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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F65786
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a flat base, rounded top and sides and a wide sub-circular central perforation. The object is undecorated. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is worn. The object is 26.7mm in diameter, 9.3mm thick and weighs 22.6g. Lead spindle whorls and weights were commonly used from the Iron Age through to the post-medieval period and are difficult to date with any certainty. Decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods while undecorated examples cannot …
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-501707
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trade weight of medieval date. The weight is discoidal with a central circular indentation and two radiating circumferential grooves. The upper surface is stamped with a crowned lombardic "h". Roughly one quarter of the weight has been lost to old breaks. During the reign of Henry VII an attempt at further standardisation of trade weighs was attempted and all official weights were order to be stamped with the crowned "h" devise. This convention continued into the reign of Henry VIII. (Biggs, p.48-49)
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-D95775
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or gaming piece of uncertain date. The weight is circular and undecorated. The object is 38.3mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 74g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely and may date from the Roman to post-medieval periods.
Created on: Friday 29th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D943B0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of post-medieval date. The weight is shield shaped with a faint outline of a Crowned Fleur-de-lis is visible on the upper face. The reverse is undecorated. The weight is 44.4mm long, 29.5mm wide, 5.8mm thick and weighs 50g. Lead weighs such as this were used to weigh goods under the averdepois system from 1390 in England and were used throughout the 15th century. It is likely that these weights represent a desire to standardize the trade weight system. However with various qualities of workmanship and numerous designs employed over a long period of time…
Created on: Friday 29th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D93CA0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of post-medieval date. The weight is shield shaped with a flat reverse and slightly rounded top. The weight is undecorated. The weight is 41.4mm long, 27.2mm wide, 14.4mm thick and weighs 105g. Lead weighs such as this were used to weigh goods under the averdepois system from 1390 in England and were used throughout the 15th century. It is likely that these weights represent a desire to standardize the trade weight system. However with various qualities of workmanship and numerous designs employed over a long period of time it is not possible to date th…
Created on: Friday 29th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kilvington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4B1D68
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy cup weight of medieval date. The weight is circular in plan with sides which taper from the top to the base giving a sub-trapezoidal profile. Around the top of the rim are a total of 20 punched ring and dot motifs and the rest of the object is undecorated. The metal has a dark greenish-black patina and is worn. The cup weight is 24.5mm in diameter, 9.1mm tall, 3.1mm thick and weighs 14.1g. This is most probably a single example from a nested set of differing sizes and weights which were used to weigh gold and silver in the form of coin, small objects or …
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Well', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F77B07
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval date. The weight is shield shaped and has a raised design consisting of a double fleur-de-lis on one face. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a mid orangey-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 28.9mm long, 23.6mm wide, 6.5mm thick and weighs 27.3g.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-602588
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is triangular in plan with a smaller triangular shape integrally cast on the front. The smaller of the two is decorated with a raised cross and the weight is otherwise undecorated. The metal is a mid whitish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 77.8mm long, 71.9mm wide, 19.3mm thick and weighs 452g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tollerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-934DB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is conical with a wide circular base which tapers to a narrow apex. A central perforation runs longitudinally through the weight. There are no marks or decoration present on the object and there are no signs of an attachment loop. The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 15.1mm tall, 14.2mm in diameter at the base and weighs 14.2g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely and may date from the Roman to post-medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weaverthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBE8A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval date. The weight is oval in form and section and an integrally cast suspension loop at the apex which has been bent out of shape. The weight is undecorated. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 46.4mm long, 19.4mm wide, 17.3mm thick and weighs 59g. Weights of this form are considered to be net weights or sinkers and similar examples can be seen on the PAS database in SF-C90EC4, NARC-2C7714 and YORYM-47A317 and in Egan, p.311, fig.231.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kilvington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBDE77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval date. The weight is rectangular in form with a square section and an integrally cast suspension loop at the apex which has been folded over and squashed. The weight is undecorated. The metal is a light greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 48.6mm long, 15.3mm wide, 13.6mm thick and weighs 64g. Weights of this form are considered to be net weights or sinkers and similar examples can be seen on the PAS database in SF-C90EC4, NARC-2C7714 and YORYM-47A317 and in Egan, p.311, fig.231.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kilvington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBD2F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval date. The weight is oval in form with a round cornered square section and an integrally cast oval suspension loop at the apex. The weight is undecorated. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 51.2mm long, 16.8mm wide, 14.5mm thick and weighs 61g. Weights of this form are considered to be net weights or sinkers and similar examples can be seen on the PAS database in SF-C90EC4, NARC-2C7714 and YORYM-47A317 and in Egan, p.311, fig.231.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kilvington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-EBC412
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of medieval date. The weight is an elongated lentoid in form, square in section with an integrally cast circular suspension loop at the apex. Each of the four sides are decorated with a raised central rib. The metal is a light greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 66.4mm long, 18.1mm wide, 18mm thick and weighs 75g. Weights of this form are considered to be net weights or sinkers and similar examples can be seen on the PAS database in SF-C90EC4, NARC-2C7714 and YORYM-47A317 and in Egan, p.311, fig.231.
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kilvington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-339857
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead bead of uncertain date and function though possibly a net weight or similar. The object is spherical with a slightly flattened top and base. It has a circular perforation centrally along the flattened axis. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 12.6mm long, 14.1mm in diameter and weighs 12.9g. Due to a lack of contextual evidence and any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely though it is possibly either Roman or medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-A598A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or token of probable medieval or post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a flat top and base and is undecorated. The metal is a light grayish-white colour and is worn. The object is 27mm in diameter, 5.8mm thick and weighs 28.6g. Such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features but it is most likely to be of medieval to post-medieval date.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stillington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-A55392
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is biconical in plan with a flattened top and bottom and a central circular longitudinal perforation. The metal is a mid brown colour and is worn. The weight is 48.2mm long, 34.5mm in diameter and weighs 252g. Due to the size and shape of this weight it is likely to have been used as a sinker for fishing net. However, such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features and may date from the Roman to post-medieval periods. Similar examples have been recorded o…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stillington', grid reference and parish protected.