Record ID: NLM-F9CA2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, made from offcut. A fragment of cast lead of trapezoid section, with cut and chatter marks on all sides; patinated. The mass might approach that of one lighter Viking-Age Ora/Ore comprising six sub-units of 4.07gms to enable use as a weight at that time, though the correspondence with that value is less exact than would normally be deemed significant by this reporter. Other finds from the vicinity are of mainly Roman date, though with later material present. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Early Medieval, 43-950 Length: 24.0mm, Width: 15.3mm, Thickness: 9.3mm, Weight: 23.22gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-501D63
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a base that has an uneven concave hollow at its centrebase and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 18.8mm tall, 23.2mm in diameter and weighs 41.50 g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weig…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-500E00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A free-standing cast lead conical 43.2g (1.5 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the Post Medieval period. It has a sub-circular base with tapering sides up to a slightly flattened apex. A circular holes runs through the centre of the weight narrowing as it does so up the length of the piece. There are no markings or decoration present, but many dents and gouges, displaying a light grey colour. The weight is 23.8mm in diameter, 26.8mm high and weighs 53.64 grams The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C1CA6B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and copper alloy weight. Cast plano-convex oval or coffee-bean-shaped object with an embedded longitudinal copper alloy strip [of length 17.7mm and width 1.3mm] which appears on both the flat and convex or keeled sides of the object. There is the suspicion of a basal rim, which might be apt to a piece for a board game, as kindly suggested by the finder. Patinated. The neat and vulvate appearance might point to a Roman date. The flat base would permit use as a standing weight with a balance, possibly representing one quarter uncia. Inset objects are more usually associated with Vik…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-F1DB35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The object is circular with a flat top and base and a central perforation running through it. All surfaces appear undecorated and are worn.  The metal has a light white/brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 22.7mm in diameter, 8.6mm thick and weighs 24.1g. The perforation is 8.2mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-mediev…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-09BF08
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, dating from an unknown period. The weight is 'barrel-shaped', and has an uneven aperture throughout its interior. There is a brown-grey patina on the surface. It is possible that this weight is early medieval in date as a quantity of material dating to this period has been found in the vicinity. However, Watling (2009, 249) notes that similar weights, probably used to nets used for fishing and bird netting, have been found on sites ranging from the Iron Age to medieval periods. The examples illustrated by Watling (ibid) have been rolled to form a …
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boarstall CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C78427
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid, cast lead artefact, probably a weight of uncertain date, Medieval to Post-Medieval, or an ingot. It is a circular disc of lead, thicker on one side. The top face is smooth and slightly concave. The sides and base are rougher, probably from being cast in sand. It is 30mm in diameter and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 65.9g. The mass does not easily equate to any standard system of weight measurement, so it is probably a bespoke weight or lead that has been melted into a makeshift ingot for ease of storage. It has a grey patina.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C60856
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight or plumb of uncertain date. The lead is conical with a flat base and rounded tip with a small circular dimple. The object has a stippled, cream patina with signs of wear. Dimensions: Length 46.3mm, Diameter 11.2mm, Weight 30.80g. Lead weights are difficult to date when found as stray finds as they are used for long periods of time however similar weights on the database include ESS-EB2B97, WILT-BB2605 and SWYOR-24A123. The latter two, however, unlike the present example have a hollow core.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-72B659
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central circular perforation or suspension hole is present in the base, with a depth of 10.9 mm, with a diameter of 5.6 mm. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 35.6 mm. The base diameter is 30.3 mm and the top diameter is 14.9 mm. It weighs 137.2 g (4.84 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface p…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A36F2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is plano-concave with a flat base and slightly sunken top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 21.04mm diameter, 6.12mm thick and weighs 16.44g. The perforation is 3.02mm in diameter. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problema…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A304D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 10mm tall, 16.5mm in diameter and weighs 12.8g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weights or gaming pieces. The predominant Viking Age sy…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-62A608
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1700). The weight is sub-conical in form and sub-rectangular in cross section. The upper face of the weight is rounded and the lower larger face has a small central circular perforation (that does not go all the way through the object). The longer sides are flat and the smaller sides are rounded. No decoration is present.  The weigh has a cream coloured even surface patina.  It has a length of 30.8mm and a max width of 21.5mm. It has a max thickness at…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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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: 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: WMID-F8BD19
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy trade or bullion weight. The weight is circular in plan and subrectangular in cross section. Each face is undecorated and has a rim which gives each face an uneven circular recess. The object is light grey in colour, has an uneven surface and there are areas that are worn and indented. There are small visible scratch marks on each face.  Such simple weights were in use from the Roman period onwards, with most post medieval trade weights in use outside of London being of this material and form into the early 18th century (Biggs, 1992:46). …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-7A5DA6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible weight. Cast oval plano-convex object, pierced with a possibly drilled hole on the site of a short cut at its edge, and with a broad cut across its flat surface; patinated. This might have been cast from scrap as a tiny ingot as the underside is rough and perhaps sanded but the hole suggests it was then put to some suspended use. Improvised use – perhaps for only a single operation – as a palm guard might equally be entertained. Suggested date: Unknown, Roman to Medieval, 43-1500 Length: 41.5mm, Width: 33.8mm, Thickness: 10.1mm, Weight: 58.57gms
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pilham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-52DB78
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead domed object of unknown purpose, possibly a weight or may be a gaming piece or token of unknown date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It is conical in shape. The underside is flat with a small indentation in the centre. It has an overall mid grey patina. Height: 5.93mm, Weight: 7.91g, Diameter: 18.69mm. The weight is roughly equilvalent to approximately a quarter of a ounce.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FCEEB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, of unknown date, circa Roman to Early Medieval AD 43 -1100. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The apex of the weight has an off centre circular perforation (3.3mm in diameter), which runs through the object. The base is broadly flat with the exit hole. No decoration is present.  The object has a light cream patina.  Measurements: height 9.9 mm, diameter of base 23.8mm, weight 27.7 grams Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, such as: WMID-577BD3, WMID-E…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-817074
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of two lead probable weights of unknown date. Description: Both objects are broadly conical in profile with circular bases, tapering to points at their tops. Both have holes at their tops. One object has a circular indentation at the centre of its base. Both are very worn with breakages. Measurements: 1: Height: 16.8mm; width: 16.5mm; weight: 12.6g 2: Height: 21mm; width: 17.2mm; weight: 13.73g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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