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: DUR-1CC929
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with a cut section of a decorated copper alloy object, dating from the early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). The object comprises a denuded and corroded piece of lead, roughly rectangular in form with a convex lower surface. A cut rectangular section of an intricatly decorated copper alloy plate has been inserted and cast into the upper face. The cut portion of the plate is again rectangular in plan, with a rolled 'rope-work' style decorated upper edge and a channel with what appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-4D95E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy cuboid weight, probably Anglo-Scandinavian and of early medieval date (c.AD800-1100). The lead cube has six faces and rounded corners. One face is marked with a deeply incised equal armed cross (or 'plus'); further, but very slight, crosses are marked on the surrounding faces. The base is marked with a single deeply incised line (or 'minus' ). Two of the rounded corners, above the basal incised line, are marked with a small saltire (or 'x'). The artefact has a dull whitish patina and some surface abrasion.&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-33BEA4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead disc with a central perforation. It measures 27.4mm in diameter, 7.6mm in thickness and has a perforation diameter of 8.1mm. It is very crudely made. It is not clear what this lead disc was used for. It may have been a small spindle whorl or other type of weight.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D38C51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or gaming piece, inset with glass, from the Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000). The object comprises a thick lead disc, circular in plan with slightly convex sides. One face is inlaid with two parallel and roughly rectangular pieces of green glass; the basal surface is plain and undecorated.  The patina of the metal is of a cream in colour with some slightly darker patches at the edge. Thickness: 9.74 mm Weight: 24.1 g Diameter: 21.16 mm Including the example descr…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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Record ID: DUR-E580D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, standing lead weight of uncertain date, possibly dating from the medieval or post-medieval periods, about AD 1300-1800. The object is conical with a sub-oval, flat base and tapering sides to a flat top. It is undecorated, but there is a casting sprue on the base. The object is 26.23mm tall and weighs 174.4g. The base diameter is 40.08mm at its widest and the top 9.90mm. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn with various nicks and indentations. Similar objects can be found on the database at YORYM-7EE142 and SWYOR-89D897.
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'north Ripon area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2C1172
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical, copper alloy object, possibly used as a weight, of uncertain date, possibly post-Medieval c. AD 1600 - 1850. This artefact weighs 21.1g (c.0.75oz) and has a height of 18.14mm and diameter of 18.14mm. The walls of the weight taper slightly to a flat terminal with a raised square placed centrally. All of the surfaces are relatively smooth apart from the square terminal which is rough. The finder suggests that the object may be a stamp, although any letter or number is illegible. It could alternatively be a broken suspension loop.
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
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Record ID: DUR-A206B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead weight of medieval–post-medieval date. The weight is flat triangular in shape with rounded corners, the apex being particularly rounded, and of roughly uniform thickness. A hole, 3.3mm in diameter, extends through the thickness of the object about 6mm from the edge at the apex, approximately centrally. The hole is flared at each opening as though punched from each side. The surface has a grey-green patina and is undecorated. The face, reverse and one long side surface bear small patches of brown polished material, possibly remains of a coating or other surface tre…
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-B61D1A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy weight of the post-medieval period (AD1714-1820). The weight is octagonal in shape with four of the sides being shorter than the others. Both faces are nearly identical, the exception being that one has an 'ewer' mark. Both faces are marked with large 'XXX' across the centre with a small X on each of the corners of the smaller sides. The object is in a good condition with very little wear on either face. There are some scratches in the metal. Length: 22.19mm Width: 21.68mm Thickness: 4.56mm Weight: 15g The ewer or coffee pot is th…
Created on: Friday 13th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-229ABE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead possible weight or spindle whorl possibly dating from the Iron Age to Roman period (800 BC - AD410). The object is circular in shape with a domed top and a flat base. It has a square perforation measuring 4.62mm across at the top and 5.12mm across at the base. The general patina of the object is of a pale grey colouring. The surface of the metal is slightly pitted. It is unclear if this was used generally as a weight, or specifically as a spindle whorl, which usually have circular perforations. Walton Rogers (1997, 1731) notes that Iron Age and Roman period w…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-210190
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl of unknown period. The object is circular in shape with a central circular perforation measuring about 7.76mm in diameter. It was very crudely formed and is slightly domed in one area and thin on one edge. It is unclear if this was used generally as a weight, or specifically as a spindle whorl. Walton Rogers (1997, 1731) notes that Iron Age and Roman period whorls have a perforation that ranges from 4-8mm in diameter, whereas Late Anglo-Saxon and medieval whorls have a larger perforation measuring 9-11mm. Therefore, if it was used as …
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-8F200F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl, possibly of the medieval period. The object is circular in shape with a plano-convex cross-section (flat on one side and domed on the other). The centrally placed circular perforation measures about 10mm-11mm in diameter. It was crudely formed with some imperfections in the surface. There are three large 'X's scratched into the base. The patina of the object is of a light cream colouring. It is unclear if this was used generally as a weight, or specifically as a spindle whorl. Walton Rogers (1997, 1731) notes that Iron Age and …
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-FBA3CC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper-alloy possible weight possibly dating from the medieval to post-medieval periods (AD1200-1800). The object is a flat disc with one sub-square corner. There are no marks or inscriptions visible on either face. The weight of the object is 18.3g and the only equivalent weight from history is that of almost twelve pennyweights (18.6620g). This was used to weigh a variety of items, particularly precious metals. Pennyweights were in use from the medieval period until 1878. Length: 26.22mm Width: 25.34mm Thickness: 4.49mm Weight: 18.3g
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-7D43C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or spindle whorl of unknown period. The object is roughly circular in shape with a plano-convex cross-section (domed upper surface and flat base). There is a centrally placed circular perforation of that measures 4.66mm in diameter at the convex side and 6.71mm in diameter at the base. The object has an unevenly shaped surface. It is unclear if this was used generally as a weight, or specifically as a spindle whorl. Walton Rogers (1997, 1731) notes that Iron Age and Roman period whorls have a perforation that ranges from 4-8mm in diameter, whereas Lat…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-7C297E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight dating from the medieval to post-medieval period (c.AD1100-1800) The weight is conical but is slightly uneven in shape. The point is slightly rounded and has a perforation hole going partway into the weight. The base has two indented concentric circles. The overall patina of the weight is of a pale brown colouring. Diameter: 22.88mm Height: 38.57mm Weight: 100.3g Lead weights are difficult to date without archaeological context, although a number of similar examples have been recorded on the database with a medieval or post-medieval date.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D5F1E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-circular, almost hexagonal, with a flat base and top with virtually straight sides. There is a small central aperture of 3.32mm running through it. All surfaces are very pitted and worn.The patina of the surface has a light red to brown colouring. Thickness: 7.34 mm Weight: 15.3 g Diameter: 17.14 mm The size of the aperture is very small for use as a spindle whorl and therefore its use as a weight is more likely. It is of a size that might be used for nets for birding, rabbiting or fishing. The object is diffi…
Created on: Friday 8th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-E9B069
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three conical lead weights of uncertain date, Roman to post-Medieval AD 43-1850. 1. A cast, conical lead weight of uncertain date. It has a sub-circular base and a squashed iron suspension loop at its apex. It weighs 204.8g or 7.25oz with a height of 56.60mm. The base is approximately 30.38mm in diameter with several old nicks. 2. A cast, conical lead weight of uncertain date. The weight was a hanging weight and would have had a suspension loop at its apex. Only the iron inside the lead survives and is evident in an orange deposit. It weights 173g or 6.1oz, is 53.05mm in height …
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: DUR-9C9C11
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete post-Medieval lead weights (c.AD1600-c.1800). Both objects are largely spherical with slightly flattened ends. There is no visible casting seam although the surfaces on both are slightly roughened. Circular holes have been drilled through the centre of the objects. The objects have light greyish-brown patina. The first weight measures 16.81mm in diameter and weighs 23.0g; its perforation measures 6.01mm. The second measures 17.7mm in diameter, weighs 26.4g and has an aperture of 5.66mm in diameter. The object is very similar in form to a musket ball however the …
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: DUR-182EAE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible trade weight of the Medieval to Post Medieval period (AD1390-1800). The weight is in the form of the elongated face of a man with a beard or a long moustache. There is a band of hair at the apex and all the facial features are seen, except ears.The reverse of the weight is almost flat and does not show any form of decoration. The general makeup of the face gives a flatter than normal impresshion.The general naivety of the face suggests that it could have been locally produced.The face on the front could possibly be either that of Christ or, as was sometimes…
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: DUR-068421
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight, probably a trade weight, dating from the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. It is sub-triangular with rounded corners, possibly intended to be shield shaped but there is wear and damage to the lower edge. A large chip at the lower right corner appears to be recent. Some areas on both sides are thicker than the edge and there is the possibility that both faces may once have been decorated but the design is no longer legible. There is a 8.84mm diameter circular perforation in the point of the shield. The weight has an orangey-brown patina. It is 46.64mm …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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