Record ID: WMID-94B632
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is biconical in shape. A central circular recess is present in the base of the weight (internal diameter is 14.6 mm). The remains of the copper alloy suspension loop are present at the top of the weight. It measures 38.7 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 43.9 mm. The copper alloy loop is 2.5 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 203.7 g (7.19 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been foun…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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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-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-19F573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). 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 32.4 mm. The base diameter is 41.30 mm and the top diameter is 24.0 mm. It weighs 314.5 g (11.09 oz). It is equivalent to one Roman Libra. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7C6A54
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete bi-conical lead alloy steelyard weight, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is bi-conical with a pronounced median rib. An iron rod is present through the centre of the weight, visible at the top and bottom of the weight. Remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top. No decoration is present on the sides of the weight. It measures 34.2 mm in length and  21.5 mm maximum diameter. It weighs 54.9 g (1.94 oz). The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-027433
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy biconvex spindlewhorl which could date from the Roman to Post Medieval periods, AD43-1650. The spindlewhorl has a sub circular central hole positioned off centre with an internal diameter of 6.35mm. The upper face is decorated with four diagonal ridges separating the face into quadrants. The face is decorated with seven circular pellets in an irregular pattern. The lower face is plain. The spindlewhorl has a light grey colour with and even patina. The surface is slightly abraded. Diameter: 22.99mm. Thickness: 11.74mm. Weight: 28.9g.
Created on: Saturday 6th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-08D8D5
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy rectangular ingot, of probable Roman to Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1600). The ingot is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in section. It has bevelled sides. It measures 49.29 mm in length, 20.49 mm wide and 11.11 mm thick. it weighs 90.6 grams (3.20 ounces). The ingot is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The base exhibits minor damage, probably from being struck by small stones and pebbles whilst within the plough soil. Ingots of different sizes have been recorded on the PAS database, including LANCUM-637434 with a le…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-F67E58
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a brooch, probably of the Polden Hill type of early Roman date (80-120 AD). The probable model is broadly 'T' shaped in profile. There are two short semi cylindrical wings extended from the head. Between the head and the right hand wing is a semi circular moulding. The left hand wing is  incomplete. There is also no moulding at the side of the head. The bow head is hump-like (comma shaped) in profile. The bow tapers slightly to a break. The bow is incomplete and the foot and catch pl…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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