Record ID: NLM-20D216
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron possible weight. Cast plano-convex or sub-hemispherical lead weight with the stub of an embedded iron pin or loop projecting from its flat surface. The metal retains a grey tint below patina. Suggested date: possibly Post-Medieval, 1500-1900 Diameter: 26.8mm, Thickness: 12.0mm, Weight: 40.06gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cadney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-0FF0F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical lead probable weight with a hole through the centre, of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval, AD 1300 - 1800. It is slightly flattened at each end. There is no evidence of an iron hook, but the hole is open and has a perforation of 4.0mm diameter. The weight has a light grey patina and the surface is pitted in places. It is 18.6mm in diameter. It weighs 29.49g. The mass of 29.49g suggests that it is intended as a 1oz weight in either the Mercantile, Tower or Apothecaries systems of measurement. Alternatively it could be a weight threaded int…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-0FD95A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and lead weight. Cast discoid weight with bevelled edge and raised rim, perhaps part of a nested set. It appears a central drilled hole of diameter 5.1mm was filled with lead in an attempt to amend or correct – the original casting has a small chip at its edge and is heavily worn – the mass of a weight representing one averdepois ounce. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1800 Diameter: 33.2mm, Thickness: 4.6mm, Weight: 27.07gms
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Messingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-0EF0E9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced flat lead object, possibly a one ounce perforated weight dating from AD 1250 - 1900. It is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex. There is a fairly central irregularly shaped perforation. The surfaces are uneven. Measurements are; length33.2mm, width 30.0mm, thickness 5.4mm and weight 29.62g. The mass is close to one ounce in the Mercantile system used from before AD 1300 (Egan, 1998, page 302).
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-0EEA9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible weight. Cast trapezoid flat-sided weight. The mass is near-equivalent to a single unit of 4.43gms as is thought to have governed silver bullion transactions in areas under Danish Viking control. Almost all the weights hitherto considered to relate to this system are made of lead, and most represent multiple units, though there is no reason why other materials could not be put to the same use. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 850-950 Length: 14.5mm, Width: 13.1mm, Thickness: 4.0mm, Weight: 4.38gms
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-0EE90C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical perforated lead object which is probably a weight or possibly a net sinker, or a bead. It is probably Medieval to Post medieval, AD 1280 - 1800. It is spherical with a central hole through it.  Weight: 31.11g Diameter: 17.5mm Diameter of central perforation: 3.54mm The mass suggests it is a one ounce (1oz) weight.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0DE1C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead conical weight of uncertain dating, most probably of Medieval to Post Medieval date circa AD 1280 - 1800. The weight has a steep dome, with rough tapered sides that widen to a flat circular base. It has a circular perforation going through the object, slightly off-centre which is filled with soil.  The mass of 194.39g suggests it was intended a s a half pound weight, in one of the various systems of weight measurement, especially allowing for a missing suspension loop. Dimensions are height 28.7mm, width 35.3mm, diameter of perforation…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-0B1391
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy possible polyhedral weights. They are of polyhedral shape but faceted unevenly on all sides. Most of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Overall they have an even green patina, the incised lines have orange soil in them. They have a sheen and if made of lead this would be unusual, it is suspected though because of the weight that it is a lead alloy but with a greater proportion of another metal in it, hence designation as copper alloy. The weights fall between both the Scandinavian and Dublin Viking unit weight sy…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D08E11
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Shield shaped fat lead cast weight, possibly representing one [underweight] quarter of an averdepois pound. suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1500 Length: 38.3mm, Width: 32.2mm, Thickness: 15.0mm, Weight: 107.86gms
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-CD17A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A convex discoidal post medieval lead alloy trade weight of 110.73g (3.9oz, probably originally c.4oz or 1/4 avoirdupois lb). One side is flat with a slightly concave centre and appears to have an incised numeral 4 towards one edge. The convex surface has incised marks or numerals, possibly X[I..]I or I[...I]X. 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-CCFDFD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal lead alloy trade weight of 104.14g (3.7oz, probably originally c.4oz or 1/4 avoirdupois lb). One side is flat with a circular recess at the centre, the other is slightly convex and appears to have incised marks or numerals, possibly XI or IX or IXI. Probably of post medieval date.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B7C6C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable Net or Loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical in plan and circular in section. There is an off centre, sub-circular perforation through the object. Both faces are flat. There is some post depositional damage in the form of indentations and scratches on the surface of the object. The object is undecorated. The metal is cream in colour with a pitted patina. Diameter: 25.88mm, Thickness: 9.42mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 14.15mm, Weight: 55.4g. Lead weights are difficult to date securely …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B7BE17
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible weight. Fat flat lead disc, four drilled ring-dots. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Diameter: 27.1mm, Thickness: 5.9mm, Weight: 25.6mm
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B77FD5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1100-1500). Possible steelyard weight. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a slightly flat base. The height is 71.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 51.2 mm. It weighs over 500 grams. The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional artefact, forms and sty…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B74410
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl uncertain dating, most probably of Medieval to Post Medieval date circa AD 1400 - 1800. The weight is sub oval in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a circular off centre perforation going through the object, with a diameter of 7.4mm. The object has a light cream /brown coloured mottled surface patina.    The object measures 22.6mm in diameter and a thickness of 13.1mm. It weighs 33.7 grams.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B7252D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy conical hanging weight of uncertain dating, most probably of Roman to Early Medieval dating (AD 43 to 1100). The weight has rough tapered sides that widen to a flat circular base. It has a circular perforation going through the object, which is filled with organic material. It has a diameter of 5.7mm. The object has a light cream /brown coloured surface patina with an abraded external surface.   The object measures 21mm in diameter and a height of 19mm. It weighs 40.3 grams. The weight converts to 1.5 unica in the Roman system and 5.0 …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-A68C73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible weight, of sub-square plan with radiused corners, it appears that the straight sides have been hammered as the edges expand, an off-centre, sub rectangular perforation has been punched through the weight, four deeply punched flower/sun motifs decorate one face, each stamp has a central, circular element with eleven radiating “petals” or “rays”. Possibly an unofficial ¼ oz weight, maybe the stamps are an attempt to legitimise/make official its use, denote a certain unit(s) of weight, or are simply decorative. Medieval to Post Medieval, 1066-1900 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A4EA59
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead conical weight probably dating to c. AD 1400-1600. This is a conical weight with a circular flat base with a pointed apex. The weight is solid with no hollow cavity and the suspension loop that would have held the weight has broken off. Measurements: 49 mm in length, 33 mm in width at the widest point and 151.25 g in weight.      Similar seen: LANCUM-6E144E and LANCUM-E3C768
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A47CF1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date, probably early medieval to post-medieval c. AD 850-1800. The weight has a spherical body with a flattened base. The body tapers slightly towards the top and a lug to suspend the weight. Measurements: 40mm in length including the lug, 32mm for diameter of the spherical body and 209.43g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A3EEEF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead -alloy spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape, with a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 7.20mm in diameter.  The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a matte dark grey patina, with white specks especially on the flat bottom. The whorl has a maximum diameter of 28.37mm and of height 11.78mm and weighs 44.91 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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