Record ID: SWYOR-0EE90C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical perforated lead object which is probably a weight or possibly a net sinker, or a bead. It is probably Medieval to Post medieval, AD 1280 - 1800. It is spherical with a central hole through it.  Weight: 31.11g Diameter: 17.5mm Diameter of central perforation: 3.54mm The mass suggests it is a one ounce (1oz) weight.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-020967
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead sub-discoid possible weight or ingot, of unknown date, AD 43 - 1900. It is circular with ngled sides and an uneven sloping top face. The reverse has a concavity in the centre where the lead has contracted while cooling. There are no obvious marks. The mass does not fit into any standard systems of weight meaurement. It may be a non-standard weight, or be an ingot - a convenient way to store unused lead. Height: 11.1mm Weight: 70g Diameter: 30.41mm
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-A13091
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A neatly made lead weight of unknown date, Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It is a standing pyramidal weight, with a square base and tapering sides meeting at a rectangular apex. There is a hole through the apex, perhaps for suspension. There is a V shaped notch in the top of the weight. The corners between the sides are bevelled, especially in the middle. There is a neat pyramid shaped recess in the base of the weight. The weight is 49.5mm long and weighs 154.55g.  The base is 22.6mm square and suspension hole 4mm in diameter. The mass does not obviously match any standard …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-52112E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead disc, probably a Medieval or Post Medieval weight dating from AD 1250 - 1800. It is circular, with rounded edges and recessed faces. One face has a deep rectangular groove across it, wideneing to a small circle in the centre. It is possible this held an inlay marking the weight with its value. The other face is scratched and may be decorated, but the design is intelligable. The object is 25.2mm in diameter, 5.8mm thick and weighs 24.67g. The mass suggests it may be a slightly underweight 1 ounce weight, perhaps having more mass if there was a missing inlaid 1.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-BD6FE8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-spherical, cast lead artefact of unknown date, AD 43 - 1900, possibly a perforated weight, a bead, or a spindle whorl. The object is sub-spherical. The ends are flattened and there is a central, oval longitudinal perforation of 6.4mm diameter. The weight is 15.1mm long, 16.9mm in diameter and weighs 17.53g.  Objects of this shape are often suggested to be weights for adding mass, such as net sinkers, line weights, or to weigh down birding nets or snares. It is unlikely to be a spindle whorl, because though spherical whorls are known from the Iron Age and…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Sunday 6th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DD842D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular domed piece of lead which is probably a weight of unknown date, AD 43 - 1800. There are no visible markings. The object is 42.1mm in diameter, 15.5mm thick and weighs 165.66g. The mass is comparable to a Roman half libra (164 - 168g) and also fairly close to a half pound in the Tower system used from the 1250 (175g). It may also be a weight to add mass rather than for measuring.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B6ED4A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead weight, or perhaps a tubular lead fixing, of unknown date, AD 43 - 1900. The lead is oval in cross-section and plan, with a very large central perforation. the ends are irregular and may not be complete. The weight is 27.0mm long, 22.9mm maximum diameter and weighs 26.16g. The mass is close to one ounce, but as the object may not be complete, this may be a coincidence. The lead could also be a weight to add mass such as a line weight or net weight. Alternatively, it could be a convenient way to store an ounce of lead, effectively acting as an ingot.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A7DC28
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small barrel shaped perforated lead weight of medieval to Post medieval date, AD 1200 - 1900. It is barrel shaped (oval in profile and circular in cross-section). A central perforation runs the whole length. The mass is exactly 1oz in the Imperial systems, making it highly likely to be a weight. Length: 20.91mm Weight: 28.33g Diameter: 16.85mm Diameter of central perforation: 3.91mm
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-FB5A95
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead object, probably a weight of unknown date, AD 43 - 1800. It is a sub-spherical globular object with a concave base and a central hole running through it of 3-4mm diameter, now filled with soil. The object is 20.9mm long, 24.2mm in diameter and weighs 69.49g. The mass does not obviously fit into any standard system of weight measurement, so it is perhaps a line weight or similar, designed to add mass rather than to measure it. 
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-ABF9D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of probably Medieval to Post Medieval date, from approximately AD 1250 - 1900. It is piriform (pear shaped) and has a central hole in the base, which probably run right through to the apex. It is not visible at the top due to damage in the form of a deep cut, probably plough damage. The piece has a pitted, pale cream patina. The mass is close to 1.5lb imperial, though it could also be 1.5lb in Mercantile or Avoirdupois. Piriform weights are often thought to be Roman, but the mass of this example does not appear to match to Roman libra. The weight is 61.6mm high,…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-6E7888
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible weight of unknown date, Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1800. It is a neatly cast square plaque of lead, with one face concave, and also have a roughly triangular concavity in one corner, probably a casting flaw. The corner sare rounded and the other faces are plain. It has a cream coloured patina. It is 16.6mm long, 15.1mm wide and 10.1mm thick. 36.2g. The mass does not correspond obviously to the normal standard systems of weighing, so it is possibly this is a weight to add mass, like a paperweight, or it could be a form of ingot - a convenient way to store some spare lead.
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F3D8FB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight of unknown date, 400 BC-AD 1800. In shape, it resembles a small tube with a hole passing through the middle. Each end is narrower than the middle. The weight is unmarked but there are two scratches or small dents, and an irregular seam wherethe lead was rolled around a string or former is visible. It has a creamy white patina. The weight is 26.8mm long; 9.2mm in diameter at the centre and 6.5mm in diameter at each end. It weighs 11.48g. The weight has a dark brown material at each end, perhaps filling a central hole, bu…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-399AA1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid lead hemisphere, perhaps a weight, of uncertain date, probably Medieval to post medieval, AD 1200 - 1900. There is a slight depression in the flat face where the lead has cooled after casting. It is 25.9mm diameter, 10.8mm thick and 40g. This mass does not fit obviously into any standardised weight system, so it is possible that the object is a custom made weight, a weight for adding mass instead of measuring, or an ingot for convenient transport or storage of the lead.
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-382EB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval, AD 1200 - 1900. It is a circular disc, slightly recessed on one face. It has a blocked central hole of 5.3mm diameter. There are four pieces of iron embedded in the weight, at the four cardinal points. Only one is clearly visible, the others being below the surface. The weight has a well developed cream patina. It is 48.7mm diameter, 17.4mm thick and at 259g, it does not fit easily into any standard system of weighing. It may instead be designed to add mass to a rope or net, or act as a counterweight.
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-3808A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval, AD 1200 - 1900. It is a solid rectangle shape, with a large circular hole (8.5mm diameter) through one end. It has a well developed creeam patina. It is 48.6mm tall, 41.4mm wide and 18.4mm thick. At 360g, it does not fit easily into any standard system of weighing, and may instead be designed to add mass to a rope or net, or act as a counterweight such as in a sash window.
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-D1F8DD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead weight of unknown date, Early Medieval to Post Medieval date, AD 700 - 1900. It is a sub-circular disc of lead, trapezoid in cross section. There are no visible markings on either face. It is 27.5mm in diameter, 4.4mm thick and weighs 22.18g. This is not consistent with any common systems of measurement, except perhaps an Irish Viking ounce of 22-23g, but it could also be a lightweight 1 ounce weight. It has a pale grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-35AB92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead plano-convex perforated weights of uncertain date, probably Roman to post medieval, AD 43 - 1800 1. Oval in plan and steeply domed. It has a perforation of 3.4mm diameter in the centre. It is 18.8mm long, 15.6mm wide and 9.1mm thick. 12.2g. There is a recess from the lead shrinking as it cooled on the underside. It has a smooth cream coloured patina. 2. Sub-circular in plan and shallowly domed. It has a 2.6mm diameter hole in the centre. It is 15.9mm diameter. 4.5mm thick and weighs 5.7g. A projection from the side may be a casting sprue. It has a smooth dark cream …
Created on: Saturday 18th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 9th October 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-3564C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two matching lead probable weights of uncertain date, Roman to Post Medieval, about AD 43 - 1800. Each one is a solid cylinder. They have a depression on the underside from the lead contracting as it cooled, and each is decorated with a raing in relief on the top. They have a well developed white patina. 1. 11.86mm high, 16.52mm diameter, 21g. 2. 11.72mm high, 15.4mm diameter, 19.8g. This one is more worn on the top. The mass of these weights does not correspond with any standard weighing systems, so it is likely that they are weights for tensioning, weighing down or ad…
Created on: Saturday 18th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 9th October 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-F3FBDA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 - 1800). The weight is a short cylinder with a flat base and an angled top, but straight sides. There is a stub of an iron loop or rivet projecting from the centre of the sloping face. The weight has a smooth white patina. It is 25.5mm diameter, 15.9mm thick and 68.5g. This mass does not obviously match any of the main systems of measurement known. It could be a non-standard weight for a specific purpose, or it could be a weight that was used to add mass to another object rather than for weighing.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-069EB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead artefact, probably a net or line weight of unknown date, AD 43 - 1800. It consists of a flat strip of lead rolled into a crude cylinder with a butt joint. The artefact has a pale cream patina.Compare SWYOR-3BA441 It is 20.8mm long, 18.1mm wide and 12.6mm thick. 21.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
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