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: NCL-972C53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bullet shaped lead weight, probably dating to the medieval period. The weight is cylindrical with one of its ends tapering into a rounded point. There is a perforated hole running lengthways down the centre of the weight. Probably used as a net weight.
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: SWYOR-C80566
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable weight. The object is conical, and has a hole running vertically through the centre. There are several old dents on the side and base, and a recent scrape. Lead weights are imperfectly understood and cannot normally the attributed to a specific period. It is hoped that increased recording and further study of these objects will allow better understanding in the future. This one weighs 98.2g, which is not far off three ounces. The hole through this example casts some doubt on its function as a standing weight, yet the hole seems too narrow to allow use as a spindle…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SWYOR-C81077
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy weight of unknown date. The object is a rounded rectangular shape with a narrowed centre, making it H shaped in section. The two ends are rounded, but the central shaft has straighter edges. The function of this object is not certain. It weighs 229g which is approximately 8 ounces. It is 30.4mm in diameter and is 27.4mm thick. Lead weights are imperfectly understood and cannot normally the attributed to a specific period. It is hoped that increased recording and further study of these objects will allow better understanding in the future. No parallel for this obje…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NCL-D330C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight dating to the Roman or Medieval period. The weight is cuboid in shape with an integral suspension loop on the upper surface. Vertical ribs run down three of the long faces, roughly in the centre. The other face is damaged but appears to have also had this decoration, though slightly more off-centre.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B4213
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy perforated weight, probably a medieval fishing weight. The weight is 58.2mm long, 20.3mm wide and 17.7mm thick. It weighs 68.3g. It is square with concave sides in section and tapers at both ends. One end extends into a simple oval suspension loop. The weight is deeply patinated and is a creamy white colour. Lead weights are very imperfectly understood currently. It is hoped that by recording them as often as possible, a large body of data that can be studied will be built up.
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

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-36B3B1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight with an iron inclusion. The object is in the form of an irregular inverted cone. There is a central perforation, filled by iron, probably once a chain or bar used for suspending the weight.
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-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.

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

Record ID: YORYM-E8A684
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible coin weight dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is a lead discoid weight with an obverse showing a possible right bust. The reverse shows a cross fourchee with worn pellets or quatrefoils in each quarter.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-433BF1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight of unknown date. The weight is circular in plan with a flat top and base. There are no marks or decoration present on any surface and its shape suggests it was used as a measure. The metal is a light whitish-brown colour and is worn. It weighs 32.9g. 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 period.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stillington', 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-C4ABF6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight. Cylindrical is shape, with a moulded upper edge and a rounded flat base. Undecorated. Difficult to date; Post Medieval or Modern. Weight 13.2g.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tascaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3243D2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, bi-conical perforated lead weight, with a flat top and base. The hole which runs through the centre of the weight has a circular section. These weighs are not yet completely understood. It is possible they could have been spindle whorls dating from the post-medieval period, but due to a lack of excavated examples and lack of context this remains uncertain. One hemisphere of the weight is decorated with lines that radiate out from the centre, the other is decorated with a series of pellets. 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.