Record ID: SWYOR-35FAF4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical, cast lead perforated artefact of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800, probably used as a weight. The hole is wider at one end than the other (4.4mm diameter to 2.7mm diameter). It is 14.6mm in diameter and 12.5mm thick. It  weighs 15.5g (0.54oz). It is slightly over mass to be a half ounce weight (which should be 14.1g), though it could be a half ounce in the Apothecaries' system. It is often suggested that objects of this shape are beads or net or line weights for fishing or birding.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-4E8D55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval to early Post Medieval lead alloy shield shaped pan weight. Equates to 60 drams or 3.7 ounces (almost 4 ounces or quarter a pound) under the ‘binary’ averdepois system. The decorated side consists of a crowned fleur-de-lis, surrounded by a recessed border approximately 5mm lower than the decorated area. The border is largely absent from the top edge of the weight. The weight is lightly abraded and the decoration is still clearly visible. Dates to between c1390 and c1588 AD. Length 48mm, width 37mm, thickness 11mm, weight 105.35g. The weight illustrated on p4…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0FF0F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical lead probable weight with a hole through the centre, of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval, AD 1300 - 1800. It is slightly flattened at each end. There is no evidence of an iron hook, but the hole is open and has a perforation of 4.0mm diameter. The weight has a light grey patina and the surface is pitted in places. It is 18.6mm in diameter. It weighs 29.49g. The mass of 29.49g suggests that it is intended as a 1oz weight in either the Mercantile, Tower or Apothecaries systems of measurement. Alternatively it could be a weight threaded int…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EB7323
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a faint raised moulded design probably of a fleur-de-lis. A cut is present to one side of the weight and the reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The weight is 41.5mm long, 32.7mm wide, 15.1mm thick and weighs 126.6g. This does not correspond to the common weight systems of the period. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and we…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-04D92C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight, dating to the later medieval or post-medieval period (about AD 1380-1500). The object is shield shaped in plan, with flat sides and base. The upper face is decorated with a fleur de lis in relief. The weight has a light grey patina. Measurements are; length 22.4mm, width 15.1mm, thickness 5.9mm and weight 14.04g. It was probably intended as a half ounce weight. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights which are used from about AD 1380 and continue into the 15th century. Biggs & Withers (2000, p.34) …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-DFAC32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy conical weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1100 - 1700. The weight has a flat circular base and rounded top with a central circular perforation running through it. The surface of the weight is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 24.2mm tall, 14.5mm in diameter at the base and weighs 42.9g. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval pe…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-492DDB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead perforated weight of probably Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1700. It is a sub-conical weight with a small circular hole from apex to centre of base.  Measurements are; length 13.7mm, diameter at the base 17.2mm and weight 17.81g.  There is a hole running through the length of the object which is 1.6mm in diameter. The mass could, allowing for a missing suspension loop, be inetded to represent 12 pennyweight in the English Troy system (18.7g) which was in use from the 1350s. 
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-47734D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead conical object, probably a weight from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, AD 1200 - 1700.  The weight is broadly conical in shape but has six uneven sides.  On the base is inscribed some marks. They appear to read 7112 with horizontal curved lines above. They were probably intended to have a different meaning.  The object has a cream patina and there is no evidence of a suspension loop. The measurements are length 18.17mm, height 23.91mm, width 16.5mm and weight 31.68g. The mass is a good match for 1 ounce in the English troy syst…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A2C689
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy suspension weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1800. The weight is ovate in plan with a rectangular section. It splits into a broken bifid terminal to one end from which an attachment loop would have projected. A small circular perforation is present in the body of the weight, just below the loop. Both sides of the weight are decorated with a raised longitudinal central ridge with raised knop to the lower end. The metal has a light grey patina and is worn. The object is 85.2mm long, 29.2mm wide, 15.5mm wide and weighs 173.6g. Egan (1998, p.…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A9B4E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably Medieval, dating from about AD 1200 - 1500. The weight is shield shaped with a design of a double fleur de lis surrounded by an incised border. The reverse is flat and the patina is light grey. The weight is 417g and may have been intended to be used as a 1 pound (1lb) weight. It is closest to the nominal mass of a 1lb weight in the Avoirdupois system of measurement in use from before AD 1280. (Egan, 1998, page 302, table 14). The length is 62.2mm long, 40.0mm wide, and 19.6mm thick. Some damage to one corner and…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-855024
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, about AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is sub-triangular or shield shaped with rounded edges and corners, having a flat top and sides tapering to a point. The front surface is decorated with a moulded design of a fleur de lis. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a cream-grey brown patina and is worn. There is damage to one corner. The object  is 31.9mm in length, 28.9mm in width, 6.4mm in thickness and it weighs 26.34g so it was probably intended as a 1oz weight in the mercantile or Avoirdupois systems.&…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-851CB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, about AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is sub-triangular; shield shaped with rounded edges and corners, having a flat top and sides tapering to a point. The upper surface is decorated with a raised moulded design of a crowned fleur de lis with symmetrical circular dots within a raised border. Between the crown and the fleur de lis, you can read a stamped inscription of "T V". The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a cream-grey brown patina and is worn. The object is 69.9mm in length, 49.4mm in width, 1…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-46326E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably medieval to post medieval period, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is C-shaped, plano-convex with a flat base, and irregular rounded top. The object may originally have been a complete loop though the edges at the gap appear complete and shaped. The metal has a light white/brown patina and is worn. The object is 33.4mm diameter, 6.2mm thick and weighs 30.4g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general ty…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B0A15B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date, probably medieval to post medieval period, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is circular with a flat base rounded sides and a flat top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white/grey patina and is worn. The object is 15.6mm diameter, 4.6mm thick and weighs 5g. The perforation is 4.6mm in diameter.  Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is p…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-4B0937
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1600. The weight is triangular with irregular edges and thickness. An iron suspension loop projects from the upper straight edge. The surfaces are damaged though appear undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The object is 66.38mm long, 48.81mm wide, 12.88mm thick and weighs 178g. Lead weights are common finds from the Roman to Post-Medieval periods and are difficult to date precisely without specific contextual information. They are common metal detector finds but are rare …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A2BF3C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable weight artefact of unknown date, but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is in the form of a solid cone that has been sliced in half vertically. The base is flat and hemispherical, the front is convex, and the reverse is flat. Both front and reverse rise to a rounded, blunt point at the apex. There are no markings or signs of attachment. It is 32.6mm long, 15.2mm wide and 28.1mm high. It weighs 54.7g (1.9oz). The mass is close to 1/8lb in the mercantile systems of weighing based on a pound of 15 ounces of 29.2g, so the object may h…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2A8921
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a raised moulded design of a fleur-de-lis. The upper edge appears to have been cut and the reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The weight is 36.5mm long, 32.2mm wide, 8.8mm thick and weighs 54.9g. This is approximately equivalent to 1/8th lb under the Averdepois system. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd 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: SWYOR-05640E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid lead object, possibly a weight of medieval to post medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1900. It is a sub-circular flat discoid weight with one flat and smooth face, and one with a slight bulge in the centre. It is 4.5mm thick. The weight is unmarked. It has a mid grey patina. The weight is 34.8mm in diameter and weighs 38.72g. The mass does not obviously fit into any standard system of weight measurement, so it is perhaps a weight designed to add mass rather than to measure it. 
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-055BF3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid lead object, probably a weight of medieval to post medieval date, about AD 1350  - 1900. It is a sub-circular discoid weight with one slightly concave face. The sides are flat and the disc is around 6.9mm thick. The weight is unmarked but there are signs of slight damage. It has a mid grey patina. The probable weight is 36.0mm in diameter and weighs 61.51g. The mass may be intended to represent a quarter mark (62.2g) in the English Troy system of measurement (in use from about AD 1350) with the slight difference being wear on this example (Egan, 1998, page 302). Alterna…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-88831B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of  late medieval date, c. AD 1350-1500. The object is shield-shaped with a thick border and is decorated with three lions passant. It has a perforation at the top of the shield of 5.9mm in diameter. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object measures 72.44m in length, 58.82mm in width, 16.22mm in thickness and weighs 437g. Similar shield-shaped trade weights have been recorded on the database and dated to the medieval period: DENO-29B991 and SOM-EA1CD5.
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-73DDD6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably Medieval, dating from about AD 1200 - 1500. The weight is triangular with a possible illegible design which may be a fleur de lis. The patina is light grey and brown. There is a depression in the centre of the reverse. The weight is 118.12g and may have been intended to be used as a 4oz weight. It is closest to the nominal mass of a 1/4lb wight in the Mercantile system of 1lb of 16 ounces, used from before AD 1300. (Egan, 1998, page 302). The length is 41.5mm long, 33.6mm wide, and 15.3mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-21C621
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight probably dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1250 - 1500. It is piriform, with a flat base and rounded sides tapering to a narrowed domed apex with the remains of an iron attachment loop projecting from the apex. The height is 45.5mm, width is 47.3mm and weight is 423g. The mass is close to an Avoirdupois pound (lb) of 15 ounces (425.3g) as detailed in Egan (1998), page 302.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-F4742B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy standing weight of medieval to medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1300. The weight is pyramidal in plan tapering from a square base to a narrower top. A perforation is present towards the top of the pyramid. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light grey patina and is worn. The object is 40.6mm tall, 24.6 x 22.9mm at the base and weighs 102.5g. Lead-alloy trade weights are discussed in Biggs (1993), p.40 who states that standing weights in the form of cones or pyramids are a distinctive group, many ofwhich have a loop for safe-keeping. Biggs, N. (1992) English …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-F06955
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead shield shaped weight dating from about AD 1380 - 1500. It has a central riased shield shaped area, which has a raised border and is decorated with a crown above a fleur de lis both in relief. The outer edge of the weight is thinner, and is also shield shaped with a flat top, curved sides and a pointed base. The reverse is plain apart from some modern unpatinated dents. The object is 93.2mm long, 73.8mm wide, 11.6mm thick and weighs 414g. the mass suggests it is a 1lb  (one pound) weight, but the fairly low mass may indicate that it dates from before the conver…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-732558
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. A worn and crude raised cross is present on the upper surface. The reverse is pitted, flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-white/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 82.73mm long, 51.23mm wide, 15.95mm thick and weighs 413g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights which are us…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-72BE7B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy suspended or pendant weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, c. AD 1100-1600. The weight has a flattened spherical pointed oval shape with an integral suspension loop found within a circular projection on one end of the drop. It is sub-oval in section. It decorated with four grooves and three raised longitudinal ridges on both faces. It could have been utilised in many ways, for example as a plumb bob, a fishing weight a net weight, trade weight, or balance weight. The object is green-brown in colour with a worn surface. It is&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-CF6AD2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pan weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1280 - 1800. It is octofoil, or circular but scalloped into eight lobes in plan, and the upper face is convex or domed. The lower face is essentially flat, with a slight central depression. There are no markings or decoration. It is 54.2mm diameter, 26.9mm thick and 447g. The mass is broadly equal to 1lb, closest to the Imperial standard (so perhaps from the later end of the date range given) but also close to the Mercantile and Avoirdupois systems used from about AD 1280 onwards. No close parallel has been identified on th…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-37E1F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead and iron weight in the form of a truncated square based pyramid, of probable Medieval to Post medieval date AD 1280 - 1800. The weight is square in plan and has angled sides and an uneven square top. The remains of an iron loop project from the top and are visible as two spots of iron on the base. Length: 41.66mm Height: 28.94m Width: 39.61mm Weight: 230g The mass suggetss that this was probably intended as a half pound (1/2lb) weight in the Imperial, Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems. The mass, allowing for the missing part of the loop, is best m…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-3788AD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead and iron cylinder, probably a suspension weight of Medieval or Post medieval date, around AD 1280 - 1800. It is an irregular cylinder which stands on an angle, and has a piece of iron embedded down the centre, perhaps originally a suspension loop. The sides of the cylinder have six flutes of an original seven surviving, some longer than others. These are U shaped grooves running longitudinally along the cylinder. The wight is flat where one would expect a seventh flute if they were equally spaced. Height: 42.41mm Weight: 235g Diameter: …
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-3565EE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight of unknown date, about Medieval to Post medieval, AD 1200 - 1900. It has a flat base and a rounded apex with sides that taper to the top. There is a small, sub-circular depression in the base and an iron suspension loop set into the apex. It is 25.1mm in diameter at the base and 39.2mm high. It weighs 120.4g. The mass suggests that it is a quarter pound weight, and it would be closest to the Mercantile system of 16ouces of 29.2g (116.6g). The good condition of the iron loop might make a date later in the given range more likely. It is also poss…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 25th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E1E64F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy suspension weight of probable Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1550. The object is a rounded oval shape in plan and sub-rectangular in section.At the top of the object is a suspension loop within a square projection extending from the oval body. This circular loop is c. 4mm in diameter. The weight appears to be undecorated with the incised paralell lines found across the object likely resulting from use-wear or post depositional damage. The metal has a light grey/ white patina and is worn. The weight is 53.28mm long, 29.92mm wide, 9.68mm thick a…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A3AA58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shield shaped lead object, probably a Medieval weight dating from AD 1280 - 1500. It may be a simple form of shield shaped weight. It is a flat triangle of lead, with no visible markings or decoration. Measurements are; length 45.3mm, width 33.7mm, thickness 6.2mm and weight 60.20g. The mass suggests use as an approximate 2 ounce weight.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A279EA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably a fishing weight of Medieval or post-Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1800. In shape it is an elongated teardrop of trapezoidal section with a thick median ridge. Each face is moulded with a series of angled ridges. The lower end of the weight is rounded into a blunt point; the upper end becomes thinner and is damaged, but was probably originally a suspension loop. The weight is 60.5mm long, 23mm wide and 14.5mm thick. It weighs 90g. Compare WMID-BF7CF0 which notes that: "A similar weight is described by Egan (1998, 310) which has a l…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A26B7D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, probably a fishing weight of Medieval or post-Medieval date, AD 1200 - 1800. In shape it is an elongated teardrop of trapezoidal section with a thick median ridge. All four faces are decorated with moulded angled ridges. One end of the weight has a blunt point and other end is damaged. There was once probably a suspension loop, but this has broken away and is missing.  The weight is 50.1mm long, 23mm wide and16mm wide. It weighs 70.16g. Compare WMID-BF7CF0 which notes that: "A similar weight is described by Egan (1998, 310) which has a lentoid, …
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7A73EE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy probable weight, dating to the later medieval or post-medieval period (about AD 1380-1600). The object is shield shaped in plan, with flat sides and base. The upper side is decorated with the fleur de lis in relief. There is a single perforation close to the upper edge of the shield. The shield has a light grey patina. Measurements are; Length: 23.7mm, Width: 17.2mm, thickness: 4.5mm and weight: 13.96g. It was probably intended as a half ounce weight. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights which are used from about AD 1380 …
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7A69A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast weight made of lead. It is probably Medieval or early Post Medieval, dating from about AD 1350 - 1800. It is circular in shape with straight sides and similar sized base and top. The top is marked with a central recessed lozenge shape, surrounded by four recessed rectangles. There are some similar but less neatly arranged marks on the base. The object is 27.0mm in diameter, 18.2mm thick and weighs 93.21g. There are some minor indentations on the sides and base and the weight has a light grey patina. The mass is similar to a quarter pound in the English Troy system whi…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Sunday 2nd April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-79BE98
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact of medieval date, probably a hanging weight of the Medieval period, AD 1350 - 1500. In form it is an uneven cone, rounded at the apex, with sides sloping inwards from a flat base. At the top it is only about 4.9mm diameter, but at the base it is 17.4mm in diameter. There is a hole in the centre of the base which is not visible at the apex. The object may have been an anchor for a fixing, or had an embedded loop. The artefact has a light cream patina. Diameter 17.4mm; upper diameter 4.9mm; thickness 13.2mm; weight 18.56g. The mass suggests it cou…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-839AD4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1400-1800. The weight is heat-shaped, flat and roughly cast. It appears that both surfaces of this weight are undecorated. The metal is a mid grey-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 59.36mm long, 46.89mm wide, 14.89mm thick and weighs 260g. Biggs and Withers (2000, p.36) group heart-shaped weighs along with the standard and non-standard shield-shaped lead weights which they suggest are likely to have occurred in the period following the conversion of the averdepois pound from a sub-division into 15 ounces to a…
Created on: Friday 6th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-725E43
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, perhaps a weight, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1800.  It is a sub-conical and solid piece of lead.  The upper face convex face has well-defined near-vertical sides which are 3.3mm tall, then the surface curves up at an angle of 45° and is concave, to a flat central top surface. The circular top has a radiating pattern of grooved lines from the centre to the outside giving the appearance of florets.The reverse face is flat with a central depression, probably from the metal cooling d…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-8AC6BA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with worn and uneven edges. The upper surface is decorated with a raised moulded design of a fleur-de-lis. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 32.8mm long, 25.8mm wide, 7mm thick and weighs 29.7g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights whic…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2560AB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a moulded design of a fleur-de-lis. Three radiating lines above the lis may represent a crude crown devise. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 77.86mm long, 67.8mm wide, 8.5mm thick and weighs 292g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped …
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-241879
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast lead probable weight or possibly a gaming piece, dating to the later Medieval or Post-Medieval period (about AD 1350 - 1800). The object is broadly square in plan, but has the corners angled, and is rectangular in section. It has a series of evenly spaced lines forming a diagonal grid across the whole upper surface. There is a circle or annulet in each of the divisions. The other sides are plain and undecorated. The object is 18.9mm long, 18.0mm wide, 4.8mm thick, and weighs 13.28g. The mass suggests it may have represented a h…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 25th February 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-23A415
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners, having a flat top and curved sides tapering to a point at the base. The upper surface is decorated with a moulded design of a fleur-de-lis on a raised shield shaped panel. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 41.2mm long, 35.1mm wide, 8.1mm thick and weighs 70.0g. This is approximately equivalent to 2.5 ounces. This is an unusual mass which does not readily fit into stan…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 25th February 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D6321E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a moulded design of a fleur-de-lis. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 36.5mm long, 31.5mm wide, 8.3mm thick and weighs 53.8g. This is approximately equivalent to 1/8th lb under the Averdepois system. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shape…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-36E65F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical cast lead suspension weight probably dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, AD 1100 - 1800. The weight has a circular concave base with a small hole at the centre. The sides are convex and rise to a rounded apex with another, off centre, hole. These holes may have been where a suspension wire was located, although the weight may also have been used standing on the base. The weight has a grey patina, and the surface is abraded. The mass may be consistent with an Avoirdupois weight of 1/2lb in use in the 13th century onwrads, allowing for a missing su…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-CC292F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a moulded design, largely indistinct but possibly a fleur-de-lis. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 44.6mm long, 34.8mm wide, 14.7mm thick and weighs 145.5g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FF126A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probable weight of medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1700. It is a circular disc with rounded sides and one face is recessed in the centre. It has no visible markings. One face has suffered a recent deep scrape. The mass of 46.2g is close to 1/8 of a Troy pound, but this may be coincidental, as the weight does not look to be particularly well made. It may have been used to add mass to weight something down rather than for measuring. It is 34.1mm diameter and 7.4mm thick. 
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-40C3F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular in shape with flat faces and a rounded edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.02mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.57mm; thickness 6.75mm; weight 27.95g 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 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-40484B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating to the medieval to post medival period (c.AD 1300-1800). The object is round with curved sides and flat faces. In the centre is a small perforation measuring 1.1mm. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 23.23mm; thickness 9.89mm; weight 28.23g 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. The mass for this weight fits closely within the avoirdupois …
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-402C94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is conical in shape with a flat base and steeped edges. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.2mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.3mm; thickness 9.03mm; weight 16.41g 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 …
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-69F918
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast medieval or Post medieval possible lead weight (AD 1300 - 1900). It is triangular in plan, flat on both sides and undecorated. Similar in form to SF-16D773. The mass suggetss it could have been intended as a half ounce weight, but it could also be an offcut of lead. Dimensions: Height 29.0 mm, base 17.7 mm, thickness 4.6 mm, weight 12.94 g.
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-24A123
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead weight, of uncertain date, but perhaps most likely to be Medieval to post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is a squared cone shape with a rounded base, having a sub-circular hole running from top to bottom, now filled with mud. The faceted sides are smooth although some minor pitting is present. It has a creamy grey patina.The dimensions are base diameter: 22.4mm, height: 44.7mm, top diameter: 16.6mm, weight: 115.14g. The weight possibly represents a quarter of a pound (four ounces) in the mercantile system, allowing for the mud to be replaced with a iron or cop…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-246EE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead standing or hanging weight, of uncertain date, but perhaps most likely to be Medieval to post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is a distorted cone shape with a fairly flat rounded rectangle base, and having a small circular hole running fom top to base (2mm diameter) which was probably for a hook or suspension loop. The angled sides are pitted. It is worn with a mid grey patina mottled with brown.The dimensions are base diameter: 34.3mm, height: 31.7mm, top diameter: 14.3mm, weight: 131g. This mass does not obviously fit into any standard weighing systems, and t…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-237DF9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heart shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1500. The weight resembles a heart in plan and is cast roughly. The weight's faces are undecorated but there are signs of scratching and pitting on both the upper and lower surfaces. The weight is of fairly uniform thickness. It has a mid grey patina. The weight is 73.3mm long, 61.4mm wide, and 12.6mm thick. It weighs 445g. The mass of 445 grams could mean this is a pound weight of the Mercantile or Avoirdupois weight systems. These systems of weight were in use from before AD 1300 until 1500 …
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-B2A158
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast lead standing or hanging weight, of uncertain date, but perhaps most likely to be Medieval to post medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. It is cone shaped with a flat base, having at its apex an iron rust mark, which was probably a hook or suspension loop to hang on scales or a steelyard. The angled sides have a pattern of vertical, raised, long “U” s rising above the ridged base. It is worn with a thick cream/white patina. Dimensions, base diameter: 30.96mm, height: 34.06mm, top diameter: 8.5mm, weight: 109g. This is 3.8oz or 1/3 of a Roman libra (= 109.6g), but allowing for …
Created on: Friday 11th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-B26383
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, about AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is roughly shield shaped. A faint raised crown over fleur-de-lis design is present on the upper surface. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Unfortunately, it has had a second use as lead palm held hammer and has been damaged all around the edge which has altered its original shape. The metal has a white/brown patina and is worn. The length is 78mm, the width is 60mm, thickness: 15.65mm and the weight 401g. (14.1oz) Compare SWYOR-387D6B, LANCUM-FB1956 and YORYM-ED42B…
Created on: Friday 11th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-CC49E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoid, lead alloy artefact, probably a weight, probably dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, about AD 1250-1800. Both sides are flat and unmarked except for damage in the form of scratches probably sustained since deposition in the soil. The sides have a very slight slope between base and upper surface. It has a mid-grey patina and is 30.7mm in diameter and 6.6mm thick. It weighs and weight 44.9g (1.58oz imperial). The mass suggests that it could be a 2 ounce weight in the Tower or Troy systems, but is may also be a weight for adding mass rather than measuring.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-A57833
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical cast lead weight probably dating from the Medieval or Post medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1800. The base is sub-circular but the weight has 4 sides which are more sub-rectangular. The top of the weight has a pyramid shaped pointed apex. In the top of the weight there is a slit which may have held a suspension loop or similar fixing. The weight is smooth and undecorated with an overall cream patina. The mass, although worn and damaged, is probably intended to be 4oz or a quarter pound in the Avoirdupois system of a pound of 15 ounces of 28.4g. Dimensions: Diameter of ba…
Created on: Monday 14th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F222D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of the later medieval period to Post medieval period, from AD 1250 - 1900. This weight is dome shaped with a concave base and small central hole, now filled with soil. It has a whitish/grey patina. This weight has a height of 10.8mm, a diameter at the base of 14.8mm and weight of 13.47g. It could well be intended as half ounce weight (14.1g) in the Imperial system or an older systems of weight measurement. See Egan, 1998, page 302.
Created on: Sunday 28th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-AE758C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn shield shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1500, possibly for use within the wool trade and a common find in Yorkshire. The upper face is decorated with what appears to be a worn moulded uncrowned fleur-de-lys on a raised shield. The underside is smooth and undecorated with an overall light brown and cream patina. The mass, although worn and damaged and a bit light, is probably intended to be 4oz in the Troy or Apothecary's system of a pound of 12 ounces of 31.1g. Dimensions: 44.5mm long, 36.7mm wide, and 13.3mm thick. 109g. …
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-193C4B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead and iron incomplete cast probable weight, dating from the Medieval or Post medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1900. It is sub circular in plan, and conical in cross section, with a recess at the centre of the flat face. There is significant damage to the body with approximately one third of the body mass missing along with the cast iron suspension loop. The flat top of the weight has a diamond shaped central recess with the remains of the iron suspension loop in situ. There is rust and deposits of iron surrounding the perforation. The sides of the body of the weight are pitte…
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-866F30
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heart shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1250 - 1500. The weight resembles a heart in plan and is cast roughly. One face has a raised image of a fleur de lys, while the other is undecorated. There are two deep grooves on the reverse, one running upwards from the rounded point for about a third of the length of the weight, the other running diagonally from the top of one of the lobes to near the edge to just above the end of the vertical cut. These incisions are both patinated and are probably the result of old plough damage. The weight is not of…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 28th September 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-51705A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead flat rectangular probable weight of Medieval to Post medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1600. It is slightly irregular, with rounded or chapmfered corners, and both faces appear to be plain. At a mass of 12.4g, this could be a weight for eight pennyweights in the English Troy system. Similar but "hide" shaped weights are known from London (Egan, 1998, page 318 - 321). It is 23.4mm long, 20.6mm wide and 3.2mm thick. 12.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-11697F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable weight or possible bead or spindle whorl of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 -1800), but possibly Roman. The object is sub-spherical with flattened ends and there is a central perforation through the centre of the ball. The internal diameter is 5.5mm. The inside walls of the hole are straight. The diameter is approx. 19.00mm, length: 17.13mm, hole diameter: 5.54mm, weight: 29.84g, The well-developed brown/cream/grey pitted patina. Other objects of this shape have been suggested to be beads or net or line weights from fishing as w…
Created on: Saturday 21st August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-12183D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn square or lozenge shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1500, or perhaps later. Both the upper face and the lower face do not appear to be decorated, but in the centre of both faces is a layer of a pink material (possible plaster or ceramic) mostly covered by a layer of white material (possibly plaster), perhaps a plug to fine tune the weight. The perimeter of the weight is thicker than the centre of the faces. The weight is 40.99mm long, 39.67mm wide and 9.55mm thick. It weighs 105.57g. The weight has a light grey patina. Square w…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-11B77B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn shield shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1500, possibly for use within the wool trade and a common find in Yorkshire. The upper face may have been decorated but is very worn and it is not possible to identify the decoration. The underside is smooth and undecorated. The weight has a neat rectangular hole in the top which is somewhat off centre. The weight has an overall light grey patina. The mass, although worn is probably one pound (1lb) in the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems of measurement in use from before AD 1300. Dimens…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-112A39
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn shield shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1300 - 1500, possibly for use within the wool trade and a common find in Yorkshire. The upper face is decorated but is very worn. There is a stepped border and there appears to be two vertical rows of three dots in the upper half. The underside is smooth and undecorated. The weight has an overall light grey patina. The mass, although worn, is probably supposed to be a quarter pound in the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems of measurement in use from before AD1300. It is perhaps most likely to be from…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-C2AD59
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead dome shaped weight of uncertain date, probably Medieval or Post-Medieval, AD 1100 - 1900. It is hemispherical, with a flat base and a flaring extension at the top possibly used as a handle. The extension at the top has a neck and a lip both of which are sub-circular in plan. There is a circular indentation in the centre at both the top and the bottom of the weight. This is now filled with dirt, but was probably a perforation through the hole length of the weight, allowing it to be threaded on a string, or to have a wire suspension loop. The weight is covered with a series …
Created on: Monday 12th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-B81E5D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead object, probably a weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date AD 1400 - 1600. The object is square, flat, and rectangular in cross section with chamfered edges. The surfaces are smooth and flat, with no distinctive markings on either of the square faces, except for a possible cross saltire on the smaller face. The fabric is light grey in colour. Dimensions: length 9.8mm, thickness 4.3mm, weight 3.35g. The mass suggests it could be intended as a drachm weight, though it is worn and under weight for a mass intended to be 3.89g. See Biggs (1994) Apothercaries&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Sunday 25th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-9A6700
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead standing and perforated weight of pyramid shape probably dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, about AD 1100-1800. It is roughly square in section, which tapers evenly towards the top. The weight has a small perforation (2.2mm in diameter) through the top and this shows signs of wear, probably the hanging point for suspension. The weight has a light grey patina. The object has a height of 38.7mm, a width of 13.0mm narrowing to 7.4mm, and weighs 38.5g. This mass does not correspond closely to any standard. However, weights were constructed for other purposes, o…
Created on: Monday 28th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-99707E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probable weight of discoidal form, probably dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, about AD 1350-1800. It is circular with one flat face and one slightly convex face. The object is lightly patinated, with a light grey colour. There is some damage to the sides but this is irregular and unlikely to be any form of decoration. It has a diameter of 38.4mm, a thickness of 5.8mm, and weighs 62.76g. This mass (2.2oz) does not obviously correspond with a standard system, although weights might be constructed for specific and local purposes and measurements. Equally it c…
Created on: Monday 28th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-10F645
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead disc, possibly a weight or a token, of uncertain date, probably Medieval or Post Medieval, AD 1200 - 1800. The disc is sub-circular and uniface. One face has an incised border groove, and possible further decoration within it, but this is worn and indistinct. There is a sub-circular perforation at the centre, but the hole is too small to allow use as a spindle whorl. It could be a token that has been cancelled, or a weight for measuring (the mass is roughly close to a half ounce), but is most likely to be a weight for adding mass, to a line or net for example. D…
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-EEBF29
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead suspension weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1900. The weight is sub-triangular with tapering rectangular section and a circular perforation through the narrower end. It appears undecorated though some scratch marks are present. The weight of the object does not directly correspond to English weight systems of this period though the form sees parallels in object such as SWYOR-89DFDB. It may therefore be a weight of a non-specific mass designed to make something heavier. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The object i…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-423461
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead weight, possibly a trade weight, dating from AD 1200 - 1500. It is broadly shield shaped lead alloy weight with rounded corners. It has a raised ridge around the perimeter on both faces, which is unusual. There are faint markings in the centre of the upper face but it is not clear whether these are a moulded design as is often seen on trade weights, or post-depositional damage. The reverse is rough and marked probably due to wear. The weight has a mass of 228g suggesting it was intended to be used as an eight ounce (half pound) weight. The weight has a patchy brown and…
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th July 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-387D6B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, probably Medieval, dating from about AD 1200 - 1500. It is triangular, with a raised border on one face. This face is also decorated with a design in shallow relief, perhaps a crown over a fleur de lis, but it is not clear whetrh there is one motif or two. The design has a round raised area in the centre of the shortest side, and a rounded rectangular raised area in each corner flanking it, then these three areas are joined by stems forming a V shape. Damge in the centre means the bottom of the possible crown cannot be seen. The decoration continues below, with the thre…
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-7D6BA8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1600. The weight is triangular with irregular edges and a narrow section. An iron suspension loop projects from the upper straight edge. The surfaces are damaged though undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown/white patina and is worn. The object is 47.69mm long, 30.87mm wide, 8.77mm thick and weighs 52.4g. Lead weights are common finds from the Roman to Post-Medieval periods and are difficult to date precisely without specific contextual information. They are common metal detector finds but …
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-7152EA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pendent weight probably dating from the Medieval or early Post Medieval periods, about AD 1300-1600. The object is of trapezoidal or sub-triangular form with a narrowed rounded integral suspension loop and circular aperture in the same plane as the face of the weight. One face is bevelled, and tapers towards the loop. It is decorated in moulded relief with a design which appears to represent two, possibly three, animals facing left, perhaps in imitation of three lions/leopards passant guardant, the royal arms of England, as an emblem of authentication. The horizontal and d…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-F8E588
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of probable medieval to Post Medieval date, AD 1250 - 1900. It is a circular disc of lead, rectangular in cross section. There are no visible markings on the upper face, but the reverse has an imprint of a woven material, probably cloth or textile visible in places. The mass is consistent with a 2 ounce weight in the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems. It is 36.2mm in diameter, 5.7mm thick and weighs 56.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-F8C9F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn shield shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1500. The upper face is decorated with what appears to be a worn moulded fleur-de-lys. The weight is 27.4mm long, 22.9mm wide and 8.2mm thick. It weighs 29.93g. The weight has a light brown patina. Due to the worn condition the mass is likely to be for a one ounce (1oz) weight in a Troy pound of 12 ounces, used from the AD 1350s, or could be a slightly overweight ounce from the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems. Similar weights are discussed and illustrated in Biggs and Withers, 2000, Le…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-65CBFC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead disc, possibly a weight or token, of Medieval or Post Medieval date, AD1100 - 1800. There are no cast marks or decoration on either face but there are many fine scratches on both faces. They do not seem to form a pattern. There is damage to the edge, probably post depositional, and to one face, possibly a casting fault. The absence of any design would suggest it is not a token, but equally the weight does not seem to fit a standard weight system. It could be that it is a weight for holding something down rather than for measuring something. The object is 3.21mm thick, it w…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-EDEBD0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval trade weight of approximately 1/4lb in weight. It is a cast, lead shield-shaped weight probably dating from the 13th-16th centuries. The weight is undecorated on the back face and has a smaller, raised section on the front face. The front of the weight bears a ‘border’ which runs around the edge of the face, surrounding the double lis which is on a raised section on the front face. The weight is worn and damaged on the front and back, which has obviously sustained a large number of knocks and abrasions. The weight has a white/grey patina. Length 43.3mm, width 34.2mm, t…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-82DDAC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible perforated weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1700. It is discoidal, with slightly sloping sides, so one face is smaller than the other, and has an oval perforation which is not central. It has a white patina. 22.7mm diameter, 10.7mm thick central hole 5.5mm by 4.5mm. 30.3g. Although at first glance, it looks like a spindle whorl, the off-centre hole means it would not spin evenly, and makes this use unlikely. The mass of 30.3g is close to a Troy ounce or an apothecaries' ounce of 31.1g (Egan, 1998, page 302), so use as a weight is suggested.
Created on: Sunday 28th June 2020
Last updated: Saturday 29th August 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-6211B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead discoidal weight dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1800. It is flat and circular, with no visible markings apart from some unintentional scratches. There is a dent in one edge. The mass of 31g is equivalent to 1oz in the Troy system. The weight has a patchy grey and white patina. It is 33.1mm diameter, 4.2mm thick and 31g.
Created on: Friday 26th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 31st August 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-DEBCFD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead probable trade weight dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, circa AD 1100-1800. There is an overall light grey patina and no obvious marks or decoration are evident. The weight is shaped roughly like a triangular prism with a trapezoid base with two triangular ends and two rectangular sides. One rectangular face is convex. Two lobed projections extend from the top; they may be the base of a broken loop, or may indicate two ounces. The mass of 56.3g suggests it was used as a 2oz weight (1/8 lb). No exact comparison exists on the database but possib…
Created on: Saturday 20th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-DE98B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is spherical with flattened ends and with a pitted outer surface. There is a circular hole through the centre of the object and measures 2.7 - 3.7mm diameter flaring from apex to flat base. There is no obvious visible casting seam. The object has a light greyish-brown patina and there are no visible markings. It is probably a 4oz weight (1/4 lb) allowing for the missing suspension loop. Weights had various functions including use in trade, fishing and for weighted nets to catch animals such as rabbit…
Created on: Saturday 20th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D21FA8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The weight is hexagonal in plan with irregularly faceted sides and a sub-rectangular section. The upper surface is decorated with a deeply cut equal armed cross and single deep circular recesses in each resulting quarter. A small perforation is present through the centre of the cross which extend to the reverse. The reverse is otherwise flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 35mm in diameter, 14.3mm thick and weighs 84g. Lead objects such …
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-B779FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead standing/suspension weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1800. The weight is conical with a flat base which tapers to a rounded apex. The circular aperture runs through the length of the weight, wider at the base than the apex. The weight appears to be undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The weight is 28.9mm tall, 31.1mm in diameter and weighs 161.5g. Allowing for slight weight discrepancies over time this weight may have been a half pound weight (1/2lb) in Troy system of weight (12 ounces of 31.1g). The t…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-B76799
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead standing/suspension weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1800. The weight is conical with a flat base which tapers to a rounded apex. The apex is pierced transversely creating a suspension loop. The weight appears to be undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The weight is 39.3mm tall, 22.4mm in diameter and weighs 91.5g. Allowing for slight weight discrepancies over time this weight may have been a quarter pound weight (1/4lb) in Troy system of weight (12 ounces of 31.1g). See Egan, 1998, p.302​​​. The …
Created on: Friday 13th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-1446AB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical perforated weight made of lead, with hole through from the apex to the base. It is probably Medieval or Post Medieval, dating from about AD 1300 - 1800. The base is slightly more square than round, and there are some deep scratches on the sides. The central hole has a diameter of 3.4mm at the base, tapering to 2.8mm at the apex. Diameter 34.1mm, height 35.9mm, weight 184.25g. The mass is similar to a half pound in the English Troy system (Egan 1998, page 302).
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-8955F9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular and domed lead weight probably dating from the late medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1500. It is a domed shape, spherical but with one flat face, which has a small central depression and a raised rim. It is possible that this small depression and rim are the remains of the fixing for a suspension loop. The depression has a diameter of 4mm. The surface is damaged in places suggesting it may have lost some mass. It is therefore possible it was intended to be a one ounce (1oz) weight in the Troy or Apothecaries system where one ounce had a mass of 31.1gm and there were twelve …
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-82D0D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pan weight, of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1900. It is flat and circular in plan. The underside is flat but the upper face is recessed and has a broad, raised rim. Within the rim is a large, raised, circular central pellet surrounded by a broad rim and two closely spaced concentric grooves The weight is otherwise unmarked. It is 55.5mm in diameter and 10.1mm thick. It weighs 220g, so is almost certainly an 8oz or half pound weight in the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems, used from the 13th century onwards.
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Saturday 19th December 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-F09496
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shield shaped, cast lead trade weight dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1500. The upper face is decorated with a moulded fleur-de-lys in a slightly raised border. It is 29.4mm long, 22.6mm wide and 8.5mm thick. It weighs 29.93g. Compare SWYOR-7A7972 for the general style. The mass is likely to be for a one ounce (1oz) weight in a Troy pound of 12 ounces, used from the AD 1350s, or could be a slightly overweight ounce from the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems. Similar weights are discussed and illustrated in Biggs and Withers, 2000, Lead Weights: The David Roger…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-7D1AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1800. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 28.1mm diameter, 11.9mm thick and weighs 52.2g. The perforation is 10.5mm in diameter which, if a spindle whorl, suggests a medieval date as per the thicker spindles of this period (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from …
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-BF5A86
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable weight, of unknown date, probably Medieval or post-Medieval, about AD 1200 - 1900. The primary material appears to be a copper alloy but with a high lead content. It is sub-circular (ovoid) and flat. One surface is marked with an oval depression with a central oval pellet, and nearby is a further depression, possibly a figure 1 or upper case letter I. There is a smooth, light green patina, marked with a number of fine lines or scratches, though these do not appear to resemble a coherent pattern. The edges of the disc are abraded away to expose a fine-grained, dark grey mate…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Sunday 14th March 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-BD281B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead standing weight or suspension weight, probably dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, about AD 1250-1800. The object is conical in form, with a flat base, rounded apex and tapering sides. It has the remains of an iron loop for suspension at the apex. It has a height of 43.7mm and a basal diameter of 29.4mm, and weighs 170.66g. Allowing for the additional weight of an iron loop, it may have been a half pound weight (1/2lb) in either the Tower system (12 ounces of 29.2g) or the Troy system (12 ounces of 31.1g) (Egan, 1998, The Medieval Household, page 302). The w…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th December 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-9600BC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete discoidal lead weight probably dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, about AD 1300-1800. There are no identifying marks on either side of the weight, which has a light grey patina. One side of the object has been slightly flattened and burred over, probably post-depositionally. The diameter is 26.9mm, the thickness is 4.9mm and the weight is 27.8g. This mass corresponds reasonably closely with that of one ounce (1 oz) under the avoirdupois system (28.4g), or eighteen pennyweight (18 dwt) which would equate to 28.08g (Egan 2010, p. 302).
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-47F91B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight possibly a pan weight probably dating from the medieval to post medieval period, about AD 1250 - 1800. It has a concave centre on both faces, and rounded sides The surface is flaking, suggesting it may have lost some mass. It is therefore possible it was intended to be a two ounce (2oz) weight. The diameter is 22.2mm, the thickness is 13.9mm and the weight is 42.87g.
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-4B13F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy conical weight of uncertain date, though probably medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1100 - 1750. The weight has a flat circular base and rounded top with a central circular perforation running through it. The surface of the weight is undecorated. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The weight is 19.2mm tall, 22.1mm in diameter at the base and weighs 40.3g. The perforation is 3.9mm in diameter. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-12F461
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1200 - 1800. It is a circular standing weight with straight but angled sides, an uneven base and a flat top with small irregular depressions on it. There are no discernable markings. It has a well developed yellow / cream patina. It is 29.3mm diameter, 20.9mm tall and110.6g. The mass is about equal to 4oz in the Mercantile or Avoirdupois systems (116.6g or 113.4g), so it may have been intended as a quarter pound weight. See Egan (1998) The Medieval Household page 302.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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