Record ID: WMID-941BE5
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.  The object measures 34.5 mm in diameter and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 59.1 grams or 2.08 ozs. The weight is a light to mid white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B6E3F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
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 6.3 mm. It measures 17.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.2 mm. It weighs 30.3 g (1.07 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 sur…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 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…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BF257
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. Three stamps are present. A Staffordshire Knot, a capital letter V and a capital letter H. The base of the weight is undecorated. Filemarks are present on the base. It has a diameter of 18.8 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g (0.20 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D. A cr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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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-2467A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi-conical weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a rounded 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 34.0 mm in height and a maximum diameter of 18.8 mm. It weighs 35.9 g or 1.27 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.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-946BC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
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 3.6 mm. It measures 14.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.2 mm. It weighs 24.6 g (0.87 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. Sev…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90391A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 64.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 42.8 mm. It weighs 592.3 g (20.89 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 b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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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-1AE131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex.No hole is present in the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre.  It measures 44.2 mm in height, a base diameter of 26.3 mm and 23.2 mm wide at the lug. It is 7.4 mm thick at the lug. It weighs 159.7 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-774E51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
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 (bi-conical). A single cast circular hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 4.9 mm. It measures 38.1 mm in length and has a diameter of 24.6 mm. It weighs 93.7 g (3.30 oz). It is a light grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, with plough roll scars being present on t…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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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-72B659
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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. A central circular perforation or suspension hole is present in the base, with a depth of 10.9 mm, with a diameter of 5.6 mm. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 35.6 mm. The base diameter is 30.3 mm and the top diameter is 14.9 mm. It weighs 137.2 g (4.84 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface p…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). 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 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-6F21BA
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver, probable watch edge ring, of Early Modern dating (AD 1900 to AD 2000). The probable watch edge ring was originally circular in shape. The exterior has been bevelled, with a small ridge on the edge. The interior surface has sharp angled ridges on both edges, probably to hold it in place. No decoration or hallmarks are present. It measures 20.7 mm in length, 29.2 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. The ring is 3.0 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. The watch edge ring is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Although the watch edge ring is likely t…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-FEF5A1
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete roll of sheet lead alloy, of uncertain date and function (AD 43 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a rectangular strip of lead sheet, tightly rolled up into a cylinder. It measures 17.81 mm in length, 11.56 mm wide and 10.64 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The roll of lead is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The Romans did have curse tablets which consisted of writing a curse on a small piece of lead sheet and then rolling it up before offering it to the gods, many have been found in the spring at Bath. As stray finds, out of context (and stil…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: WAW-2B6BF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with the remains of two iron rivets, probably a vessel repair of Medieval dating (Mid 12th to 15th Centuries AD). The repair is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with straight edges both at the top and the sides. The lower edge exhibits a shallow curve with the corners rounded. Two reddish circular marks are present, presumably the remains of two iron rivets used to attach the repair to the original vessel. The repair is mid green colour, apart from the iron riv…
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
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Record ID: WAW-51EAF0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy handle or possible foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. It consists of a cast bar with a sub triangular, almost rounded cross section, attached to a flat plate (vessel wall). The plate has been attached at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The opposing end of the bar from the plate exhibits an old break. It is a dark green colour, with areas of light green (active) corrosi…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-A9B204
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The handle is 11.23mm thick and weighs 27.0g. It is 52.80mm long and 34.87mm wide. The sherd consists of a handle, with knife slash decoration, in a fabric with fine quartz inclusions, fired to a pale cream colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a jug type fabric, possibly Brill/Boarstall ware. This type of pottery dates from the middle of 13th Century AD up to mid 14th Century AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Brill / Boarstall ware. Pale cream fabric, frequent well sorted fine quartz inclusions. S…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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