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-E0B184
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An in complete lead or lead alloy standing weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). Overall the weight is cylindrical in shape, with a circular base. The sides of the weight are smooth and gradually taper towards the top. The suspension loop is missing. It measures 41.0 mm in height, with a base diameter of 26.6 mm and a top diameter of 17.0 mm. It weighs 155.1 g or 5.47 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…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 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-074743
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 three grooves in both of the main faces giving a fluted effect. An incomplete integral circular perforation (suspension loop) is present at one of the pointed ends. It has an internal diameter of 3.3 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 measure…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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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-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-507D2A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 22.9 mm in height, 17.8 mm wide and 19.7 mm thick. It weighs 34.1 g or 1.20 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within …
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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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-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-138EFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable weight or possible pot leg, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable weight is sub square in shape, with one rounded side or terminal. Patinated breaks are present on the reverse and on the square end. Iron staining is visible, indicating it may have been secured to a larger object. The sides are triangular, curving downwards. It measures 22.1 mm in length, 23.7 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. It weighs 61.6 g (2.17 oz). The probable weight is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-2DB28E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trade weight or lid of Early Modern dating (AD 1836 to AD 1901). The probable trade weight or lid is circular, with a raised rim. The back is covered with white probable solder, and is the reverse of the front, with a recessed rim. This probable solder suggested that it was secured, probably to the lid of a box of cup weights. The front bears several stamped symbols. In the centre, inside a double engraved ring, is a Crowned VR, indicating that it was made during the reign of Queen Victoria between 1836 and 1901. Around the outside are six capital letter …
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2017
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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-2FA676
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
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. Three stamped marks are present. These marks consist of a sword of St Paul (representing London); the letter A, standing for the Averdepois system; a Crowned I, indicating that it was issued during the reign of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625). The base of the weight is undecorated apart from a couple of circular grooves. It has a diameter of 47.5 mm and is 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 50.0 g (1.76 oz). Sev…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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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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Record ID: WMID-05E4F8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 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. A central square perforation or suspension hole runs the length of the weight. It measures 3.4 mm by 4.3 mm internally. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 41.3 mm. The base diameter is 35.4 mm and the top diameter is 19.9 mm. It weighs 294.2 g (10.38 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Various …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 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-906853
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy line weight or bead of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable line weight is rectangular in shape, with a square cross section. A hole appears to run through the length of the weight, this is mostly infilled with soil at time of recording. One face has been decorated with two raised crosses or Xs. The next face has a raised pellet in the centre. The next face has a horizonital groove. The final face has an unclear design, it appears to have a saltire style cross on one end. But it also exhibits a post depositional scar, probably str…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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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-0889EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
FINDSPOT NEEDED A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical.  A single circular hole is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 13.3 mm. It has been positioned off centre. The sides taper upwards, gradually thinning. Several suspension holes are positioned around the sides. The top two have split at the top. The lower two are probably replacement suspension holes, inserted after the top two split. These holes have an internal diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-B2AFF5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.0 mm. It measures 15.8 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.5 mm. It weighs 29.0 g (1.02 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several …
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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