Record ID: LEIC-48CBB9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 10mm thick, 26mm in diameter with a weight of 30.42g. The object is circular in form and bi-conical in cross section. It is decorated on both faces with raised rectangles, and has a central hole, 10mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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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
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Record ID: LEIC-89A75B
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman lead alloy steelyard weight, 36mm long, 34mm in diameter and weighing 308g. The weight is bi conical in form and circular in cross section and has a rough surface. It has no obvious signs of suspension.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-388FC2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or later lead alloy token, 23mm in diameter and 9mm thick with a weight of 23.88g. The object is circular in form and has an elongated triangular cross section, going from 4-9mm thick. It is decorated on one face with a flower like motif formed of seven sub rectangular depressions arranged around a central circular knop. The object is most likely a token of some description, but could also be a weight.
Created on: Friday 14th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-FA18C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 20mm in diameter, 8mm thick, with a weight of 13.62g. The whorl is circular in form with a D shaped cross section. It is plain and has a central circular hole 7mm in diameter. The form matches Walton Rogers form A2 which she dates to 700-1100AD.
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-F9FD59
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 21mm in diameter, 12mm thick, with a weight of 23.23g. The whorl is circular in form with a D shaped cross section. It is plain and ha s a central circular hole, 8mm in diameter. The form matches Walton Rogers form A2 which she dates to 700-1100AD.
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-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-F97B32
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated lead alloy figure or weight, 42mm in length, 26mm wide, 7mm thick with a weight of 43.69g. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and at one end has opposing small sub rectangular projections which may be arms. Its main body has a waisted centre, whose form suggests a tunic drooping over a belt? Below this the object has a slightly flaring sub triangular form which may represent the skirt of a short tunic? The object appears to have at least one projection at this end, which could suggest legs. The opposite end has a central scar showing it is incomplete an…
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-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-5C0436
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 36mm in diameter, 6mm thick with a weight of 58.27grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a slight triangular projection, the remains of a knop or loop and this is aligned with the start of the inscription, marked by a cross. The inscription reads SIGILL' : IIDECOLLE . The inscription is contained by a solid incised line which surrounds a six petal motif. Malcolm Jones has helpfully suggested that the II could be an incomplete U which would then read UDE COLLE. UDE could be a spelling of the first name Eu…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C91D4E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post Medieval lead alloy token, 6mm thick and 50mm in diameter with a weight of 106.29grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It is decorated with a raised motif of a six petalled in a raised double border on each side. This is a very common motif on tokens from 1400-1800 but this example is very well produced and larger than usual.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C4F663
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman lead alloy steelyard weight, 45mm wide 40mm high and weighs 326 grams (11.46 oz). The weight is sub ovoid in form and circular in cross section with the remains of an iron loop in its upper centre. It has a smaller triangular cross sectioned upper half and a well rounded larger lower half, starting with a rounded ridge.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-35697B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 25mm in diameter, 12mm thick, with a weight of 34.86grams. The object is circular in from and bi-conical in cross section. It is decorated on both faces with raised triangles and dots witha central hole, 9mm in diameter. It matches Walton Rogers form C.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-32814B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, 31mm in diameter, 10 mm thick with a weight of 43.41grams. The whorl is circular in form and bi-conical in cross section. It is decorated on both faces, its very worn, but appears to be a border of circles and semi-circles along the edge on one face and a series of raised chevrons and dots on the other. The whorl has a central hole, 8mm in diameter. It fits Walton Rogers form C.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-32364D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy button. 26mm in diameter, 11mm thick, with a weight of 11.23grams. The button is circular in form and slightly semi circular in cross section. It has an integral sewing loop in the centre of its underside. It is decorated in relief with a cruciform motif which is formed of rows of squares with a dot inside, then each quarter is filled with concentric chevrons.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th 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.