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-943C47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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, with a central recess. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated. The weight measures 24.0 mm tall, 21.5 mm diameter at the base, 7.8 mm diameter at the top. It weighs 59.8 g …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-945717
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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. The base is flat. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 36.7 mm and is 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 57.3 g (2.02 oz). Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functional artefact, do change little in style over time, and as …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9462E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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. The base is flat. Faint concentric circles are present on the top of the weight. The base is plain and undecorated. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 34.2 mm and is 7.6 mm thick. It weighs 56.8 g (2.00 oz). Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functio…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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