Record ID: YORYM-844482
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a flat base, slightly domed top and trapezoidal section. A central perforation appears to runs through the object. However, it is filled with an uncertain, possibly organic material. The perforation viewed on the upper surface is shallow while on the lower surface it is deeper. All surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a white/grey patina and is worn. The object is 32.96mm diameter, 10.45mm thick and weighs 46.84g. The perforation is 10.02mm in diameter. The term 'weig…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-83BAC7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead biconical steelyard weight weighing 491g, equivalent to 1 1/2 Roman pounds or libras. The upper and lower points have a stump of an iron wire suspension loop.  Date: Roman (probably) Height: 52.43 mm Diameter: 49.95 mm Weight: 491 g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-81FEB5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead possible weight of Early-medieval date, about AD 700 - 1066. The object is sub-cylindrical and tapers. The base of the object is circular and flat and the upper face is shallowly domed. The entire object is crooked and stands at about a 60° angle. There is no decoration on the object and all surfaces are smooth. The object has a light grey cream pale patina. Dimensions: The object is 11.7mm in length and weighs 8.43g. It has a diameter of 11.7mm at the base, narrowing to 8.3mm towards the apex. The mass suggests that it could be a weight becaus…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8163C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The object is plano-convex in section and circular in plan. The upper surface is slightly domed. The object has central sub-circular perforation. Diameter: 25.94mm, Thickness: 8.94mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 8.51mm, Weight: 27.4g. The metal is cream in colour with a pitted patina and numerous grooves.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-46326E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably medieval to post medieval period, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is C-shaped, plano-convex with a flat base, and irregular rounded top. The object may originally have been a complete loop though the edges at the gap appear complete and shaped. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The object is 33.4mm diameter, 6.2mm thick and weighs 30.4g. 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 ty…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-31483F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman cast lead alloy and iron steelyard weight, c.AD 43-410. This is a worn and damaged steelyard weight, made from a central rod of iron, surrounded by lead alloy in a tear-drop shape.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-314793
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval-Modern cast copper alloy trade weight, c.AD 1700-1900. This is a solid discoidal trade weight, probably an apothecary weight, of uncertain date. It is circular in plan with downward sloping sides and a raised bevelled rim. The upper face is worn and slightly corroded, which has obscured any stamps and identifying marks in the centre. The underside is flat and lightly scored with file marks. It weighs 12.67g, which is 7.12 drams.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-31473C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead alloy probable weight, c.AD 1400-1800. The object is spherical with no obvious casting line and a single circular hole running through the weight. This weight has a dull white patina on all faces and no markings or decoration.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-186DA2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal lead alloy trade weight of Medieval date, c. 1200-1500. The upper surface has moulded decoration in high relief comprising of an encircled cross pattée within a circle. There are three pellets in each quadrant, similar in design to the pennies of Edward I, II and III. The centre has a small hole at the centre which is visible from the base of the weight. Measurements: Diameter: 36.68mm Thickness: 10.17mm Weight: 94.43g
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luppitt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-055C89
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead pan weight, circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile, incised with the Roman numeral IIII. The face and reverse have a slightly raised lip around the circumference. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter 36.4mm, Thickness 11.9mm, Weight 104.90g Biggs & Withers (2000) illustrate a similar but lighter lead weight with the Roman numerals 'II' neatly incised and a raised edge on page 16, no.3, which is dated from the Roman period to the 16th century, as they are difficult to date. Similar examples on the database include:  LVPL…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0526EC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead pan weight, circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile, incised with the Roman numeral II. The face and reverse have a slightly raised lip around the circumference. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter 28.9mm, Thickness 8.8mm, Weight 49.35g Biggs & Withers (2000) illustrate a similar but lighter lead weight with the Roman numerals 'II' neatly incised and a raised edge on page 16, no.3, which is dated from the Roman period to the 16th century, as they are difficult to date. Similar examples on the database include:  LVPL-26C…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-03038A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable post medieval lead trade weight or net weight dating to circa AD 1500-1700.  The object is broadly oval in plan and flat in profile with an integral circular perforation hole. The weight has a cream coloured surface patina. The object has abraded edges. A parallel can be found on the PAS database CORN-E790D6, discovered in Cornwall.  The object has a height of 23.1 mm and a width of 24 mm. The thickness is 4.8 mm. It weighs 9.3 grams. 
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F19FD2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, probably dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800) The object is irregularly shaped but circular/disc shaped in plan and d-shaped in section.There is an incised circular shaped depression in the middle of both faces of the object. The surface of the object is well worn with many grooves and scratches and areas of smoothing on one surface likely due to wear causing a shiny greenish patina. Overall the object has a creamy-brown patina.  Lead weights found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their form is consisten…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
No spatial data available.

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: YORYM-B0A15B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably medieval to post medieval period, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is circular with a flat base rounded sides and a flat top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. The object is 15.6mm diameter, 4.6mm thick and weighs 5g. The perforation is 4.6mm 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 p…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-AF1574
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. The object appears to have faint decoration around the base though this is too worn to be adequately determined. The object is 9.6mm tall, 12.9mm in diameter and weighs 7.7g. 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 problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-9963AE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, probably a weight or gaming piece, of uncertain date, likely Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The object is cuboid in shape; sub-rectangular in profile and plan; and has a sub-square cross section. The object bows in the centre, and there are sub-rectangular grooves on the four long sides of the object. The object has a largely cream patina. There are potentially similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including SWYOR-8DD0AA and WMID-5D10E0. However, these have integral attachment loops that this object does…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-87E133
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy standing weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1100-1700). The weight is pyramidal in shape with a flat, square base. At the apex the weight narrows and flattens longitudinally, and presents a circular perforation measuring 3.2mm in diameter. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 23.6mm; base width 13.6mm; top thickness 3.5mm; weight 21.7g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still us…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-863D00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy and iron steelyard weight dating to the Roman period onwards (c.AD 43-1800). The weight is small and is conical in shape. Through the centre is an iron bar that has a worn break at both sides. The main body of the weight has a powdery patina and the iron shank is corroded. Dimensions: Length 11.4mm; diameter 11.1mm; weight 6.15g
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-85C8F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1500. The weight is circular in plan and rectangualr in section. It is undecorated. Thickness: 8 mm  Weight: 49.3 g  Diameter:  30 mm
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-856CCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy free standing trade weight, of 184.91g (6,5oz) and of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The weight is hexagonal in plan with facetted sides which taper slightly to a flat top with a square, integrally cast suspension loop at the centre. There are no marks.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-83CF43
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid weight with an upstanding rim or recess on its upper surface. Dave Haldenby kindly comments that this may leave the date uncertain, as well as the mass if the recess were to indicate the loss of an inserted object. The definition of the form is especially crisp and might open the possibility of a Roman date, perhaps as a [slightly overweight] half uncia, or even as a later half ounce under the averdepois system. The present mass does not suggest close correspondence with suspected Viking Age systems of measurement. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Diame…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-838AF9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable weight. Cast discoid weight with a plain cross or saltire moulded in bold relief on its upper surface. Dave Haldenby kindly considers this object to be of uncertain date due to this atypical decoration, which might rather be expected in an Anglo-Saxon or later Christian context. In the former, it might have represented an imprecise four mancus value - the mancus, a gold coin valued at 30 silver pennies, weighed 4.82gms. However, the use of a weight made of material which might readily be tampered with to check payments in gold seems unlikely, especially when its correspon…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-832199
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible weight. Cast discoid weight with a ring of multiple pecked marks round a small centrally inserted object, appearing on both sides. Dave Haldenby kindly comments that he considers this is of uncertain date due to its anomalous surface treatment. The mass suggests a best match with a value of three sub-units of 4.43gms, making up a half ora/ore as used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. Suggested date: probably Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 23.6mm, Height: 3.6mm, Weight: 12.98gms
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-829093
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. Its mass would suggest an almost exact correspondence with a standard based on sub-units of 4.07gms, as used in areas under Danish influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950. Diameter: 21.7mm, Height: 3.1mm, Weight: 8.1gms
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-73FEB5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The present mass could suggest a value of three sub-units of 4.07gms, or half an ora/ore as used in areas under Danish influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 25.6mm, Height: 3.5mm, Weight: 12.2gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-73C9B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast truncated conical weight with inset object on its top. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina and the inserted object. DH ref: G1b. He also notes a possible discrepancy due to damage. The present mass could suggest a value of six [underweight] units of 4.07gms, making up an ora/ore as used in areas under Danish influence. The match with this putative value is less exact than would normally be accepted if considering a plain weight. However, a Viking Age date for the insertion of objects into lead…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7379C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass could suggest this to have represented a value of two sub-units of 4.43gms or one third of an ore/ora, as used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. However, the metal retains a greyer tint than most accompanying objects of the same material, to judge from the views achieved during image processing, which might hint at a later date. Suggested date: probably Early Medieval, 850-…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-732923
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast truncated conical lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: G1a. If indeed early medieval in date, this would represent a markedly overweight ora/ore according to the system used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. Dave comments as follows: 'I’d only seriously challenge you on one of the weights which you have preferred not to see as Viking, that is NLM-732923, which has good form and what I see as a small peck/ depression to one s…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-72B9D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass suggests close correspondence to a value of three sub-units of 4.43gms, as are thought to have governed bullion transactions in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 18.7mm, Height: 6.5mm, Weight: 13.64gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-727EDD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid weight with pitting on one side. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass most closely coincides with one and one half sub-units of 4.43gms, as are thought to have been used to govern bullion transactions in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. However, use of a partial sub-unit might be deemed in some sense contradictory if that putative value were indeed fundamental to a system of measurement. It might alternatively express a value of …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-71D29D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid or plano-convex conical lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: G1a. The mass suggests closest correspondence with a value of four sub-units of 4.43gms, or two thirds of one ora/ore as used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 19.1mm, Height: 13.7mm, Weight: 17.96gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-718F51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast rectangular lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: I1a. The mass suggests closest correspondence with a value of nine sub-units of 4.07gms, or one and one half ora/ore, respecting that system used in areas under Danish influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Length: 23.2mm, Width: 21.5mm, Height: 9.6mm, Weight: 37.51gms
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-70A894
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight with a pottery insert. Cast discoid lead weight with a fragment of Roman Colour-Coated Ware pottery as an inserted object on its top. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; and by the presence of an inserted object. DH ref: D2b [insert]. Its [underweight] value corresponds most closely to four sub-units of 4.07gms or two thirds of an ora/ore, as thought to have been used for bullion transactions in areas under Danish influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 21.2mm, Height: 7.4mm, …
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-6F79E3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy apothacary weight of Post-Medieval date. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section. On both sides there is a "Symbol and rose" dating it to probably the 17th - 18th century. The mass of the weight indicates a weight of 2 drachms (7.76g).
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-6F6019
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1100-1800). The object is broadly diamond shape in plan but has a break at one end. The other three points are rounded. The upper point has a single circular perforation, likely so it could be attached for weighing. The object has a cream patina and is undecorated.  Similar examples on the database include LIN-38F0DB and YORYM-A6A810. Dimensions: Length 35.5mm, Width 24.9mm, Thickness 1.8mm, Weight 7.87g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-6F54E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper-alloy probable apothacary weight of Post-Medieval date. The object is broken into three pieces with a middle section missing. The object is octagonal in plan with long side edges and short corner edges. It has a raised lip around the edge. Both sides are undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6F2B67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, possibly Medieval to post-Medieval in date, circa AD 1100-1800. The weight is triangular in shape and roughly circular in cross-section at the base. Some sides of the weight have been flattened and the tip has been removed, making the cross-section of the apex more rectangular in shape. The weight is of a light grey-cream colour with an irregular surface patina. There is a small hole in the bottom of the weight that has a maximum diameter of 5.61mm. Measurements: Length: 33.16mm Thickness at base: 21.34mm Width of apex: 9.34mm Thickness&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-5EF567
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this  weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass might suggest this to represent three sub-units of 4.07gms or one half ora/ore, as used in areas under Danish influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950. Diameter: 16.0mm, Height: 6.4mm, Weight: 12.09gms
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5EBDCC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid weight with pecked holes in its surface. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this  weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass might suggest this to represent six sub-units of 4.43gms, or one ora/ore as used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 28.1mm, Height: 5.1mm, Weight: 26.71gms
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5E922F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight with multiple pointed peck marks on its surface. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass might suggest this to represent two units of 4.43gms as are thought to have been used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 25.6mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 8.82gms
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5E68F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval-Post Medieval lead alloy weight, c.AD 1200-1700. A small, spherical weight made from rolled lead, possibly used as a fishing weight.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5E5217
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Roman - Early Medieval lead alloy probable steelyard weight, c.AD 43-410. A cast conical lead weight with small hole through its centre. It is possible that the body of the weight was either cast in two stages or cast in an open mould. The sides are uneven and slightly damaged, either through use or deposition. A tall plano-convex form might appear on a Roman steelyard weight where the iron hook was withdrawn before deposition - there is no trace of rust staining. This weight is undecorated and has no maker's mark.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5E516E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D1a. The mass might suggest this to represent one [slightly underweight] ora/ore observing that system observed under Danish influence. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 25.7mm, Thickness: 5mm, Weight: 23.53gms
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IOW-5E3A15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete (probable) Medieval - Post Medieval cast lead weight, c.AD 1150-1700. It has two flat and perfectly circular opposing faces, the base larger than the top, with a sloping edge between them. It is trapezoidal in cross-section. There are no decorations on any face of this weight; the surface has mottled white patina and is speckled with iron oxidisation. There is slight damage to one portion of the base edge.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5E0485
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval copper alloy weight or spindle whorl, c.AD 1100-1700. The weight is circular in plan and lozenge-shaped in cross section. The weight is very worn with many large scars to the surface and has a dark brown and mottled green patina.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5D6223
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight of uncertain date. The object comprises a spherical body with an integral cast loop at its apex. The weight is unusual as it has a spherical body and is not likely to be shot due to the cast loop. A similar example on the database is CORN-348081, however, this example has a flat base with a cavity, and the apex is pointed. Dimensions: Length 23.1mm, Diameter 18.8mm, Weight 41.40g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-5CE832
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid lead weight with upstanding rim on both sides, possibly marking loss of an inserted object from both sides; Roman discoid weights may sometimes have the rim emphasised. Dave Haldenby kindly deems the date uncertain because of the possibly missing inset/s. DH ref: D1a. The present mass does not correlate with that of the sub-units discerned to govern Viking-Age systems for the weighing of bullion, and it would require the putative lost insets to have weighed about 3gms to bring this object under those systems, which would be heavy for the type of weights distin…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5CDE88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete small copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1850). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. The bottom of the weight has a central circular recess. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.4mm; thickness 5.7mm; weight 12.21g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-5CA734
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast biconvex lead weight with flattened ends. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: C3a. The mass might permit this to have represented 14 sub-units of 4.07gms as are thought to have governed bullion transactions in areas under Danish influence, or two and one third ore/ora – the latter seems a somewhat unwieldy value to this reporter [MF]. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950. Diameter: 23.5mm, Height: 18.8mm, Weight: 57.8gms
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5C5EC1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast cylindrical lead weight with rounded end. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D2a. This might represent five sub-units of 4.07gms as are thought to have governed bullion transactions in areas under Danish influence, though as a duodecimal system this might be expected to feature values of odd numbers of units less often than even numbers. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 15mm, Height: 13.8mm, Weight: 20.44gms.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5B8397
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast rectangular weight with marking on top, perhaps related to an inset object. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: Inset?. This would not be considered close enough in its weight to the putative Viking Age standards governing bullion exchange by this reporter [MF], though the deficit might arise from partial loss of a small inset object - of unstated material - whose presence is suspected. As it was recorded, this might be considered to represent five sub-units of…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5B691E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast rectangular weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: I/a. This would not be considered as a very close match in its weight to the putative Viking Age standards governing bullion exchange by this reporter [MF]: the closest match would be with five sub-units of 4.43gms as are thought to have been used in areas under Norse or Norwegian Viking influence. A value of five sub-units would be an unusual gradation in this duodecimal system . Suggested date: possibly Early…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5B5E2C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast plain cylindrical or bun-shaped lead weight. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be considered of Viking date by virtue of its form and patina; it is undecorated. DH ref: D2a. Possibly representing one half ora/ore according to the Danish system of measurement [MF]. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-950 Diameter: 13.9mm, Thickness/Height: 8.0mm, Weight: 12.33gms
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WREX-2272DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1600-1700 AD). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. One face is stamped with the incuse Roman numeral IIII, the other face is undecorated. The object has a white/grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 41.0mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 100.4g (c. 4oz)
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-05EAD7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight in a conical or bell shape. The weight has a white patina, and its surface is lightly pitted on the sides and deeply pitted on its bottom. At its apex the metal is curved to the side and there is a divot where there may have once been a perforation so the weight could have been suspended, although the flat bottom to the weight indicates that it would have been freestanding.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trearddur', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-05A0BE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead post medieval trade weight. It is roughly circular with considerable wear at its edges. Its surface is a white grey colour due to corrosion and its reverse is marked and pitted. Its face is stamped with ‘GR’ under a crown linking it to George the 1st (1714-1727).
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannerch-y-Medd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DF4D5E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and convex with a flat base. The face is decorated with a raised crucifix cross with a pellet in the lower quadrants. The base is undecorated and the weight has a smooth grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 35mm; thickness 8.8mm; weight 60g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DF3CA4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and convex with a flat base. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 11mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.9mm; thickness 10.5mm; weight 53.87g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DE998D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper alloy object, probably a coin or apothecary weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The object is square in shape with a slightly rounded face and flat base. The faces are worn and appear undecorated and has a dark brown and green patina. Dimensions: Length 17.6mm; width 16.5mm; thickness 3.8mm; weight 7.71g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DD2E1A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1800). The object is circular with flat faces and a rounded edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 7.8mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.4mm; thickness 5.1mm; weight 24.13g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval p…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-DCC805
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy weight, probably of late Early Medieval date (10th/11th century). The weight is circular and has a flat base. It is 7mm thick and has a concave upper surface which in the centre is notably deeper. The perimeter is decorated with a band of recessed dots. A circular recessed band encloses this on the exterior, and two bands enclose this on the interior. A further row of dots are situated within this. In the middle is an recessed eight pointed star. The weight has a dark green patina and abraded base and upper edges.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C93D79
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly cast lead weight of unknown date, from the Roman to Modern periods (c.AD 43-1900). Description: The weight is rectangular in plan and in cross-section.  The upper face is smoother than the other faces. The reverse is rough and pitted. The upper face has a flat topped circular rivet in the middle off-centre, close to one of the long edges; with cracks radiating to the edge. The disc does not extend through to the reverse. The object is grey in colour with a buff patina. The weight is broadly similar to several other rectangula weights on …
Created on: Monday 28th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-9F8B91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight issued in the reign Queen Anne (1702-1707). The weight is disc shape with a raised rim that is bevelled on the inside. The surface is slightly concave and has a series of finely turned concentric grooves. There are three stamp marks on this face: a sword at 1 o’clock, representing the sword of St. Paul for the City of London, a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights) at 6 o’clock, and a crowned ‘A’ (royal cypher) at 9 o’clock, probably for Anne. The reverse face is flat. The entire object …
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-9E3430
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable steelyard weight probably of Medieval to Post-Medieval date c. 1200-1750. It is oval or egg-shaped, tapering to the apex, and sub-circular in plan. It has a circular aperture 2.84mm in diameter running through the centre of the object from its apex to its base. There is a large incision towards the base of the weight, perhaps from damage. The weight is a mid grey white colour. Measurements: height 74.23mm, diameter 57.06mm, weight 1239g. Several ovoid or egg shaped weights have been recorded on the database; many with…
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-9E0B06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid lead object, possibly a weight of medieval to post medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1900. It is a sub-circular flat discoid weight with one flat and smooth face, and one with a slight bulge in the centre. It is 16.96mm thick. The weight is unmarked apart from a few lines scratched into it. It has a mid grey patina. The weight is 57.84mm in diameter and weighs 426g. The mass does not obviously fit into any standard system of weight measurement, so it is perhaps a weight designed to add mass rather than to measure it. 
Created on: Saturday 26th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 28th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Launceston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8A8234
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of probable Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1500). The weight is pear or drop shaped in form and oval in cross section. The upper part of the weight is damaged as two sides of lead is now bent over completely so it is touching the sides of the weight. These pieces of lead may have once formed a rounded apex with a circular perforation, forming a suspension weight. No decoration is present.  The weigh has a mid brown / cream coloured surface patina.  It has a length of 44.1mm and a max width of 20mm. It has a max thickness at the base of 1…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-8A6237
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1500). The weight is pear or drop shaped in form and sub-rectangular in cross section. The upper part of the weight becomes flatter and slightly triangular in shape, it is slightly bent out of shape. It has a circular perforation for suspension. No decoration is present.  The weigh has a mid brown / cream coloured surface patina.  It has a length of 52.8mm and a max width of 20.8mm. It has a max thickness at the base of 17.7mm and a min thickness at the apex of 8.2mm. It weighs 87.9 grams. Similar perf…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-7808DE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead object of uncertain date, possibly a weight dating c. AD 43-1800 or a Roman lead slingshot dating c. AD 43-200. The object is sub-oval with a smoother, rounded bottom and a flatter top. The object has a largely light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 34.24mm. Width: 24.14mm. Thickness: 15.83mm. Weight: 72.45g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-77F6DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead object of uncertain date, possibly a weight dating c. AD 43-1800. The object is sub-oval in shape and has a pierced perforation in one corner, with a diameter of 1.87mm on the front and 1.22mm on the reverse. The object has a largely light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 34.67mm. Width: 21.51mm. Thickness: 14.79mm. Weight: 68.88g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 27th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-7495B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1500-1900. The weight is circular and has a thick raised rim.The front of the object has two concentric grooves and a central dimple. At 12 o'clock, is the letter H. At 6 o'clock, there is the letter O. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The weight is green and brown in colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 23.7mm, thickness 5mm, weight 12.9 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-610B7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete lead / lead alloy weight most likely dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1600). Both of the weights are circular in shape with a D-shaped section. They each have a circular perforation in the centre and are undecorated. They have a powdery grey / cream patina. 1. Diameter 20.6mm; width 5.5mm; weight 13.52g 2. Diameter 20.7mm; width 5.4mm; weight 13.61g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date f…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-5D664D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead pump seal weight. Cast D-shaped plate with bevelled edges and a projecting fungiform lug with facetted beaten end on its underside, of a form superficially resembling that of a detached shoe heel. The lug engaged with a slot in an oiled leather seal [lost] for a pump chamber during its operation, to maintain the vacuum necessary for its functioning. Lightly patinated. This is a small version of a relatively common object class marking the processes of rural land drainage. The grey tint of metal may suggest this to be relatively recent in date, though the technology of manually ope…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4C52BC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date (c.1100-1900). The weight is tall, narrow and conical with a flat apex and circular base. The base appears to have a separate, solid, central, lead element indicating the object may be formed from a filled hollow outer case rather than cast or rolled from a sheet. It has a pitted, pale cream patina. Measurements: height: 50.22mm; diameter at base: 21.6mm; diameter at apex: 1.36mm and weight: 120.3g Discussion: Weights such as this can be difficult to date due to being a function…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-4B0937
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1600. The weight is triangular with irregular edges and thickness. An iron suspension loop projects from the upper straight edge. The surfaces are damaged though appear undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The object is 66.38mm long, 48.81mm wide, 12.88mm thick and weighs 178g. Lead weights are common finds from the Roman to Post-Medieval periods and are difficult to date precisely without specific contextual information. They are common metal detector finds but are rare …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-497A8A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to post-Medieval stone counter or weight The weight is circular in plan and domed in cross section with a convex upper surface and flat reverse. It is undecorated but has a semi glossy off white patina. The token is 22.3mm in diameter,9.5mm thick and weighs 28.95 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-489997
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, possibly Medieval to post-Medieval in date, circa AD 1100-1800. The weight is broadly triangular in shape and hexagonal in cross section. From the base, the sides go inwards and terminate at a rounded point with an oval perforation in the centre (5.4mm x 2.7mm). The weight has a cream / brown mottled patina on all surfaces.  Measurements: length 35 mm, width at base 16.8 mm, thickness at the base 16.7mm, thickness at the apex 5mm, weight 44.3g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-478154
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is conical with a hollowed base and tapering sides to a pointed top. It is undecorated. The object is 16.34mm tall, 19.74mm in diameter and weighs 24.11g. Weights of a similar form have been identified from Early-Medieval contexts. Numerous similar objects have been recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme including SWYOR-427442 which states that such objects are often described as gaming pieces but there are few excavated examples with which to compare them. They can also be interpre…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-37878D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval or Modern lead/lead alloy and iron weight or plumb bob, c. AD 1600-1900.  Cone-shaped with a circular cross-section, it has one pointed terminal and an opposing flat face with projecting iron suspension loop. It has a grey coloured patina and many dents and knicks across the surface. It weighs approximately 4.6oz (Averdupois).  Dimensions  - Length: 59.47mm; Diameter at widest face: 25.57mm; Diameter at point: 5.60mm; Weight: 132.83g
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-363167
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1300-1800. The weight is sub-conical in shape with a rounded apex and gently sloping sides which flare slightly just at the base. The weight is circular in cross-section. At its apex, it has the remains of an integral iron suspension loop, which is now worn down and corroded. The base of the weight is flat, allowing the weight to be freestanding. The metal's surface has an irregular, mid-grey patina with some modern scratches present, possibly the result of encounters w…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-350544
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably a net weight, of likely medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1200-1900.  The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling (bi-conical). A narrow cylindrical hole extends lengthwise through its centre. The metal has an even light-grey patina with a few shallow scrated across its surface. Length: 22.7 mm Weight: 22.3 g Diameter: 15.4 mm
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-33DD56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable weight probably from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, around AD 1100 - 1800. It is sub-circular and has one flat face and one domed with a raised rim. There are no visible markings or evidence of attachment. Thickness: 6.83mm Weight: 32.22g Diameter: 29.54mm The mass suggests it could possibly be intended as a 20 pennyweight, but may also be a non-standard weight or one for adding mass rather than measuring mass.
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: CAM-F90345
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lump of lead whose function or use is uncertain. This unidentified object is also of uncertain date. It weighs 42.19g, and currently has a sub-spherical to sub-cuboid form. Lead is a heavy but soft metal and it is therefore more probable that this artefact started as a sphere and has deformed to gain flatter sides under its own weight. Only one of the surfaces appears markedly different to the others. This has a depressed slot around less than half of the circumference. The slot has a width of 1.9mm and depth of 0.7mm. The diameter of the lump, measured along the axi…
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F8928E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper alloy trade weight dating to the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714).  The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and slightly dished centre. A crowned A is visible as well as a sword and possibly a ewer at the bottom, which indicate the monarch and that is was produced in London. The reverse is flat and unmarked and the object has a light green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.6mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 8.23g See Biggs (1992: 50).
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-E2FA65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy and copper-alloy weight, possibly a standing weight or steelyard poise of probable Post-Medieval date c AD 1600-1800. The weight is conical with a flat base, which has a section of the edge missing. At the apex is a length of copper alloy wire (9mm long x 2mm thick), lying flat against the surface, the ends embedded in the object.  Diameter at base: 33.06mm; height: 17.25mm and weight: 79.59g.  Conical standing weights date from the Medieval period and were still used in the 19th century,  (Biggs and Withers 2000:30)  Ho…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: OXON-E172B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy net weight of probably Post-Medieval date. The weight is a cylindrical tube with al arge oval central hole (c.7.6mm diameter). It is an off white colour. The weight is 17.5mm long, 15.9mm in diameter and weighs 27.08 grams.
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: NCL-CC0E19
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead or lead alloy weight of post medieval date, c. 1500-1800. The artefact consists of a solid plano-convex dome with seven incised ridges creating a fluted appearance. The base is slightly concaved with a central hole with a corresponding outlet at the apex of the dome. This hole would have enabled suspension. It weighs approximately 21 ounces. A few similar fluted weights have been recorded with Post Medieval designations on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See for example SUR-AE1A1E, SUR-214AC8. The artefact is in very good condition with some nicks an…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B62626
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or sinker of medieval date (c.AD 800-1400). The weight has an oval profile and circular cross-section, with a length of 29.4mm, a maximum diameter of 17.3mm in the centre, though it tapers towards the ends. There is a central aperture with a diameter of 7.0mm on one end and 6.3mm at the other. It weights 43.99g. "Lead weights are difficult to date securely or assign to specific tasks without archaeological context, as they change very little and thus a wide date range is suggested. The form of these weights has been suggested as reflecting those utilised…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-A79DCB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval to modern date (c.1660-1830). The weight has a wide and prominent upstanding rim and a deep incised circle defining the centre of the upper surface. It is stamped with 1 OZ and a motif that is probably corn-ears and above is the number 135 Dimensions: Diameter: 28.64 mm  Thickness: 7.38 mm  Weight:  27.66g or 0.97 oz (1 oz)
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Old Bolinbroke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A74B06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval to post-medieval weight (c. AD 1100-1700) It is discoidal with two flat sides. Some scratches on one flat surface Diameter: 37.11 mm; Thickness: 5.81 mm; Weight: 47.13g
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Old Bolinbroke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A2BF3C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable weight artefact of unknown date, but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is in the form of a solid cone that has been sliced in half vertically. The base is flat and hemispherical, the front is convex, and the reverse is flat. Both front and reverse rise to a rounded, blunt point at the apex. There are no markings or signs of attachment. It is 32.6mm long, 15.2mm wide and 28.1mm high. It weighs 54.7g (1.9oz). The mass is close to 1/8lb in the mercantile systems of weighing based on a pound of 15 ounces of 29.2g, so the object may h…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A24F95
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, probably a weight, of probable post-Medieval date, about  AD 1500 - 1800. It is roughly cylindrical in form with an oval flat end, and sides that taper to a blunt, rounded apex. There are two circular, domes of brown corrosion set side by side in the centre of the flat end. They appear to be ferrous, but they do not give a magnetic response.  The weight is 16.8mm long, 16mm wide and 28.6mm high. It weighs 39.1g. The mass does not fit obviously into any standard system of weight measurement, so it was probably intended to add mass, such as …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A13091
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A neatly made lead weight of unknown date, Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It is a standing pyramidal weight, with a square base and tapering sides meeting at a rectangular apex. There is a hole through the apex, perhaps for suspension. There is a V shaped notch in the top of the weight. The corners between the sides are bevelled, especially in the middle. There is a neat pyramid shaped recess in the base of the weight. The weight is 49.5mm long and weighs 154.55g.  The base is 22.6mm square and suspension hole 4mm in diameter. The mass does not obviously match any standard …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A105A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating to the early medieval  period (c.AD850 - 1000). The object has a circular flat base and possible decoration in the fomr of irregular pellets and a prounced or turned-out rim around the edge of the domed (convex) top. It has a cream/off-white patina. A similar object is recorded in this databse at LIN-B6A114. Similar examples were found at the Anglo-Scandinavian or Viking camp/settlement at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, p.49, fig. 20). It is difficult to determine the difference between lead weights and gaming p…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-A00E13
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bell weight of 99.43g (3.5oz - approx 1/4 lb taking the loss of the handle into account) and of Georgian date. The weight has concave waisted sides with moulded lines around top and bottom and the suspension loop has broken away at the top. Around the base of the supension loop are several marks; a crowned G? cypher overstamped with unclear letters REI or RPI; a ewer (for the London Founders Company, used to demonstrate adherence to standards); an A (indicating measurement on the Averdepois scale). The base is slightly concave.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: NLM-9E2793
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid or flat cylindrical weight. Slight sinking on the upper surface may hint at its casting in an open mould. Curved and straight lines are scratched into the upper surface: these might be read as the letters S R or, if inverted, a shape resembling a water bouget. The marks are attended by a few other faint broad wedge-shaped stamps. The intended mass may be two ounces, though the form could indicate dating between the Roman period when the uncia was introduced and the later medieval to post-medieval period when its usage again became universal under the averdepoi…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-9DFAF8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. A sub-conical weight made in two distinct stages. Initially, a fragment of cast lead sheet of thickness 2.3mm was tightly rolled. The metal of this component is patinated where it appears in the rounded base. The roll was then dipped into molten lead or placed in a larger mould which was filled with eutectic metal. The jacketing layer is not markedly patinated, though patches of white fabric may represent either protrusion of the rolled core or a surface which has been lost elsewhere, the former deemed the more likely. The mass may suggest this to have represented two aver…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-4F775C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead weight. It is sub conical with a sub oval base which tapers at one end. Length 38.99mm,width 31.73mm,height 8.70mm,weight 50.62g.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NEAR FRISKNEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4F524A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead, copper alloy and iron weight. Cast cylindrical lead weight with a sub-rectangular copper alloy inset [10mm by 9mm] in its top, and three small [length to 5mm] ferrous metal insets in its side, the latter tested with a magnet. Patinated, with the inset on top smoothed by heavy wear. The mass equates to 6 [actually 5.977 units, which would be deemed acceptably close for a plain lead weight] units of 4.43gms making up one ora/ore according to the Norse system of measurement for bullion, as also observed in their ‘kingdom’ of York and Dublin, under whose rule Lindsey may …
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-4C33BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Post-medieval circular trade weight. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in section being quite flat. It's upper surface has a a border made of one incised line  placed 2.0mm inwards from its outside edge and then a second concentric circle 3.4mm in from this. These surround a centrally recessed circular cell. The reverse is flat and plain. The trade weight  is 21.1mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 11.80 grams.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
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