Record ID: SUR-23A358
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat square lead object of 7.3g (c. 1/4 oz). The upper surface has a moulded capital letter A, with serifs, set within a broad rim. There are no other marks. Possibly a 1/4oz trade weight - the style of the letter suggests a later 16th century or later date.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-12F365
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is circular but of uneven thickness. On one face is a pattern made of many lines, radiating from the central point, the other side is plain. The weight is uneven, and has a dark grey patina Dimensions: It is 33mm dimeter and 7mm thick maximum, it weighs 54.15g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-EF7644
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead alloy weight or possible gaming piece of probable post-medieval date (c. 1600-1800AD). The object is crudely decorated on one side with what appears to be a figure 8 covered with apparent random stab or peck marks.  The reverse of the object is plain.  There is some post-depositional damage on part of the upper edge of the object, which has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 26.6mm; thickness: 6.5mm; weight: 27.59g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-515326
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy weight that may also be casting waste or miscast shot. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section with a convex upper surface, flat reverse and smooth rounded interface between these. It has a light grey colour. it is 11.9mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.99 grams.
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: 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: LANCUM-42386D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight. It is shaped like an elongated sphere. The neck is long and flat, sub rectangular in shape. In the centre, near the tip is a suspension hole. The base is flat in the centre and would therefore stand. Weights like these are seen in the Roman (for example SUSS-EA2CCC) and Medieval (NLM-5D1F37) periods. The weight of 192g does not accord with the Roman weight system, as 1 semis is equivalent to 164.5g. It is closer to the Troy system, where 1/2 lb would be 186.5g, this was probably in use from the late 14th century, only being s…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-400A44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight or token. It might have had a raised portion around the circumference, as a copper alloy or iron weight would typically have, but this has been partially folded down. The base is plain. There are no figures etc. giving weight equivalent Dimensions: it is 52mm diameter and 12mm high. It weighs 200.69g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3FF59A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight in the shape of a bell, with straight sides and curved top. Embedded in it are the remains of an iron suspension loop.  Dimensions: It is 31mm high and 34mm in diameter and weighs over 200g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2B6631
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. This item is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section and a central perforation runs through the object. Both faces have deliberately scored lines in a grid across the whole face, possibly just for decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D62AEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object with a round integrally cast suspension loop and an irregular sub cylindrical body with oval cross section and a pronounced rim or lip at the top. The flanking corners of the lower portion has two stumps of iron, probably from a large attachment loop. There are no marks. Possibly a steelyard or trade weight of c. 3oz.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-B1057A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy dress or curtain weight dating c 1700-1800. The weight is circular and flat with a central circular recess on one face measuring 7.1mm in diameter with two adjacent circular perforations. The object has a dark grey patina. Measurements: diameter: 19.3mm; thickness: 3.90mm and weight: 10.08g.  Similar objects are published in Bailey (2004) p. 83 as lead weights to hold down ladies skirts or curtains and dating to the 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD96BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with a crozier. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 51.4 mm Width: 43.3 mm Thickness: 13.5 mm Weight: 216.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AD8007
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval lead-alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1350 - 1500. The object is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in section, the weight is decorated with three lions passant. It has a rectangular perforation at the top of the shield of 5.2mm in width. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Length: 116.9 mm Width: 90.1 mm Thickness: 16.5 mm Weight: 1367 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-815166
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy line weight or net sinker of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is a oval shape with parallel lines on rear and a deep ridge on front. A sub circular hole is present at the top for suspension. This has an internal diameter of 7.0 mm. The loop has been bent out of shape, and is now at right angles to the body of the weight. It measures 48.6 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. It weighs 59 g.  The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-812068
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The weight has a teardrop shaped suspension hole at the top. This measures 5.4 mm wide by 10.1 mm long. The base is rhomboid or diamond shaped, with cross hatched decoration on each face. The weight terminated with a blunt point. It measures 62.4 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 14.0 mm thick. It weighs 49.9 g (1.76 oz). The weight is a mid to light grey to white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-80F5A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The object is cylindrical in form, and narrows towards each terminal. There a hole in the top and has longitudinal groves down both side, one side two deep  down the side other side has two faint lines. weight terminates in a rounded point. has a grey and brown patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-04BF05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square, flat lead alloy weight of 1.46g (1/16 oz or c. 1 dwt). One side has indecipherable characters which appear to read i5\ within a beaded circle, the other is plain.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-F300BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead drop weight of probable Medieval date c. AD1100-1500. The weight is drop or elongated pear shape in plan with a sub-rectangular cross section. It is pierced at the narrow apex with a circular perforation. The apex descends into a narrow neck before expanding gently with sloping shoulders into the elongated main body which has gently curving sides and base. There is a possible casting seam running lengthways around the sides and one face has been impressed with a rectangular panel with unclear motif/decoration. The object has a creamy  buff patina. Measuremen…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-F2C19E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast lead alloy circular flat weight dating c. 1100-1350. The thick circular weight is crudely cast and decorated in high relief with five circular raised pellets, four arranged in a rectangular formation around a central pellet. The object has a dark grey patina with white patches. The reverse is round and uneven. Measurements: diameter; 31.10mm; thickness: 13.18mm and weight: 53.71g.  Biggs & Withers (2000:21) suggests the use of circular lead weights for weighing coin or bullion from the 12th to mid-14th centuries. A similar example with five raised p…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.