Record ID: LANCUM-A76A56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. The weight is circular, with a large perforation in the centre that held the spindle. The surface is very worn. Unlike many other spindle whorls of the same date range, this example has a very distinct moulded decoration: There are five moulded flat knops on the outside of the whorl with incised (probably also moulded) lines between each two knops. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pin…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-A5A126
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval discoidal lead weight, probably for ½ ounce troy, with a highly stylised human figure in counter relief on one face and an uncertain motif including radial lines on the other. Diameter 18mm. Thickness 3.5mm. Weight 8.07g / 0.2595oz. 14th - 17th century.
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMS-A550A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval cylindrical lead weight with median hole. Length 29mm. Diameter 12 - 15.5mm. Hole diameter 5mm. Weight 39g. Probably for ue with a net or line. 13th - 17th century
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.