Record ID: NLM-E75E22
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Cast rectangular coin weight with bevelled sides; kindly identified as such by Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, who notes: 'This might be better recorded as object type COIN WEIGHT as it is very similar to coin weights bearing a Shield of British arms on one face and the crowned Roman numerals XXX issued for the sovereign of Henry VII and Elizabeth I and the Rose Ryals of James I (Lions, Ships and Angels, page 12). The upper surface bears notation: XXX (possibly cast detail) and (stamped) a crown over the Roman numeral I. The lower surface bears a (probably sta…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C24F68
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Coin Weight, identified by the finder as a quarter guinea weight. Cast rectangular weight with stamped letters: S.D/5.3. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1750. Length: 14.4mm, Width: 11.5mm, Thickness: 1.4mm, Weight: 1.63gms.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AC7F71
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Coin weight (finder's identification). A cast flat rectangular weight with two lightly bevelled sides. A faint impression of a stamped design remains on one flat surface; this comprises a bar with alternating paired pellets and triangles above an uncertain device - perhaps armorial -  alongside a shield in a cartouche resembling the Reichsapfel as appears on Nuremburg jettons. The weight may be for checking a two pence or halfgroat coin - it is just over the weight of a square lead object for which this interpretation is advanced (Biggs and Withers 2000, no. 152,…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-21FCDE
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast rectangular weight, robustly cleaned to a copper-coloured surface, with slightly bevelled sides. A design incorporating a circular panel enclosing indeterminate features appears on what the bevelled edges would suggest to be the underside; the upper side is pitted. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700 Length: 17.6mm, Width: 17.5mm, Thickness: 3.4mm, Weight: 7.97gms
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B3BB46
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight, as kindly identified by Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, correcting an earlier identifiaction as a weight. She comments: 'Such weights are listed in Withers, P & BR 1995 Lions, Ships and Angels as coin weights manufactured in the Low Countries in the late 17th and 16th centuries (in this case in Antwerp as indicated by the hand symbol) and are for the German Gold-gulden coin (ibid. page 33)'. Cast rectangular, with stamped design on both sides. One side bears a hand, with (probably) D to left and I to right. The other side bears an orb within a six arched tress…
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope/Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-DFE3C0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Coin Weight, as identified by finder. Cast rectangular weight with stamped design of crowned shield with indistinct motif, flanked on left by indistinct letter. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Length: 15mm, Width: 14.6mm, Thickness: 1.7mm, Weight: 2.45gms.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-75A198
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Coin Weight, as identified by finder. Cast rectangular weight with a spread hand stamped on its upper surface, and a curvilinear device on its base; the finder suggests this may represent a cog (medieval cargo ship), and that this may denote Antwerp, in the Low Countries. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1400-1500. Length: 15.3mm, Width: 15mm, Thickness: 3.3mm, Weight: 5.00gms.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middle Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-74E661
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval coin weight of a half noble. The flat sub-circular weight has depicts a ship with rose on mast on one face and the other face is plain. The diameter is 14.7mm, the thickness is 3.0mm and the weight is 3.23g.
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2008
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-AB69D3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A compete cast copper alloy Post medieval coin weight for a Ryal. The unifaced circular weight depicts a King depicted with a sword and a shield standing in ship with a rose. The opposite face of the weight is plain. The diameter of the weight is 17.3mm, the thickness is 4.1mm and the weight is 7.21g. The correct weight for a Royal circulating c.1500 is 7.78g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E9EE36
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Late Medieval to Early Post medieval coin weight, probably for a Spanish Excelente (c.3.5g). On the obverse are the facing busts of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. On the reverse is an open hand, palm facing with the capital letter H to the left, all encompassed in wreath. The edges of the weight are bevelled and also have file marks. The length is 15.4mm, the width is 15.2mm, the thickness is 2.2mm and the weight is 3.33g.
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-3F2C64
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete Post Medieval Coin Weight. The square Rose Ryal (30s) coin weight of James I dates to c.1620-1632. The obverse has a shield over a long cross fourchee and the reverse has a crown with XXX/s underneath. In the top left corner of the reverse is a crowned ‘I’ for James I. Length is 20.4mm, width is 20.0mm, thickness is 3.9mm and the weight is 10.88. The original weight would have been 12.72g.
Created on: Friday 23rd March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-E17044
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly worn medieval noble coin weight. The circular weight depicts a ship with rose on mast on one face and the other face is plain. The diameter is 16.7mm, the thickness is 4.1mm and the weight is 6.78g. The weight for a noble would have been 7.00g.
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Stainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-BE1776
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn copper-alloy Medieval Coin weight. The small circular weight is probably used for a Quarter Ryal as it weighs 1.72g or 26.54 grains and has a diameter of 11.4mm. The Quarter Ryal would have weighed 30 grains. One face depicts the King standing, facing in a ship with a shield on his left and the other face is plain.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NLM1653
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
For a gold 1/2 pistole, William III.
Created on: Monday 1st March 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'EAST LINDSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM6019
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base silver cube, not a dice, with drilled decoration on one side. Viking.
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2001
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Notts 1', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM71
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin weigh for a half noble, simplified image of a ship on one face, other face plain. The mass would suggest that the weight (2.86g = 44 grains) suggest that the weight is for a half noble of the period 1412-1462. .
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 1998
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST LINDSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-89B068
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval circular coin weight probably for a silver halfcrown. The obverse depicts a crown at the top, but the rest is very worn and illegible. The reverse probably depicts a horseman, though again this is very worn. The diameter is 15.3mm, the thickness is 5.1mm and the weight is 8.34g. The weight of a halfcrown is 15.05g, though surviving coin weights are lighter.
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tow thrope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D76D51
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Post-Medieval Continental coin weight. The flat square weight has a crowned square shield with three fleur-de-lis on one side. On the other side are the initials A/F.B. This weight almost certainly belongs to a large grouping of privately produced 16th and 17th century weights from the Low Countries. The width is 13.7mm, the length is 13.9mm, the thickness is 0.9mm and the weight is 1.26g.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-1E6035
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy circular coin weight. The obverse has a depiction of the archangel Michael spearing a dragon. The reverse is plain. The weight would have been used for the gold domination angel, which was issued between 1465-1642. The original weight of an angel was 5.18g; this coin weight now weighs 4.12g. The diameter of the weight is 16.01mm and the thickness is 3.15mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton Upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D90801
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy square coin weight for a gold ryal denomination. One face has a representation of a ship. At the top of the ship is a flag with four ropes beneath it. The ship is ‘U’ shaped and has two horizontal lines running along it. In the centre of the hull is a rose. The other face of the coin weight is very worn and illegible. The length of the weight is 17.86mm, the weight is 17.01mm, the thickness is 3.4mm and the weight is 7.15g. The official mint weight for a ryal is 7.78g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxby All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-50E1C5
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rose ryal coin weight. The square weight has a depiction of a square shield on one side. The other side has XXXII[I]. The weight now weighs 12.99g but would have originally have weighed 13.82g
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-883AC0
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy medieval coin weight. The square weight possibly for a half-ryal. One face of the weight has a worn depiction of a king with a shield in a ship. The other face is plain. The length is 16.1mm, the width is 16.0mm and the weight is 3.58g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-D9DA91
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy halfcrown coin weight of James I. The weight should originally have weighed 1.26g, but now weighs 0.96g.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-E4F141
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy square coin weight of a Unite (22s). On one face is a crowned half-length bust of James I facing right with sceptre over right shoulder and orb in left hand. Around the edge of the bust is the legend ‘IR: BRIT’. On the other face is a Crown with XXII below it. Near the crown, in the left corner is a crowned I for James I stamped. The length of the weight is 18.0mm, the width is 17.3mm, the current weight is 9.68g though the original weight would have been 10.03g.
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM6694
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
One has a shield with a star in centre, beaded border at base. The other has an uncertain linear decoration.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2002
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SWINHOPE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM7205
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Rectangular with a horse on one side and plain on the reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ROXBY CUM RISBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NLM7009
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NLM-E79488
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A square coin weight with a crowned Charles I on one side with the inscription 'CARO REX. On the other side is a crown over 'X X' with 'S' stamped just below. There is also a stamp to one side of the crown, possibly that of an official counterstamp or verification mark.
Created on: Thursday 16th October 2003
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-1FD297
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy (brass) square coin weight. The obverse has an unclear counterstamp with the inscription ARO REX around the outside. The reverse has a depiction of a crown with XX S underneath it. The weight is for a Laurel (20s) and would have weighed 9.10g. It now weighs 8.65g. The date of the coin weight is 620-1632.
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7BA2A6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Weight. Cylindical or drum-shaped weight, possibly for checking the light noble, a gold coin issued from 1412 with a weight of 7 gms. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1400-1500. Diameter: 13.9mm, Thickness: 4.9mm, Weight: 6.44gms.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-774443
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Cast copper alloy disc with the same legend die stamped on both sides within a laurel border: 6 s 9 d, the smaller letters being in superscript, meaning six shillings and ninepence. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Diameter: 13.3mm, Thickness: 2.4mm, Weight: 2.41gms, die axis: 6.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C8B521
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Rectangular weight with stamped decoration on both sides. Obverse description: A wreath enclosing an open hand; figures resembling either the numerals 5 5 or the letters B F are positioned either side of the hand with the apparent numerals 7 7 below it. Reverse description: A flowery cross formed by the intersection of floral or vegetal scrolls, each with its wider side resting on one of the four edges. The hand motif is variously described as a maker's mark or, more probably, a mark denoting Antwerp. The mass of the object is, however, lower t…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-465DC6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Cast rectangular weight bearing the stamped or hammered image of a winged and skirted figure thrusting downwards with a spear, within a circle. This marks the weight as for checking an Angel or Half Angel gold coin, denominations introduced in the first reign of Edward IV (1461-1471) and issued under successive monarchs until the accession of the House of Stuart (1603). Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Length: 15.6mm, Width: 15.1mm, Thickness: 3.0mm, Weight: 4.66gms.
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-DA9A61
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Cast discoid coin weight, kindly identified by the finder with reference to Withers, Lions Ships and Angels (2nd edition), page 41, as intended to check the weight of a gold Noble. The outer edge bears a pair of circumferential grooves. The centre is occupied by the stamped motifs of a crown over a lis. The back has an off-centre dimple, possibly indicating the weight was finished and grooves cut using a lathe. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1421-1470. Diameter: 18.7mm, Thickness: 3.4mm, Weight: 6.26gms.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-27831C
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Rectangular weight with an indistinct device within a circle, with letters [--]BRI[--]. The finder kindly identifies this as for checking a double crown of the second coinage (1604-1619) of James I (1603-1625). Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1604-1620. Length: 13.6mm, Width: 13.9mm, Thickness: 1.9mm, Weight: 2.17gms.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-1DBA19
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Discoid milled token bearing identical notation on its two sides: S D / 10:6 / 2 [-] 6 - the central figures being much the larger. This probably stands for 10 shillings and six pence, the value of one half gold guinea. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1850. Diameter: 15.2mm, Thickness: 2.5mm, Weight: 3.31gms, die axis: 6.
Created on: Monday 17th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Authorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-3783EB
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight. Cast square weight with notation 10 6 incised on either side, the number 1 being lightly seriffed. Probably a half guinea weight, the numbers standing for ten shillings and sixpence. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1850. Length: 12.9mm, Width: 12.5mm, Thickness: 3.2mm, Weight: 4.00gms.
Created on: Friday 30th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-21D3D4
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy weight. Cast square coin weight, probably for checking a gold Angel or Half-Angel. One side bears the dim stamped image of an angel thrusting downwards and to the left with his spear. The other side bears traces of a circular panel but no further detail remains. The original surface of the object may be lost; one tiny glossy spot may be all that remains of it. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1465-1600. Length: 13.3mm, Width: 13.3mm, Thickness: 2.5mm, Weight: 2.99gms.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osgodby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-DCACCA
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable coin weight. Milled weight. One side bears a cushion crown over the legend VI / S. The other side has an indeterminate motif and a circumferential legend including: [--]BRITAN[--]I.R.M with rhomboid punctuation. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900. Diameter: 17mm, Thickness: 2.7mm, Weight: 4.46gms.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F12BD9
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible coin weight. Sub-rectangular flat object with a centrally drilled hole of diameter c.5mm which is surrounded by [probably] eight tiny drilled pits of diameter c.1mm. The sides of the object are knife trimmed, presumably to achieve a particular value. If eight units are represented, they would each be of c.0.25gms, which may suggest this to be for checking a post-medieval groat, or eight halfpennies of that period. The ad hoc process of manufacture rehearsed above seems less apt to a weight for checking gold coin. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1540-1600. Lengt…
Created on: Friday 20th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.