Record ID: NLM-5DA2CE
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead probable steelyard weight. Cast conical lead weight with small apical hole and a larger hole in its base. It is just possible that the body of the weight was cast in two stages, and probable that it was cast in an open mould, inferences from the appearance of the base with shrinkage lines and/or a discernible separation between two putative stages of manufacture. A tall plano-convex form might appear on a Roman steelyard weight whence the iron hook was withdrawn before deposition - hence there is no trace of rust staining. Dave Haldenby kindly notes that this weight could be con…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BC9A4A
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy steelyard weight of uncertain completeness and probable Roman date, c. AD 43-410. The weight has been cast and is conical in shape, with the stub of an embedded iron shank evident at its base. The object has a dusty white patina apart from some dents and scratches. The diameter at base of the weight is 35.95mm with a height of 36.23mm and a weight of 205g. Steelyards are portable ‘scales with beam arms of unequal length’ (Crummy 1983, 99), rather than being an equal-arm balance. The material being weighed was suspended…
Created on: Friday 28th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7F1062
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy possible steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 – 410. The object is in the form of a forward-facing female head with an elongated ovate perforation to the reverse. It terminates at the collar in a worn and distorted curve to the front. The hair is shown as a raised ridge framing the face in a pleat-like design which continues to the neckline and collar. A prominent brow is displayed above ovate eyes with distinct eyelids, to either side of a raised nose. A downturned moulded mouth is present below the nose. The object is hollow though filled with s…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F397D1
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The weight is bi-conical with an iron suspension loop projecting from the apex of each end. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted. The lead has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The weight is 43.4mm long, 33.4mm in diameter and weighs 146g. Steelyards are portable ‘scales with beam arms of unequal length’ (Crummy 1983, 99), rather than being an equal-arm balance.  The material being weighed was suspended via a loop at the terminal end, often in a pan, or from a double hook attached …
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: NLM-F37125
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast biconical lead weight with rust spots [top: diameter 11.3mm, base: width 5mm] suggesting the loss of a central embedded iron loop of rectangular section. The lead is patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 33.8mm, Height: 35.1mm, Weight: 167.91gms
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Stamford Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-F3681C
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast globular lead weight with conical base, retaining iron spots top [diameter 12.8mm] and bottom [diameter 4mm and diameter 6.7mm, the former central and the latter markedly off-centre], suggesting the decay of an embedded iron suspension loop. Lead patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 48.9mm, Height: 42.8mm, Weight: c.475gms
Created on: Monday 13th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Stamford Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-203806
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight.Cast ovoid or onion-shaped lead weight with basal bulge and a transverse iron bar across the top. The lead is patinated but the iron uncorroded. A protruding lead bulge on the upper side may mask further iron. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 47.1mm, Height: 37.1mm, Weight: c.365gms
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fimber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C0FE94
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast conical weight with the stub of an embedded iron loop at its apex. Dimpling of the flat base may suggest this was uppermost when the object was cast - or recast - in an open mould. The latter suggestion arises from a supplementary layer of lead which has congealed around the lower broader part of the object, presumably as a measure to adjust the poise. This adjustment brings its mass close to one averdepois pound [454gms], perhaps for use as a standing weight, which might hint at later alteration. Patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410, possibly …
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetwang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B4614A
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The object is anthropomorphic, in the form of a hollow domed female head with moulded features. The face comprises ovate eyes below a slightly prominent brow. The nose and mouth are only faintly discernable and part of one side of the head and the chin/neck are lost to worn breaks. The face is framed by hair which appears to be pulled back. The reverse is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 40.4mm long, 35.9mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 28.2g. Similar objects…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: NLM-B5AC04
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast biconical lead weight with an embedded iron loop protruding from either end. Disrupted by the corrosion of the iron, at one side in particular. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Height: 29.5mm, Diameter: 25.4mm, Weight: 47.77gms
Created on: Monday 8th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rudston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-79C0D8
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical with the remains of an iron suspension loop projecting from a hole at the upper end. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted. The lead has a mid to dark brown patina and is worn. The weight is 43.5mm long, 44.3mm in diameter and weighs 338g.
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-5E836C
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Lead steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical and circular in cross section, with the corroded remains of an iron fitting at both ends. The length of this weight is greater than its diameter. The weight is 48.73mm in Length with a diameter of 31.54mm, and weights 17.8g. A similar example has been recorded as WAW-55DC3A
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-5E01B5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Lead steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical and circular in cross section, with the corroded remains of an iron fitting at the top. Possible plough damage. The Weight is 43.71mm in Length with a diameter of 45.75mm, and weighs 38.8g. A similar example has been recorded as DUR-1C41BD
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
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Record ID: NLM-60C155
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast sub-rectangular lead weight of tapering profile with part of an iron suspension hook or rim in the top. This form is less common than the biconical type of suspended weight, and may represent the improvisation of a weight. Suggested date: Probably Roman, 43-410 AD. Height: 40.9mm, Width: 27.4mm, Thickness: 12.1mm, Weight: 65.08gms.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilberfoss', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B85A02
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy steelyard weight probably dating from the Roman period (AD 43 - 410). It is biconical and has an iron suspension loop (broken) at the top. The iron projects right through the weight and out of the base. Weights of this form are usually considered to be Roman, but the steelyard was also used in the late Medieval and Post Medieval periods. The lead has a white patina. Compare HAMP-2D7A82.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-98BDB8
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy steelyard weight, probably of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is biconical with remnants of a large circular iron suspension loop shaft protruding from the top in the form of a two short, closely spaced iron projections. The form is usually considered as Roman, and the beam balance is thought to have been lost in Britain between the end of the Roman period and the later medieval period when it was reintroduced from the continent.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2013
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Record ID: NLM-7AA453
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast biconvex weight with an iron pin projecting as an apical loop, and as a spike from the base, this was possibly also looped but its stub is now merely bifurcated. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Roman, 40-400. Height: 50.9mm, Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 121.85gms.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: NLM-599D18
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast conical weight with an iron loop projecting from its broader end. A stub of iron also projects from the other end. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410. Height: 41.1mm, Diameter: 27.9mm, Weight: 123.78gms.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-591908
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast biconvex weight with an iron suspension loop at either end; the two loops presumably allowed a supplementary weight to be added if required. Patinated overall. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410. Diameter: 29.2mm, Height: 45.2mm, Weight: 107.06gms.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2021
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Record ID: NLM-9C4727
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight, as identified by finder. Cast near-spherical weight with the two stubs of an iron suspension loop protruding from the upper surface. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410. Diameter: 41.5mm, Height: 37.5mm, Weight: 285gms
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rudston', grid reference and parish protected.