Record ID: CORN-300934
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight, rectangular in plan and profile, and flat in section. It has been incised at one end with the letters 'M' and 'N' which might refer to someone's initials. The top face has also been incised with a single horizontal line down the middle of the weight. Small flat lead rectangular or square weights are often termed 'Apothecary weights' which were used from the 15th to the 17th centuries, once the mass of the English penny declined steeply and the current penny could no longer be used as a substitute for a weight, especially for sensitive purposes such as making medic…
Created on: Sunday 3rd June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-400255
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small pyramidal shaped lead weight, with a rectangular base. The weight has four triangular faces. The four triangular faces meet at the apex. The faces are all irregular as the weight has been crudely made. The base has had a two holes pushed through it, these holes perforate through to the sides of the weight. The weight is undecorated but has a very rough surface. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a …
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST SUSSEX', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-56B621
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five lead trade weights from the same field, all very worn. There is no discernible detail on any of them. They range in diameter from 41.50mm to 29.42mm.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Talaton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-688601
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy trade weight. Probably 15th to 16th century. A small, circular, uniface weight. There are two concentric incised lines at the edge. The obverse is stamped with a crown at one edge and a lis opposite at the other edge. These stamps are over the incised bands. There is small hollow at the centre of the weight and the whole surface is slightly concave. The reverse of the weight has clear file marks over the whole surface. The weight of the object does not appear to conform with any known 15th to 16th century weights for coins and the placement of the symbols is different to …
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7EAAB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The short cylindrical object has a central aperture and a cast ring in one of the two flat surfaces. It measures 25mm in diameter, 14.6mm high and weighs 59.6g.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-825105
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of two cast lead-alloy weight, each found in a different field on opposite sides of a narrow road. Although one is slightly more worn than the other, they both carry the same very distinct and unsual decoration; they were cast using the same mould. The weight is if double-conical shape with a broadened rim and central perforation (ca 8mm in diameter). While one side is decorated with a simple zigzag line, the other displays at least four different symbols: a heart-shaped symbol, a box/parcel-shaped symbol, a (very faint) eye-shaped symbol, a horned symbol and a symbol resembling a …
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-825814
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of two cast lead-alloy weights, each found in a different field on opposite sides of a narrow road. Although one is slightly more worn than the other, they both carry the same very distinct and unsual decoration; they were cast using the same mould. The weight is if double-conical shape with a broadened rim and central perforation (ca 8mm in diameter). While one side is decorated with a simple zigzag line, the other displays at least four different symbols: a heart-shaped symbol, a box/parcel-shaped symbol, a (very faint) eye-shaped symbol, a horned symbol and a symbol resembling a…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-9C05B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight. The weight is conical in shape and is unperforated. It is worn with a mid brownish-grey patina. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this example must remain undated.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-D330C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight dating to the Roman or Medieval period. The weight is cuboid in shape with an integral suspension loop on the upper surface. Vertical ribs run down three of the long faces, roughly in the centre. The other face is damaged but appears to have also had this decoration, though slightly more off-centre.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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: NARC-F0CC46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A number of Roman-postmedieval lead weights. Such weights are often difficult to date without context. Weight no. 1 (top left in figure) is of biconical form, with the remains of an iron rod in the centre. It measures 37.9mm in diameter, 26.5mm in height, and 122g in mass. It probably dates to the Roman period. Weight no. 2 (top right) is the largest of the group, and is of conical form. It measures 49.4mm in diameter, 40.8mm in height, and 325g in mass. It dates to the Roman period. Weight no. 3 (bottom left) is of elongated conical form, with an 11.7mm long iron pin proje…
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FC7D93
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval cylindrical lead weight. The weight widens in the middle and is hollow all the way through.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-FF90F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tall, conical lead weight, known as a standing weight. A hole has been punch through the apex. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been fishing weights dating from the medieval period or later, but due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight is undecorated, but both ends are well rounded. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashburnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FFDBE5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large circular lead weight. The weight is decorated with a board cross, it has not been perforated. The weight is well rounded. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated, within the medieval to post-medieval period. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wittersham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B4213
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy perforated weight, probably a medieval fishing weight. The weight is 58.2mm long, 20.3mm wide and 17.7mm thick. It weighs 68.3g. It is square with concave sides in section and tapers at both ends. One end extends into a simple oval suspension loop. The weight is deeply patinated and is a creamy white colour. Lead weights are very imperfectly understood currently. It is hoped that by recording them as often as possible, a large body of data that can be studied will be built up.
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-5BA474
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Globular, biconvex cast lead weight with remains of an iron suspension loop running through the middle. Probably a Roman steelyard weight although could plausibly date up to the Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-5D2ED2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead conical weight with hole punched through apex. These items have been dated to vaious periods ranging from Roman to post-Medieval. This particular find came from a site that yielded finds of all periods although with a particular concentration of Roman finds.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-7E6151
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large weight made of lead. The weight is tear-drop shaped, but the reverse is completely flat. The weight is undecorated. The lead has gone a light greyish-white colour. Some damage has occurred to the weight as a result of being hit by the plough, as several scratches and scars are evident on the surface of the weight. This weight is possibly medieval, but most probably post-medieval in date. Due to that fact that so few lead weights have been found in archaeological contexts, only a very broad date range can be allocated.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E6DB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token or weight. Circular in plan it is bun-shaped, giving a D-shape in cross section. The top surface is decorated with a 6 petalled flower. It is most likely to date to the Medieval or early Post-Medieval period. These types of weight have not been catalogued into a typology and so a more precise date cannot be given.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-7ED6E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large circular lead weight. The weight is undecorated and it has not been perforated. There is an incised ring on the front of the weight, it also has a wide rim. The weight is well rounded. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated, within the post-medieval period. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herstmonceux', grid reference and parish protected.