Record ID: WMID-141544
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy standing / hexagonal / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a circular base, with a central circular depression. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming six distinct sides. The sides gradually taper towards the top. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the weight. It measures 49.40 mm in height, 22.56 mm wide and 22.69 mm thick. It weighs 114.6 g or 4.04 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst w…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-DEA514
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy circular trade weight, of Post Medieval or Modern date. It has two stamped marks on the top surface, a quartered shield of London (with sword in first quarter) and a ewer for the Founders' Company. File marks are present on the reverse. The shield of London was used from 1826. The weight measures 15.88 mm in diameter, 2.74 mm thick and weighs 2.7 g (0.10 oz). The weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: WMID-97D92A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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. Both the front and reverse exhibit the same decoration. it consists of a central ring and dot, surrounded by six semi circles with a central pellet. The semi circles are arranged around the edge, with the curved edge oriented inwards towards the central ring and dot. It has a diameter of 21.8 mm and is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g (0.5 oz). The weight is light to mid grey c…
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-345F27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is hemispherical (flat top, domed base) in shape. The remains of an iron suspension loop are running through the length of the weight. It measures 35.2 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 42.7 mm. It weighs 395.3 g (13.94 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been found associated with Roman steelyards, such as WMID-184456 and WMID-049777 and can be dated from 1st to 2nd Centuries AD. Howe…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-62C6B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (18th Century AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Two concentric engraved circles are present in the centre, above a stamped Crowned W. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The weight is a mid green 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. It measures 15.9 mm in diameter, and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams (0.11 oz). Originally i…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-432E1B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of Post-Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1900. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section and is stamped on one side with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure for 2 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as looking like 3i in italic and cursive writing. The weight is 11.7 mm long, 12.4 mm wide and 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g (0.13 oz). The apothecary weight is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-095689
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy weight or plumb-bob, of probable Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - AD 1800). The object is oval in plan and ovoid (egg shaped) in profile. At the apex of the weight there is a small sub-circular depression. The surface of the object is pitted and rough. The object is 56.0 mm long, 47.8 mm maximum diameter. It weighs 645 g (1 lb, 0.67 oz). It is cream to light grey in colour and has an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Margeso…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-589229
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete rectangular flat lead or lead alloy weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The weight is flat, and rectangular in shape. The obverse depicts two recessed stamps. A probable Lion passant facing right above a castle. These two stamps are within in a right angled cartouche. The reverse has a slight concavity removed from one side. It measures 16.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. 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. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-C94322
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of folded copper alloy, probably a pot mend dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. Length: 56.28mm. Width: 20.57mm. Thickness: 9.82mm. Weight: 6.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-175FF2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One basesherd from a wheel thrown vessel The basesherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Cistercian type ware, dating from the mid 15th to 17th Centuries AD. The basesherd was probably originally from a cup or larger drinking type vessel. The sherd measures 5.7 mm thick and weighs 10.3 grams. It measures 15.5 mm in length and 26.4 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Cisterian type Sherd type: basesherd Sherd thickness: 5.7 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness: hard Surface texture: smooth Surface treatm…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F85299
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd is 7.8 mm thick and weighs 71.0 g. It is 56.4 mm long and 96.4 mm wide. The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric similar to that of an imitation Black Burnished ware, of 1st to 4th Centuries AD dating. The vessel type is that of a flanged bowl. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Black Burnished imitation. Frequent small grit inclusions. Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: Flanged rim Diameter of Rim: 23cm Percentage of Rim present: 12.5 % Wall thickness: 7.8 mm Firing co…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-83CAF0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 70.0 mm in length, 51.0 mm wide and…
Created on: Friday 29th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-703235
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina cover all sides of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 93.9 mm in length, 35.3 mm wide and 17.6 mm thi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-CBEEF5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete fragments from copper alloy cooking vessels, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The largest fragment has a length of 77.9 mm, is 30.7 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 23.6 g. The smallest fragment has a length of 31.5 mm, a width of 30.7 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 10.5 g. Together both fragments weigh 34.1 g. The two fragments are probably from the same cooking vessel. No decoration is present on either surfrace. No rims or bases are present, so the vessel diameter can not be estimated. Both fragments are dark g…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0CD6E7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Potsherd from wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The potsherd is a body sherd from a Medieval jug, circa AD1200-1400. Combed decoration present. Gritted, quartz fabric. Length: 38.72mm. Width: 54.25mm. Thickness: 9.02mm. Weight: 20.07g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-5D4269
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 67.3 mm in length, 29.1 mm wide …
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E37321
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment of a cooking vessel leg. The fragment is broadly trapezoidal in profile and section. The upper edge has a broken terminal where the leg would have once attached to the pot. The sides then flare to the lower edge which is slightly angled and flat in order for the vessel to stand. On the outer face is a central moulded rib that runs vertically along the fragment. The opposing face is flat.  The leg measures 58.4 mm tall, 38.2 mm wide at the base, 18.4 mm thick and weig…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4F52D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete chip carved cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Early Medieval (AD 400 to AD 700). The fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. Both ends are incomplete, with an old predepositional break. One long edge is straight with a concave indentation. Looking at the decoration, this indentation was probably located centrally on that side. The opposite edge consists of several semi circular projections. Chip carved decoration is present on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 28.80 mm in l…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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