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    • Object type:WEIGHT
    • Broad period:POST MEDIEVAL
    • Primary material:Lead Alloy

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Record ID: SUR-23A358
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
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A flat square lead object of 7.3g (c. 1/4 oz). The upper surface has a moulded capital letter A, with serifs, set within a broad rim. There are no other marks. Possibly a 1/4oz trade weight - the style of the letter suggests a later 16th century or later date.
Created on: Friday 19th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WREX-EF7644
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
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Circular lead alloy weight or possible gaming piece of probable post-medieval date (c. 1600-1800AD). The object is crudely decorated on one side with what appears to be a figure 8 covered with apparent random stab or peck marks.  The reverse of the object is plain.  There is some post-depositional damage on part of the upper edge of the object, which has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 26.6mm; thickness: 6.5mm; weight: 27.59g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-515326
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
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A small lead alloy weight that may also be casting waste or miscast shot. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section with a convex upper surface, flat reverse and smooth rounded interface between these. It has a light grey colour. it is 11.9mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.99 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-400A44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
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A circular lead alloy weight or token. It might have had a raised portion around the circumference, as a copper alloy or iron weight would typically have, but this has been partially folded down. The base is plain. There are no figures etc. giving weight equivalent Dimensions: it is 52mm diameter and 12mm high. It weighs 200.69g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LANCUM-3FF59A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
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A lead alloy weight in the shape of a bell, with straight sides and curved top. Embedded in it are the remains of an iron suspension loop.  Dimensions: It is 31mm high and 34mm in diameter and weighs over 200g
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Salmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUSS-B1057A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
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A Post Medieval cast lead alloy dress or curtain weight dating c 1700-1800. The weight is circular and flat with a central circular recess on one face measuring 7.1mm in diameter with two adjacent circular perforations. The object has a dark grey patina. Measurements: diameter: 19.3mm; thickness: 3.90mm and weight: 10.08g.  Similar objects are published in Bailey (2004) p. 83 as lead weights to hold down ladies skirts or curtains and dating to the 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-815166
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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A complete lead or lead alloy line weight or net sinker of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is a oval shape with parallel lines on rear and a deep ridge on front. A sub circular hole is present at the top for suspension. This has an internal diameter of 7.0 mm. The loop has been bent out of shape, and is now at right angles to the body of the weight. It measures 48.6 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. It weighs 59 g.  The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-812068
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The weight has a teardrop shaped suspension hole at the top. This measures 5.4 mm wide by 10.1 mm long. The base is rhomboid or diamond shaped, with cross hatched decoration on each face. The weight terminated with a blunt point. It measures 62.4 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 14.0 mm thick. It weighs 49.9 g (1.76 oz). The weight is a mid to light grey to white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-80F5A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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A complete lead-alloy object, probably a net sinker or fishing line weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800 The object is cylindrical in form, and narrows towards each terminal. There a hole in the top and has longitudinal groves down both side, one side two deep  down the side other side has two faint lines. weight terminates in a rounded point. has a grey and brown patina.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-04BF05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
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A square, flat lead alloy weight of 1.46g (1/16 oz or c. 1 dwt). One side has indecipherable characters which appear to read i5\ within a beaded circle, the other is plain.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9D2372
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
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A complete lead alloy Weight of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1850). The object is a flat circular disc with incised initials on one face. The initials read M + I, the M is chevron barred. The other face is plain. The edges taper out slightly, expanding outward to the incised side. Diameter: 35.96mm, Thickness: 5.28mm, Weight: 51.7g The metal is grey with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: IOW-885753
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
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Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead possible weight, c.AD 1200-1700. Cast cylindrical object with what appears to resemble a thickened foot ring and with an open top or end; patinated and lightly worn. The most usual interpretation of such objects is as weights for a fishing line. The thickened edge is, however, not a usual or necessary feature of such weights. It might suggest the adaptation of a different class of object, such as, for example, a powder flask cap.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-88524F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
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A complete Medieval-Post Medieval lead weight, c.AD 1200-1700. This weight is conical in shape with a circular perforation running through the weight. The wider end of the weight is concave. This weight has a white-grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUR-6F424F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy discoidal object of 67.78g, possibly a trade weight of approx 1/8 lb in the Averdepois system. The object is crudely made and of uneven thickness and diameter. It has a faint moulded rim on one side but no obvious stamps or other markings.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-0C4A52
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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A post medieval lead, possible trade weight dated AD 1651. The object is circular with flat faces and slightly flared edges. The front face is decorated with a circular impression, within it is a coat of arms. The coat of arms has a chevron, within that is a cross at the centre, with a cutting knyfe to the left and shaver to the right. Above is a Jacobs staffe in the centre and a sounding leade either side. Below the chevron is a water level. Above the coat of arms is the date AD 1651. Either side of the coat of arms are initials, possibly T on the left a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0A51B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
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Two (2) complete lead-alloy possible weights of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800. Weight 1: Circular with a raised rim around deep-set central recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 31.1mm; Thickness: 8.9mm; Weight: 46.8g. The mass equates to approximately one and a half ounces under the ‘binary’ averdepois system which was introduced in the 13th century and standardised in 1588. Weight 2: Circular with slight off-centre recess. Flat reverse. Undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 33.6mm; Thickness: 9.2mm; Weight: 68.4g. The mass equates to a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-09CD44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
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An incomplete lead-alloy possible weight of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1800. The object is shield shaped with bevelled edges and a worn break to the pointed end. The front of the object is divided into two sections by a horizontal ridge. The upper portion is undecorated. The lower portion bears a faint raised cross next to a sub-heart-shaped motif. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The object is 30.9mm long, 25.7mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 15.5g. The mass equates to approximately one half of an ounce under t…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DA5EE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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A lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a roughly rounded edge. In the centre is a large circular perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark patina. Dimensions: Diameter 29.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 18.92g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-605A92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
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A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.4mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 10.96g Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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