Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1AE131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex.No hole is present in the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre.  It measures 44.2 mm in height, a base diameter of 26.3 mm and 23.2 mm wide at the lug. It is 7.4 mm thick at the lug. It weighs 159.7 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can be…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2467A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi-conical weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a rounded base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The remains of an iron suspension loop are present in the top of the weight. It measures 34.0 mm in height and a maximum diameter of 18.8 mm. It weighs 35.9 g or 1.27 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C1101D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a flat circular base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The suspension hole has an internal diameter is 8.3 mm. It measures 15.2 mm in height, 22.6 mm diameter at the base and 13.3 mm wide at the base. It weighs 37.1  g or 1.31 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the or…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27BDD3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1200 to AD 1800. The weight consists of a globular oval shape, with an integral sub triangular suspension loop at the top of the weight. The loop has a lozenge (diamond shaped) in section. A vertical ridge is present around the midline, probably a remnant from a two piece mould used in the casting process. One side of the weight has a recessed centre with a raised long cross on it, positioned centrally. The other side has a deep groove running vertically. It measures 58.6 mm in l…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90391A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 64.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 42.8 mm. It weighs 592.3 g (20.89 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-67EB30
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete coiled lead or lead alloy probable weight of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The probable weight has been made from a long piece of square sectioned lead, wrapped in coil back onto itself to form a circular object. Both ends of the piece of lead taper to a blunt point. It has been coiled once. A circular hole has been left in the centre. This has an internal diameter of 8.9 mm. It has an external diameter of 24.6 mm and has a maximum thickness of 17.7 mm. It has a minimum thickness of 10.0 mm. The piece of lead is 8.2 mm wide. It wei…
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9CE151
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy shield shaped weight of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1600). The shield weight is sub triangular in shape, with a raised shield shape on the front. A border is present around the edge, consisting of multiple tranverse lines. A design may have been present on the central section, but due to post depositional damage, this design is now unclear. It may have been a martlet (bird) facing right under a crown. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 32.8 mm in length, 27.9 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 50.1g (1.77 oz). …
Created on: Saturday 9th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7CF424
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 toAD 1800). The weight is cylindrical in plan, and sub circular in cross section. The top is rounded. The base flat, with a small rib around the edge. There is a central circular perforation that transverses the length of the weight, currently infilled with soil. The perforation has a maximum internal diameter of 3.9 mm. The weight measures 24.8 mm long and a diameter of 13.8 mm. It weighs 27.1 g (0.96 oz). The weight has a mid-cream coloured patina. The surface has been abr…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-C7AA4D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex. There is a oval hole through the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. The internal dimensions of the hole are 2.6 mm by 2.0 mm. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre. It measures 22.0 mm in height, a base diameter of 16.4 mm and 8.5 mm wide at the lug. It is 3.3 mm thick at…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-59B356
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy conical weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The weight is conical in shape with a circular cross section. An iron suspension loop is present at the apex (top) of the weight. A shallow circular recess is present on the base. The weight is 38.7 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 23.5 mm at the base and a diameter of 9.8 mm at the top. It weighs 98.2 g (3.46 oz). The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of s…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-930359
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The top is damaged. It measures 14.2 mm in height, 25.8 mm wide and 23.4 mm thick. It weighs 32.4 g or 1.14 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have b…
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-826A12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. It measures 18.6 mm in height, 18.6 mm diameter base and 7.7 mm diameter top. It weighs 32.9 g or 1.16 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have been rec…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-31095A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The top is damaged. It measures 19.5 mm in height, 20.4 mm wide and 18.1 mm thick. It weighs 25.4 g or 0.9 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have be…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-50E538
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). The weight is an thick circular disc in shape. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Both sides are flat. The front has three letters BII. The back is undecorated. It has a diameter of 35.1 mm and is 6.4 mm thick. It weighs 55.7 g (1.97 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights of this style are frequentl…
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-47AB4E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. It measures 26.3 mm in height, 26.8 mm wide and 23.4 mm thick. It weighs 61.4 g or 2.17 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have been recorded on the…
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2F9508
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). The weight is an thick disc in shape. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Both sides are flat. The front is decorated with a series of radiating lines, possibly representing a sunburst. The back is undecorated. It has a diameter of 36.0 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 54.8 g (1.9 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surfac…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-FB748A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 62.5 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 40.2 mm. It weighs 544.6 g (19.21 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can be hard to date due to being a function…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E38AE2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy shield shaped weight of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1600). The shield weight is sub triangular, with a raised shield shape on the front. A border is present around the edge, consisting of a raised rim. A raised cross design is present in the centre. A wide diagonal cut is present, slicing through the centre of the cross outwards to a corner. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 57.4 mm in length, 56.4 mm wide and 12.6 mm thick. It weighs 209.0 g (7.37 oz). The weight is a light grey colour, with an even surface pa…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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