Record ID: CAM-1B06A6
Object type: WORKED OBJECT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete piece of worked quartzite stone identified by Mr John Lord at a public event held in Peterborough Museum on the 16th of July 2010. This worked stone is Palaeolithic in date. Found in the area of a Limestone quarry. One end of the stone has broken off transversely. The tool has a flattened back and three facets to the upper surface. The tool tapers to a rounded point. The largest facet on the upper surface has a width of c.17.92mm, the central facet has a width of c.18.03mm and the final facet is c. 8.53mm wide. If this stone had been made into a tool then it would have o…
Created on: Saturday 17th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swaddy Well Pit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-E3CDB2
Object type: WORKED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked Metapodial bone probably from a sheep or goat. This bone weighs 13.36g, has a length of 91.8mm, and sub-circular maximum diameter of 20.0mm tapering to a point. The bone has been worked to a point and has a smoothed and polished surface. This artefact might have been used in the textile production industry. Date is unknown. A second bone, found within the same field as the worked bone described above, has a weight of 12.55g, length of 108.0mm, maximum width of 24.5mm and maximum thickness of 16.3mm. The distal end of this bone is complete. A break is present along the leng…
Created on: Friday 14th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-AEA9B6
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval silver bosun's whistle. These have been dated spanning between c. AD 1500-1700, though they are more commonly considered to date to the 17th century AD. This type of whistle is a composite artefact. The remains of this object weigh 2.82g. Two hemispheres form an egg-shaped oval that give the whistle its maximum width of 16.3mm (the egg-shape's length axis). Originally the egg-shape would have had a diameter of c.11.1mm however, one side has been significantly depressed, possibly with an area c.5.3mm x 5.2mm lost completely. Dried mud adhering to the…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5EE3F2
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A whetstone of uncertain date. Weight 128.70g, length 93.24mm, width 28.95mm, thickness 23.48mm.
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-3643E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead biconical (described by the Cambridgeshire Young Archaeologists Club as flying saucer shaped) weight. No traces of iron can be seen and there is no evidence surviving to show how this weight might have been suspended. Height 34mm, diameter 36mm, weight 225.2g (7.94oz). Although it is difficult to date weights this one may be Roman in date as it was found on a site producing predominantly Roman artefacts. This artefact was found on a joint, gridded field walking and metal detecting survey project, with members of the Cambridge branch of the Young Archaeologist's Club, parents…
Created on: Saturday 12th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Eversden Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5EAD35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An egg shaped lead weight with the remains of an iron loop just visible within the depression at the top of the weight. Weight is approximately 175g (6oz), height 39.44mm, maximum diameter 33.45mm. The date of this weight is uncertain and could range from Roman to Post-Medieval (AD43-1700) however it is likely to be Roman due to associated finds.
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-C32FE8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date. The weight would originally have been conical in shape with a base diameter of just less than 21.00mm. The weight now has two parallel sides forming a sub-rectangular shaped base suggesting that it has become squashed under it's own weight, a problem that lead objects are prone to as a result of the material properties, being soft but heavy, characteristic of lead. The artefact is 21.70mm high and has the remains of an iron suspension loop at the tip of the weight. This object weighs 27.59g (0.97oz). It is not possible to date these weights precisely w…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-C36583
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead artefact which was probably used as a weight. This artefact is circular in shape and has a hemispherical or lentil shaped profile. The weight has a diameter of 21.49mm, is 7.46mm high and weighs 16.40g (0.58oz). It is not possible to date these weights precisely when they are unstatified finds as they range in date from Roman to Post-Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-C4FF11
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is circular in shape. One side has a relatively smooth surface with a slightly riased rim and a shallow depression in the centre. The other side is rigid and a number of grooves and shallow holes whichmay have formed some sort of decoration but is now illegible. The weight has a diameter of 19.81mm, thickness of 7.19mm and weighs 17.7g. It is not possible to date these weights precisely when they are unstatified finds as they were in use from the Roman period onwards to Post Medieval/Modern times. SOHAM RALLY: 12.1
Created on: Monday 17th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-D3F7E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or counter of uncertain date. The weight/counter is circular in shape. Both sides are quite rough in appearance and one side has a concave depression while the other is convex in profile. The weight has a diameter of 17.29mm, thickness of 4.95mm and weighs 9g. It is not possible to date these weights/counters precisely when they are unstatified finds as they were in use from the Roman period onwards to Post Medieval/Modern times. SOHAM RALLY: 13
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-D6E723
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead flat sub-circular weight of uncertain date. Weighs 42.47g (1.50oz), maximim diameter 32.55mm, thickness 7.73mm. At the centre of the weight is a perforation that is square on one side (6.90mm x 8.08mm) and circular on the other (diameter 8.32).
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ickleton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-D72AF4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead flat circular weight of uncertain date. Weighs 49.63g (1.75oz), diameter 36.77mm, thickness 5.32mm. There seems to be a slightly raised boarder on the top of the weight that is approximately 2.66mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ickleton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-FE4271
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregularly made (sub-circular) plano-convex lead weight, c. 35.00mm in maximum diameter and 12.37mm tall. There is a central perforation c.9.36mm in diameter and a slight groove or terrace around the mid point of the upper surface. It weighs 62.97g (2.22oz). Probably medieval or post-medieval. For similar examples see CAM-5D7A73 and CAM-5D60F7.
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-FE6FE7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thick circular lead weight, a maximum of 24.94mm in diameter and 14.06mm thick. One face is slightly flatter than the other; the other face is slightly rounded. In the centre is a circular perforation c.11.07mm in diameter. It weighs 42.66g (1.50oz). Assigning a date and function to simple weights such as this one is not easy, but lead weights do seem to have been most common in the medieval and post-medieval periods. For similar examples see CAM-5CCA61 and CAM-5D0962.
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodhurst Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-976956
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a lead weight in the form of a truncated cone, probably medieval or post-medieval, or a spindle whorl of similar date. The flat base is sub-circular with a diameter of 26.67mm. The weight is currently 16.44mm tall. There is a roughly central perforation 9.24mm in diameter at the base that narrows to 5.95mm at the apex of the cone. A slight groove is present around the perforation, approximately equally spaced between the perforation and the outer edge of the weight, on the flat base. The artefact weighs 45.45g (1.60oz). Part of the weight appears to be missing at the top as i…
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sawtry Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-DF43F2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy standard trade weight for averdepois and troy systems of Post-Medieval to Modern date, AD1590-1826. The weight is part of a larger group of stacking weights, having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. The front and rear faces both have turned circles around a central hollow point. This weight weighs 13.13g (0.46oz), diameter is 25.54mm and thickness is 4.30mm. The weight is circular in plan and flat with a raised edge on the upper surface. In side the raised border are three stamped punched symbols. To the left side of the 12 o'clock position is e…
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntindgon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5C5836
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date. This weight is sub-circular in plan with a maximum base diameter of 23.90mm tapering upwards to a maximum diameter at the top of 17.41mm. The weight has a height of 16.67mm. This item weighs 42.11g (1.49oz). Through the centre is a vertical circular perforation of 10.77mm diameter at the base and 8.98mm diameter at the top. Assigning a date and function to simple weights such as this one is not easy, but lead weights do seem to have been most common in the medieval and post-medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 10th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-828200
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual shaped weight of uncertain date. This item weighs 9.64g (0.34oz). One side is fairly flat and the other side is irregularly convex. An irregularly shaped perforation of is present through from the flatter side to the convex surface. the perforation is larger on the flat side with a length of 5.93mm and width of 4.60mm. The perforation measures 4.62mm x 3.13mm with a differing axis on the opposite side. The weight has a length of 27.11mm with rounded ends, maximum width (at the end with the perforation) of 11.20mm tapering to c.3.71mm and a maximum thickness of 6.15mm.…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-82D177
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead weight of uncertain date. The crudely formed weight has a length of 39.10mm and maximum diameter of 16.27mm tapering slightly to 14.85mm at the opposite end. The damage to the exterior surface and crude appearance of the weight might be a result of damage through use as well as occuring during later loss of the artefact and its subsequent years in the soil. A central perforation is present and seems to extend through the entire length of weight. The slightly narrower end of this weight is somewhat squashed at the terminal and lead bends over the top of the perforati…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-836336
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A biconical lead weight. Weights of this form are generally thought to be Roman but the date is uncertain. The weight has a length of 43.73mm and maximum diameter of 39.54mm. The transverse cross-section is oval however it is uncertain whether the cross section of this weight was originally circular but has become reshaped into an oval under it's own weight. The remains of an iron bar, rectangular in cross section projects from what is presumed to be the top of the weight. This bar is most likely to be the remains of a suspension loop. The iron bar has a width of 4.96mm, thickness of …
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.