Record ID: WMID-1AC9D2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The sides of the object are slightly flared and the object can stand. There is a large circular piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the flat base with a diameter measuring 12.6 mm. The weight has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The object was possibly used as a hanging weight, possibly as a net or line weight. The weight stands at 15.3 mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 12.6 mm and thickness is 3.68 …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-1AA0D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The sides of the object are slightly flattened. There is a circular piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the flat base with a diameter measuring 24.9 mm. The weight has a well-developed cream to grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The weight stands at 24.5 mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 24.9 mm and weighs 63 grams
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1A6A3E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy token of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), issued circa AD 1574. North (1991) Vol 2. No. 2062/2063. The obverse depicts a Double headed eagle and the reversea Crowned rose, the inscription is unclear. It may read BEATI REGINA or GOD SAVE THE QUENE. Other tokens of this type have been reorded on the PAS database, LON-87200F discovered in London and IOW-3AAA72 on the ISLe of Wight and SUR-8EBEA7 from Surrey. North (1991) suggested that they were normally found in London however the PAS database has a number recorded from across the country.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-19DF93
Object type: CAME
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable window came fitting, of Medieval to post Medieval dating circa, AD 1100-1700. The object consists of a hoop that is square in profile. In section the hoop is rectangular and formed from a flat piece of lead alloy. This piece has been formed into a ring with the ends overlapping at the back and soldered together. The bezel is broadly oval in plan and is flat. The bezel has a cross on it in relief. The object has a mid-cream to grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The object is very similar in form to WAW-7D56E7, discovered in Worcestershire and WMID-AC7…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-1831D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are decorated with irregular spaced raised lines radiating from the central perforation to the outer edge forming multi-pointed stars. On both faces, a knob ended cross is present between to arms of the stars. The metal has a light grey patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 25.8mm in diameter, 10.2mm thick and weighs 22.5g. The perforation is 8.4mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly us…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-17CFEE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is cuboid with rounded edges and corners. No decorative or functional markings could be determined. The metal has a powdery light yellow/white patina. The object is 14.4mm x 13.7mm x 10.9mm and weighs 19g. The dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). This function is not certain however and the object may have ser…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-17A9C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The spindle whorl is bi-conical with a central perforation running through it. Both surfaces are heavily worn though appear to have been decorated with a ring of raised pellets. The metal has a light white delaminated patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 27.7mm in diameter, 8.8mm thick and weighs 27.3g. The perforation is 10.4mm in diameter. Lead spindle whorls were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: NLM-171685
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spoon fragment. Cast curved terminal from a spoon handle, bearing decorative moulded motifs including a cockle shell and other curvilinear motifs on its upper side. Originally bent downwards but now flattened. Delaminating at its edges. Suggested date: Post-Medieval,1775-1825. Length: 26.4mm, Width: 20.8mm, Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 4.93gms
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.