Record ID: SUSS-5CEF64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight, possibly a plumb bob of Roman to Post Medieval date. The weight has a flat circular base with a cylindrical hole which runs up through the weight, drilled off-centre and surrounded on the base by a slight ridge. No mark or decoration is present. The metal is a mid grey to white colour and is worn. The weight is 16.96 mm tall, 25.73 mm tapering to 7.11 mm in diameter and weighs 47.4g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. The weigh…
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BC9D26
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead alloy weight dating to the Roman to Post Medieval period c. AD43-1800. The weight is flat and circular with slightly convex sides. One side has a corroded central iron stud partially surrounded by four additional studs all of which stand proud of the lead surface. The studs are partially present on the opposing side but are flush with the surface and the central stud is not visible. Measurements: 62.59mm in diameter, 16.22mm thick and weight 436g. The object was found in close proximity to SUSS-BC244C; which is a Roman biconical weight which may indic…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-C02AE9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Roman steelyard weight, AD.50-400. The weight is biconvex with an iron core that would originally have gone on to form the suspension loop. The lead has taken on a white patination, the iron is heavily corroded. Height: 20.51mm Weight: 30.6g Diameter: 20.17mm
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-652FFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman weight which may have functioned as a small spindle whorl AD.50-450. This is a biconvex ring weight with a raised band running around the waist of the object. There is some pitting around the ring's outer surface from corrosion during deposition, the object has a dark green patina. This object likely formed the weight for a spindle, though copper alloy rings of this type could have a number of different functions. The weight measures 21.1mm diameter, 8.2mm wide, 4.6mm thick and weighs 10.48 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-1F9066
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy conical hanging weight, probably of Roman date, c. AD 43-410. The weight is missing its upper end with suspension element, exposing a hollow conical weight body and the base of an iron shaft, which would have run through the vertical centre of the weight. The base of the weight is rounded and would not have been used for resting the weight as in standing weights. The remains of the weight measure 61.93 mm high, 32.62 mm wide (at base), 29.08 mm thick (at base); it weighs 193 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-84CA33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy biconical steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period. The weight has flattened bottom with has a small section of corroded iron protruding from the top. A second iron section is visible at the top of the weight which is broken off at surface level. This would be all that remains of the original iron loop.The body is pitted with further evidence of iron staining. This weight measures 22.4mm long, including iron protusion. It is 21.5mm diameter and weighs 38.38 grams. Similar types of weights were used for a long period of time and are usually given a broad…
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-E4DA91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy steelyard weight probably dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The weight consists of a conical lead alloy body with the remains of a separately cast iron suspension loop running vertically through the centre, now missing its loop. The weight is in very poor condition with a crumbling surface and a large degree of iron corrosion and staining on the lead alloy surface. It measures roughly 45 mm in diameter at base, 23 mm high and weighs 171 grams. Numerous examples have been recorded on the PAS database; cf: SF-FB8D63 and WILT-8442F7. Because lead weights are eas…
Created on: Saturday 10th November 2012
Last updated: Saturday 10th November 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-7C6517
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast lead alloy hanging steelyard weight of uncertain, but probable Roman date. The weight is biconical with a flat base and slightly truncated top. There is a hole running through it from bottom to top which appears to contain the remains of the iron suspension loop. There is damage and corrosion around the central hole. The overall dimensions of the weight are 31.9mm diameter, 25.1mm tall, and it weighs 110.74g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are difficult to date precisely, although weights of this shape are common to the Roma…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Angmering CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A534C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A globular cast lead steel yard weight of possible Roman to Medieval date. This artefact has a corroded iron loop protruding from the top, which has been bent and flattened to the body. The body is also corroded and scarred. These weight are largely undiagnostic and were in use for a long period so dating is usually broad. This weight measures 47.8mm long by 38mm wide and it weighs 304 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alciston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7ACF04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Post Medieval cast lead alloy standing weight. It is conical with a flat base and truncated top. There is a circular shaped hole running through it from bottom (7.5mm hole diameter) to top (6.3mm hole diameter). The overall dimensions of the weight are 23.1mm diameter, 15.0mm tall, and it weighs 31.96g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are difficult to date precisely, although most are late Medieval to Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-77D517
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cylindrical lead weight, damaged at one end. The complete end has a iron stub at the centre, probably the remains of a suspension loop made by putting a lengh of wire with a looped top into the lead as it was cast. It is 28.5mm in diameter, 40.5mm long and weighs c.60 grams. Such simple lead weights were often made at home for weighing quantities casually rather than for trade and are difficult to date. Bi-conical lead weights with iron loops were made in the Roman period for use with steelyards, the different shape and rougher casting of this example suggests it may be unrelated to t…
Created on: Friday 10th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Petworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-DDCCE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy dome-shaped lead weight with a flat base and central circular piercing; possibly a spindle whorl. 28.6mm diameter, 15.4mm tall, hole 6.8mm at top, widening to to 9.1mm at bottom; 62 grams in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-76F5E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast lead alloy weights with flat bases and domed tops and off centre central piercings. One is circular, 23.3mm in diameter, 8.9mm thick and weighs 25.14 grams. The piercing runs through the weight and is 2.9mm in diameter. One is oval, 20.4mm long by 17.1mm wide by 9.7mm thick by 15.79 grams. The piercing is blocked, by iron corrosion or dirt near the top of the weight and is 4.5mm in diameter. Such simple weights are difficult to date accurately and could be Roman - Post medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Middleton on Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-C45462
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cone shaped cast lead alloy weight. The weight has a flat circular base, 18.4mm in diameter, the top is a rough cone shape 14.0mm tall. There is a circular hole, 4.8mm in diameter, running through from the base, where it is very off centre to the tip of the cone which is therefore flat. Such simple weights could be made locally for a range of uses and are difficult to date more precisely than Roman, Medieval or Post medieval. The central piercing would allow it to be put on a string for safe storage or use. It weighs 21.66 grams, 0.76 ounces.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodmancote', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-C3E3E0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Domed cast lead alloy weight. The weight has a flat circular base, 27.9mm in diameter, the top is an irregular hemi-sphere 17.8mm tall. There is a small, 2.8mm in diameter, off-centre circular hole in the base which may go all the way through, it is filled with mud. Such simple weights could be made locally for a range of uses and are difficult to date more precisely than Roman, Medieval or Post medieval. The central piercing if it goes all the way though would allow it to be put on a string for stroage or use. It weighs 71 grams, 2.5 ounces.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodmancote', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-6F1498
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead cone shaped weight with a hole running through from the tip to the centre of the circular, flat base. On the base the hole is square with rounded corners. The weight has a cream patina apart from a area of recent damage, probably plough damage, to one side. This simple cone was probably used as a weight and could be from the Roman, Medieval, Post Medieval or Modern periods. It is 22.3mm in diameter, 19.6mm tall and weighs 43.38 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-AB6B22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
5 cast lead weights Weight 1:Oblong. It is 30.5mm long, 14.6mm wide by 14.4mm thick and it weighs 49.68 grams. Weight 2: Cone shaped with hole in the base. 16.9mm tall, 12.9mm diameter at the base and 11.59 grams. Weight 3: Disk with hole through the centre. 20.5mm in diameter and 11.3mm tall, 29.1 grams, hole through centre 4.8mm in diameter. Weight 4: Circular plano convex weight with flat base, sloping sides and hole. The hole is off centre suggesting this was not a spindle whorl. It is 22.8mm in diameter, 13.3mm tall and 26.0 grams in weight. Weight 5: Disk with hole in centre…
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warningcamp', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-AB2715
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight. The weight is rectangular in section and tapers from the base to the top. The base is flat so it can stand but it also has a piercing at the top 3.6mm in diameter. It is 37.8mm long, and the base is 20.1mm wide by 16.7mm thick and it weighs 85 grams. Such weights are hard to date precisely and could be from any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warningcamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A51C06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object, probably a weight. The object is sub rectangular in plan with straight sides and rounded ends. In section the sides are sightly concave with a hollowed top and slightly rounded base. The top is marked by 5 parallel incised lines; they are visible only in the dipped section and the outer two are faint. It is very smooth and tactile with no breaks and a dark green patina. It is 29.2mm long, 18.4mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 20.29 grams, 0.7 ounces. No parallel could be found for this object in the usual sources but it is probably Roman - Medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yapton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-50DB36
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight. The weight is circular in cross section and rectangular in plan with flat ends and slightly convex sides. It is 20.8mm in diameter at the widest point, 11.4mm at the narrowest end, 38.4mm long and weighs 81 grams. There is a cicular hole 7.1mm in diameter running down the lengh. Such weights were easy to make locally and had a wide variety of uses; they are thus hard to date precisely, most are from the Roman, Medieval or Post Medieval periods. This example may have been used for fishing.
Created on: Sunday 15th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Middleton on Sea', grid reference and parish protected.