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Record ID: WMID-84C573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead perforated artefact, probably a weight, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, AD 1100 - 1800.
It is flat in profile, and sub-triangular in plan, with curved sides and rounded corners. It has a rectangular cross section. The object is damaged just under the perforation. The narrow end is perforated with an irregular hole of 4-6mm diameter. It has no decoration present and is cream in colour with an uneven surface patina.
The weight is 58.6mm long, 38mm wide and 9.9mm thick. It weighs 99.3 g.
The mass does not…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-04BF05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square, flat lead alloy weight of 1.46g (1/16 oz or c. 1 dwt). One side has indecipherable characters which appear to read i5\ within a beaded circle, the other is plain.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-034005
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead hanging weight of uncertain date, but most likely of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1200-1800).
The object is piriform in shape, with a flat base that curves outwards before tapering towards a blunt top. There is a circular hole running from top to base, which possibly held a suspension loop or hook. The outside of the object is textured with horizontal striation and there are horizontal lines incised on the upper portion of the object. There is a small vertical incision on one side of the object, and another longer incision mark running diagonal…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F2B0BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Weight of Medieval to Post-medieval date (AD 1200-1600). The object is conical in form with a flat upper and rounded, convex upper surface. The object has a single sub-circular perforation placed centrally.
Height: 16.27mm, Diameter: 25.53mm, Diameter (inner): 10.22mm, Weight: 51.4g
The metal cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina and numerous grooves.
Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty without supporting archaeological context. The fu…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LIN-F2565E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast lead weight probably dating from the medieval period c.AD 1150-1450.
The object is shield-shaped in form with a flat top and curved sides that reach a blunt point at the bottom. Both sides are flat, with one side decorated with a raised septfoil with six recessed triangles in a circle with their points facing inwards.
Length: 42.06 mm; Width: 37.30 mm; Thickness: 19.87 mm; Weight: over 200g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-EE5148
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast conical standing weight; shrinkage lines on the base may suggest it was cast in an open mould. Patinated, with adventitious cut-marks overall. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410
Height: 31.5mm, Diameter: 32.4mm, Weight: 149.42gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUR-ED544D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast lead alloy weight of 79.31g (2.8oz / 2.6ozt) possibly a 1/4 Troy lb weight for bullion. The weight is octagonal in plan, tapering slightly to an integrally cast suspension loop.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-AF2ACD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead trade weight, circular and uniface, bearing on the upper face a puncheon displaying the Arms of the Commonwealth, a shield with the cross of St. George and another with a harp, an annulet punched into the area above, weight 14.15g so presumably for half an ounce, 1649-60
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700.
The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated.
It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz).
The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9D2372
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Weight of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is a flat circular disc with incised initials on one face. The initials read M + I, the M is chevron barred. The other face is plain. The edges taper out slightly, expanding outward to the incised side.
Diameter: 35.96mm, Thickness: 5.28mm, Weight: 51.7g
The metal is grey with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: IOW-9CF27A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy steelyard weight of uncertain date.
The weight is roughly conical in section and sub-circular in plan. There is an iron shank protruding from the top. The sides are uneven and slightly scuffed.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-9CF234
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval possible weight or gaming piece, c.AD 1100-1700.
This is a solid tube of lead with no distinctive marks or decoration. Its use is uncertain, although it could have functioned as a weight or gaming piece.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUR-85D7F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to early post-Medieval (1400-1700) copper-alloy cup weight of 63.48g (a little over 2 Troy oz or perhaps ~1/8 lb Averdepois), from a set of nested weights. The weight is bowl-shaped and circular in form with a flat base, rounded sides which are 19.9mm high and a rim of 39.4mm diameter. The object has marks from lathe finishing.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-7440E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight which is conical in shape and has an incomplete iron loop projecting from its tapering terminal. It measures 55.00mm in height and has a base diameter of 36.31mm, and a weight of 317.32g. This weight is Roman to post medieval in date, the presence of an iron loop may mean it is at the earlier end of this date range.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Burgh', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUSS-714261
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy (1/4 oz) trade weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685).
The weight is circular in plan, with a raised flat rim around the circumference of the object. The face is stamped with three marks, a crowned C (royal cypher of the King), a sword (Sword of St Paul for City of London Guildhall) and a ewer (London Founders Company, Worshipful Company of Founders). The ewer is at 6 O'clock, the sword at 1 O'clock and the royal cypher at 10 O'clock. The opposite face of the object is undeco…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-6F424F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy discoidal object of 67.78g, possibly a trade weight of approx 1/8 lb in the Averdepois system. The object is crudely made and of uneven thickness and diameter. It has a faint moulded rim on one side but no obvious stamps or other markings.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19F573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410).
The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated.
It has a height of 32.4 mm. The base diameter is 41.30 mm and the top diameter is 24.0 mm. It weighs 314.5 g (11.09 oz). It is equivalent to one Roman Libra.
The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Weights can be hard to …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-0C4A52
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead, possible trade weight dated AD 1651.
The object is circular with flat faces and slightly flared edges. The front face is decorated with a circular impression, within it is a coat of arms. The coat of arms has a chevron, within that is a cross at the centre, with a cutting knyfe to the left and shaver to the right. Above is a Jacobs staffe in the centre and a sounding leade either side. Below the chevron is a water level. Above the coat of arms is the date AD 1651. Either side of the coat of arms are initials, possibly T on the left a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-0AAD8B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy standing weight of suggested medieval-post medieval date, AD 1350-1700.
The conical weight is sub -circular in plan and broadly triangular in cross section, with a partially flared rim at the base The sides of the weight are steep and undecorated. The apex of the weight is slightly inset on one side and flattened with an oval hole perforating the body, now encrusted with dirt. The base of the weight is recessed, surrounding by a slightly protruding rim. The weight is creamy white/brown in colour.
Dimensions: height: 37.90mm, diameter: 35.08mm, w…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0A51B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete lead-alloy possible weights of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800.
Weight 1:
Circular with a raised rim around deep-set central recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 31.1mm; Thickness: 8.9mm; Weight: 46.8g. The mass equates to approximately one and a half ounces under the ‘binary’ averdepois system which was introduced in the 13th century and standardised in 1588.
Weight 2:
Circular with slight off-centre recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 33.6mm; Thickness: 9.2mm; Weight: 68.4g. The mass equates to a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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