Record ID: LEIC-489E2D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy weight, 54mm in length, 43mm wide, 6mm thick with a weight of 149g. The object is shield shaped (sub triangular) and rectangular in cross section. It is very worn/mis-cast and has a raised design of a shield outline with a central inscription of IHS? in each corner, outside the shield motif, are two or three raised semi-spheres. Given the inscription and design the object is likely to be Medieval, but could be later.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F9C056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post Medieval lead alloy weight, 58mm in length, 22mm in diameter, with a weight of 153.00g. The object is sub rectangular in form and circular in cross section with a rectangular cross sectioned sub circular projection housing a suspension hole. Its form suggests a net or fishing weight of Medieval to post Medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peckleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-FA8416
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy weight, 175mm long, 120mm wide and 40mm thick with a weight of 6350g. (equating to 14lbs). The weight is shield shaped with a rectangular cross section. It has a pointed lower surface and an ornate upper surface formed of two rounded projections at each corner with a central rounded projection, which contains a large circular suspension hole, c.20mm in diameter. The object is decorated with a slightly raised motif featuring the lion and unicorn holding up a royal shield below a crown, with the initials G R III above. The wide plain border surrounding this…
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-AC0FE9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, 25mm in length, 19mm in diameter, with a weight of 37.46g. The object has a bi-conical form and a circular cross section with a central hole, c. 7mm in diameter. The only possible decoration is a raised collar/ridge running across its centre.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-85C092
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight ? 75mm in length, 36mm wide and 11mm thick with a weight of 192.00grams. The object has an ovoid form and a rectangular cross section and is unmarked. This object was found at the same location as other lead objects, LEIC-85A837 and LEIC-859359 suggesting it may have been collected for metal working.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-85A837
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy object, possibly a pan weight or small bowl? 48mm in length, 33mm wide and 13mm thick with a weight of 48.81grams. The object is circular in form and trapezoidal in cross section and has been squashed. It consists of a flat base with outwards tapering sides. It may be part of a set of weights or a small bowl/dish for a specific purpose? This object was found at the same location as other lead objects, LEIC-85C092 and LEIC-859359 suggesting it may have been collected for metal working.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-859359
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, 35mm in length, 25mm wide and 22mm thick with a weight of 67.33grams. The object is undated but may be of Medieval or Post Medieval date and could be a plumb bob or suspended weight. It is conical in form and circular in cross section, tapering to a flat narrow upper surface. It has a small circular shaped hole running through it lengthways. This object was found at the same location as other lead objects, LEIC-85A837 and LEIC-85C092 suggesting it may have been collected for metal working.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-857BCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, 32mm in length, 31mm wide and 27mm thick with a weight of 117.69g. The object is sub rectangular in form and circular in cross section. It has been mis- cast or perhaps created by rolling? leaving an irregular depression running down one side, but has a central sub-circular hole in its base and its upper sub conical section has a circular suspension hole sitting just below its apex.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-5C6B33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, 37mm in diameter, 11mm thick with a weight of 108.48grams. The weight is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It is stamped on both sides with four round depressions arranged in a square. One side also has a central circular depression with a raised circle in its centre and flanked by waffle decoration formed of a series of crossing raised lines. The weight corresponds to 4 ounces which is probably indicated by the four circles, it is similar to a weight recorded here SUSS-813B58 and described as a dress weight.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-CB722D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval? lead alloy weight or spindle whorl, 17mm in diameter, 8mm thick, with a weight of 5.83grams. The object is sub circular in form and ovoid in cross section, it may be a mis-cast whorl or a poorly made weight. It has a central circular hole 3mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C87AA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy object probably a weight, 72mm in length, 42mm wide and 15mm thick with a weight of 217g. The object has an elongated oval form and a semi-circular cross section. It would have been made by creating a simple casting well as is most probably a quickly manufactured weight. It is similar to one found nearby Found clos eto a similar shaped weight LEIC-85C092
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C7E974
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, 7mm thick and 29mm in diameter with a weight of 28.03g. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a rectangular cross sectioned lip around its upper edge. Inside this lip the object has a circular depression c.6mm in diameter and is stamped with an Adverpois (A), a sword in St Georges crest, a ewer and a crowned W. It weighs just under 1 ounce, which was issued as a new weight standard from 1826. This one is from the reign of William IV, dating it to 1830-7.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-93AA7F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight 16mm long, 14mm in diameter and weighing 14.08g. The object is sub rectangular in form and circular in cross section with a tapering form and a cemntral hole 8mm diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cadeby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-939C56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post medieval lead alloy weight or token? 34mm in diameter, 7mm wide and weighing 38.86g. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It is decorated on one face with 'spoke' like raised decoration around a central small hole. It could be a weight or a token of some sort?
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earl Shilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-93684D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy shield shaped weight, 42mm long, 33mm wide and 15mm thick with a weight of 110.02g. The object is sub triangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a scutiform shape with a sub oval raised area on its upper surface. It is very worn and roughly cast.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knapwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-935918
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy shield shaped weight, 28mm long, 25mm wide and 9mm thick with a weight of 29.58g. The object is sub triangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a scutiform shape with a lower lipped edge. It is decorated on its upper surface with a possible lion passant, a curved tail and part of a body are just visible.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earl Shilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-BF3118
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, 29mm in length and 30mm in diameter with a weight of 88.73grams. The object is conical in form and circular in cross section. It has a wide base which tapers sharply, becoming a cylinder half way up its height, with a rounded flat top, 12mm diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-99D41B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, 28mm long, 24mm wide and 17mm thick with a weight of 37.47g. The object is sub circular in form and cross section. It has been crudely cast and has a small circular hole in the centre of its wider flat surface.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-999499
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight, 20mm in diameter and 17mm thick with a weight of 39.13g. The object is sub circular in form with a semi-circular cross section. It has been crudely cast and has a slight lip with a circular hole in its base, just off centre and a corresponding, slightly smaller one in its upper surface.
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-F3F126
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight, 1588-1826 Thickness: 4 mm, diameter: 37 mm, weight: 23 mm. Appears to have ewer etc stamp, but very corroded. Possibly Georgian given the number and position of the marks.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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