Record ID: NCL-96E654
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead trading weight. The weight is shield shaped with a recessed border. There is a raised fleur-de-lis in the centre.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1A508
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is nicely made, with a different decoration on each side. One side is decorated with several lines criss-crossing each other, resembling Norse runes (although they are not runes!). The other side is decorated with similar lines criss-crossing each other, but in addition, several dots in relief have been inserted between the lines. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 gr…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1B885
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is crudely made and no decoration is visible. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 21.7 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1E741
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is decorated with several lines of circular dots in relief - one both sides around the central perforation. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 30.16 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E6DB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead token or weight. Circular in plan it is bun-shaped, giving a D-shape in cross section. The top surface is decorated with a 6 petalled flower. It is most likely to date to the Medieval or early Post-Medieval period. These types of weight have not been catalogued into a typology and so a more precise date cannot be given.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-D0A1E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead fishing weight, very similar to LANCUM-6E8B72 which is a lead pendant weight. It has an elongated shape with a pierced hole at the top of the weight by which it can be hung, the centre of the weight on both sides are enlarged, giving it a roughly square cross-section.
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Settle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3656A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight. The object is circular in plan, with a central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. The object is an irregular semi-circle in section. The face is undecorated. The base is flat and also undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flaxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B3F833
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Double-conical lead weight with central vertical perforation, 8.8mm wide. The weight is decorated in high-relief on both sides with a zig-zag line, with a pellet in each angle. This kind of lead weight is a very frequent metal-detecting find, especially on ploughed and pasture land. There is some archaeological evidence for these lead weights to have been used as spindle whorls in the 16th/17th century (pers. comm. Dr Kevin Leahy), but has been suggested that they could also have been used as net sinkers, fishing weights or weight for traps at a somewhat later date.
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3248C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, triangular lead weight, with a flat top and base and chamfered edges. The triangular weight also has rounded corners. Due to a lack of excavated examples and lack of context the date remains uncertain.. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B022B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight. The weight is conical in shape and is unperforated. It is worn with a mid brownish-grey surface. A typology of lead weights has not yet been developed, so these weighs are not yet completely understood. Due to a lack of context this example must remain undated.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton on the Forest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-EB5551
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shield shaped weight from the medieval period. The weight is 43mm long, 33.5mm wide and 8.8mm thick. It weighs 68.5g or 2.4oz. This weight does not seem to fit into any of the known systems of measurements, but could be based on a special weight system with which we are not familiar. The weight is a flat triangular plaque with a raised central area on the front, upon which is the design of a fleur-de-lis in relief. This is a common design for this type of weight. It is similar to several weights in “Lead Weights – The David Rogers Collection” (2000) by Biggs and With…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-6D8064
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape, possibly spindle whorl. It dates from the 15th/16th century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-180CC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medium sized, triangular shield-shaped lead weight, with chamfered sides. The weight is decorated and has no markings. The reverse is flat. Due to a lack of excavated examples and lack of context the weight can only be dated to the medieval to post-medieval period. The weight is complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-181B18
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead shield-shaped trader's weight of late medieval to early post-medieval date with a central raised crowned fleur-de-lis design and a wide, flat border. Lead shield-shaped weights of varying qualities of workmanship and numerous designs have been in use over a long period. Examples with official marks from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries are recorded. Although this weight may be earlier than this, there is no firm evidence as to when these weights with crowned fleur-de-lis were in use. Large numbers of weights with the crowned fleur-de-lis are found in the York area, many o…
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1C3686
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight, with a circular perforation in the centre. The weight has a flat top and base. The lead weight is probably medieval to post-medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton on Yore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-660835
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Identification by: Jim Halliday. A cast lead shield-shaped trader's weight of late medieval to early post-medieval date with a central raised crowned fleur-de-lis design and a beaded border. Lead shield-shaped weights of varying qualities of workmanship and numerous designs have been in use over a long period. Examples with official marks from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries are recorded. Although this weight may be earlier than this, there is no firm evidence as to when these weights with crowned fleur-de-lis were in use. Large numbers of weights with the crowned fleur-de-lis ar…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warthill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-663638
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medium sized, triangular shield-shaped lead weight, with rounded edges. The weight features a large raised design of three parallel lines. The reverse is flat. Due to a lack of excavated examples and lack of context the weight can only be dated to the medieval to post-medieval period. The weight is complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warthill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-665133
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medium sized, triangular shield-shaped lead weight, with rounded edges. The weight features a large raised elaborate fleur-de-lis. The reverse is flat. Due to a lack of excavated examples and lack of context the weight can only be dated to the medieval to post-medieval period. The weight is complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warthill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-67E137
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead shield-shaped trader's weight of late medieval to early post-medieval date with a raised crowned fleur-de-lis design and a raised border. Lead shield-shaped weights of varying qualities of workmanship and numerous designs have been in use over a long period. Examples with official marks from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries are recorded. Although this weight may be earlier than this, there is no firm evidence as to when these weights with crowned fleur-de-lis were in use. Large numbers of weights with the crowned fleur-de-lis are found in the York area, many of them in go…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6AA4B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medium sized, triangular shield-shaped lead weight, with rounded edges. The weight features a large crowned, possibly with three roses beneath it. The reverse is flat. Due to a lack of excavated examples and lack of context the weight can only be dated to the medieval to post-medieval period. The weight is complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nun Monkton', grid reference and parish protected.