Record ID: DENO-B60B94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight; Cast lead weight of bell shape: The weight is essentially a circular cone, although it flares out towards the bottom and is flattened at the top. It has a curved suspension loop at the top, formed from a strap of lead, and is pierced in the centre of the base. The weight looks to have been reshaped after casting, although this is difficult to determine as it is also somewhat pitted and gouged across its surface. The lead has a white patina, of varying thickness. Height 41.3mm, width (“diameter”) 33.4mm, weight 185.3g Lead weights are difficult to date due the…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-03F9B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead weight. The weight is cylindrical with a hollow centre. this hollow is now filled with mud. One end of the weight has been broken so the edge is not straight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SF-05B598
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead conical weight which could be Roman or later in date. Measuring 31.23mm in height, 27.27mm in width. There is iron staining and the remains of an iron loop projecting off centre from the flat underside of the weight.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Campsey Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-2F1068
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and copper alloy spherical weight. The spherical body is composed of lead with a copper alloy suspension loop. It is more than possible that this was used as a clapper for a small hand bell, attached via a chain to the bell.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-33B006
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crude, cast lead bun-shaped weight. The decorated face has a very simple design of a central raised knob and sub-triangular indentations. The reverse face is not decorated but has mis-cast lead on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-72A6F8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy circular disc weight, probably medieval, ?12th or 13th century. The upper surface has raised decoration of an octofoil (or floriated cross?) with alternating pointed and rounded petals, and mis-formed central circular pellet. On the reverse are a central circular dimple, a wide shallow linear groove across two-thirds of the diameter, a narrow linear groove crossing this, and three closely spaced short linear scratches (with another possible scratch to the left) towards the edge (possibly denoting the weight?). Two areas of damage to the edge. Diameter 33.85mm, thickness…
Created on: Sunday 13th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tuxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-832948
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular coin weight made from a lead alloy dating to around the 18th century. On one side it is marked with a D with three X's below. It is probably a bullion weight for a 30 pence silver coin (Withers, 66).
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-885254
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead tall, domed weight. The weight has a large indentation in its base. The surface of the object is pitted and worn. Due to a lack of excavated examples, it is not possible to date this object very precisely but it is most likely to be post-medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-96E654
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead trading weight. The weight is shield shaped with a recessed border. There is a raised fleur-de-lis in the centre.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-972C53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bullet shaped lead weight, probably dating to the medieval period. The weight is cylindrical with one of its ends tapering into a rounded point. There is a perforated hole running lengthways down the centre of the weight. Probably used as a net weight.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-B21426
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Standing weight with an angled conical shape and integral loop at the apex. The object is lead with a flat base and probably dates from the 12th or 13th century.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-B2FEE1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead disc weight. The weight is circular in plan with two flat faces. The upper face bears the stamp of a rose, possibly a tudor rose; below the rose are two small heart-shaped stamps. The lower face is plain. The weight weighs 55.3g (1.95 ounces), so was likely a two ounce weight.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1A508
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is nicely made, with a different decoration on each side. One side is decorated with several lines criss-crossing each other, resembling Norse runes (although they are not runes!). The other side is decorated with similar lines criss-crossing each other, but in addition, several dots in relief have been inserted between the lines. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 gr…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1B885
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is crudely made and no decoration is visible. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 21.7 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1E741
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is decorated with several lines of circular dots in relief - one both sides around the central perforation. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 30.16 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C24D61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is crudely made and decorated with several lines criss-crossing each other. The decoration on both sides is very similar. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 30.16 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-1B48D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead alloy disc, possibly a weight. The upper surface has a central sheild surrounded by three concentric rings; the inner ring is comprised of raised circular dots as opposed to a solid line. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The disc has a diameter of 17.14mm, is 4.15mm thick and weighs 7.02 grams.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1B6B54
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight, cast in lead alloy. The weight is circular with eight raised triangular segments radiating out from a central raised pellet. Each of the triangular segments has a central raised pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. There is damage to the edge of the weight and the surface is worn and abraided.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2ECD31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early 19th century brass trade weight of William IV. Stated date of 1836
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-307661
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small discoidal cast lead object: probably a weight of post-medieval date. The base of the weight is slightly concave while the upper surface features a raised rim. Within the rim there appears to be moulded decoration within a low border. Unfortunately the detail is difficult to discern due to corrosion. It is probable that such a unifacially decorated object in lead would have acted as a small weight.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimpton CP', grid reference and parish protected.