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: 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: NLM-16F7F2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible weight. Cast rectangular block with cut ends, and with tiny pits over its largest opposed flat surfaces. Lightly patinated. Marks of this character are sometimes ascribed to chewing by vermin or children, but in this case they do not appear anywhere except on opposed sides, and so may be formed deliberately, perhaps with the point of a knife. The mass equates to one ora/ore, the slightly underweight Viking-Age equivalent to the ounce, and in this case may comprise six (slightly underweight) Scandinavian units of 4.07gms. Weights thought to have observed this or contempor…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th March 2021
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