Record ID: LVPL-E466BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9mm. There is no visible decoration on either face. Each surface is heavily abraded probably due to movement within the plough soil. The spindle whorl has a white patina. 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…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halkyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4C0671
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is oval in plan. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8mm. There is no visible decoration on either face. Each surface is worn and uneven probably due to movement within the plough soil. The object has a light creamy brown patina. 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 P…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DFCE53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North 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 upper part of the fleur-de-lis has been damaged with a wide groove cutting through it. Above the fleur-de-lis below either side of the modern damage is the remains of a bi-foliate crown. The even patina of the object suggests that this damage occurred during antiquity while there is further more recent damage above the fleur-de-lis. The reverse is flat and with a deep recent groove runn…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1F6553
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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: 37mm in diameter, 5.5mm 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 th…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0A756E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan. In the centre of the object is a central uneven perforation. There is no visible decoration on either face. Each surface is heavily abraded probably due to movement within the plough soil. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina. 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 perio…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-31CEBE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of indistinguishable date. The object is oval in plan and flat. There is no visible decoration on either face. The weight has a mid-brown patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 17.6g
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-446447
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North 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 above which is a bi-foliate crown. A raised moulded border runs around the upper edge of the object which has been damaged in places, possibly due to the plough. The reverse is flat and undecorated The metal has a brownish-grey patina and is worn. The weight is 70mm in length, 48mm in width, 10mm thick and weighs 178g Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', 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-88ED73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object lozenge shaped in plan with a raised bi-conical circular centre. The object has a central circular perforation which measures 9mm in diameter. Each face has worn decoration, possibly lines which radiate out from the central perforation. The object is uneven. Due to its outer lozenge shape the object would not have functioned particularly well as a spindle whorl and therefore a line weight may be more likely. Dimensions: 28mm in length, 27mm in width, 11mm thick, 16.45g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C9B62D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy weight of post-medieval date. The weight is a pointed oval narrowing in width at one end. At each end of the weight is a small circular hole this may have contained iron for use as a loop however no iron or iron staining remains. The object is undecorated and has a rough pitted brownish grey surface. The weight is probably a steelyard weight indicated by the central hole. Steelyard weights are in use during the Roman period, coming back into use in the post-medieval period. The patina and condition of this weight suggests a post-medieval date is more likely. D…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foulk Stapleford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C12A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy weight probable post-medieval date. The weight is roughly conical widening towards one end. The outer face of the object is decorated with moulded vertical ridges. At the top (narrow end) of the object is a central hole or pit measuring 4.5mm in diameter. At the opposite wider end of the hole is visible with half obscured by damage to the lower face. Cannot be ascertained if this hole runs the whole length of the object. The object has a light greyish brown patina and is in fair condition. The weight is probably a steelyard weight indicated by the central hole wh…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C48F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and cylindrical. In the centre of the object is a regular perforation with an internal diameter of 8mm of diameter. There is no visible decoration and it has been flattened on one side due to damage. The object has a dark grey patina. Due to the size and lack of decoration it is more likely this object functioned as a weight rather than a spindle whorl however it cannot be ruled out. Dimensions: 19mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 29.85g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1CAA6A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight probably of post-medieval date. The object is sub-spherical with a sub-oval perforation running through it. There is no visible decoration and the object has been damaged at each end. This type of weight has been in use for a long period of time and can have multiple functions or uses. Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing. Modern line weights are similar but tend to have a smaller perforation. Dimensions: 19mm in height, 17mm in width, 22.10g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-70ECBB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of post-medieval date, (c. AD1600-1800). The weight is roughly conical widening towards one end and is solid. The object is undecorated and has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 35mm in height, 27mm in diameter (at the base), 10mm in width (at the top), 98.45g.
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', 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-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-258C67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of post-medieval date, (c. AD1600-1800). The weight is roughly conical widening towards one end. At the top (narrow end) of the object is a central hole which measures 5.5mm in diameter and runs vertically through the centre of the object. The weithg is undecorated and has a light cream patina. Dimensions: 37mm in height, 30mm in diameter (at base), 144.55g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-517DC3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of indistinguishable date. It is possible, given the patina and condition of the surface, the the weight is medieval to post-medieval in date. It is conical in profile and circular in plan, with one end tapering to a point and bearing evidence of some breakage which could suggest that there was once an attachment loop present. The underside is flat with the edges being very slightly raised. The weight has a light greyish brown patina with some striations of the surface, likely to have been caused by scratching or trampling post depositionally. Dimensions: Wei…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F68493
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, possibly a loom weight, most likely dating from the medieval to post-medieval period. It is circular in shape with a central perforation which is sub-rectangular at the top of the object and expands forming a circular perforation at the base. The perforation measures 9mm in lenght and 8mm in width at the top while at the base it measures 15.5mm in diameter. The object is rounded at the top and has a flat base. It has a mid-white patina. The dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. The term 'weight' is us…
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F6C91C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, weight or incomplete spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical. The top of the object has split from the base forming a 'pot lid'. The top of the object has a circular perforation measuring 5mm in diameter while the base is solid. It may have been intended to perferate the object all the way through for use as a spindle whorl however it might also have been intended to form a hole to contain an iron loop for a steelyard weight type suspension. When the top 'pot lid' is removed there is a hollow section within the l…
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.