Record ID: LVPL-047F04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and flat. It has an even central circular perforation. Both the upper and lower surfaces are pitted and worn. The object is 37mm in diameter and weighs 39.8g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Budworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2336C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy weight of Post-Medieval to Modern date. The object is circular in plan with flat edges. In the centre of the object on each face is a small circular pit. A circumferential groove decorates the upper face of the object however no traders marks or stamps are present. The object has a mid-green patina and is corroded in places. The object weighs 95.8g.
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tabley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3FADF6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight dating from 1100-1700. It is sub-circular in plan and triangular in section. The base is flat and it tapers to a point. The object has a central circular perforation. It has a light white patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-672E17
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date. It is circular in plan and flat. The upper surface is pierced by two small circular indentations. There are no other visible markings. It weighs 1.4grammes.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EE680D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undiagnostic lead alloy weight or token of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and flat. One face has been marked with an engraved X, while on the opposite face there is a series of small C-shapes similar to a mark that might be made with a thumb-nail. The object has a light brown patina. Dimensions: 33mm in diameter, 3mm thick, 13.3g Lead discs are used as weights and tokens throughout the medieval and post-medieval period and as such are difficult to date with accuracy.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-862E78
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight. It is sub-circular in plan with an uneven surface. One side is partially decorated with a V which is surrounded by part of a zigzag border. The date is uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holywell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-455B0E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small bullion weight for 3 deniers for Northern France/Belgian area (that part of Flanders which was to become Belgium and the Low Countries). Probably dating to the 15th century however later is possible. The object which is worn has two fleur-de-lis on the upper half of the upper face, the lower half is marked with 'III'. On the rear of the object is a small mark worn countermark within a central circular depression, which may be a quatrefoil or a fleur-de-lis. The lis was a mark used everywhere by goldsmiths all over Europe, including the UK as it was the symbol of puri…
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cilcain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-26CABB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of post-medieval date, c. AD 1500-1800. The object is circular in plan with a raised circumferential rim. The upper face is stamped with the numerals II. The lower surface is flat and undecorated. The object has a light-brown patina. Lead weights are common throughout the medieval and post-medieval period. Dimensions: 26mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 51.6g 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…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DCADD5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The weight is conical shaped and is sub-circular in cross-section. The object has an irregular circular perforation through the centre of the weight. The outer surface of the object has been decorated with deep grooves. These are irregular and appear to have been 'gouged' out. The base of the object is uneven and the object does not sit flat. The weight may have been used as a loom weight; however other uses for this weight are also possible. It has a brownish grey patina and has been crudely made.
Created on: Thursday 7th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F4F117
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval lead shield-shaped weight. It has a stepped perimeter and expands in width to the base. The raised body is decorated with three lions passant guardant to the right. The reverse is undecorated and has a rectangular perforation at the top; the perforation is sub-oval on the front of the object and was probably used for attachment. The object has a light brownish-cream patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 56mm in length, 38mm in width, 13mm thick, 233.4g. Similar weights can be seen in Biggs, p.43 which discusses how lead weights such as this were used to weigh g…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whissendine', 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
Spatial data recorded. 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-F58873
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Tameside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is cone shaped in plan and is sub-circular in cross-section. The base of the object is flat with a circular depression at the centre. The top of the object has been pinched together creating a sub-rectangular cross-section. The top has been pierced with a small circular perforation for attachment. The object has been crudely made and the surfaces are uneven. It has a mid-grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadbottom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BEC537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and has a central circular perforation and raised rim. The perforation has an internal diameter of 12mm. Each face is undecorated. Dimensions: 61mm in diameter, 15mm thick, 420g. The dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were probably mostly used as net weights, loom weights.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-851CFE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of uncertain date. The object is conical in form with faceted sides creating an octagonal shape when viewed in plan. The top of the object has been flattened and is perforated with a circular hole forming an attachment loop. The object has a smooth creamy white patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 39mm in height, 32mm in width (at base) 11mm in width (at top), 161.8g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional artefact, forms and styles do not alter significantly over time. Weights such as this have been used from Roman through to post-medie…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Christleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-95D566
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1800). It is lentoid in shape and trapezoidal in cross-section. At the top of the object is an integral oval suspension loop. The object has a light white patina and has been nicked/damaged in places. Dimensions: 47mm in length, 19mm in width, 16mm thick, 54.10g Numerous functions for such objects have been suggested including as fishing net weights or sinkers and while such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features they …
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D8BD0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval lead weight (c.AD1600-c.1800). The object is spherical with a rough pitted outer surface. A circular hole has been drilled through the centre of the object and measures 5mm in diameter. The hole does not perforate the opposite face of the musket ball, stopping short. There is no visible casting seem. The object has a light greyish-brown patina. Dimensions: 18mm in width, 15mm in height, 24.6g The object is very similar in form to a musket ball however the hole suggests it has been used as a weight. Weights had various functions including use in trade,…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-3B9722
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval to Modern cast copper-alloy weight or gaming piece. The object is circular in plan with a slight depression in the centre. In the centre of the object on one face is a stamped animal, possibly a deer. The stamp consists only of the head of the animal which is forward facing. It is sub-rectangular in plan each side of which curves inwards. The top of the animals head is notched suggesting antlers of a deer. In the centre of the face is a large triangular nose either side of which are raised pellet eyes. There is no mouth visible. The animal is surrounded by two…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FBB18E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD 43-1700). The object is circular in plan. The upper face is stamped with the numerals VIII. The lower surface has been recently damaged, possibly due to the plough but is undecorated. The object has a mid-grey patina. Lead weights are common throughout the medieval and post-medieval period. The patina and condition of this weight suggests that a later date is more likely. Dimensions: 45mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 221g. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are co…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8DA9DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with a raised moulded design featuring a large fleur-de-lis on the upper surface. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The weight is 40mm long, 31mm wide, 10mm thick and weighs 113.5g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights which are used from c.AD 1380 and continue into the…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cowick', grid reference and parish protected.