Record ID: SUSS-4D8EB4
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A lead biconical steelyard weight of possible Roman date c. AD 43-410. The weight is biconical with two worn iron projections at each end. The lead surface has a grey white patina with a deep linear indentation on the narrow edge.  Dimensions: height: 25.34mm,  width: 23.74mm,  weight: 45.57g. The PAS Guide notes that most common Roman steelyard weights are biconical as in this example, with a separate iron loop attached at one or both apexes.  If there are two loops, one is for suspension and the other holds a hook on which to hang …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7ABFC2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small lead probable spindle whorl of possible Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is conical with a truncated top and a small central circular perforation of 2.2mm diameter. It fits into Walton Rogers form A2 if it is a whorl, but the size of the central hole may be too small, and the object may be a weight or bead instead. The object is 12.9mm long, 11.9mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 5.62g.  The hole in the centre of the top has a diameter of 2.2mm. Form A2 whorls are most common from AD 700 - 1100, but those with a central hole smaller than 6mm diameter are more likely to b…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-781C0E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead probable spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form A1 dating from the Roman period, about  AD43 - 410.  It is plano-convex in shape with irregular edges and  a central, circular perforation of internal diameter 3.2mm. The piece is undecorated and has an overall light brown patina. Measurements are; diameter 30.3mm, thickness 5.0mm and weight 21.14g.  The central hole has a diameter of 3.2mm. Walton Rogers suggetss that whorls with a central hole of less than 6mm diameter are more likely to be Roman. She also notes the use of form A1 whorls in Ro…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: GLO-51F490
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead oval pot-mend with expanded plates on the top and bottom edges. 
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-316023
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
Lead vessel repair or pot mend, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast oval plug to mend a hole in a vessel wall of thickness 3.7mm, patinated though retaining a dark cast, flat base possibly chipped. The neat finish may point to a Roman date. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Length: 28.6mm, Width: 18.5mm, Thickness: 17.8mm, Weight: 25.20gms
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: NLM-313AEE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead vessel repair or pot mend, as kindly identified by the finder. A small sub-triangular cast plug to repair a hole in a vessel wall of thickness 2mm; with chipped edges, patinated overall. The small size and neat finish may both hint at a Roman date. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Length: 22.1mm, Width: 20.8mm, Thickness: 6.4mm, Weight: 10.34gms
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyham cum Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-625B7C
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete  lead steelyard weight of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). Description: The weight is broadly spherical in form with a (possibly deliberately) pitted surface.  A single stub of iron wire protrudes from one apex, and two from the other, probably representing the remains of a loop. The object has an even, cream patina. Measurements: height: 28.1mm; diameter: 24.2mm; weight: 57.88g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-5F445D
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A lead-alloy steelyard Weight of Roman date (c.43-410 AD). The weight is bi-conical in section and circular in plan. The remnants of a loop are evident on top of the weight.. There is no iron projecting from the bottom apex.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: CORN-A4AE86
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast, lead steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The weight is broadly bi-conical in form with both sections tapering to a rounded point. One section appears slightly truncated; it is possible that this would have been the site of an attachment loop would have been attached. This would probably have been made of iron. Although minimal there is some evidence of iron corrosion on the surface of the weight at one apex.  The surface of the weight is undecorated and is patinated creamy-brown with patches of grey. …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
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Record ID: NMS-7C0B41
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman lead steelyard weight. It very approximately bi-conical: it is bulbous around the middle rather than having a defined arris, and it is far from perfectly circular. There is a shallow oval indentation at one end and a double-oval one (a bit like a figure-of-eight) at the other, but no remnant of a loop survives. It has suffered some deep scars, probably due to contact with the plough. 1st to early 5th century. Length (pole to pole): 32.5mm. Diameter: 29.7 – 32.1mm. Weight: 140g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: NLM-859689
Object type: CASKET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead mount, lacking traces of attachment. Small circular lead mount, very lifelike lions head. Suggested date: probably Roman, 43-410 Height: 15.2mm, Width: 17mm, Thickness: 7.1mm, Weight: 4.78gms
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: NLM-6EE80F
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead steelyard weight. A small cast bi-conical weight with a blind hole in one end and a rectangular socket [5mm x 3mm x depth 6mm] in the other, patinated. The form would suggest use with a small version of a steelyard beam; the lack of rust or corrosion staining at the socket from a suspension loop would suggest the latter had been removed before the object was deposited. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 23.3mm, Height: 20.9mm, Weight: 54.20gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1EC88D
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete bi-conical lead steelyard weight of Roman date. It is oval in cross-section, 27.4 x 24.5mm at the centre, with one near-complete conical half tapering to a point at which an iron rod emerges and is turned over, probably originally to form a D-shaped loop which is now crushed. Some of this half is missing, with an irregular gouge out of one side. Most of the other half is missing, with a square depression or gouge at the break revealing the corroded iron rod, which originally would have run from one end to the other and be used for suspension. There are hints of a s…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: FASAM-612115
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Julia Mamaea, dating to AD 222-35 (Reece Period 11) with obverse IVLIA MAMAEA (AVGVSTA), diademed and draped bust right. Mint of Rome. It is 26mm in diameter and 2.5mm thick. Set into a rectangular lead piece with dimensions 55mm by 45mm with a thickness of 5 to 9mm.  The total weight is 207g. There is possibly another bent disc on the top edge, to the left-hand side. The function of the piece remains a mystery.
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2022
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Record ID: LIN-450994
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead and iron Roman steelyard weight dating to c.AD43-410. A bi-convex lead weight with evidence of iron at one terminal. Originally an iron rod would have passed through it and the uppermost would have housed a separate iron loop. Patinated.  Height: 37.23 mm, Width (waist): 28.11mm, Weight: 109.02g
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: BH-432A08
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is broadly bi-conical and consists of two similarly hemispheres divided by a circumferential ridge. The apex of the upper hemisphere has the remains of an iron attachment fitting consisting of two broken sub-rectangular-sectioned arms that formed a loop. The base of the attachment is visible at the opposite end of the weight in the form of a flattened bar. The surfaces of the weight are very worn and abraded with widespread pitting and scratching. The patination is light grey …
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2022
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Record ID: NLM-074A77
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast biconical lead weight with the stub of an inserted iron loop projecting from either end; patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Height: 36.2mm, Diameter: 30.7mm, Weight: 188.22gms
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FACED1
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead or lead-alloy votive axe of possible Roman date, c.AD 43-410. The miniature is two-dimensional and consists of a broadly traingular axe head with expanded cutting edge and narrowing butt, attached to a simple haft. The curved haft measures 27.75mm in length, 5.48mm in width, and 3.20mm in thickness. The head of the axe appears to be a form of a flat axehead, which flares out from the haft and is triangular in plan with slightly rounded edges. The axe head measures 25.20mm from haft to 'cutting' edge, 15.89mm in width (tips of the blade), and 2.14mm in thickness. T…
Created on: Friday 18th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosscanonby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-21278E
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight. A small cast globular lead weight with an iron rod passing through it, presumably as the relict of a separate loop; a spot of iron visible on the side of the weight as well as on its base might hint at a more complex form for the ferrous metal component. Patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Height: 32.8mm, Diameter: 25.8mm, Weight: 86.66gms
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-15E09D
Object type: SLING SHOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A highly damaged and worn Roman lead sling shot, probably dating from the 1st century AD. The object is biconical, thickest at the centre and tapering towards the ends. An assemblage of over 100 lead sling-shots we found on farm in St Albans (south-east of the Roman town of Verulamium) and published by Greep (1987: 183-200), who suggested the possible first century date. The surface of the object is very damaged. Dimentions: length 40.5mm, width 17.2mm and weight 43.93mm
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.