Record ID: WREX-EF7644
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead alloy weight or possible gaming piece of probable post-medieval date (c. 1600-1800AD). The object is crudely decorated on one side with what appears to be a figure 8 covered with apparent random stab or peck marks.  The reverse of the object is plain.  There is some post-depositional damage on part of the upper edge of the object, which has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 26.6mm; thickness: 6.5mm; weight: 27.59g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-F580A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy hanging weight dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period (43-1800 AD). In section the weight is broadly trapezoidal and is rectangular in plan. A hole has been punched through the apex to facilitate suspension. The sides of the object suggest that the lead has been folded into this shape rather than cast.  It has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Height: 29.1mm; width: 20.3mm; thickness: 13.4mm; weight: 42.79g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansanffraid Glan Conwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D15664
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small lead alloy weight with circular suspension loop, probably post medieval in date (c. 1550-1800AD). Measurements: Diameter: 16.5mm; Total height: 22.3mm; loop diameter: 10.1mm; loop thickness: 2.8mm; weight: 12.22g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-BCD30E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead weight of Post medieval to Modern date, 1500 – 1900AD. The object is a thick block of lead which is flat on the underside, apart from a central hollow, and uneven and slightly domed on the upper face.  There two circular holes through the main body of the weight, one near each end. The object has a powdery off-white patina. Measurements:  Length: 47.2mm; width: 13.1mm; thickness: 6.4mm; weight: 24.57g For a similar object see SWYOR-C9388D on the database.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2272DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1600-1700 AD). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. One face is stamped with the incuse Roman numeral IIII, the other face is undecorated. The object has a white/grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 41.0mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 100.4g (c. 4oz)
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D75537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of probably medieval or early post-medieval date (c. 1100-1550AD). The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.0mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: diameter: 21.7mm; thickness: 4.5mm; weight: 9.44g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-1F3ED9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight probably from medieval or early post-medieval period (c1400-1600AD). The weight is circular in plan with moulded decoration comprising a quartered shield with a large pellet at the centre, surrounded by a double ring comprising two parallel lines within which is a band of small pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The outer edge of the reverse is bevelled so that the diameter on the reverse of the object is smaller than the front face. For a very similar example on the database see WREX-FB93D1. Measurements: Diameter: 17.2mm; thickness: 3.8mm; weight: 6.92g
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6530C0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead hem weight, most likely from the post medieval period, c. 1800-1900AD.  The discoid weight has two drilled holes, possibly for stitching.  The weight has a powdery white patina. Measurements: diameter 19.2mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight: 7.71g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-60ACE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible steel-yard weight of unknown date.  Weights such as these were in use from Roman to the Post Medieval period (i.e. 43-1800AD). The object weight is sub-conical in shape.  The bottom has a roughly hexagonal indentation in the base. At the top of the weight there is a broken iron shaft protruding from the centre.  Iron within a lead alloy weight often occurs with steel yard weights. The weight has a powdery white/grey patina; the iron is corroded Measurements: Height: 45.5mm; Diameter: 34.0mm; Weight: 231g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-593385
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete circular lead hem weight. Dating from the late 18th to early 20th century. The weight has a sunken round central panel on both side, containing two stitching holes. The weight has a dull grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 24.1mm; Thickness: 5.2mm; Weight: 18.62g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-592301
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead-alloy weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. Neither face is decorated. The object has a white/grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 27.5mm; Thickness: 10.8mm; Weight: 61.39g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7690AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy standing weight of unknown date, but likely to be medieval to post-medieval (AD 1300-1700). The weight is a triangular prism form. The sides of the weight flare to a broadly flat rectangular base. The circular hole at the top of the weight, slightly off centre, with a diameter of  a maximum diameter of 2.8mm. Weights can be difficult to date accurately due to the fact that their form has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times. They illustrate similar…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Efenechtyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7383C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged Post Medieval copper-alloy trade weight of James I (1603-1625). The weight is circular in plan with a raised square-sectioned rim on the upper surface, tapering sides and a flat reverse. There are three verification marks - a crowned I, a sword, and a ewer. The reverse is heavily scored. There is a sub-circular hole that has been punched through the centre of the weight. See WREX-29F4E2 and BH-DFE272 for similar trade weights recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Trade Weight Measurements: Diameter: 29.1mm; thickness: 3.1mm; weight: 12.98g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Efenechtyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5C24C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy standing weight of unknown date, but likely to be medieval to post-medieval (AD 1300-1700). The weight is a conical form, with a circular base and distinctive ribs. There is an circular, integral, suspension loop at the top. Weights can be difficult to date accurately due to the fact that their form has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times. Measurements: height: 44.0mm; width: 24.6mm; thickness: 21.3mm; weight: 68.27g Reference: Biggs, N. and Withers, P.,…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8DEB22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of probably medieval or early post-medieval date (c. 1100-1550AD). The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.2mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 23.0mm; thickness:8.6mm; weight: 25.77g
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8029ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of probably medieval or early post-medieval date (c. 1100-1550AD). The weight, or whorl, is bi-conical in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration.  The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 11.7mm; internal diameter: 7.4mm
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhyl', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-C9525D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object – possibly a weight, or token - of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date, c. 1350-1550 AD. The object is broadly oval in plan.  Both sides of the object have relief decoration.  On one side is what appears to be a dagger, on the other remains of a possible shield.  Measurements: Length: 19.06mm; width: 16.93mm; thickness: 6.27mm; weight: 10.04g
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunham on the Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5A8A34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy trade weight of post-medieval date. The weight is circular with a raised rim dating to AD 1625-1685. Stamped on its upper surface with a crowned C (for Charles I-II); the Sword of the City of London; and a 'ewer'  or coffee pot, which is the mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders who were controllers of sizing and marking weights in London. The object has a pale green patina. Diameter: 33.6mm; thickness: 4.26m; weight: 21.8g
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trewern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D1AA08
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, probably a steelyard weight of uncertain date, probably medieval or post medieval. The weight is of ovoid, egg-shaped, in form. The weight does not have a loop for attachment, as would be expected on a steelyard weight. Dimensions: Length: 58.5mm; maximum diameter: 41.5mm; weight: 566g
Created on: Friday 5th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanynys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0E836D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead trade or pan weight c1550-1750AD. The weight is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The upper, obverse, face is convex. At the centre of this upper face is stamped with a relief mark comprising a beaded circular boarder within which is a crown. Beneath the crown are traces of relief lettering that are illegible. The reverse is flat. The weight object is patinated with a light grey/white colour and exhibits numerous marks from post-depositional damage. Diameter: 41.6mm; thickness: 8.7mm; weight: 110g
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wramplingham', grid reference and parish protected.