Record ID: LANCUM-2CA41B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is rectangular in cross-section and circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. All surfaces are patinated white and rough to the touch. The upper surface of the whorl is decorated with four large Xs between four large raised moulded dots. The reverse/underside appears undecorated Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations,…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C75AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is biconical in cross-section and circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. All surfaces are patinated white and rough to the touch. The whorl is decorated with an untidy criss/cross pattern, probably a number of 'X's within linear borders (possibly pseudo lettering). The decoration is the same on obverse and reverse. The spindle whorl was made in the same mould or from the same mould template as LANCUM-2C663F. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from exca…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C663F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is biconical in cross-section and circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. All surfaces are patinated white and rough to the touch. The whorl is decorated with an untidy criss/cross pattern, probably a number of 'X's within linear borders (possibly pseudo lettering). The decoration is the same on obverse and reverse. The spindle whorl was made in the same mould or from the same mould template as the whorl recorded as LANCUM-2C75AC. Lead weights like these are common finds, but…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C5969
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is biconical in cross-section and circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. All surfaces are patinated white and rough to the touch. The whorl is decorated with alternating radiating lines/spokes and dots, all moulded/in profile. The decoration is the same on obverse and reverse. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-238D49
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy trade weight, dating from the late 16th to early 19th century, but very likely to be Georgian, 18th century. It was probably part of a stacked set, possibly with LANCUM-236ECD which was found nearby. The surface is very worn and but the stamps are still visible: the ewer which was stamped on approved weights by the London Founders Company between 1590-1826, and the arms of England (St George cross) with a small sword inside the upper left quarter - the symbol for the City of London, as well as another, single, sword. No royal cipher survives that would help date it more a…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well Bedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-055570
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy, shield-shaped weight dating from the medieval period, AD1350-1500. The weight is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. On the obverse, it carries the design of a crowned, double fleur-de-lis; the reverse and sides are plain.The edges are slightly raised. Similar weights are illustrated in Biggs and Withers, 2000, Lead Weights:The David Rogers Collection, page 40, numbers 101 - 103.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1AF79
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. It is roughly biconical in cross-section, with rounded edges and worn surfaces. Both sides are decorated with moulded lines and dots in relief. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in …
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton-in-Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8916E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tall octagonal cast lead-alloy steelyard/standing weight dating from the medieval or post-medieval period, c. 14th-17th century. The weight was made from cast lead alloy and has an octagonal cross section, with eight tall sides and a octagonal standing surface. It has an integrally cast loop at the top for suspension on the steelyard. The weight is undecorated.The object has a well-developed cream to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not alt…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-64CA95
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Miscast lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. The weight is complete in one side, but miscast and unfinished on the other. IT would have been a biconical lead weight with central perforation, very probably decorated with moulded zigzags in relief and moulded dots between the arms of each zigzag. The perforation is complete, but the objects looks unused, with sharp, unfinished edges. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. D…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanwix', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-378990
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD.The weight is roughly circular in shape and has a biconial cross-section. Unlike other weights/whorls, this object was moulded to have a central perforated tube and four spokes which were connected by an outer ring which is now indented, giving the object a square shape with rounded-off corners. This would be an unusual,uncommon shape for a spindle whorl, as they are normally cast in one piece without spokes or an outer ring. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated co…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-376CD9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy, shield-shaped weight dating from the medieval period, AD1350 - 1500. The weight is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. On the obverse, it carries the design of a crowned, double fleur-de-lis; the reverse and sides are plain. Similar weights are illustrated in Biggs and Withers, 2000, Lead Weights:The David Rogers Collection, page 40, numbers 101 - 103.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-376134
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy, shield-shaped weight dating from the medieval period, AD1350 - 1500. The weight is shield-shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. On the obverse, it carries the design of a crowned, double fleur-de-lis; the reverse and sides are plain. Similar weights are illustrated in Biggs and Withers, 2000, Lead Weights:The David Rogers Collection, page 40, numbers 101 - 103.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B9428D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. It is roughly biconical in cross-section, with rounded edges and worn surfaces. The obverse is decorated with a five petalled flower/cinquefoil with pellets in the centres of each petal while the reverse displays a similar motif, only with six petals/sextfoil. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very …
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-17F9BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy amphora-shaped weight, possibly dating from the Roman period, 1st-4th century. Extremely worn.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DDAC7A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the medieval period, that is c. 13th-15th century AD. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular on cross-section. It is plain on one side and decorated on the other - with deep rectangular hollows in relief. The outside edge is undecorated. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cyli…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Silverdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E3C22C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat circular lead weight probably dating from the late medieval or post-medieval period, c. 15th-17th century. The weight is of flat circular form with a perforation through the centre, possibly for a string or a an iron hook, so that it could be used as both standing or balance weight or steelyard (hanging) weight. There are no official markings or stamps on the obverse or reverse making it an unofficial, home-made weight. Without context these weights are extremely difficult to date if they are of generic shape and form and not, e.g. a bust or geometrical or else, or have offici…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Borrowdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E3BD85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical lead alloy standing or balance weight, probably dating from the late medieval or early post-medieval period, c. 15th-17th century. The weight is cast with an off-centre apex and a rounded bottom. There are two holes in the bottom, but they do not seem to join, so perhaps it was a standing rather than a suspended weight. There are no official marks or stamps on the weight. Without context these weights are extremely difficult to date if they are of generic shape and form and not, e.g. a bust or geometrical or else, have official stamps or seals.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Borrowdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E3B1D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat conical lead alloy standing or balance weight dating from the medieval or post-medieval period, c. 15th-17th century. The weight is not official as it has not been stamped or certified in any other way. It is cast and of flat-conical shape with an off-centre apex and a circular bottom. Without context these weights are extremely difficult to date if they are of generic shape and form and not, e.g. a bust or geometrical or else, have official stamps or seals.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Borrowdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E3A2D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy impression of a copper alloy 1lb weight stamped IMPERIAL STANDARD, dating from the 19th or early 20th century.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Borrowdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DCDC5F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the medieval period, that is c. 13th-15th century AD. The weight is circular in plan and and biconical in cross-section. The obverse and reverse are slightly convex. The surfaces are quite worn, but the decoration is still identifiable: Both sides are decorated with four/five panels with pellets in relief in each panel. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in exc…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkoswald', grid reference and parish protected.