Record ID: LANCUM-C24D61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is crudely made and decorated with several lines criss-crossing each other. The decoration on both sides is very similar. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 30.16 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-1B48D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead alloy disc, possibly a weight. The upper surface has a central sheild surrounded by three concentric rings; the inner ring is comprised of raised circular dots as opposed to a solid line. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The disc has a diameter of 17.14mm, is 4.15mm thick and weighs 7.02 grams.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1B6B54
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight, cast in lead alloy. The weight is circular with eight raised triangular segments radiating out from a central raised pellet. Each of the triangular segments has a central raised pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. There is damage to the edge of the weight and the surface is worn and abraided.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2ECD31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early 19th century brass trade weight of William IV. Stated date of 1836
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-307661
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small discoidal cast lead object: probably a weight of post-medieval date. The base of the weight is slightly concave while the upper surface features a raised rim. Within the rim there appears to be moulded decoration within a low border. Unfortunately the detail is difficult to discern due to corrosion. It is probable that such a unifacially decorated object in lead would have acted as a small weight.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimpton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-44E286
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight with two protruding iron prongs. The weight is circular in plan ans rectangular in cross section. It has a diameter of 30mm. The date of this artefact is uncertain, however it is probably Roman in date due to the amount of Roman material from the same site.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-5A7BA5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy circular weight, probably from the Roman period. The weight has a rounded top and slightly concave back surface. On the front, in the lower half are the numbers 'IIII' which has most likely been cast or moulded in at the time of manufacture. The back has no decoration on but the surface is not smooth which could be due to use or poor casting. The edges are slightly raised and are irregular.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: YORYM-5A87C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. The object is a disc of lead. There are two lines on the obverse and the reverse; it is unclear if these are decorative, damage, or if they imply a weight-value.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5AB2A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman steelyard weight. Cast in lead this bi-conial weight has two two iron core rods, most likely from a suspension loop. The weight is sub-lozenge shaped in profile and has a circular cross section. The weight has a diameter of 40mm and weighs 175 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-5B1B88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hemispherical weight. Cast in lead the weight has a central perforation. It has a diameter of 24mm. The date of this artefact is uncertain and could date from the Roman to Post Medieval periods.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5B4872
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of medieval date (1150 - 1450). The weight is sub-triangular (triangular with rounded corners – shield shaped) in plan, and sub-rectangular in profile. The weight is also sub-rectangular in cross section. The front face has beveled edges and a central cast design which is formed within a recessed shield shaped panel. The weight measures 63.1mm in length, 55.2mm width, is 12.3mm thick and weighs 212.33 grams (7.49 ozs or 3276.8 grains). The front face of the weight has a central shield shaped recessed panel with a raised border formed from a single r…
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-6DA265
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large bun shaped lead weight, with a circular, concave base. The weight is undecorated and it has not been perforated. There is a copper alloy loop extending out from the apex of the weight. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to the lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6E8B72
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval lead pendant weight. It has an elongated shape with a pierced hole at the top of the weight by which it can be hung, the centre of the weight on both sides are enlarged . Known as a lentoid triangular-section weight with a hole at one end and was probably used of rindustrial purposes. The weight has a variety of uses being sinkers for fishing nets, form of plumb bob or sounding lead for use on ships.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton in Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6E92D2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An 18th century post-medieval trade weight. Closest parallel is an Exeter trade weight from the 18th century but it is lacking the three R's. The weight is of cast copper-alloy and the only depicting feature is that of three R's in a triangular placement around the centre ring above these R's are X marks in also a triangular placement.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolton-le-Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6EEFF7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead circular weight. The lead is concave on one surface. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. These weighs are not yet completely understood, due to the lack of context this weight must remain undated.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6F0530
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead object, possibly a weight. Date Unknown. Length 17.0mm, width 25.2mm and 19.8mm thick. 38.55g. (1.359 ounces). The weight is sub-conical in form and has a truncated apex. It has an off-centre longitudinal circular perforation which has a diameter of 5.5mm. The base is flat. The weight, which is crudely made, is in good condition. It has several old dents and scuffs.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-6E7E20
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight or gaming counter of uncertain date. The object is in the form of a rounded, irregular cone with a smooth, rounded apex. The base is rounded and irregular with a notch in the centre.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Cave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-70FB63
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large and tall pear-shaped lead weight, with a circular base. There is a small circular perforation running through the centre of the weight. The hole is now largely filled with lead corrosion product and soil. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible that it dates to the medieval period or later, but due to the lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warningcamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-000637
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tall, triangular prism lead weight, known as a standing weight. A hole has been punch through the apex. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been fishing weights dating from the medieval period or later, but due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated. The weight is undecorated, but both ends are well rounded. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-009C32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular lead weight or spindle whorl with a central perforation. The spindle whorl is biconical in shape and has been highly decorated. The spindle tapers from the central perforation to the outer edge. Both faces of the spindle are decorated with raised linear designs which could be letters. The lead has gone a light greyish-white. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.