Record ID: NLM-F422A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast irregularly cuboid object with an originally round aperture of estimated diameter c.7mm; patinated and squashed. This resembles the massy weights used with fishing lines by beach anglers and modern sea fishermen, albeit more angular in form, though the surface condition indicates an object of some age. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1900 Length: 23mm, Width: 18.9mm, Thickness: 16.9mm, Weight: 35.44gms
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F3F0A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast conical weight with a medial longitudinal hole, probably for attachment to a fishing line, truncated at its narrower end. Patinated. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500. Diameter: 26.1mm, Height: 26mm, Weight: 26.86gms
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F3C8E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, Length: 17 mm, diameter: 38 mm, weight: 100.4 g. The weight is triangular in form, with rounded sides and a circular base . It has the remains of an iron loop emerging from its apex and the iron can also be seen emerging from the centre of the base.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: YORYM-F32F1C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of possible Early-Medieval date, c.AD 850 - 1050. The object is plano-convex with a large central depression in the flat face. The upper domed surface displays a shiny grey patina while the sides and base are a light creamy brown colour. The object is 23.6mm in diameter, 14.8mm tall, the depression is 8.1mm in diameter and 6.1mm deep. It weighs 41.9g. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database. See: SWYOR-383CED and FAKL-CEFD68.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F2B374
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, Length: 30 mm, width: 27 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight: 31.8 g. The weight has a triangular form and a rectangular cross section. It has a hole 5mmm in diamter, in one corner with no decoration. Given its unusual form it may be an improvised weight? As such it is diffiicult to date.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1D33D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight of possible Roman to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 43 - 1700. The weight is cylindrical in form, and narrows towards each terminal. An irregular longitudinal overlap of metal has been crudely smoothed suggesting the object was constructed from a single sheet rolled over onto itself. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. The weight is 34.5mm long, 15.5mm in widest diameter and weighs 42.2g. According to Helen Geake, 'Perforated weights of other shapes (e.g. long hollow cylinders, or thin rods with a perforation at one end) are very imperfect…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F1A431
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. A worn raised crowned fleur-de-lis design is present on the upper surface. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-white/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 70.9mm long, 48.7mm wide, 11mm thick and weighs 239g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights which are used fro…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-F0BB82
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1500. It is thick, flat and shield shaped (flat top with curved sides meeting at a point at the base). The upper surface is stepped, with the central area much thicker than the edge. The centre may once have been decorated but the design is no longer legible. There is a large (5.3mm diameter), circular perforation in the centre of the upper edge of the shield. The lower border is decorated with indistinct beading, perhaps once representing a ropework design. The underside is flat and undecorated. The weigh…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 23rd January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMS-EF1A79
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy weight probably for 1 ounce troy, plano-convex with a crude cross in relief on the upper face. Diameter 26-8mm. Thickness at centre of cross 8mm. Weight 26.81g / 0.9455 oz troy. 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st May 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EEA9B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably post-medieval copper alloy weight, discoidal. Diameter 13mm. 4mm thick. Weight 4.04g / 62.2 grains, perhaps for 1/8th troy ounce or 1 drachm (= 60 grains). 16th-18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 31st May 2019
Spatial data recorded.