Record ID: WMID-8AE79C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 CenturyAD). The weight is conical in shape, with faceted sides. The remains of an iron suspension loop is present in the top of the weight. A recess is present in the base. It measures 42.9 mm tall, with a base diameter of 40.2 mm and a top diameter of 26.4 mm. It weighs 344.8 g (12.16 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: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1C9C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 toAD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with a folded rim. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with two concentric circles, a pellet at the centre and a hatched grid over the top. The base is undecorated. It has a diameter of 30.4 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 34.4 g (1.21 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…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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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-F3A28F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc, It is sub rectangular in shape. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with a long cross design with a folded outside rim. The remains of an iron suspension loop is present running through the centre of the weight. The base is undecorated. It measures 50.4 mm in length, 42.7 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 219.7 g (7.75 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
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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-FD0614
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy line weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1st to 17th Centuries AD). The weight is spherical in shape. The central hole is broadly circular and is positioned off central. The internal diameter measures 4.15 mm. The weight measures 11.26 mm in length and has a diameter of 13.30 mm. It weighs 9.7 g (0.34 oz). It is mid to light grey colour, with an even patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. This type of weight has been in use for a long period of time and…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 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-715071
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in profile. The front has been stamped with a set of incuse marks, which read I. This mark (I) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The back is plain and undecorated. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 50.86 mm and is 6.35 mm thick. It weighs 103.3 grams (3.64 oz). Biggs, N. & With…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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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-7B1E06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
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 design on the front. A border is present around the edge, consisting of a multiple diagonal grooves. The front of the weight is plain and undecorated. A rectangular perforation is present near the top of the weight and measures 4.0 mm wide and 2.9 mm long. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 53.5 mm in length, 41.3 mm wide and 13.6 mm thick. It weighs 200.9 g (7.09 oz). The weight is a light grey co…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7928E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 square base, with a central circular depression. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides, with bevelled corners. The sides 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 4.3 mm It measures 40.5 mm in height, 26.5 mm wide and 26.5 mm thick. It weighs 146.7 g or 5.17 oz. It is a light to mid grey co…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-796032
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Two concentric grooves decorate the front of the weight. Inside these grooves, it has been stamped with a set of incuse marks, which read IIII. This mark (I) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The back is plain and undecorated. A central depression is present. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patin…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B5032
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The weight has been stamped with a set of incuse marks, which read IIII. This mark (I) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The back is plain and undecorated. A central depression is present. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 18.2 mm thick. It weighs 104.…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-917AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
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. These consist of a 'Crowned G' for George I (AD 1714 to AD 1727); A sword of St Paul (representing London); a Ewer representing the London Founder's Company and a Capital A indicating that it on the Averdepois weight system. 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 s…
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0C42F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
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. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 44.3 mm in length, 33.3 mm wide and 13.9 mm thick. It weighs 116.3 g (4.1 oz). The weight is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0CB2F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, probable weight, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight consists of two sub circular ends, with a recessed centre. It broadly resembles a dumb-bell or yo yo shape. The recess between the two ends measures 6.5 mm wide and 5.9 mm deep. It has a diameter of 38.5 mm and is 26.0 mm thick. It weighs 208 g (7.3 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. No parallels to this weight have been found at the time of recording. It is considered to be possibly Roman, due to association with other finds …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B7D627
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable weight, of uncertain dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is square in shape, with a drilled central perforation. The hole has been drilled from both sides. It has an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. Both sides have inscribed decoration, both consisting of a quarter square. One side has triangles with a vertical line through in each quarter. The other side has a voided cross in the centre, with a single diagonal line in each quarter. It measures 26.1 mm in length, 27.7 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 25.6 g (0…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th 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-135608
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy conical suspension weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is conical in shape with a circular cross section. A circular central perforation is present, extending from the top to the bottom of the weight. The weight is 19.7 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 13.3 mm at the base and a diameter of 6.2 mm at the top. It weighs 19.7 g (0.69 oz). The weight is a 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 origina…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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