Record ID: DEV-0FCE12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period (early-mid 19th century). The object is circular with a recessed upper surface within a prominently raised lip/rim. The reverse also has a small recessed area at its centre around a centring pit. Incised concentric circles around this presumably result from the turning process. The upper surface also has a central pit within a slightly raised border. This is surrounded by a pair of engraved concentric circles, with a further trio of circles between the last and the bevelling from the lip/rim. The lip/rim is it…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-7B263D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of octagonal pyramidal form with corroded iron apex loop, probably medieval to post medieval in date. The sides taper from a flat base; there are longer sides connected by shorter ones at the corners. It possibly would have functioned as a three-quarters of a pound weight. Measurements: height 68 mm, base c. 34 mm by 34 mm; weight 337 g For octagonal pyramidal standing weights see Biggs and Withers (2000, 32) nos 72, 74. Read (2021, 283, 285) illustrates and example (no. 1624) with an octagonal cross-section which he dates to the 12th to 16th century; this…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-C23813
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, the reign of William III (c. 1689-1702). The object is circular and flattened in cross-section. The upper surface is flattened with a low rim. Between the rim and the centre is a pair of finely engraved concentric circles. The upper face is stamped with crowned W (the Royal cypher mark for William III) at around 11 o'clock (over the pair of circles), and, between the circles and the rim: the sword of St Paul at around 2 o'clock, an A (for averdepois) at 3 o'clock, and an ewer (…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-80023D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, c. 1625-1685. The object is circular and flattened in cross-section. The upper surface is flattened with a low rim. A circular punch acted as a centring mark. The upper face is also stamped with the Royal cypher mark for Charles I or II at around 11 o'clock, the sword of St Paul at around 1 o'clock, and an ewer (the stamp of Arms of the Founder's Company of London) at 6 o'clock. For such trade weights see Biggs (1992, 50-51). The mass of this example indicates that it is for one ounce (averdep…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashburton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-61CC66
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, c. 1625-1685. The object is circular and flattened in cross-section. The upper surface is flattened with a low rim. A circular punch acted as a centring mark. The upper face is also stamped with the Royal cypher mark for Charles I or II at around 11 o'clock, the sword of St Paul at around 1 o'clock, and an ewer (the stamp of Arms of the Founder's Company of London) at 6 o'clock. For such trade weights see Biggs (2018, 50-51). Measurements: 22 mm diameter, 2.3 mm thickness, weight 6.11 g
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-DDF537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead fabric weight with an indentation in the centre of the front, which contains two holes, one either side of a central ridge. Around the indentation a decorative linear pattern has been etched into the surface: a circle formed of short diagonal grooves. Both the front and back surfaces of the object are pitted and scratched. The weight measures 31.7mm x 32.6mm, is 3.3mm deep and weighs 27g. The indentation measures 9mm in diameter. This object can be compared with SUSS-4D4421 on this database, which has similar decoration. These weights were and are used to weigh down the he…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penton Grafton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-8BBFC8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of sub-pyramidal form and uncertain date with hollowed base and rounded top. It is perforated towards the top, either for suspension or safe keeping. It measures 21.9 by 18.7mm at the base, and is 28.6mm high; it weighs 66.05g
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2016
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Record ID: PAS-8B670D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead standing weight of sub-cylindrical form and uncertain date. It is perforated off centre, the hole running from top to bottom. It has been truncated diagonally, possibly as a result of old damage. It has suffered numerous dents. It now measures 32.5 by 31.9 by 25.7mm, and weighs 133.32g
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Sunday 7th February 2016
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Record ID: PAS-8B643E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of triangular form with rounded corners of uncertain date. It is perforated towards the top, either for suspension or safe keeping. It has a rectangular cross-section. It has a deep longitudinal score mark central on both faces. It is otherwise dented and scratched all over. It measures 24.3 by 13.4mm at the base, and is 55.6mm high; it weighs 114.25g. As such, it it close to, but slightly over, the 113.4g equivalent of a quarter pound weight under the avoirdupois system (Egan 1998, 302; Table 14).
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
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Record ID: SOM-DABC8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy cup weight box lid of late Medieval date, dating from the 15th century. The lid is flat and circular, and is decorated on the outer surface with three pairs of incised concentric circles around a single, small central circle. The reverse of the lid is undecorated and flat. Two opposed complete pierced circular hinge loops project downwards underneath. The object measures 50.2 mm in diameter (including hinges) and 35.5 mm (excluding hinges). The lugs measure 10.2 mm in depth. It is 3.5 mm thick and weighs 21.41 g. It is mid brown in colour. Weight boxe…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: SOM-40675C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular probable post-medieval lead weight with incuse Roman numerals of value II. The numerals have fishtail serifs. The mass of the weight, at 52.11g, is equivalent to two Roman unciae (5% light) or two ounces averdepois (8%) light. The style of the numerals suggests a probable post-medieval date. For a similar weight with incuse numerals II see Biggs and Withers (2000, 16; no. 3).
Created on: Wednesday 2nd July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd July 2014
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Record ID: SOM-6F81F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of James II (AD 1685-1688). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top and slight central rise on the upper surface with concentric incised lines around. It is 19.7mm in diameter by up to 3.2mm thick and weighs 4.8 grams, 0.169oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion it is siginificantly underweight for a quarter ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface.…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F3328
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of James I (AD 1603-1625). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top and slight central rise on the upper surface. It is 28.2mm in diameter by up to 3.8mm thick and weighs 10.8 grams, 0.379oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion it is siginificantly underweight for a half ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface. It has also been worn on the lower sur…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DD0FB7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 33.3mm in diameter by up to 4.1mm thick and weighs 22.94 grams, 0.808oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage it is siginificantly underweight for an ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface. It would have originally been part of a…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Record ID: SOM-D0D492
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy disc shaped weight with corroded iron suspension loop embedded at the top. The weight is circular with a flat base and top. Both top and base have a wide, irregular, thickened border around the edge. The loop appears to be made of a short piece of iron wire with each end embedded in the top of the weight and a further piece of corroded iron extending to one side, possibly part of a larger loop running through the first. It is 65.3mm in diameter, 18.2mm thick and weighs 433 grams, 15 and a quarter ounces, nearly a pound. The suspension loop suggests it may have acted…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-D0B8E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy globular weight with corroded iron suspension loop embedded at the top. The weight is sub-spheircal with a flattened base and flattened part at the top. The loop is made of a short piece of iron wire with each end embedded in the top of the weight with an transverse indent in the top of the weight, below the wire, creating an oval hole. It is 42.9mm in diameter, 32.8mm thick, excluding the loop, 36.4mm including and weighs 352 grams, 12 and a quarter ounces. The suspension loop suggests it may have acted as a steelyard weight. Plain lead weights are usually locally …
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke St Michael', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP-391BE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A squashed (at the sides) corroded lead weight in the form of a frustrum, or truncated cone. The crude base bears an off-centre perforation which runs along the length of the object (Dia.: c. 8.9mm); the hole tapers slightly towards the top (c. 5.2mm). Around the hole is possibly a circular groove. This weight is undiagnostic and could date anywhere from the Roman to post-medieval periods.
Created on: Saturday 7th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 7th December 2013
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Record ID: SOM-8AB516
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead shield-shaped weight, probably for two ounces. The weight is decorated with a lion rampant on a raised panel. The perimeter step is decorated with lines. The lower surface is flat and plain. There are suggestions of a perforation central at the top of the panel. Similar weights can be found illustrated in Biggs (1992, 42-43), with direct comparisons in terms of size illustrated in Biggs and Withers (2000, 38; refs. 91 and 92). Its mass of 53.34g is c. 6% light of two ounces averdepois, following the 'binary' system of sixteen ounces to the pound effective from c. AD…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop's Hull CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOM-749FC1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead item formed of two truncated biconical elements attached together, both flat at the top. A median ridge on the exterior is visible, filed down in places. A large circular hole at a slight angle travels through the centre of the object measuring up to 14.9mm in diameter. The surface colour of this object is greyer than white suggesting a relatively recent date, although an earlier date cannot be ruled out entirely.
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
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Record ID: SOM-20F936
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of George III or IV. The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 28.8mm in diameter by up to 5.8mm thick and weighs 19.55 grams, 0.687oz. It has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage and was originally a three-quarters of an ounce weight. It would have originally been part of a set of weights and bears official marks showing it was made in London and verified by the founders' company allowing it to be used in markets and shops as an official weight. A crowned letter G (for George) is located at …
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frome', grid reference and parish protected.