Record ID: LANCUM-12F365
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is circular but of uneven thickness. On one face is a pattern made of many lines, radiating from the central point, the other side is plain. The weight is uneven, and has a dark grey patina Dimensions: It is 33mm dimeter and 7mm thick maximum, it weighs 54.15g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-112A96
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight, one of a set that would have stacked. It is circular with a raised rim, and the weight would suggest that it is 1/2 ounce. Inside are the stamps of a laver or coffee pot, the inspection mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders, who controlled the lawful making of weights in London and for three miles around (Withers and Withers 2011, page 78). Also a sword, which is the mark of St Pauls London, and possibly a crowned C, which would date the weight to the reign of Charles 1-11. Similar example on the database are NARC-C1DECA and DEV…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-42386D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is shaped like an elongated sphere. The neck is long and flat, sub rectangular in shape. In the centre, near the tip is a suspension hole. The base is flat in the centre and would therefore stand. Weights like these are seen in the Roman (for example SUSS-EA2CCC) and Medieval (NLM-5D1F37) periods. The weight of 192g does not accord with the Roman weight system, as 1 semis is equivalent to 164.5g. It is closer to the Troy system, where 1/2 lb would be 186.5g, this was probably in use from the late 14th century, only being s…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-400A44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight or token. It might have had a raised portion around the circumference, as a copper alloy or iron weight would typically have, but this has been partially folded down. The base is plain. There are no figures etc. giving weight equivalent Dimensions: it is 52mm diameter and 12mm high. It weighs 200.69g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3FF59A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight in the shape of a bell, with straight sides and curved top. Embedded in it are the remains of an iron suspension loop.  Dimensions: It is 31mm high and 34mm in diameter and weighs over 200g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F3E409
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy token or weight. It is 37mm diameter and 4mm thick, with rounded edges. There may have been a character one on face but this is no longer legible.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Heversham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4E8D55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval to early Post Medieval lead alloy shield shaped pan weight. Equates to 60 drams or 3.7 ounces (almost 4 ounces or quarter a pound) under the ‘binary’ averdepois system. The decorated side consists of a crowned fleur-de-lis, surrounded by a recessed border approximately 5mm lower than the decorated area. The border is largely absent from the top edge of the weight. The weight is lightly abraded and the decoration is still clearly visible. Dates to between c1390 and c1588 AD. Length 48mm, width 37mm, thickness 11mm, weight 105.35g. The weight illustrated on p4…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Settle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4B6E06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy suspension weight. It is a rounded conical shape, with the top extended from the body but flattened, with a hole through the centre. The deep marks that are cut into the body are probably post depositional. Dimensions: It is 29mm high, the base diameter is 25mm and it weighs 64.78g
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0B1391
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy possible polyhedral weights. They are of polyhedral shape but faceted unevenly on all sides. Most of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Overall they have an even green patina, the incised lines have orange soil in them. They have a sheen and if made of lead this would be unusual, it is suspected though because of the weight that it is a lead alloy but with a greater proportion of another metal in it, hence designation as copper alloy. The weights fall between both the Scandinavian and Dublin Viking unit weight sy…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D1FD22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy weight or gaming piece. It is irregular in shape, being triangular at the bottom but with a circular top half. The base is also not straight and is 'kinked' halfway along, although this may be as a result of damage and not deliberate. It is flat on the front and back faces. The base is not smooth but has what may be symbols etched into it. It is difficult to discern if all of these are damage or deliberate but the horseshoe shaped symbol is obviously deliberate, the possible rune next to it is not so clear-cut. It is exceptionally large and heavy…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-579431
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible polyhedral weight. It is basically a cylindrical shape but is faceted unevenly on all sides. Half of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Overall it has an even green patina, the incised lines have orange soil in them. It has a sheen to it and if made of lead this would be unusual, it is suspected though because of the weight that it is a lead alloy but with a greater proportion of another metal in it, hence designation as copper alloy. The weight falls between both the Scandinavian and Dublin Viking unit weight systems. Similar weights …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54567D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy bar with a circular cross section. The base is flat and very slighty concave, possibly as a result of casting as opposed to design, and the edges are rounded. Near the other end a collar cast into the piece, and beyond this the bar may have been cut twice, forming a slightly triangular 'end'. This may have been for assay in some way, alternatively it could have been used as a gaming piece and the shape is to distinguish it.  It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was inte…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5451A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy weight or gaming piece in the form of a truncated cone. The base and top are flat. It has an even light brown patina, and has been found in assoiation with early medival artefacts, hence it has been similarly dated. Dimensions: It is 8mm high and 12mm in diameter at the base, it weighs 7.05g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-432473
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shape which may be an incomplete suspension weight. It has a circular body and part of this extends to form a neck, giving an overall teardrop shape. This neck is finished with a sub rectangular shape, slightly wider than the neck where they join. It is flat on one side, the main body is domed in the centre, the neck and rectangular end have an approximately semi-circular section. There are no distinguishing marks. There are some indentations in the centre of the flat side, and it may be that this is not a weight but an unusual palm guard Dimensions: It is 63mm …
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-431A8D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, globular lead alloy piece, probably a weight although it could also be a gaming piece. It is flat on the bottom and the top is a shallow dome. It has a shiny, dark grey colour, except where it is damaged at the edge, when it is light brown. Similar domed weighs are known from the Viking camp site at Torksey, Lincolnshire, and it is possible that this is a similar object. See also SF-D5B50D Dimensions: 20mm diameter and 6mm deep, it weighs 16.18g
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dolphinholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85B124
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85A8E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85A1EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-859E18
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the medie…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8597EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8591EF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-858E31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Long cylinder Phot on phone A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-858783
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8582C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but has the appearance of having been cut in half at across the thicker centre, wider because because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-857D79
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8578A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge of the flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider at one end because it has been squashed. It has an even, mid brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the medieval to post medieval…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-857229
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-856554
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8541A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy piece which may be part of a weight or gaming piece. It is circular, flat on the top and bottom, but has been cut in straight lines in two planes, leaving a segment shape. There is an indentation in the centre of the top of the shape.   Dimensions: It is 18mm wide and 7mm thick, 11.96g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-853755
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone with uneven sides, some straight and some slightly bowed. There is a central, vertical hole of diameter 7mm. There is possibly a design intended on the sides, as faint indented squares are visible. On the underside is an indented circular feature which has been moulded in. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1). Dimensions: 13mm high and diameter 20mm, the central hole is 7mm in diameter. It weighs 27.96g some inde…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-852DAD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone, the sides are irregular as the top slopes. There is a central hole vertically through the centre, of diameter 7mm. The bottom of the weight has an indented circular line around the hole which may be a casting fault or a simply a feature of the mould. The weight is just under a multiple of 5 of the standard Scandinavian weigh system of 4.43g. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1) Dimensions: 12mm high and 21mm diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8527CE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a thin walled truncated cone with straight sides. There is a central hole vertically through the centre, of diameter 8mm. The weight is just under a multiple of 5 of the standard Dublin weigh system of 4.43g, although it is near to the same for the Scandinavian system of 4.07g Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1) Dimensions: 15mm high and diameter 18mm, the central hole is 8mm in diameter. It weighs 20.69g. 
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-851FC6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl or gaming piece. It is circular in form with a central hole of 9mm diameter. It is flat on both sides. Such weights were possibly net weights and are dated in the database to AD 1200-1800, for example NARC-DE4CD1, although they have been found on much earlier sites, such as the Viking camp at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards 2016, Fig 1) Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 6mm thick, the central hole is 9mm diameter. It weighs 33.96g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85135C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone, with curved sides giving the appearance of a bun. There is a central, vertical oval hole, of maximum diameter 6.5mm. The bottom of the weight has an indented circular line around the hole which appears to be a feature of the mould. The weight is just under a multiple of 12 of the standard Dublin weight system of 4.43g, but with a margin of error. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1). Dimensions: 13mm high and&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-850CF7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or gaming piece. It is conical in form with a rounded top. The sides are flat in some areas. There is no central hole and no decoration is apparent. It approximates to 20 units of the Scandinavian Viking weight system.  Dimensions: It is 28mm high 31mm diameter, it weighs 86.71g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84FBF3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy weight, or spindle whorl or gaming piece. It is hemispherical in shape with a flat base and a rounded top. It has a central, horizontal hole of diameter of 7mm. There is no design apparent, although there is some miscasting on the top with small folds in the material. Such items are difficult to date closely, they have though been found at the Viking camp of Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Fig.1). Dimensions: It is 12mm high and 31mm diameter, the central hole is 7mm diameter. It weighs 54.33g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84F3EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone, the sides are irregular being straight in some areas and slightly curved in others. There is a central hole vertically through the centre, of diameter 7mm. The bottom of the weight has an indented circular line around the hole which may be a casting fault or a simply a feature of the mould. The weight is just under a multiple of 20 of the standard Scandinavian weigh system of 4.07g. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1). Di…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84DD28
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy circular weight. It is flat on both faces, the sides are concave in shape. There is the suggestion of a pattern, possibly a cross, on one face but this may be only damage. It equates to approximately 30 units of the Viking Scandinavian weight system. It has an even light brown patina. Similar, but smaller examples are seen in LANCUM-4AF424 and YORYM-F7661A, dated to AD 800-1100 Dimensions: It is 31mm in diameter and 14mm high, it weighs 125.35g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-31FE11
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trade weight. It is circular, the diameter of the bottom being slightly smaller than the top, which gives the sides a slight slope inward towards the base. The top has a raised circular border. In the inset panel is an circle, approximately in the centre of the face. On this are four symbols, spaced equidistant around the circle; At the top is a shield shape divided into equal quadrants. On the right hand side is a crown with 'G' under it.The bottom has the image of a ewer, and the left hand side has a cipher of 'A' and 'T'. It weig…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holme St Cuthbert', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C99B98
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular weight, worn and unmarked. It is circular in plan and has a raised circular edge on the upper side. There are assay marks but they make little sense, one is 7.8 and the other possibly 7.B, and may be part of the users personal cipher. The central, circular assay mark is too denuded to interpret. It is plain on the back. A weight of 10.85g would suggest that it was to represent 1/3oz. The weight has brown patina. Similar but not identical weights with a raised border are described in Withers (2011,41)  and there are examples of thi…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B4628F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval or post medieval cast lead alloy cup weight from a set of nested weights.While usually found in copper alloy the form and decoration of this example is so similar to those examples nested that it is likely to have had a similar function and date - c. AD 1300-1600 (see Egan 1998:309-10 and Biddle (1990) 921-2, nos. 3197-9). The weight is open in profile, having a circular base with the sides flaring out to a wider rim. The base is convex inside, but flat outside. The rim surface itself is decorated with a motif of ring and dot …
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tunstal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4FF9DB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It has been formed by rolling a sub circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former. Hence the narrowing 'flap' of material can be seen along one side of the narrow weight, basicaly cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends. It has an even, light patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time, possibly as fishing weights, amongst other applications. Dimensions: It is 34mm long and 15mm in diameter, the central hole is 5mm diameter, and it weighs 24.3g
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA4AB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight, probably post-medieval. It is a cone truncated at both ends to leave two flat faces and sloping sides. On one side are the remains of an iron suspension loop. The other face is stamped with some form of standard. This comprises a circular stamp, across the face of which is a cross, extending beyond the circle with a possible fleur de lys design at the terminal of each arm. There is another circle inside this, and inside this are raised dots inbetween the arms of the cross and the inner circle. The digits V I I are also stamped above the desi…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Westlinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-69FB01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or gaming piece. It is approximately conical although two flatter faces are present on the artefact, possibly miscast originally or as a result of use or deposition. A hole runs vertically through the centre of the object, off centre at the base. It has an even white patina. Similar objects are found on the data base with or without the central hole, an example of one with is SUSS-80AF39, or YORYM-173EE5 which is the same form as the artefact here but without the hole. These are known from Viking sites at Flixborough, see Evans and Loveluck …
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cleveleys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-69E5B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or net sinker. It is formed of a long, roughly symmetrical biconical shape, with a hole which passes through the length of the item. It has an even white patina with brown staining from the soil in places. Similar net sinkers on the database, for example NARC-2DF5D1 and YORYM-123889 have a wide date range allocated, from 200BC to AD1900. In view of the excellent survival of this example, a date from AD1200-1800 is most likely. Dimensions: 26mm long and 9mm diameter, it weighs 11.03g
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cleveleys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D69E7B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight in the shape of a cone with a rounded top. Out of the top of this is an iron bar of circular section, with a wider diameter piece on the end of this, to facilitate the fixing of a suspension string. It weighs 263g which is just under 10 imperial ounces, or 5/8 of a pound, which it may have represented when new before any loss occurred. Dimensions: 32mm diameter at the bottom and 14mm diameter at the top, it is 46mm high and weighs 263g 
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brookhouse', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9B55E9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, circular in plan, and 13mm deep. It weighs over 200g and may represent 1/2lb weight in the avoirdupois system.  it has an even light brown patina and some recent plough damage in a small area. Its condition may suggest that it is post medieval even though weights such as these were used over a long period of time Dimensions: 47mm diameter and 13mm deep
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Euxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFE2E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy cup weight, probably belonging to a nested set dating to c.AD 1600 - 1850. The weight is circular in plan with sides that flare outwards from the base to give it a trapezoidal side profile. Overall it is formed of a truncated cone, upside down. The base of the cup is circular in plan, with a slightly domed base. Externally, this base is has an outside rim, which then steps down with a raised circle with a central depression in it, possibly designed to nest with others.  The rim at the top of the weight …
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A620DD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval or modern weight, probably of 1/4 ounce in the imperial measurement system. The centre is inset and the raised border is decorated with diagonal lines, somewhat of the appearance of a pie crust. The stamp in the centre denoting the weight is not visible but there is a symbol that may represent a set of scales, or alternatively be an excise mark of a sword or cross with additonal symbols Dimensions: 19mm diameter and weights 3.78g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2DA90D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy medallion or token reused as a dress or curtain weight. The lead alloy disc is pierced with two holes in the centre, but there is bold script around the edge. It reads JUBILEE and 1809. This was the year of the golden jubilee of George III and it is possible that this was a commemorative medal made for this occasion. On the other side of the medal is an image of a book and possibly of a cross, this might suggest that it was either a locallly made token for the kings jubilee or, more plausibly, a token made to commemorate the anniversay of a local church or similar organ…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1C83C3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy weight. The circular weight is decorated on the surface with two concentric circles mouded into it, these are approximately 3mm wide each and the centre is slightly dished. The back is plain and flat but the top surface is convex and thus creates a sub-lentoid cross section. The weight of just under 85g equates to 3oz in the imperial system.  It is noted that a parallel on the dayabase is YORYM-D6AAF5 whihc is classed as a bridle mount, which clearly has the means of attachment for the iron bit on it, which this artefact lacks. Masli…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1A2B14
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead curtain or hem weight or button. Flat, circular lead weight with two vertical slits in the centre, possibly used to stitch it in place when in use. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: 24.04mm diameter and 6.01mm thick, weighs 21.35g
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-21F4EA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Posy Medieval lead or lead alloy hem or curtain weight. It is flat and circular in plan. Near the centre there are two small circular perforations for sewing the weight into place. Date range c1700 to c1900 AD. Diameter 30mm, thickness 4mm, weight 23.42g. Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-161F37
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The upper surface is decorated with the image of a raised Masonic mount. A lump of corroded iron protrudes from the base of the object
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8FF6AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, probably a pan or trade weight. It is circular in plan and sub-trapezoid in section. The upper face is wider than the lower face. Their is an indistinct weights & measures check mark on the lower face. The upper has a distinct raised edge, with three low concentric inner rings, with IIII impressed inside the raised edge. IIII will relate to the object's weight in Imperial ounces. 109g is 3.84oz. Dates to between c1750 and c1900 AD. Diameter 39mm, thickness 10mm, weight 109g. 
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8FDC46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, probably a pan or trade weight. It is circular in plan and sub-trapezoid in section. The upper face is wider than the lower face. Their is an indistinct weights & measures check mark on the lower face. The upper has a raised edge with IIII impressed inside it. IIII will relate to the object's weight in Imperial ounces. 113g is 3.98oz. Dates to between c1500 and c1800 AD. Diameter 35mm, thickness 12mm, weight 113g. 
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-545995
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Victorian copper alloy stacking trade weight. It is circular in plan, with a raised circumferential border on the upper face. Within the border the disc is impressed with a series of stamped marks, including one reading 'VR' surmounted by a crown with 477 under it. There is also a large 8 and a partially illegible inscription that reads [ ]IV 8or& [ ]. The lower face is flat and undecorated but there is a central plug from when the weight was adjusted during official testing for accuracy. Dates from c1837 to c1901 AD. Diameter 22mm, thickness 5mm, weight 13.19g.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bacup', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-52B42B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy pan trade weight. It is circular in plan and sub rectangular in section. One side is undecorated but has a slightly raised circumferal ridge. The other side is flatter but has a number of punched marks. The legible ones are on roughly three lines and are V OC I. This alludes to the Dutch East India Ccompany (Vereenigde Nederlandsche Geoctroyeerde Oostindische Compagnie abbreviated to VOC) and is probably an official Company weight or a contemporary copy of one. Dates from c1602 to c1799 AD. Diameter 40mm, height 9mm, wei…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Workington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5293A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy suspended bell shaped weight. It would originally have some form of trapped loop in the perforation, probably of iron wire that has since rusted out or been lost though a remnant remains. Probably dates to between c1750 and c1900 AD. Diameter 50mm, weight 264g.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Workington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C7E503
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy suspended bell shaped weight. It would originally have some form of trapped loop in the perforation, probably of iron wire that has since rusted out or been lost. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1900 AD. Diameter c28mm, height 32mm, weight 149.33g.
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Millom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C7D07A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy suspended pyramidal weight. It would have suspended by cord passed through the perforation at the apex of the weight. Probably dates to between c1100 and c1750 AD. Length 25mm, width 24mm, height 44mm, weight 117.19g.
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Millom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-58E468
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Salford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight. Dumfries (crown over D). Probably one of a set of nesting trade weights. Dates from c1847 AD. Diameter 22mm, thickness 4mm, weight 12.07g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Eccles', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B72418
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
NEED FS AND COMP A circular lead alloy weight. On one face are impressed two eight petalled flowers, with squared off petals and a central circle. On the other side are traces of a pattern formed of two impressed sub-circles, and sets of parallel lines at different angles to the next set. The whle has an even white patina Dimensions: It is 32mm diameter, 2.5mm thick and weighs 23.9g
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cliviger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-542CE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy probable pan weight. It is sub circular in plan, sub rectangualr in plan, and more or less cylindrical in overall form. There is a small circular impression on the wider face, perhaps an indication of a unit of weight. patina and method of construction suggest a date range of c1600 to c1800 AD Height 20mm, diameter 35mm, weight 10.2g
Created on: Friday 4th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-271967
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead alloy perforated domed or 'bee-hive' weight. It is circular in plan, sub-rectangular in section, and a truncated cone overall form. An angled perforation runs from top to bottom, probably intended to hold a trapped wire suspension loop. Suggested date range c43 to c1800 AD, probably post c1500 AD. Diameter 19mm, height 17mm, weight 39.72g.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-270178
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Post Medieval lead alloy perforated cylindrical weight or possible castor wheel. It is circular in plan, rectangular in section, and cylindrical overall form. One of the perforated faces is flat, the other slightly concave. Suggested date range c1500 to c1800 AD. Diameter 29mm, height 14mm, weight 95.31g.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-95A62B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy dome shaped probable weight. It has been cast in a mould made by the first joint of someone's thumb, the imprint of the nail still being visible. Possibly an incomplete suspended weight that was originally intended to have some form of trapped loop in the cavity in the base. Alternatively it may always have been intended as a standing weight, possibly for a balance scale pan, or just someone having a bit of fun. Probably dates to between c1100 and c1750 AD. The height is 21mm, width is 21mm, thickness 17mm, and the weight 44.71g.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-06C4AE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead alloy suspended bell shaped weight. It would originally have some form of trapped loop in the perforation, probably of iron wire, that has since rusted out or been lost. Dates to between c43 and c1900 AD, probably c1500 to c1750 AD. The height is 44mm, diameter is 39mm, and the weight 333g.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E0E29
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy bell shaped weight. It appears to have been cast in a mould made by the first joint of someone's thumb, the faint imprint of the nail still being visible. Possibly an incomplete suspended weight that was originally intended to have some form of trapped loop in a perforation that was never started. Alternatively it may always have been intended as a standing weight, possibly for a scale pan. Probably dates to between c1540 and c1900 AD. The height is 39mm, diameter is 24mm, and the weight 132.98g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cambridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7D9072
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval lead or lead alloy weight, probably a pan weight. It is square in plan, rectangular in section and profile. The upper face is decorated with a raised saltire with a raised pellet in one quadrant. The lower face is undecorated. The object has been abraded and deformed post deposition. The alloy has a high lead content. Dates to between c1200 and c1640 AD. The length is 41mm, width 38mm, thickness 6mm, and the weight is 68.36g. Similar objects on the database include BH-333186, IOW-715B18, and NLM-20DBAE.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cambridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0D79AD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead alloy weight with copper alloy inset. The weight is square in plan, and rectangular in section and profile. There is some damage to the lead alloy and is possible that the inset may have had some form of surface embellishment like gilding or enamelling. The square copper alloy inset is decorated with a single central square, flanked on each corner with L-shaped cells. This decorative motif on the mount set into the weight can be closely paralleled in Wales with two examples from Anglesey, one of which was found on the Early Medieval enclosed settlement near Llanbedr…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3DA073
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, circular in shape. There is no decoration or validation marks apparent. It is not easily aligned to the Imperial system but may represent 1 1/3 oz Dimensions: 24.13mm in diameter and 8.76mm, high, it weighs 34.30g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3D9FE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight. It has no decoration or validation marks apparent. It equates to approximately 1 2/3oz in the Imperial weight system. Dimensions: 31.60mm, 5.58mm, 40.55g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3D93B9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead alloy weight. One face has concentric circles as decoration, and a possible validation symbol in the centre. It would be approximately equivalent to 1/3 Imperial ounce if complete Dimensions: It is 17.13mm maximum diameter, 4.19mm thick and weighs 7.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3D5D8A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy weight. It has a crown within a central circle, defined by dots, and around the edge of this is the word PLATED, with asterisks either side of it. It is approximately one fifth of an Imperial ounce in weight Dimensions: 24.03mm in diameter and 1.83mm high, it weighs 5.15g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BC3A5E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy probable coin weight dating to the Post Medieval period (1500-1700). It is broadly square in plan, measuring 15.70mm high by 15.96mm wide and is 7.58mm thick, with rounded edges and corners. All faces are slightly worn with a uniform mid-greenish-brown patina. On each of the weight's faces the symbol for half '1/2' is present and it weighs 13.25g, just shy of half an ounce - indicating its use as a half ounce weight. It measures 15.70mm by 15.96mm, is 7.58mm thick, and weighs 13.25g. Numerous other square coin weights have been recorded on…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C94386
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy suspended bell shaped weight. It would originally have some form of trapped loop in the perforation, probably of iron wire that has since rusted out or been lost. Probably dates to between c1540 and c1900 AD. The height is 33mm, diameter is 26mm, and the weight 84.0g.
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C93AD3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, probably a clack weight from a water pump. The iron nails were probably used to attach the weight to the leather flap valve that sealed the pump when not being used. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1920 AD, more likely earlier in the period due to the purity of the lead alloy and the type of nails used. The diameter is 46mm, and the weight 218g. Clack weights are part of a crude non-return valve from a simple water pump. When water was drawn up the pipe into the box with the spout, the clack lifted to let the water in and then fell back …
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C922CB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, probably a clack weight from a water pump. The iron nails were probably used to attach the weight to the leather flap valve that sealed the pump when not being used. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1920 AD, more likely earlier in the period due to the purity of the lead alloy and the type of nails used. The diameter is 63mm, and the weight 444g. Clack weights are part of a crude non-return valve from a simple water pump. When water was drawn up the pipe into the box with the spout, the clack lifted to let the water in and then fell back …
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6D1C23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper-alloy weight or plumb bob of possible post-medieval to modern date (A.D. 1500-1900). The weight is pointed triangle in form and square in section with four sides. Two of the sides are slightly convex and rounded, whereas the other two are flat. There is an integrally cast, circular performation, of 5.55mm diameter, present on the flattened sides, suggesting that the object was used as a suspension weight or similar. The weight is undecorated. The metal has a dark greyish-green patina and is relatively unworn. Numerous functions for such objects have…
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1AB15E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval lead or lead alloy suspended, or pendant, weight. It could have been utilised in many ways, for example as a plumb bob, a fishing weight a net weight, trade weight, or balance weight. The weight is drop shaped with an integral suspension loop. It decorated with three raised longitudinal ridges on both faces. Dates to between c1100 and c1600 AD. Lenght 74mm, width 24mm, thickness 15mm, weight 94.16g Similar examples on the database include SWYOR-FD5874, LANCUM-D0A1E6, and DENO-0A3621.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E414FA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight .It may have had initials impressed into it at some time as there is a suggestion of IB on one face, but this is by no means certain. The other face is slightly scratched and damaged. It has an even white patina Dimensions: It is 39.47mm in diameter, 9.93mm thick and weighs 108.93g.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cliviger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E40A7F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
NEED COMP A probable lead alloy weight or spindle whorl. It is circular with a slighty off centre circular hole cast in the centre. There are no markings, the whole has an even grey patina Dimensions: It is 28.66mm in diameter, 9.51mm internal aperture diameter, 3.80mm in thickness, and weighs 16.08g.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cliviger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-94CA92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval lead or lead alloy 'beehive' or 'skep' suspended weight. Its overall shape is that of a skep, a basket sat open end down, which was traditionally used to house bees. The weight is conical with a rounded pointed apex and a circular base that is slightly concave. A perforation with a diameter of 5mm runs from the apex to the centre of the base. This probably held the suspension loop, most likely made of iron, though there is no staining from oxidising iron to support that supposition. The wear on the rim of the base suggests that it may also have been used as a…
Created on: Friday 26th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Aspatria', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC5661
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern bell shaped lead alloy suspended weight. At the apex of the 'bell', and the centre of the base, there are depressions that were where the wire of a trapped iron suspension loop was. Hard to date with any precision but the colour of the lead alloy and the regularity of the casting, suggest it dates to between c1500 and c1950 AD. The height is 28mm, width 26mm, thickness 16mm, and the weight 65g. Similar examples on the database include YORYM-E528FB, LEIC-074C28, and SUSS-A5CAE4.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DBC305
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern lead alloy suspended conical weight. It is circular in plan and sub-triangular in section. It retains its trapped wire suspension loop. Dates to between c1700 and c1940 AD. The height is 66mm, diameter is 39mm, and the weight 377g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D38232
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval to modern lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c. AD 1650-1850. The weight is circular in shape, but has deformed slightly in places with flattened sides. It has a raised outer rim and incised inner circles and a distinct flan at the centre. It is plain and undecorated on the reverse, and no inscription or marking survives on the obverse. The weight implies it was used as a measure for 3.5oz. It measures 43.4mm in diameter, 12.45mm in thickness, and weighs 98.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-B422AF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead or lead alloy weight studded with iron nails. The weight is circular in plan and a slightly curved rounded rectangle in section. There is a raised circumferal ridge on one face. At least twelve rectangular section nails have been driven into and through the weight from this face. The finder says that when first found, the heads of these nails were more complete. The other face is plain and the ends of many of the nails are visible. There also appears to be two nails driven in from this side. Unlike the other face, all the iron is flush with the surface. Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Headington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B3D7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval bell shaped lead or lead alloy suspended weight. At the apex of the 'bell' is the staining from the remains of the original trapped iron suspension loop. The sides below the apex have been chamfered and there is evidence, in the form of shallow depressions, that an attempt to create a perforation for a new suspension point was started. Dates to between c43 and c1750 AD. The height is 38mm, diameter is 23mm and the weight is 94.3g. Similar records on the database include WILT-EE98CC and SUSS-31E831.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B1D420
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead alloy suspended weight. It is circular in plan and sub triangular in section. It is undecorated but retains the remnants of its iron suspension loop. The weight is hollow with a perforation approximately 23mm in diameter in the base. 7mm inside this perforation is a purer layer of lead with a central smaller perforation of 16mm x 11mm.The centre of the weight is void with an approximate maximum diameter of 35mm and an approximate maximum depth of 25mm. The shank of the iron suspension loop is visible inside this void and is approximately 12mm long. The two …
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B1A69A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead alloy suspended 'bun' weight. The use of weights of this form with inserted objects is considered typical of Anglo-Scandinavian practice. It is circular in plan and sub oval in section. It is undecorated apart from central depressions (each approximately 20mm across) on both faces that may have once held inserted material. It retains the remnants of its iron wire suspension loop, but this may be a later addition. Probably dates to between c700 and c1000 AD. The diameter is 60mm, thickness 35mm, and the weight is 867.9g. The distribution of weights of this des…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A05D58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead 'bun' weight. It is circular in plan and sub rectangular/sub oval in section. On one face there is an impressed mark, bearing a resemblance to a truncated '7', that may have once held inserted material. Both faces are concave. The impressed face has the remains of a circumferal ridge approximately 10mm wide. On the undecorated side this circumferal ridge is almost complete. The use of weights of this form with inserted objects is considered typical of Anglo-Scandinavian practice. Probably dates to between c700 and c1000 AD. The diameter is 49mm, thickness 25mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Sunday 17th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A05083
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern lead alloy suspended weight. It is circular in plan and sub triangular in section. It is undecorated but retains the remnants of its iron wire suspension loop. Probably dates to between c1750 and c1950 AD. The diameter is 36mm, height 48mm, and the weight is 326.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-788595
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval bell shaped lead-alloy or lead suspended weight. At the apex of the 'bell' is the trapped iron suspension loop, now close up by corrosion poducts. Dates to between c43 and c1750 AD. The height is 45mm, diameter is 30mm and the weight is 109.59g. Similar records on the database include SUSS-A5CAE4 and LEIC-074C28.
Created on: Friday 4th October 2019
Last updated: Saturday 30th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chatburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BE0E51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, probably late medieval to post-medieval in date (c. AD 1400 - 1800). The weight is cylindrical. Both faces are inset. One face has a pattern of recessed ovals around the edge of the inset section. The other face has a recessed oval on one edge of the inset section and a central recessed circle, from which a groove extends to the edge of the inset section on the opposite side to the oval. The object has a white patina. It is 46.26mm in diameter, 14.54mm in thickness and weighs 216g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-AC784A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead or lead alloy suspended weight, possibly a steelyard weight or a replacement pendulum weight. It is sub-pyramidal in form. The apex of the 'pyramid' contains two perforations in the lead which would have been used to suspend the weight. One of the perforations appears to have either failed or been poorly executed. There are remains of a chalky coating on the weight. It is hard to tell if this is intentional or the result of being interred in a lime rich medium like mortar, possibly lost and trapped in a wall. Dates anytime from c43 to c1750 AD. Length is…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AC741E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead alloy uniface weight, possibly a steelyard weight. It is sub-circular in plan and more or less plano-convex in section. The remnants of an iron suspension loop is at the top of the weight. The decorated face has a raised pellet centrally along either edge. Downward from the centre is a raised ridge, and there is a discontinuous line of four bumps along the bottom edge. The effect of these raised features is to give the impression of a grinning visage to the decorated face. Dates anytime from c43 to c1750 AD, possibly Roman (c43 to c410 AD). Length is 2…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F1DFC8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of uncertain date (c. AD 43 - 1800). The object is oval with a circular perforation that does not extend all the way through. A hollowed circular section on the other side of the object may represent an abandoned attempt to extend this perforation. The object is dark grey in colour. It is 24.11mm in length, 21.44mm in width and 17.34mm in thickness. The perforation is 2.43mm in diameter. The object weighs 45.32g. It can be difficult to date lead weights without archaeological context. This example has no diagnostic features that would allow it to be more precisely dated.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-F0909A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead conical and perforated weight of post-medieval date (c. AD 1600 - 1800). The weight has a slightly expanded circular base. It is perforated centrally by a circular hole. The object has a white patina with a rough and pitted surface. It is 21.65mm in length, 22.77mm in diameter and weighs 42.09g. There are a number of similar examples recorded on the database, including: LEIC-75FABE and LANCUM-F064D0. There is a great deal of uncertainty over the date of this type of lead weight, although the string retained in the latter example suggests a post-medieval to modern date is most …
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-F064D0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead conical and perforated weight of post-medieval date (c. AD 1600 - 1800). The weight has a circular base. It is perforated centrally by a circular hole which retains the fibrous remains of string. The object has a white patina. It is 24.35mm in length, 22.56mm in diameter. It weighs 46.59g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.