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Record ID: LVPL-4C04D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The front of the object is decorated with three concentric rings in the centre of which is a stamped with -(dash) P, possibly representing the weight which is 0lb and 7.75oz or 219.8g. The back of the object is undecorated. The object has a light whitish brown patina and has several nicks and scratches.
Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is probable that these weights are late in date (17th to 18th Cen…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Wimslow', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-617872
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and sub rectangular in cross-section. Each face of the object is undecorated. The object weighs 46.1g. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and plain weights such as this are difficult to date. It has a mid grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-618B41
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and sub rectangular in cross-section. The object is decorated with two concentric circles on the upper face. The lower face is undecorated. The object weighs 55.1g and has a dark grey patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and plain weights such as this are difficult to date.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-619871
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan. On one face of the object is a raised central pellet which has been flattened. The opposite face is undecorated. The object has a mid-white patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-FDC381
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl or loom weight of probable medieval date. It is oval in plan and conical in section with a flat base. All surfaces are undecorated and have an uneven pale grey patina. The central perforation is 6mm in diameter, and is exposed on one side, presumably due to damage.
Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the medieval and post-medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. Examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Davenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-FDE34C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of uncertain date. The object is conical in form with what were possibly originally faceted sides. The top of the object is perforated with a circular hole with a diameter of 4mm at the top, widening to 6mm at the base. The object has a smooth creamy white patina.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Davenham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-DE53E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy bun shaped weight probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan. The upper face is stamped with the numerals II II. On the base of the object is a raised rim. The lower surface is scarred with several irregular indentations. The object has a mid white patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the g…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-DEA454
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1066-1800). The object is circular in plan and flat. One face of the object is rough and corroded while the opposite face is smooth with a few small indentations. The object has a light brown patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-70AF92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight probably dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan. The upper face is stamped with the numerals VIII. On each face of the object is a slight raised rim which has been flattened inwards. The lower surface is scarred with several irregular indentations. The object has a mid-white patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois syste…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-EBC827
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight probably dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. The upper face is stamped with the numeral I. The lower surface of the object is undecorated. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in th…
Created on: Friday 4th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mold', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-4861D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy trade weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1200-1700). The weight is circular in plan with a rounded rim on the upper face. The rim has been damaged in recent times, probably due to the plough. The upper face has a central circular pit but is otherwise undecorated. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a light white patina.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-60ADE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date. The object is oval in plan and cross section. At one end of the object is a small perforation with an internal diameter of 2mm. The object has a dark grey patina and is worn. It weighs 1.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-71F533
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1100-1800). The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The object is undecorated and pitted with a mid white patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval periods.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-721356
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy trade weight dating to the Medieval period. The object is sub-circular bun shaped in plan. The sides of the object have been pushed over one edge forming a rim on each face. The object has a light brown patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-F43DB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy steelyard weight probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is oval in plan and cross-section. The object tapers towards the top which is circular in cross-section. The sides of the object are rounded and each face is flat. An integral attachment loop which is pierced projects from the top of the object. The base of the object is curved and it is likely that it would have been suspended during use. The remains of gilding can be seen on each face of the object. The object weighs 34.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-416467
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1100-1700). The object is sub-oval in plan and conical. The object has a central circular perforation which runs through its length and which has been drilled from one side. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm at the base of the object and 3.5mm at the top of the object. The object is undecorated and has been crudely made. It has a light whitish brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Baddiley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-4537D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy pan weight, probably dating to the 16th century. The weight is circular with sides which diverge towards the top face. It has a diameter at the base of 11mm and a diameter at the top of 16mm. The object measures 5mm thick and weighs 6.7g. The upper face of the object is decorated with a series of raised and flattened pellets around the edge and an internal border. The outer edges of the object are worn. The internal border surrounds a shield device with internal cross, resembling the Coat of arms of London.
The weight of 6.7g corresponds to 0.236oz and may have o…
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Newark', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-4580A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy trade weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1100-1700). The object is circular in plan and has a raised rim making it dish shaped in cross-section. In the centre of the object is a moulded saltire cross within a shield, possibly representing the cross of St.Andrew. Surrounding this is a raised circular ridge. The rear of the object is slightly concave and undecorated. The object has a light brown patina and is in good condition.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Newark', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-406C33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (c.AD1100-1700). The object is circular in plan and conical. A central perforation runs through the length of the object. The perforation has an internal diameter of 5mm. The outer face is undecorated. The base of the object is uneven; one side is flat while the other half is rounded with the appearance of an incomplete spindle whorl attached to the base. The object has a mid-white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bickley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-40D755
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy probably weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (c.AD1100-1700). The object is sub-circular in plan and conical with a long tapering handle. The handle measures 6mm in diameter and the end is rounded. The object is undecorated and has a mid-brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Bickley', grid reference and parish protected.
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