Record ID: LANCUM-F045E2
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is biconical in form. Both the top and bottom of the weight show signs of iron corrosion where a suspension loop would have been attached with an iron bar through the centre. The surface is now a light grey/brown colour with numerous scratches and dents including a large rectangular depression. Many similar examples have been found on the PAS database; for example NMS-1815C6, SWYOR-B85A02 and KENT-DC6FC3. The length is 45mm and the width is 30mm.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'RIBCHESTER', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F03A8E
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and poorly-made lead alloy gaming piece or possible token, probably dating from the Early-medieval period. The piece is broadly circular in plan and is roughly plano-convex in section. There are five stubs that project upwards, arranged in a rough circle. Similar objects are thought to be gaming pieces; see ESS-E922F6 and FAKL-CED235 for examples.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF6CF2
Object type: FLINTLOCK MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead fragment that is possibly a component part of a flintlock or a binder probably for a knapped gun-flint from a flintlock musket of post-medieval to modern date. The flintlock was introduced in the middle of the 16th century and became the main regulation firearm for the British Army during the reign of William III. The knapped flint was used within the musket mechanism to produce a spark and could last between 20-25 shots before it had to be replaced. Shares similarities with LANCUM-CF18B7, WAW-679807, SUSS-EC86A4 and HAMP-F19E84 although they are not patinated. The length…
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENRITH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF5122
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy or lead, perforated circular weight or spindle whorl of unknown age. The weight has a circular perforation. It has an external diameter of 14mm, and the central perforation has a maximum diameter of 7mm and the weight is 10.37g. The weight is undecorated and in form could well date back to the medieval period. In the "Finds Recording Guide", Geake (2001, p66) points out that: "The function of lead weights would have varied, from spindle-whorls to fishing weights to trade weights." She adds that spindle whorls should ideally be circular and must have a central perfor…
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENRITH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-ED55F1
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tongue shaped piece of lead, thins slightly towards one end. One face is slightly convex, cream coloured and with a rough irregular surface. The other is slightly concave, and a mottled mid grey in colour with occasional patches of cream similar to the other side. The grey surface appears to be an applied layer as the patches occur where it is missing. The surface on this side is highly decorated with raised shapes. Three parallel raised curving lines form a border running around two edges of the piece, finishing with an in-turned end. This appears to be the representation of a long …
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.