Record ID: WILT-07EC32
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object of uncertain purpose and date. The object is semi cylindrical in shape as it has a flat base and has been purposefully filled with a form of ceramic, possibly clay. Around the central surface of the object are two fine grooves which go all the way around the object. One end is closed off by lead with a broadly D shaped perforation, whilst the other remains open, exposing the ceramic filling. The object is 11.43mm in length, 13.81mm in width, and 10.89 in thickness. It weighs 12.94g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3238F9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead token depicting a watermill wheel on the obverse surface, dating to the post medieval period AD 1500- 1700. The reverse is illegible. The token is 18.37mm in diameter and 3.32mm thick and weighs 3.35 grams. A good example can be found in Fletcher (2005) "Leaden Tokens and Tallies, Roman to Victorian" page 76.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-435D96
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead ampulla dating to the period AD 1350-1530. The item is flasked in shape, with a sub rectangular neck with faceted base corners, and bulbous D shaped base. The object complete except for two handles which would have been located on either side of the neck. Both would have been utilised as suspension loops. The neck is decorated with a series of fine transverse grooves within a fine lined border. This pattern travel horizontally all the way around the neck. For the base, the front face is escalloped, and the reverse face presents a visual design of the let…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-80C827
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead stylus dating to the period AD c.1100- c.1700. The fragment is small and stout (32.31mm in length). The pointed tip which would have been used them to write with shows evidence of work, scrapping, chiselling etc. The break point exposes the internal cavity which is filled with lead. The colour of the object is off white, and it is tubercle in cross sections. The diameter of the body of the stylus is 6.88mm and it weighs 10.58g. Styli of lead are known to have been in use from the Medieval to post-medieval periods and are thought to have been used as often…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-80E67B
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead stylus dating to the period AD c.1100- c.1700. The fragment is small and stout (28.281mm in length). There is no pointed tip, so this fragment could be a fragment of the main body of the stylus. Both of the break point exposes the internal cavity which is filled with lead. The colour of the object is off white, and it is tubercle in cross sections. The diameter of the body of the stylus is 6.17mm and it weighs 8.45g. This fragment is parrallel to WILT-80C827. Styli of lead are known to have been in use from the Medieval to post-medieval periods and ar…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EE2F51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman or medieval lead weight dating to c AD 43-1500. It is D shape in section, with a central perforation. Around the entire centre of the item is a ridge. One area of the item has suffered significant damage. Evidence of this is a diagonal line, which almost resembles a chisel or deep cut mark. The central perforation is c8.34mm in diameter. It weighs 34.29g and measures 21.70mm in diameter and is 14.90mm thick/in height. c.f WILT-17C82B on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EE5118
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman or medieval lead weight dating to c AD 43-1500. Its cross section is D shape, but it appears to be rather flat, compared to other weight specimens. It could be suggested that the weight was unintentionally squashed or cut at some point. Despite these physical changes, the weight still has a central perforation, and on the anterior surface, a raised area of lead giving the weight a bee hive like effect. The central perforation is c9.74mm in diameter. It weighs 33.04g and measures 28.29mm in diameter and is 8mm thick/in height.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-1447B7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period AD c.1500- 1700. The seal is comprised of two discs, which are both linked together by a rectangular tag. The tag has appeared to have been a single piece lead with symmetrical sides and then folded over, sealing the two discs together. Originally, the symbol would have been stamped on the obverse surface of a disc, however this ceases to exist. Overall, the seal is 27.63mm in height, the diameter of the two discs is 21.63mmm the overall thickness of the seal is 7mm, and it weighs 13.76g. Please see WILT-3D936E for…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-1ED23E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex with a large central perforation. One faces appears to have a transverse groove encircling the entire whorl, but the other face remains undecorated. In the centre of the cross section, there is also a notable ridge, clearly defining two halves of the object. The metal has a white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 22.39mm in diameter, 7.95mm thick and weighs 27.20 grams.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-06A387
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight, dating to the broad periods of AD 1540 to 1900 AD. The weight is circular in shape and cross section. The weight has a dish like, and has a chamfered rim. Where the centre of the weight dishes inwards, there is a fine groove which encircles the entire weight. There is another fine groove at the base of the narrow dish, which encircles the weights mark which is indiscernible. Diameter: 25.52mm Maximum thickness: 4.51mm Weight: 12.21g Similar weights can be found on the database (WILT-D87FE2 WILT-D6C96C WILT-B4BBB).
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-EABDC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead token, dating to the broad period AD 1540- AD 1800. The token is rather flat, and holds a pale grey, almost white pallor. There is evidence of decoration on both the obverse and reverse surfaces of the token, but the surfaces are too worn for a definite interpretation. Because of this, a manufacturer, location and precise date cannot be retrieved, as well as a comparison from literature. The length of the fragment is 20.15mm, thickness is 1.76mm and it weighs 4.88g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-636CF2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token, dating to the post medieval period AD 1500-1800. The token is lozenge in shape. It is rather flat with straight corners and edges (with exception of two damaged corners). The front face is decorated with two transverse lines, one of which lies vertically at an acute angle. Another line which is centrally conjoined horizontally starting half way across the surface. These lines have created three sections. Each section has a raised dot, all of similar sizes. The reverse is undecorated. Overall, the token is 16.40mm in length, 18.72mm in width, 3.85mm in thi…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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