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Record ID: YORYM-D4102D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight or gaming piece of probable Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The weight is conical with a flattened top set with a recessed fragment of reddish/orange ceramic material. The base is flat and undecorated.
The object is 9.8mm tall, 15.2mm in diameter at the base, 10.6mm in diameter at the top and weighs 7.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-4545B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The weight is spherical with the remains of an iron suspension loop projecting from perforations at the upper and lower ends. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted.
The lead has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The weight is 33.6mm long, 38.3mm in diameter and weighs 229g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-1D9563
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical with the remains of a copper-alloy suspension loop projecting from a perforation at the upper end. A knot of copper-alloy can also be seen at the base, holding the weight in place. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted.
The lead has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 43.6mm long, 31.9mm in diameter and weighs 158g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
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This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-1D8831
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is misshapen though vaguely conical with the remains of an iron suspension loop projecting from a perforation at the top and base. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted.
The lead has a mid- brown patina and is worn. The weight is 26.8mm long, 26.7mm in diameter and weighs 39.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-0DBA7F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The object is spherical and undecorated with an iron suspension rod running through the centre projecting slightly at the base. From the opposite side of the weight a large globular knop of corroded iron is also present.
The lead is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 41.5mm long, 38.8mm in diameter and weighs 249g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-004E82
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable Roman date. The weight is sub-ovate and crude in plan and section with two iron knops projecting from the edges of the upper surface. It is likely that an iron bar runs through the object. The weight is undecorated and pitted.
The metal is a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 30.9mm long, 23.3mm wide, 19.8mm thick and weighs 78g.
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-D51C20
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of probable Roman date. The weight is circular in plan with a contracted waist and rounded ends. The recessed waist is likely to have facilitated a tied attachment.
The metal has a mid greyish-white colour and is worn. The object is 32.8mm long, 30mm in diameter at the ends, 22mm in diameter at the waist and weighs 158g.
Created on: Monday 21st January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-036334
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead weight of probable Roman date. Both weights are plano-convex with a central rod of iron projecting from the base and apex which was most probably used for suspension.
1. Height: 13.4mm; Diameter: 14.6mm; Weight: 15.6g.
2. Height: 9.4mm; Diameter: 16.2mm; Weight: 14.8g.
Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. However, it is likely that these examples are Roman in date.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-1F5450
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of probable Roman date. The weight is bi-conical and is extremely worn and undecorated.
Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. However, it is likely that this example is Roman in date.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-1F2651
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of probable Roman date. The weight is conical with a central rod of iron projecting from the apex which was most probably used for suspension.
Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. However, it is likely that this example is Roman in date.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-1EBDC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of probable Roman date. The weight is plano-convex with a central rod of iron projecting from the apex which was most probably used for suspension.
Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. However, it is likely that this example is Roman in date.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-73D494
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The weight is bi-conical with patches of iron corrosion at both ends suggesting the presence of iron suspension loops and internal chord.
The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 42.2mm long, 34.1mm in diameter and weighs 171g.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
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This findspot is known as 'South Kilvington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-998364
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three cast lead weights of Roman date. The three weights are conical in shape.
One has a small iron protrusion on the flat surface.
Weight : 15.7, Length : 14.5, Diameter : 18.2.
One has an iron rod, possibly the remains of an attachment loop, projectiong from the flat surface.
Weight : 16.7, Length : 14.1, Diameter : 19.1.
One has three knops projecting from the upper edge and traces of iron on the flat surface.
Weight : 14.5, Length : 18, Diameter : 21.6.
All of these weights are similar in shape and size. The metal is a mid whitish-brown and is very worn.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'East Tanfield', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-8F39B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object in the shape of a bull’s head. The object is basic in style with punched ring-and-dot eyes, of which one is unclear; one horn is also partly broken. The artefact has a slightly rough green patina. The reverse has a shallow sub-rectangular hollow with traces of lead alloy. This may be a weight or possibly a mount; it probably dates to the 1st or 2nd century.
Created on: Friday 17th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Appleton-le-Street', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-415260
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large and crude cast lead weight, with the remains of an iron shank, visible at the apex. The weight is triangular, with a slightly rounded top and a flatter base. It weights 840g or 1lb 13 oz. It measures 76.1mm x 69.2mm x 31.9mm. It is probably a steel yard weight. But it is not clear if it is Roman or medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Huttons Ambo', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-C019B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pendant weight, either Roman or medieval in date. The weight has a lozenge shaped section with a slight ridge down the centre of each side. There is a perforated suspension loop at the apex of the weight. The weight is undecorated, but has several later scratched lines on both sides.
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Near Stillington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-CE8FC4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy Roman steelyard weight in the form of an acorn. The upper body is tapering slightly in the form of an acorn. Two incised collars around the weight indicate detail. At the top is a large circular loop. The weight is a mid greyish-brown and it is heavily pitted. It would have been hung from a set of balances via a small chain. It is difficult to find excavated parallels, but a similar example is known from 'Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, (Hattatt 1989, 472 -473, ref: 172).
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2008
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Harton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-680251
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy standing weight with an irregular inverted conical shape. The base of the weight has an irregular hole (not a perforation). Due to the nature of the object, it could have been used in any period, from Roman to Post-Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-C268C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical-shaped cast lead-weight with a flat bottom and an iron-inclusion at the top, which is the remains of an iron loop.
Created on: Friday 10th August 2007
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Birkin', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: YORYM-3701F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead steelyard weight. The object is a biconical weight with an iron rod in the centre. The object shows signs of wear and damage. The suspension loop no longer survives.
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.
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