Record ID: WMID-18CF5B
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy or tin alloy end cap from a whistle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the whistle is present, consisting only of the end cap. The rest of the whistle is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The end cap is flattened, originally it would have been circular in shape. A suspension loop has been set at right angles to the body of the whistle. It has a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. The whistle end cap measures 21.8 mm in length, 19.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g. The whistle is a light to mid …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6532C6
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy (pewter) pipe bowl from a toy whistle, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (1800 to 1900 AD). The pipe bowl is incomplete, missing parts of the sides. The pipe bowl has a pointed base. The lower part of the bowl has a textured background comprising very small dots (like orange peel), on top of this are a series of larger relief moulded pellets. The upper part of the bowl is plain and the band between the textured lower section is made up of a scallop line above which is a single row of relief moulded pellets. It measures 28.1 mm tall, 26.0 mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0286C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy conical suspension weight of Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The weight is conical with a flattened sub rectangular top with angled corners. There is a sub circular suspension hole with an internal diameter of 4.01mm. The base is circular in plan with a hollow centre. Diameter at base: 24.53mm. Thickness at top: 6.05mm. Height: 72.18mm. Width: 14.78mm. Weight: 186.6g.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-02DE15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy suspension weight of Post Medieval date, circa AD1500-1800. The weight has a circular base with a central circular depression. The weight has faceted sides which taper towards a rectangular flattened top. The suspension hole is incomplete. The weight is a mid grey colour with an uneven patina. The surface of the weight is abraded. Diameter at base: 39.3mm. Width at top: 23.94mm. Height: 56.04mm. Weight: 440.3
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-17D3E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy conical vessel of probably Post Medieval date, circa AD1600-1800. The object is probably a cup weight but this is uncertain. The vessel is sub conical in shape with a flat sub circular base. The sides gradually taper outwards towards the top. The base has a diameter of 19.60mm. The walls are 3.89mm thick. Maximum diameter at the top: 28.83mm. Height: 28.52mm. Weight: 77.3g.
Created on: Sunday 7th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-F7391C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is conical in shape, with horizontal grooves down the length. A vertical suspension hole is present in the centre of the weight, now infilled with soil. It measures 39.7 mm tall, with a base diameter of 41.5 mm and a top diameter of 9.2 mm. It weighs 341.5 g (12.05 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-FB7501
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised double incised ring around the edge, and a concentric incised ring towards the centre. Two stamped marks are present, both unclear. Both are sub rectangular, and could be either a castle, a cannon or something different. 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 d…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-477967
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight is incomplete and may have contained a suspension hole. The base of the weight is sub circular in plan. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated. The weight measures 18.11 mm tall, 17.42 mm diameter at the base, 5.30 mm diameter at the top. It weighs 27.4 g (0.97 oz). The weight…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7CD491
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably medieval - modern ( AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single cast square shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 6.7 mm. It measures 30.3 mm in length and has a diameter of 22.3 mm. It weighs 70.7 g (2.49 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, with plough roll scars being present on the surface.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-715291
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). A vertical suspension hole runs the length of the weight. The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with the suspension hole located off centre. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated. The weight measures 37.8 mm tall, 31.2 mm diameter at the base, 11.5 mm diameter at the top. The suspension hole …
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BF82FC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with bevelled edges. It is sub rectangular in profile / cross section. Both sides are flat. The front has been decoarted with two concentric circles and a circular recess in the centre. No other decoration is present on either the top or base of the weight. It has a diameter of 36.7 mm and is 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (1.29 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-12D771
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. Four stamped marks are present, two however are unclear. The legible ones consist of A sword of St Paul (representing London) and a Ewer representing the London Founder's Company. One of the illegible ones is probably a crowned letter, indicating which monarch it was made under. Filemarks are present on the reverse. The weight is a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-132827
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy conical weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is conical in shape with a circular cross section. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. A circular recess is present on the base. The weight is 46.6 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 32.6 mm at the base and a diameter of 11.2 mm at the top. It weighs 248.2 g (8.75 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 so…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DEBBED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). A suboval depression is present on the base of the weight. The base of the weight is sub circular in plan. The weight measures 22.3 mm tall, 19.2 mm diameter at the base, 12.6 mm diameter at the top. It weighs 43.5 g (1.53 oz). The weight is a light grey colour with an even surface patina. Weights can be hard…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DEE256
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat triangular weight, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The weight is triangular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. The sides are bevelled. The base is flat. There is an incomplete circular hole at the top, which may have originally contained a line. It measures 36.3 mm in length, a maximum width of 17.9 mm, a minimum width of 5.0 mm, and is 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 31.6 g. The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Recent damage has resulted in a small diagonal cut towards th…
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D09E5B
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 flat circular base, with a central recessed pellet. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides. The sides taper inwards towards the top. A complete circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, with an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. It measures 43.3 mm in height, 44.4 mm wide and 48.0 mm thick. It weighs 254.6 g or 8.98 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, c…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D0C618
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 flat circular 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 34.4 mm in height, 23.0 mm wide and 22.0 mm thick. It weighs 69.8 g or 2.46 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 pyramida…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C4E8CE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy standing weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a circular base, with multiple small crescentic stamps arranged in an irregular pattern. The sides of the weight are smooth and gradually taper towards the top. A complete sub circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, which is now folded over at a right angle. The internal diameter of the suspension loop measures 3.1 mm. It measures 51.2 mm in height, with a base diameter of 26.8 mm and a top diameter of 16.5 mm. It weighs 181.2 g or 6.39 oz…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C51623
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy standing 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 are smooth and gradually taper towards the top. A complete sub circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight. The internal diameter of the suspension loop measures 2.4mm. It measures 49.1mm in height, with a base diameter of 26.8 mm and a top diameter of 19.8mm. It weighs 168.5g or 5.94 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C8D1D0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, but probably Medieval to Modern (AD 1200 to AD 1900). The weight is sub-spherical, with a central swelling. A single square shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 5.0mm. Slight flattening is present on a couple of the sides. It measures 16.0mmin length and has a diameter of 20.8 mm. It weighs 31.4 g (1.11 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the o…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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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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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-75BFDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. Three grooves are present on the upper surface. The object measures 26.2 mm in diameter and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 30.6 grams or 10.8 ozs. The object has a mid-brown colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces.
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8C73B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. A stamped mark is present but is it is unclear what design it is. The base of the weight is undecorated apart from a concave depression in the centre. It has a diameter of 21.7 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 12.8 g (0.45 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 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-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-BF7CF0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy possible Fishing weight, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD). The weight is a flattened spherical pointed oval shape, with two grooves in both of the main faces giving a fluted effect. An integral circular perforation (suspension loop) is present at one of the pointed ends. It has an internal diameter of 3.4 mm. It is a off white to light 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. It measures 46.3 mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BFB565
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 flat circular base. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides. The sides gradually taper towards the top. A complete circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, with an internal diameter of 3.5 mm. It measures 27.9 mm in height, 14.4 mm wide and 14.1 mm thick. It weighs 129.1 g or 1.03 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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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-6D7404
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single cast square shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 5.19 mm. It measures 23.44 mm in length and has a diameter of 15.65 mm. It weighs 25.9 grams. It is a dark grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, with plough roll scars being present on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1F08F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Two stamps are present. The sword of St Paul (for London) and a Crowned C (from either Charles I (1625 to 1649) or Charles II (1660 to 1685). The base of the weight is undecorated. It has a diameter of 27.6 mm and is 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g (0.44 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D. A similar crowned C stamp is…
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2019
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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-8F851F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete suspension lead or lead alloy weight, of uncertain dating but probably Post medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The lead weight is cylindrical, with one end narrowed to form a blunt point. The other end is flat, with V shaped grooves cut on opposing sides, to create a notch. A circular suspension hole sits within the notch. It has an internal diameter of 3.4 mm. It measures 62.5 mm in length and a diameter of 11.8 mm. It weighs 49.2 g. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Scratch and groove marks are present, but these are not in any alignment…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0E0ED4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is conical in shape. A vertical suspension hole is present in the centre of the weight. It measures 41.3 mm tall, with a base diameter of 37.5 mm and a top diameter of 17.5 mm. It weighs 367.5g (12.96 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is little typological change over time. It is probable that this we…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0EA67A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Five stamped marks are present. These marks consist of a sword of St Paul (representing London); a Ewer representing the London Founder's Company; a chalice; the letter A, standing for the Averdepois system; the letter B. The chalice may be a crowned I, indicating that it was issued during the reign of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). The letter B is probably a maker's mark. The base of the weight is undeco…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B6445D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. One stamp is visible, A Crowned I (from either James I (1603 to 1625) or James II (1685 to 1688). The base of the weight is undecorated. It has a diameter of 29.0 mm and is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.3 g (0.37 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5024E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy trade weight of Modern dating (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The trade weight is circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The obverse has a raised rim of 2.3 mm width, with a circular engraved border as decoration. Two more concentric engraved circles are present on the obverse. Within the central circle, a possible stamp is present, probably consisting of a Crowned VR, indicating that it was probably issued during the reign of Queen Victoria (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The reverse has a central depression and multiple filemarks. It has a diameter of 23.3 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-64ED04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete standing weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight is sub triangular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a flattened four sided pyramid, with a flat top. Both the top and bottom are rectangular in shape. The front and back are sub rectangular in shape and the sides are rectangular. A circular perforation (suspension hole) is present towards the top of the weight and runs from front to back. It has an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The base has an irregular shaped concavity present. The weight is 21.6 mm tall, 18.…
Created on: Thursday 9th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 9th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-53C343
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1800). The weight consists of a globular oval shape, with an integral circular suspension loop at the top of the weight. The loop has an internal diameter of 4.9 mm. A horizontal ridge is present around the midline, probably a remnant from a two piece mould used in the casting process. A raised four petalled flower is present on the front of the weight. No design appears to be present on the back. It measures 54.0 mm in length, with a maximum width of 19.2 mm and maximum thickness of 19.0 mm.…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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