Record ID: WMID-E914D0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight, probably dating to the Roman period, between AD 43 – 410 (diameter: 31mm; thickness/ depth: 16mm; weight: 113.5g). This weight is circular in plan and flat in section. The Roman numerals ‘III’ are incised into the upper face of the artefact, although there is a long scratch or possible incision to one side, which gives the appearance of an additional ‘I’. There are no other markings on this artefact. The base/ underside of the weight is slightly recessed in the centre. Overall, the artefact is in a slightly worn and fair condition with a ligh…
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-10A605
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete cast lead standing weight, dating from the Roman – Post Medieval period, between AD 43 – 1800 (length: 29.5mm; diameter at base: 23mm; weight: 52.99g). The octagonal pyramid weight has an slightly broken tip where a probable suspension hole may have once been present. Each tapering side of this octagonal weight extends downwards to form an slightly irregular sub-circular base. The base of the artefact is uneven with a circular indenation visible in the centre (diameter of indentation: 4mm; approximate depth of indenation: 4/5mm). Overall, the weight is in a …
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-839E02
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead (alloy?) disc shaped object which may be a weight, token or gaming piece. The front of the object features a concentric rib within the disc, and a raised border around the circumference. The inner rib stands in slight relief of the border when the object is viewed in profile. There is a raised pellet in the centre of the front of the disc, and two “Y” shaped designs with internal pellets, also raised, joining the inner rib with the central pellet. There is also a further rib, in low relief, between the inner rib and the border. The reverse of the disc is plain, although…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-6CAD72
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead weight (probably). Extant external diameter: 31.2mm; internal diameter: 9.2mm; thickness: 11.2mm; mass: 20.6g. The object has a perforated sub-biconical central portion, attached to an incomplete outer ring by a series of ribs which radiate outwards. The object has a pitted brown/grey surface. The radiating ribs and outer ring are unusual, but the biconical shape with a central circular perforation is a recognised form for cast lead weights. A similar but more complete object is recorded on the PAS database (CPAT-39D310). Perfortated biconical lead weigh…
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tong CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-3F7CE4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a trade weight. The weight is square and has a male bearded forward facing bust within a circle on the obverse. The reverse is plain. An inscription runs around the side of the bust although this is unclear. It appears to be retrograde and may read JAMES... raising the possibility that this is a mould rather than a weight, although this is currently uncertain. The weight measures 22.82 mm long and 22.23 mm wide. It is 3.65 mm thick and weighs 15 grams.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2010
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Record ID: WMID-5EBF74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable moulded lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is sub-circular, with one flat side. It is flat on the reverse and has a stamped impression on the front which reads IIP (or dII if inverted) set within a border comprised of two lines. Outside this border there are traces of an inscription running around the side of the weight but this is now illegible. The weight measures 134.9 grams, the equivalent to 0.3 avoirdupois pounds. It measures 52.95 mm long, 52.68 and 11 grams thick. It has a cream patina.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-5F4825
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy trade weight of probable post-medieval date. The weight is circular in plan and trapezoidal in section. It is inscribed on the front with a P at the top, below which there is a V and an S and an I at the bottom. The reverse has a similar inscription except the P at the top is reversed. There are file marks visible on both faces and the edge. It weighs 27.7 grams and measures 24.32 mm in diameter and 7.9 mm thick. It has a smooth dark green patina.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E802C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cuboid artefact, possibly a weight of some sort. None of the faces are inscribed, suggesting that this was not a die. It is slightly irregular, but clearly deliberately cuboid. Each face measures approximately 10 mm by 10 mm. It weighs 9.2 grams. This object is impossible to date on stylistic grounds and its date is therefore uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 24th June 2011
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Record ID: WMID-1066B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight, probably a spindle whorl of uncertain date. The spindle whorl is flat on both top and bottom and neither side is decorated, making dating immensely difficult. It measures 22.62 mm in diameter and has a central perforation of 8.26 mm. It is 7.22 mm thick and weighs 22 grams. It has a cream to white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-8C67E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy cup weight, probably from a set of nesting weights. It is likely to be late medieval to post-medieval in date. The weight measures 11.47 mm high and tapers in diameter from 30.95 mm at the rim to 25.23 mm at the base. It weighs 22.2 grams, the equivalent of 0.783 troy ounces - it probably originally weighed one ounce. There is deep filing on the base. Where the original surface of the rim survives two decorative ring and dots can be discerned. The interior of the base of the weight has a circular depression in the centre and a stamped circular makers mark which con…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-8CC155
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy trade weight of the Commonwealth period (1649-1660). The weight is circular and stamped with a sword, the shield of St. George and a ewer. It has a circular depression in the centre of the face of the weight. A rim runs around the front face. The reverse has a circular depressed ring in the centre with a further central depression. The weight measures 33.79 mm in diameter and is 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 24.3 grams, the equivalent of 0.86 ounces, so would orginally have weighed one ounce.
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2010
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-4C9AB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 4 oz trade weight of post-medieval, probable Commonwealth date (1649-1660AD). The weight is circular with a raised rim. The centre has a central ring and dot surrounded by two incised circles. Around these there is a shield of St George to the left, a sword above, an A to the right and a ewer to the bottom right. The reverse has a central depression, surrounded by a circular depression. Grooves on the reverse may relate to filing in order to reduce the weight. The weight now weighs 106.1 grams, which converts to 3.742 ounces. It measures 52.47 mm in diameter and is 8.7 …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
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Record ID: WMID-8D0175
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ounce trade weight of post-medieval to modern date, possibly of Queen Anne, dating from 1702 to 1714. The weight is circular and has a raised rim and two incised circles in the centre. To the left there is a crowned RA and to the right a crowned A. The reverse has a central circular depression. The weight measures 32.83 mm in diameter, 5.14 mm thick and weighs 26.5 grams (0.93 ounces). The weight has a green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-5326E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead circular probable weight of undetermined date. The weight has unifacial decoration consisting of several irregular curved lines dividing the face into triangular 'wedges'. The reverse is plain. The weight is pierced with an off-centre sub-circular hole which measures approximately 3.15 mm in diameter. The small size of the hole suggests that this object is not a spindle whorl. The weight is 6.27 mm thick, 25.6 mm in diameter and weighs 29.8 grams. It has a cream coloured patina.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
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Record ID: WMID-A86237
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper-alloy trade weight of probable modern date (circa 1700 to 1900 AD). The weight weighs 13.9 grams (0.49 ounces in avoirdupois measurement) and has HALF OVNC inscribed into it by hand. Beneath this lettering the top face has a central inscribed circle within a ring of two inscribed circles and has a further ring of two circles running around the circumference. Below the inscribed lettering there is a further inscribed N within a square field. The reverse is blank. It measures 24.78 mm in diameter and 3.89 mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
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Record ID: WMID-CEDB30
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of four weights of uncertain date, perhaps dating from as early as the Roman period (or even earlier), although they could date from any point up until the modern period. There is little diagnostic about them, although one exhibits moulded linear decoration above and below a central rib with four moulded decorative lugs which may perhaps be medieval or post-medieval in style. Each has a circular perforation and they range in size from between 16.36 mm in diameter to 21.61 mm. Their precise function is uncertain. It is possible that they were net weights for nets used to catch …
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4DF111
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of five lead weights recovered from the same area. The weights are lacking in stylistic characteristics which allow their date to be ascertained with confidence, but they are likely to be medieval or post-medieval. The group are of different types. One is hemispherical in shape, with a flat base and a domed top (number 1 in the image). This one measures 33.83 mm wide at the base, 19.84 mm high and weighs 82.8 grams (2.9 ounces in avoirdupois measurement, suggesting it may have been a 3 ounce weight). Weight number 2 in the image is a flat bottomed cylindrical weight with …
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2011
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Record ID: WMID-602F91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded lead steelyard weight or possible Roman date. The weight is domed with a concave base and has a corroded iron attachment loop which emerges from the top. It weighs 285.1 grams and measures 46.9 mm high and 34.6 mm wide across the base. It has a corroded pale brown to white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-C59B27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval trade weight dating to the reign of James II (1665-1688). The weight measures 20.3 mm in diameter, 3.96 mm thick and weighs 5.3 grams (81.8 grains). The weight has a raised border and a central raised circular boss in the centre above which is stamped the royal cypher I, for James, and a sword at 12.00. Below the boss a ewer is stamped. On the reverse there is a raised circular base with a circular indentation in the centre and circular lathe marks around this, presumably in order to achieve the correct weight for the object.
Created on: Monday 17th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
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