight. The weight is stamped with a ring and dot motif. A large amount of iron corrison is visible on the surface and has covered any other mark. The weight is slightly worn with a mid jade-green patina. It is post medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dallington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-155B52
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An annular lead weight, with a diameter of 29.7mm, a maximum thickness of 9.0mm, and a mass of 30g. The central perforation has a diameter of 10.8mm. It is unornamented, with a pale grey-white surface colour, and one face is poorly preserved. Such weights are difficult to date, and their precise function is uncertain, though they may have been used in fishing or weaving. This undecorated example may date to any time between the Roman and early postmedieval periods.
Created on: Saturday 2nd June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.