Record ID: DUR-8E2D46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the late medieval or early post medieval period (c.AD1400-1750. The object is a quarter of an elipsoid (Quarter of an elongated sphere) giving it a shield shaped plan. One radius is slightly longer (13.4mm) than the other (8.8mm). There is a design on the curved surface formed by a series of raised ridges. There is a central raised ridge from which four pairs of ribs radiate and connect with an outer shield motif. Weight: 4.63g, Length:13.4mm, Width:18.8mm, Height: 8.8mm. The shield motif on the object appears…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-F8CF47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of the medieval period (AD1100-1300). The weight is circular with a wide slanted, slightly rounded side and a flat almost convex base.The upper face is decorated with a ten petalled flower with a raised central bud. Diameter: 34.38 mm; Thickness: 13.77 mm; Weight: 111.88 g The weight is similar to a number of other so-called ' 'floriated cross' weights on the PAS database (see SUSS-2FD427 and KENT-79A82E) which Biggs (1992, 41) suggests were used to measure large bullion payments and were in use between the 1…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: DUR-3C9BFD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible trade weight, probably of the Medieval or Post Medieval period (c. AD 1390-1700). The weight is in the form of the elongated face of a man with a beard and long moustache. There is a band of hair at the apex and all the facial features are prominent, except ears.The reverse of the weight is almost flat and is undecorated. The general naivety of the face suggests that it could have been locally produced. Possibly, the face depicts Jesus or possibly a local person known to the maker. Length: 66.42 mm Width: 38.24 mm Thickness:…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: DUR-A105A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating to the early medieval  period (c.AD850 - 1000). The object has a circular flat base and possible decoration in the fomr of irregular pellets and a prounced or turned-out rim around the edge of the domed (convex) top. It has a cream/off-white patina. A similar object is recorded in this databse at LIN-B6A114. Similar examples were found at the Anglo-Scandinavian or Viking camp/settlement at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, p.49, fig. 20). It is difficult to determine the difference between lead weights and gaming p…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: DUR-29D31D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid, lead alloy artefact, probably a weight, dating from the medieval to post medieval periods (c. 1400-1800 AD). The object is a flat, circular disk. On one face, there is a slightly raised lip around the circumference, and there is a single, small raised nipple in the centre of the face. The other face is undecorated and no makers mark or stamp is visible on either face. It has a buff-cream and dark grey patina, with some patches on the undecorated face of iron corrosion staining. It weighs 33.1g, 32.7mm in diameter, and 4.7mm thick. As 33.1g is almo…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-AC971C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead fishing weight, probably from the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The general shape is lentoid, with a lozenge-shaped cross-section.  It is 56.9mm long, 21.1mm wide and 15.8mm deep, weighing 72.9g.  The remains of a broken loop are present at the top end; the bottom end is rounded.   A raised border runs along two opposed edges of the weight.  The surface is rough and decoration or other markings are not discernible.  The surface is a buff colour. Similar shaped weights are present on the database at PUBLIC-AF81CE, DENO-504967 …
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DUR-04FCC7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid, lead alloy artefact, probably a weight, dating from the medieval to post medieval periods (c. 1400-1800 AD). The disk is almost circular, mesuring 32.8mm by 30.8mm, and has no decoration. There is a shallow depression in the centre of one face. The surface is scratched and the edges are indented in places through post-deposition damage. The surface is grey to buff in colour and there are some patches of dark brown. It weighs 62.8g, is 32.8mm in diameter and 8.3mm thick. At 62.8g it is almost exactly 2 Troy Ounces (i.e. 62.2g). Therefore this was likely a medieva…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2D4748
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, a probable weight, of unknown date (c. AD43-1700). The artefact has a flat, round, slightly concave base, with concave, tapering sides and concave apex with two projecting points which are probably broken terminals for a suspension loop. Although the object stands by itself, the sides are irregular and it leans. it has a creamish brown patina which has flaked off in places and some surface abrasion.  This object is probably a weight, with a suspension loop for a hanging on a line, possibly for fishing or other activities. Weights are notoriously difficult…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-2C8AA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Tyneside
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight of early medieval date, c AD 850-1066. The object is solid with a flat, circular base, straight sides and a curved apex forming a cone shape. It is undecorated. The apex is slightly off-centre and the base is irregular, suggesting it was handmade or crudely made.  Measurements  - height: 12.43mm; base diameter: 13.86mm; weight: 11.79g Weights like this found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date, and might reasonably have been used from the Roman-modern period. Similar parallels found at Anglo-Scandinavian sites like …
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-1CC929
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with a cut section of a decorated copper alloy object, dating from the early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). The object comprises a denuded and corroded piece of lead, roughly rectangular in form with a convex lower surface. A cut rectangular section of an intricatly decorated copper alloy plate has been inserted and cast into the upper face. The cut portion of the plate is again rectangular in plan, with a rolled 'rope-work' style decorated upper edge and a channel with what appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4D95E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy cuboid weight, probably Anglo-Scandinavian and of early medieval date (c.AD800-1100). The lead cube has six faces and rounded corners. One face is marked with a deeply incised equal armed cross (or 'plus'); further, but very slight, crosses are marked on the surrounding faces. The base is marked with a single deeply incised line (or 'minus' ). Two of the rounded corners, above the basal incised line, are marked with a small saltire (or 'x'). The artefact has a dull whitish patina and some surface abrasion.&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DUR-BBBD2F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast undecorated medieval triangular lead weight, flat on both faces with some minor surface dents. Very similar to SWYOR-69F918 and SF-16D773. 
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: DUR-0F1094
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight for a pump seal from the Modern period (AD1800-1900). A cast sub-rectangular plate with one rounded edge with a recessed lug on one side,which would pass through a leather sheet of thickness circa 4-12mm, now mainly lost but with some fragments still around the lug,to assure a watertight seal.  Manually operated pumps were employed for engineering tasks in the Humber region from the 17th century onwards, and for drainage and agrarian purposes. This component may derive from a mechanical or motorised version of more recent date. There are ot…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-7C3B2F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cup weight from a nesting set from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1200-1600). The weight is circular with a side tapering from a diameter of 28.52mm at the upper rim to 21.71mm at the base. The exterior and interior are decorated with an incised line at the half way point of the sides,the interior base has a central circular aperture,between this and the rim of the base is a stamped fleur de lis within what appears to be a clover leaf,this could signify that the measure originates from France though some earlier examples are from Nuremberg. The o…
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4010FB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cup weight from a nesting set from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1200-1600). The weight is circular with a side tapering from a diameter of 27.59mm at the upper rim to 21.22mm at the base. The exterior and interior are decorated with an incised line at the half way point of the sides. The interior base has a central incised dot with an incised lis to the side. This could signify that the measure originates from France, although some earlier examples are from Nuremberg. No other decoration is visible. The object is in  a fair condition …
Created on: Saturday 23rd October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: DUR-6D1005
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight. It is disc shaped with a central circular recess. There are two circular holes placed in the centre. Similar weights are described as 'dress weights' and were probably used to hold down the hem of a dress or skirt. It likely dates from the late post-medieval or modern period. Diameter: 29.2mm, Height: 4.0mm, Weight: 21.71g. Other similar examples are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: LANCUM-D24642, LANCUM-4F1CC2, LANCUM-00AAC1, LANCUM-0C64F1.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-6D024B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight. It is disc shaped with a central circular recess. There are two circular holes placed in the centre. Similar weights are described as 'dress weights' and were probably used to hold down the hem of a dress or skirt. It likely dates from the late post-medieval or modern period. Diameter: 25.6mm, Height: 3.2mm, Weight: 16.22g. Other similar examples are recorded on the Portable Antiquties Scheme database: LANCUM-D24642, LANCUM-4F1CC2, LANCUM-00AAC1, LANCUM-0C64F1.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-6CA029
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or counter. It is disc shaped and crudely made. In the centre of one face is a small 'X' or '+'. On the other face is a double 'XX'. The date is not clear for this type of object and could date anywhere from the Roman to post-medieval period. Diameter: 30.2mm, Height: 5.8mm. Weight: 40.69g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-33BEA4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead disc with a central perforation. It measures 27.4mm in diameter, 7.6mm in thickness and has a perforation diameter of 8.1mm. It is very crudely made. It is not clear what this lead disc was used for. It may have been a small spindle whorl or other type of weight.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-DBDF99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1900). The object is sub-oval, with slightly flattened base and apex, and areas of pitting and multiple depressions. There is a single central perforation which runs through the object: at the apex of the object the perforation is a small sub-rectangular slit (c.6.16mm x 2.1mm); at the base of the object the perforation is spherical (c.5.54mm in diameter). There appears to be traces of whatever was inserted through the object visible at the circular basal perforation (iron?). The object is mid grey with …
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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