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Record ID: WAW-0C4A52
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead, possible trade weight dated AD 1651.
The object is circular with flat faces and slightly flared edges. The front face is decorated with a circular impression, within it is a coat of arms. The coat of arms has a chevron, within that is a cross at the centre, with a cutting knyfe to the left and shaver to the right. Above is a Jacobs staffe in the centre and a sounding leade either side. Below the chevron is a water level. Above the coat of arms is the date AD 1651. Either side of the coat of arms are initials, possibly T on the left a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-0AAD8B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy standing weight of suggested medieval-post medieval date, AD 1350-1700.
The conical weight is sub -circular in plan and broadly triangular in cross section, with a partially flared rim at the base The sides of the weight are steep and undecorated. The apex of the weight is slightly inset on one side and flattened with an oval hole perforating the body, now encrusted with dirt. The base of the weight is recessed, surrounding by a slightly protruding rim. The weight is creamy white/brown in colour.
Dimensions: height: 37.90mm, diameter: 35.08mm, w…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0A51B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete lead-alloy possible weights of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800.
Weight 1:
Circular with a raised rim around deep-set central recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 31.1mm; Thickness: 8.9mm; Weight: 46.8g. The mass equates to approximately one and a half ounces under the ‘binary’ averdepois system which was introduced in the 13th century and standardised in 1588.
Weight 2:
Circular with slight off-centre recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 33.6mm; Thickness: 9.2mm; Weight: 68.4g. The mass equates to a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-09CD44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy possible weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800.
The object is shield shaped with bevelled edges and a worn break to the pointed end. The front of the object is divided into two sections by a horizontal ridge. The upper portion is undecorated. The lower portion bears a faint raised cross next to a sub-heart-shaped motif. The reverse is flat and undecorated.
The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 30.9mm long, 25.7mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 15.5g. The mass equates to approximately one half of an ounce under t…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 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
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This findspot is known as 'Boarstall CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: OXON-09B2A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of late medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1700).
The weight is an irregular regular hexagonal shape in plan and trapazoidal in cross section (widening towards it base). The weight is a light grey sometimes creamy off white colour.
The weight is 20mm long, 17.2mm wide, 10.4mm and weighs 32.77 grams.
Several hexagonal merchant weights are recorded on this database, cf YORYM-D21FA8, NLM-8B49B9 without a central perforation. It is possible this is a repurposed casting from such a mould.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Boarstall CP', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-F3E409
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy token or weight. It is 37mm diameter and 4mm thick, with rounded edges. There may have been a character one on face but this is no longer legible.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Heversham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: PUBLIC-E1835C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
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.
Sub-circular base with tapering sides up to a pointed apex. No markings or decoration present, but many dents and gouges, displaying a light grey colour.
Base diameter 20.5mm, height 26.9mm, weight 43.2g.
Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-076711, YORYM-9199B9 and NLM-FDEAC1.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BERK-DE2392
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of Medieval - Post-Medieval date. The weight is circular in plan and plain on both faces. The mass is 42.45g which is close to 1.5oz for many systems.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-DD4530
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight of probable medieval date, possibly from a steelyard. The object is conical, with an integral suspension loop at the apex. The lower portion is incomplete and the object appears to have been hollow towards the base, possibly originally incorporating a separate element of a different material such as iron or copper alloy.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DA5EE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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 roughly rounded edge. In the centre is a large circular perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 29.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 18.92g
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: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C7A7D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy half ounce trade weight of Victorian dating (AD 1837 to AD 1901).
The front exhibits multiple stamps: 1/2 OZ (half ounce weight); a Staffordshire knot, with C beneath it; a crown with VR and 33 beneath; a five petalled flower; a possible W; and several scratch marks.
It has a diameter of 23.4 mm, and a maximum thickness of 5.47 mm. It weighs 13.19 g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-C7996C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead trade weight, traces of one punched design, perhaps the castle and lion of the city of Norwich, now flattened, two deep rectangular punches into the central area of the weight, one of which has pierced through the weight entirely, late 16th to 17th century. It weighs 100.99g so presumably for four ounces.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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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: PUBLIC-861F54
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead octagonal 153.1g (5.4 oz) weight of uncertain age, but possibly dating to the Medieval period.
Sub-octagonal in plan, slightly bevelled sides to a domed central body. The face has a deeply moulded voided cross with a single pellet in each quarter and the remains of an iron suspension loop in the centre. The reverse is plain and slightly concave / dished, with the ends of the iron suspension loop wire showing as oxidised points. The surface displays a light grey colour.
Diameter 43.5mm, height 17.4mm, weight 153.1g.
Broadly similar examples on this database at: …
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BUC-76A7D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy weight, probably from the medieval to post medieval period, dating to AD 1200-1700. The weight is conical in shape, the base is triangular in cross section. The weight is a light green colour, and measures 20.6mm in height, 17.1mm by 14.4mm across the wider base, and weighs 12.10g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410).
The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm.
It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz).
The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900).
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. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated.
It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz).
The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700).
The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g
The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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