Record ID: KENT-391AF3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead trade weight of uncertain date, from the Roman - Post-Medieval period, c. AD 43 - 1800. Description: The weight is semicircular in plan and cylindrical in cross-section. The obverse has a slight rim, marked by an adjacent indentation, and a number of historic nicks to the surface. The reverse is flat. Both faces are undecorated and have a light grey to brown colouring. Measurements: Diameter: 38.97 mm; Width: 20.35 mm; Thickness: 7 mm and Weight: 40.13 g. Discussion: Outside of secure archaeological contexts, weights such as these are difficult…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-3785CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece dating from the early medieval to the medieval period to c.AD 800-1500 The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse and a central circular hole that runs through from the top to the bottom. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Length: 14.9 mm; Diameter: 19.4 mm; Weight: 18.84g Other ref: 72
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-377139
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval weight dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is annular and sub-rectangular in cross-section, with rounded sides and a flat reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Diameter: 26.05 mm; Thickness: 9.62 mm; Weight: 23.7g Other ref: 68
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3763F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead medieval weight or spindle whorl dating to c.AD 1100-1500 The object is annular and sub-rectangular in cross-section, with rounded sides and a flat top and reverse. Central circular hole. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Diameter: 21.2 mm; Thickness: 6.98 mm; Weight: 18.06g Other ref: 66
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-268E02
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is cylindrical in shape with slightly tapered parallel edges. A rounded perforation runs vertically through the centre of the object. The end of this perforation found on the narrower end of the weight expands in size and shape to form a broad roughly teardrop shape. The weight is undecorated. The weight has a dark cream patina. It measures 9.57mm in height, 10.06mm in diameter at its broadest and weighs 4.34g.  Weights found outside of secure archaeological …
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-117AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1.84 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1660-1830). Description: The object is circular in plan and dished in profile with raised edges and flat bottom. There is a central dimple, or recess, on both sides showing the object was lathe-turned. There are four marks on the face: A crowned G at 3 o'clock, signifying George I-IV.  A  Roman majuscule seriffed "A", with a series of impressed squares at 9 o'clock. A sword, at 12 o'clock, for St…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10CD72
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular in form with a rounded edge and two flat faces. One face is decorated with small holesirregularly spaced around the central perforation. The perforation measures 9.4mm in diameter. The object has a powdery weight patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.9mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 11.78g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10B9BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight likely dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The object is circular with a flat face and base and a curved side. It is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 39.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 57.67g > approx. 2 oz Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10A1C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a rounded edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.2mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.1mm; thickness 8.8mm; weight 29.89g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onward…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0F604D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. One face has a recessed circle and within that are two small circular perforations. The reverse is flat. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 10.92g Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0EC79B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is cylindrical in form with curved ends. It is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 18.3mm; diameter 14.3mm; weight 26.1g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0EB7F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1200-1700). The weight has an irregular conical shape with an oval base and sides that narrow towards the top. Through the centre of the body is a perforation that has a diameter of 7.3mm. The surface is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 11.6mm; base width 25.9mm; weight 33.04g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparat…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0EAB7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with a worn, irregular edge, and two flat faces. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 6.2mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.3mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 16.75g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the med…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NLM-0C9E67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. A small pellet of solidified lead melt which has set on a flat surface, with drilled hole of diameter 2.2mm, countersunk on one side, presumably to permit use as a fishing line weight. The grey tint of the metal points to its recent date. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1850-1950 Width: 14.2mm, Thickness: 3mm, Weight: 2.89gms
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-0370CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Post Medieval (c. 13th to 19th century) lead weight or token; the objects sub-circular with a flat base and the outer face is flat but possibly decorated with with raised pellets. The surface has a well developed shiny dark cream coloured patina. The object measures 31.12mm long, 29.86mm wide,  5.31mm thick and weighs 33.19g.  The object is possibly a type of weight or token. Considering the surface condition it may date to the Medieval to Post Medieval period. 
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-FD134C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy weight. Cast square apothecary or chemist’s weight with stamped symbol resembling a 3 with FS in florid script adjoining, representing one half scruple. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Length: 10.4mm, Width: 10.5mm, Thickness: 2mm, Weight: 1.78gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stockwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-FBDE8C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy half ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1707-1717). Description: Obect is a circular and flat stacking cup type trade weight with a raised rim on the face. A hollow in the centre of the face indicates that it was lathe turned. There are three markings on the face: a crowned A at 11 o'clock (indicating Queen Anne), a ewer at 5 o'clock (indicating the London Founder's Company), and a sword of St Paul at 3 o'clock (indicating the City of London Guildhall). There are no markings on the revers…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FB94E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1300-1700): A complete lead alloy possible weight. The object is circular with a flat face and base and a curved edges. The obverse has traces of a possible border decoration, however this is obscured by heavy pitting. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with a grey patina, the rest of the surface of the object has an oxidised cream coloured patina. Dimensions: diameter 28.5mm, Thickness 9.5mm, Weight 47.02g. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remai…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FB2863
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pyramidal lead alloy weight of 35.34g (1.25oz) with four flat sides tapering to an integrally cast suspension loop at the apex.. The base has two flanking holes which pierce the sides. Probably of medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FB15E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead alloy weight of 89.95g (3.2oz) with an integrally cast suspension loop at the apex, which has flattened sides. The base has two flanking holes which pierce the sides. Probably of medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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