Record ID: LEIC-429F85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval lead alloy weight, dating to AD 1200 - 1700. The weight is almost conical with an uneven base. Height: 31.16 mm Diameter: 22.54 mm Weight: 60.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-DC58D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of Post-Medieval date c.AD 1600 - 1900. The weight is cylindrical in plan and profile. At one end is an inserted iron wire suspension loop. The weight has a number of dents, pits and scratches. Length: 40 mm Diameter: 17.5 mm Weight: 74 g Lead weights were in use over a very long period and are difficult to date with any certainty, and this could be anything from Roman to Post Medieval. This example is possibly later due to the loop lacking heavy corrosion.
Created on: Friday 25th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-6E0D8D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead weight or gaming piece of an unkown date. It is octangonal in profile with sloping sides and a central circular perforation. Height: 12.98 mm Diameter: 18.82 mm Weight: 18.3 g
Created on: Monday 26th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-268F05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval Lead standing weight, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1600. Of truncated sub-conical form with an integral, central perforated rectangular attachment lug projecting from the flattened apex with a drilled circular perforation. Height: 39.93 mm Diameter: 33.92 mm Weight: 178.4 g Biggs and Withers (2000) suggest that this type of weight first appeared around c. AD 1200, however, the ease with which lead can be cast and their relatively simplistic form would suggest that caution should be used when dating examples found outside of archaeological conte…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-26A49F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval Lead standing weight, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1600. Of truncated sub-cylindrical form with an integral, central perforated rectangular attachment lug projecting from the flattened apex with a drilled circular perforation. Height: 39.03 mm Diameter: 25.37 mm Weight: 140.0 g Biggs and Withers (2000) suggest that this type of weight first appeared around c. AD 1200, however, the ease with which lead can be cast and their relatively simplistic form would suggest that caution should be used when dating examples found outside of archaeological c…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-1993A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval - Post Medieval lead shield shaped weight, dating to AD 1350-1900. The weight is sub-triangular with rounded edges and a raised boarder on one face. The shield is worn and damaged with no surviving decoration. The shield has been pierced under in the centre under its flat top. Length: 61 mm Width: 46 mm Weight: 244 g Biggs and Withers (2000, p.34-6) suggest that shield-shaped lead weights were introduced in the second half of the 14th century AD and remained in use as late as the 17th, 18th and even 19th centuries.
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 5th May 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-2B195D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval lead alloy weight, dating to c.AD 1200 - 1800. The weight is sub-rectangular, narrowing slightly towards the top. At the top are two iron lugs, the remains of an attachment loops. The surface is pitted slightly and scratched. Length: 65 mm Width: 50 mm Weight: 654 g This weight is possibly a steelyard
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-44EFEE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight, dating to AD 1625 - 1685. The upper surface has a thick rim and three stamps; a crowned C for Charles I or II; a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). These marks date this weight to 1625-1685. The underside is heavily scratched. Diameter: 35.23 mm Weight: 27.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-6E91AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight, dating to AD 1625 - 1685. The upper surface has a thick rim and three stamps; a crowned C for Charles I or II; a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). These marks date this weight to 1625-1685. Diameter: 18.44 mm Weight: 6.1 g
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-71BC48
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a weight or trade weight, of uncertain Roman to Post Medieval date. The object is circular with two flat faces and flat sides. Both faces are undecorated. Diameter: 29.5 mm Thickness: 10 mm Weight: 59.7 g Lead trade weights were commonly used until the end of the 17th century but are rare after the middle of the 18th century and were banned in 1834 (Biggs, 1992).
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-694A9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a weight or trade weight, of uncertain Roman to Post Medieval date. The object is circular with two flat faces and flat sides. In the centre is a circular hole which runs through the weight. Diameter: 23.93 mm Thickness: 14.23 mm Weight: 47.7 g Lead trade weights were commonly used until the end of the 17th century but are rare after the middle of the 18th century and were banned in 1834 (Biggs, 1992).
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-A621A3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of an unknown date, dating to AD 43 - 1800. The weight would once have been conical in shape, but has been cut down the centre, or possibly miscast. The weight has an off white patina and is heavily pitted. Height: 16.61 mm Diameter: 22.03 mm Weight 27.80 g
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-AC7408
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of Post-Medieval date c.AD 1600 - 1834. The weight is cylindrical in plan and profile. At one end is an inserted incomplete iron wire suspension loop. The weight has a number of dents, pits and scratches. Length: 40.28 mm Width: 22.99 mm Weight: 71.29 g Lead weights were in use over a very long period and are difficult to date with any certainty, and this could be anything from Roman to Post Medieval. This example is possibly later due to the loop lacking heavy corrosion. Lead trade weights were commonly used until the end of the 17th century but are rar…
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-AC8439
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a weight or trade weight, of uncertain Roman to Post Medieval date. The object is circular with two flat faces and flat sides. One side is decorated with four irregular cylindrical knops. Diameter: 23.39 mm Thickness: 9.11 mm Weight: 27.15 g Lead trade weights were commonly used until the end of the 17th century but are rare after the middle of the 18th century and were banned in 1834 (Biggs, 1992).
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Casterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F5CE79
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval Lead standing weight, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1600. Of truncated sub-conical form with eight sides and an integral, central drilled circular perforation towards the curved point.. Height: 49.79 mm Diameter: 32.99 mm Weight: 243.4 g Biggs and Withers (2000) suggest that this type of weight first appeared around c. AD 1200, however, the ease with which lead can be cast and their relatively simplistic form would suggest that caution should be used when dating examples found outside of archaeological contexts, and a much broader date range is s…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-52C276
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval - Post Medieval lead shield shaped weight, dating to AD 1350-1900. The weight is sub-triangular with rounded edges and a raised boarder on one face. The shield is worn and damaged with no surviving decoration. The pointed edge of the shield has been pierced. Length: 62.12 mm Width: 50.61 mm Thickness: 17.18 mm Weight: 320 g Biggs and Withers (2000, p.34-6) suggest that shield-shaped lead weights were introduced in the second half of the 14th century AD and remained in use as late as the 17th, 18th and even 19th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th December 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-220DF7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval lead alloy weight, dating to c.AD 1300 - 1700. The conical weight has a smooth edge and flat base, there is a hole in the centre of the base and apex, possibly for suspension. Height: 13.9 mm Diameter: 14.8 mm Weight: 13.00 g
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-2219D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval lead alloy weight, dating to c.AD 1300 - 1700. The conical weight has a smooth edge and flat base. Two holes are visible at the apex, possibly to hold a suspension loop. Height: 24 mm Diameter: 23.6 mm Weight: 63.46 g
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-F95FED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight, dating to AD 1714 - 1760. The upper surface has a thick rim and three stamps; a crowned G for George I or II; a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). Weight is equivelant to a 1/4 ounce. Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 7 g
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 25th November 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-09C4EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead weight/gaming piece of Medieval to Post Medieval date, dating from AD 1200 - 1800. The object is circular and has an incised cross on both sides, One side is slightly concave and has a slight rim. Diameter: 28.47 mm Thickness: 7.75 mm Weight: 39.67 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
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