Record ID: DENO-88E8DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight, likely a net or loom weight, dating from the Roman to the post medieval periods (c AD 43 - 1700). The weight is cylindrical in shape with a central channel which is also circular, this is set slightly off centre. External surface smooth and unblemished.  Lead weights are difficult to date securely or assign to specific tasks without archaeological context, as they change very little and thus a wide date range is suggested. The form of these weights has been suggested as reflecting those utilised for fishing or as net sinkers, though thi…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: DENO-2C77F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or gaming piece probably dating from the early medieval period (c. AD 800 - 1000). The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse that has a drilled off-centre circular hole. The object had a cream coloured patina. Length: 10.3mm, width (at base): 12.1 mm, width (across apex) 6.7mm and weight: 11.8 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: DENO-10D381
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cast weight or spindle whorl, probably of early medieval to medieval date (c. AD 700 - 1200). It is possible the object is a conical spindle whorl, Walton Rogers type B, which has been pinched at one end to form a misshapen cone, alternatively it could be a conical steelyard weight which has lost the iron core and wire. The object is sub-circular at the base, with a central perforation 9 mm in diameter. The apex is pinched and the perforation closed to a slit 8 mm long. It is not clear if this is accidental damage or design. Diameter 24 mm and height 14 mm. The …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: DENO-1CA0E9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy standing weight of probable medieval to post medieval date c. AD 1300 - 1700. The weight is a rectangular pyramid in form. The sides of the weight flare to a flat square base. At the top is a transverse square section, possibily for holding. The side aresmooth and rounded. The object has a well-developed cream to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. There are other similar examples recorded on the database; WMID-30ABD3 and WMID-64ED04 both discovered in Staffordshire. Wei…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: DENO-467B07
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy trade weight of post-medieval date, c. AD 1558-1603. The weight is circular and discoid with a narrow raised rim around the edge of the upper (obverse) surface. The weight central field of the obverse is stamped with a series of marks: a sword (the sword of St. Paul, representing the City of London Guildhall) at 1 o'clock, a ewer (representing  the London Founder's Company) at 6 o'clock and a possible flagon at 12 o’clock. The reverse is mostly flat except for three shallow concentric grooved rings around a ce…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-ED5A32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably a loom or net weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1200-1800. The object is sub-annular in plan and D-shape in section. The central sub-circular perforation is c. 8 mm. in diameter. The surface is covered in indentations and scratches, which are likely mostly post-depositional damage. The metal has a cream coloured patina. Diameter: 21 mm, height: 11 mm and weight: 19.6 g.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-5502D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead lead alloy object, possibly a token but also possibly a weight of late medieval date, c. AD 1500 - 1600. The object is discoid, with both surfaces decorated. One face has an outer border of pellets, then within a solid circle, two initials possibly W A. The other surface has a similar border of pellets, then a circle enclosing design obscured by abrasion, possibly florate with interlaced letters. Diameter 24 mm, thickness 3 mm and weight 11.3 g. Biggs and Withers (2000) illustrate a number of round, decorated weights. It is possible this object is a Tudor h…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-438603
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy and iron steelyard weight of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). The object is sub conical in shape with a flat base and the corroded remains of an iron wire running vertically through the centre. The object weighs 29 g, possibly representing a Roman ounce (unica; 27.4 g) Height 20.7 mm and diameter 20.2 mm.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-573537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead alloy hem weight, dating to c. AD 1750 - 1900. It is discoidal although now distorded by post depositional damage. There is a circular central depression on one side, with two  neatly drilled stitching holes. Object has a dusty white patina.  Diameter 27.5 mm, thickness 2.4 mm and weight 16.6 g.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-156B05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead weight probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800. In shape it resembles a small tube with a hole passing through the middle. Each end is narrower than the middle. The weight is unmarked but there is an irregular seam where the lead was rolled around a string or former. It has a creamy white patina. The apertures at the end are 5.52mm in diameter. Length 34.43 mm, width 8.49 mm and weight 10.97 g.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-06995D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object, probably a trade weight of late medieval to post medieval date c. AD 1200 - 1600. The object has a square base and well formed triangular sides, there is a shoulder or step 11 mm up from the base, forming a 'stepped pyramid'. The base has a circular groove 10 mm in diameter around a central core of ferrous wire, 2 mm in diameter, which runs through to the tip of the pyramid and probably formed a suspension loop. Height 21 mm, width 19 mm and weight 26.1 g. CF English mercantile ounce at 28.4 g or Unica at 27.4 g Egan (1998)  illustrates a …
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: DENO-151BCB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub-spherical lead alloy weight of Roman to medieval date, c. AD 43-1300. A cylindrical aperture which measures 5 mm in diameter passes through the centre of the object; this is now filled with compacted soil. There is no visible casting seam on the weight's surface. The metal has a pale cream coloured patina. Its weight (27.07 g) corresponds roughly to an unica or Roman ounce (27.4 g), and so indicates its possible use as a trade weight. Diameter: 18.08 mm and weight 27.07 g. 
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-2EE29F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but crudely cast, lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval period date, c. AD 1200-1700. It is and is plano-convex and annular in plan, with a sub-circular perforation just off-centre which is 7.2 mm in diameter. The metal's surface has a light cream-colour patina. Diameter: 26.9 mm, height: 10.5 mm and weight: 42.03 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-2EA5A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1200-1700. The object is annular in plan and sub-rectangular in section, with a large sub-circular perforation that is c. 10.8 mm in diameter. The upper and base surfaces are undecorated, but a number of linear indentations are present around the curved sides which may be worn decoration or post-depositional damage.  Diameter: 24.8 mm, height: 15.7 mm and weight: 54.06 g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-2D0F55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of four small, cast lead alloy sub-conical suspension weights found in close proximity to each other and dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200-1500. 1. Height: 15 mm, diameter: 14.3 mm and weight: 17.67 g. A sub-oval hollow extends into the centre of the base. Apex is flat with small perforation, and base is uneven. Metal has a smooth grey patina. Height: 13.4 mm, diameter: 15.7 mm and weight 15.75 g. A sub-oval perforation extends into the centre of the base. Apex and base are flat. Metal has a smooth grey patina. 2. Height: 1…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-6A04A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Derby
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight of uncertain (Roman to post-medieval) date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is drop-shaped with a flattened bottom, allowing the object the stand upright, and has a small convex disc capping its apex with a groove beneath, which could possibly accommodate a suspension cord. The metal has a mottled cream-coloured patina. Diameter: 46 mm, height: 51 mm and weight: 533.2 g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-CC0FA7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead weight or possible spindle whorl. Walton Rogers form A1 or A2. Probably dating from the early medieval period, c. AD 500 - 850. It is conical in form, although dented and distorted. The circular central perforation is 5 mm in diameter. There are gouges on the surface, it is not certain if these are related to use or post-depositional damage. Diameter 19.58 mm, width 12.23 mm and weight 21.54 g. 
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-61BE07
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead weight, dating to the period, c.1400 - 1600. A small section of the original flange remains intact on the upper face, with the letter S visible, and a possible second one slightly obscured. The reverse face has a small centrally placed crown, made up of a series of small pellets. Diameter 21.1mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 16.7g
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: DENO-627E65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to medieval cast lead and iron steelyard weight, dating to c. AD 43 -1500. The weight is broadly cylindrical, flaring out at the base to give a bell-like appearance. The base is flat with a concave discoloured area in the centre, probably indicating the iron inset. There is an off-centre lump of iron corrosion on the top displaying the remains of the suspension loop. The object weights 237.3 g - compare with  246.7 g, the Roman Dodrans, the 3/4 libre weight.  Diameter 37 mm, thickness 34 mm
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: DENO-384485
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable medieval weight; Cast lead roundel with Latin text in two concentric circles, dating to around the 13th century. The weight consists of a fairly hefty, circular piece of lead with a smaller, raised circle in the middle. The whole has cast letters running around it. The outer ring has a cross, which seems to mark the beginning of the text (like an initial mark on a coin) and reads 'IhcNA[ZA]RENVSREX' The inner circle reads IVDEOR[VM]' giving a legend which translates as 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'. A small, circular hole has been pierced through th…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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