Record ID: LANCUM-D2BCBF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably Medieval 12th to 17th century AD. The weight is flat sub-circular with a raised circular moulding in the middle surrounding a perforation running through the centre. The weight is undecorated. The weight has a dull cream/light brown coloured surface. In the "Finds Recording Guide", Geake (2001, p66) points out that: "The function of leads 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 perforation (ibid.). It is possible, therefore, that thi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'OMSKIRK', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-D276E3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval lead weight, globular with central perforation, diam. 17mm. Weighs 26.92g. c.1100-c.1600.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-D1FEBA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of four lead alloy weights, probably net or line weights, of unknown date. They are roughly spherical and of varying size. They have all been constructed in the same way and each has a visible seam and a central sub-circular perforation of varying diameter. They are cream and light grey in colour. They vary slightly in size, but all are all approximately 8 mm long, 11 mm wide and weigh 5 g. This type of weight would have been positioned around the rim of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficult as their d…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D03DAD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is ovate with a D-shaped section and worn decoration consisting of a raised cross on the front face. A circular perforation is present at one end of the weight suggesting it was used as a suspension weight or similar. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 52.1mm long, 21.2mm wide, 13.1mm thick and weighs 67g. Numerous functions for such objects have been suggested including as fishing net weights or sinkers and while such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certaint…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
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Record ID: SF-D02481
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy trade weight of Charles I or II, c.1625-1685 AD. It is circular in form with recessed front face and flat back face. At the centre of the front face is a circular indentation, with stamped marks of value present at top (12 o'clock) comprising a crowned letter C for Charles I or II and sword, and at bottom (6 o'clock) comprising a ewer. The weight measures 26.12mm in diameter, 4.47mm in thickness, and weighs 14.01g, just under half an ounce in the averdepois system. See Biggs, 1992: p. 50.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D007F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of Medieval or later date. It is conical in form with concave back face (underside) and a single central perforation that runs from top to bottom. The entire object measures 17.82mm in length, 18.13mm in diameter at base, and 29.05g in weight. This is a simple lead weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval or later date.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CEFA10
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete conical lead weight, possibly used as a spindle whorl or similar object of uncertain date. It has a central circular aperture and a slightly flattened top and bottom face. This spindle whorl measures 25.17mm in diameter, 15.59mm in height, 52.02g in weight. There are similar examples from Suffolk recorded on the PAS database (SF-4DFE28). This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tannington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CEEC98
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight, possibly used as a spindle whorl or similar object of uncertain date. It has a flat back face and slightly flattened top with central circular aperture. This spindle whorl measures 23.15mm in diameter, 14.08mm in height, 31.18g in weight. There is a similar example from recorded on the PAS database (LVPL-AC0257). This is a relatively simple cast lead spindle whorl that could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tannington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-CE9EC8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast heater shield shaped weight with the cast relief motif of three leopards left on a raised central panel. The panel is surrounded by a lower pelleted border with a low external ridge. Patinated overall, and scratched on front in antiquity - i.e. below the patina. As the finder kindly observes, the mass indicates this is likely to represent one half an averdepois pound. A moulded rectangular hole at the top of the raised panel was probably made using a nail as a former, and may have been intended to permit the use of this object as a steelyard poise. The 'three lions' …
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alkborough', grid reference and parish protected.