Record ID: LEIC-2A7A36
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or later lead weight, Length: 33 mm, diameter: 34 mm, diameter of hole: 4 or 5 mm, weight: 177 g. The weight is triangular in form and circular in cross section. It has a circular hole running from its apex to the centre of its base, for a now missing suspension loop.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-2AE180
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or alter lead alloy weight or whorl, Length: 14 mm, diameter: 21 mm, interior diameter 6mm, weight: 26.48 g. The weight is triangular in form and circular in cross section. It has a circular hole which runs from its apex to the centre of its base.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F9CBDD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval copper alloy weight, 1400-1500. Thickness: 4 mm, diameter: 18 mm, weight: 5.58 g The weight is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a raised upper border and is stamped with a crown and a possible second symbol on either side of a central circular recess. Biggs (p.48) notes 15th century weights which were just stamped with a crown and also comments that they are similiar to coin weights which are also stamped with a lis, used to weigh nobles and dating to the 1420s.
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wollaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-FC6191
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy guinea weight. 20mm in diameter with a weight of 7.41grams. The weight is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. One face is inscribed with a central crown and P and G above and 5 and 8 below. The other side is similar but missing the crown. The weight probably dates to 1750 to 1820. Cf. W2044D p.64. 'Lions, ships and Angels'
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-B9A931
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dated to reign of William III, 1694-1702. The weight is circular in form and rectangular in section with an upper raised lip. Its upper surface is stamped with a ewer and sword (London marks) and a crown with a W underneath.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-196226
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy weight or spindle whorl. 18mm thick and 23mm in diameter with a weight of 47.78grams. The object is plain, circular in form with a flattened upper and lower surface and circular in cross section. It has a central hole with a diameter of10mm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-1A4476
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy steelyard weight. 55mm in length, 37mm wide and 35mm thick with a weight of 372grams. The object has a circular cross section with a triangular form. It has a recessed rectangular projection at its apex housing a central circular suspension hole.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-FD2581
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy object, possibly a weight. 43mm in length, 39mm wide and 21mm thick with a weight of 167grams. It has a sub rectangular form and a D shaped cross section. Its flat underside has a central circular hole, for suspension loop?
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-90E204
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval? Lead alloy weight. 56mm in length, 30mm wide and 25mm thick with a weight of 162grams. The weight is triangular in form and circular in cross section with the remains of an iron loop at its apex.
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-240164
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undated lead alloy weights. The weights are spherical in form with wide circular holes through their centre. 1) Thickness: 18 mm, diameter: 22 mm, weight: 39.60 g; interior diameter: 11 mm. 2) Thickness: 19 mm, diameter: 22 mm, weight: 43.06 g; interior diameter: 10 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FE99AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight, probably dating to 1750-18500. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a raised border. It has no obvious control marks, but the ridge in border suggests it is of the type which are stamped with a crowned GR, which Biggs dated to 1750-1850, (see p.55 'English Weights an Illustrated Survey'). Thickness: 8.0 mm, diameter: 40 mm, weight: 48.38 g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stathern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-0A8460
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy weight, 26mm long, 14mm wide and 12mm thick with a weight of 28.56grams. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and has a white patina. The object is four sided with the form of a flattened pyramid. It has been roughly pierced for suspension near its narrow flat upper edge. The object is very similar to WMID-64ED04 which is dated to 1200-1600AD.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th February 2016
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Record ID: LEIC-209082
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy trade weight, 61mm long, 49mm wide and 24mm thick with a weight of 501 grams. The weight is triangular in form and rectangular in cross section. The upper surface has several irregular depressions arranged in a faint raised border c.10mm wide. The underside also has a slightly raised border but no sign of other decoration.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
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Record ID: LEIC-AC7973
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight, 37mm in diameter, 4mm thick with a weight of 22.45grams. The object is circular form and rectangular in cross section. It has a wide raised lip on its upper surface and a series of concentric depressions on its ower. It has no stamps visible which would date it.
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
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Record ID: LEIC-F64E3F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval lead alloy steelyard weight. 44mm in diameter and c. 25mm high with a weight of 902grams. The object is circular in cross section and semi-circular in form. It has been roughly cast and has an iron rod emerging from the centre of its flat edge, suggesting this once formed a suspension loop.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-75472A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead alloy weight? 24mm in length, 21mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 13.47grams. Lead alloy sub rectangular object with rectangular cross section. It has what appears to be a jetton impression on one face. The object could be a crudely made weight?
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-76D1D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy weight or gaming piece, 25mm length and 20mm in diameter with a weight of 61.17grams. The object is circular in cross section and sub rectangular in form. It is decorated with a series of incised lines running from top to bottom and at one point near the upper edge are two circular holes, possibly representing eyes? The upper surface has a circular depression in its centre which may suggest it is a suspended weight?
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-F510AD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman lead alloy steelyard weight, 36mm long, 34mm in diameter and weighing 193grams. The object is spherical and has an iron rod running through its centre, with one end forming part of a suspension loop. The object is most likely Roman in date.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-89BBB7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy weight? 57mm long, 24mm wide and 16mm thick with a weight of 79.14grams. The object is oval in form and semi-circular in cross section. It is in the form of an elongated face with rounded upper and lower edges. The upper part is raised with linear grooves representing hair that stop abruptly. Below are wide brows with depressions for eyes, sitting either side of a large flattened nose. There is a crude straight mouth and a chin which appears to have a beard? with possible raised lines radiating outwards. The reverse is flat and has the remains of an iron suspension …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-31CFD6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval ? Lead alloy weight 45mm long, 16mm wide and 13mm thick, with a weight of 45.16grams. The weight has a triangular form with an oval cross section and has traces of iron staining near its apex, probably from the internal parts of a suspension loop. The item is difficult to date, but its form suggests a probable medieval date?
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LEICESTERSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.