Record ID: LANCUM-1B7F98
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century. The weight survives almost complete and is in good condition, even though some fragments of the outer edge are missing. It is biconical in shape, with one side decorated with raised line and nonsensical symbols and the other with raised mouldings making up a tight web of lines, radiating outwards from the central perforation that held the spindle in place. The side which is decorated with the nonsensical symbols displays eight moulded lines which make up eight cells. There is a symbol or letter in each…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wroughton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-18DD4E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval lead oval weight of oval cross-section with a median hole. Length 32.5mm. Maximum width and thickness 17 and 14.5mm. Hole diameter 4mm. Weight 41.02g. probably for use with a net or line. Perhaps 13th - 17th century
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: NMS-138FDB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval lead weight or possible spindle whorl, plano-convex with central perforation. Diameter 18-20mm. Height 6mm. Weight 10.40g. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-135608
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy conical suspension weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is conical in shape with a circular cross section. A circular central perforation is present, extending from the top to the bottom of the weight. The weight is 19.7 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 13.3 mm at the base and a diameter of 6.2 mm at the top. It weighs 19.7 g (0.69 oz). The weight is a white to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origina…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-132827
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy conical weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is conical in shape with a circular cross section. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. A circular recess is present on the base. The weight is 46.6 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 32.6 mm at the base and a diameter of 11.2 mm at the top. It weighs 248.2 g (8.75 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of so…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-1307D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post-medieval trade weight from the reign of George I (AD 1714-1727). The obverse has a depressed centre which is stamped with a sword for the City of London at 12 o'clock, a ewer for the Plumber's Company at 4 o'clock and a crowned 'G' 8 o'clock, all arranged around a central dot. The reverse is flat and uninscribed.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-12D771
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (18th Century AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Four stamped marks are present, two however are unclear. The legible ones consist of A sword of St Paul (representing London) and a Ewer representing the London Founder's Company. One of the illegible ones is probably a crowned letter, indicating which monarch it was made under. Filemarks are present on the reverse. The weight is a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.