Record ID: OXON-51EAE9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval trade weight of 17th century date (1600-1900) The weight is circular in plan with a raised border running around the outside edge (2.6mm wide) which itself is elaborated by an incised line running around its middle. The recessed section of the weight then has a furthe rconentric incised circle close to its centre just outside a central lowered circular cell c.1.6mm diameter. On the reverse tthere are large amounts of file marks made of several lateral scratches going in all directions The weight has a dark green patina. The weight is …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cassignton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-515326
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy weight that may also be casting waste or miscast shot. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section with a convex upper surface, flat reverse and smooth rounded interface between these. It has a light grey colour. it is 11.9mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.99 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-501D63
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a base that has an uneven concave hollow at its centrebase and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 18.8mm tall, 23.2mm in diameter and weighs 41.50 g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weig…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ascott-Under-Wychwood CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-500E00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A free-standing cast lead conical 43.2g (1.5 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the Post Medieval period. It has a sub-circular base with tapering sides up to a slightly flattened apex. A circular holes runs through the centre of the weight narrowing as it does so up the length of the piece. There are no markings or decoration present, but many dents and gouges, displaying a light grey colour. The weight is 23.8mm in diameter, 26.8mm high and weighs 53.64 grams The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-A3EEEF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead -alloy spindle whorl or weight, of unknown date. This is plano-convex in shape, with a moulded circular aperture slightly off-centre measuring c. 7.20mm in diameter.  The surface of the spindle whorl is covered entirely in a matte dark grey patina, with white specks especially on the flat bottom. The whorl has a maximum diameter of 28.37mm and of height 11.78mm and weighs 44.91 grams. The shape conforms to Walton Rogers form A1. Dating is not straightforward since spinning using spindle whorls spanned the Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A3C5F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is conical in shape with an irregular rounded base. A rounded perforation runs vertically through the centre of the object. It is undecorated and has a mid-grey patina. The weight is 21.41mm in length and 24.05mm x 21.57mm in diameter at the base and weighs 51.00 grams. The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous fro…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-0370CA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Post Medieval (c. 13th to 19th century) lead weight or token; the objects sub-circular with a flat base and the outer face is flat but possibly decorated with with raised pellets. The surface has a well developed shiny dark cream coloured patina. The object measures 31.12mm long, 29.86mm wide,  5.31mm thick and weighs 33.19g.  The object is possibly a type of weight or token. Considering the surface condition it may date to the Medieval to Post Medieval period. 
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-D55531
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight, probable spindle whorl of late medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is a regular hexagonal shape in plan and trapazoidal in cross section (widening towards it base). At its centre is a cylindrical hole (c.7.4mm diameter) which is filled for half its length by a dark stone. The weight is a mottled grey sometimes creamy off white colour.  The weight is 18.8mm long, 16.9mm 10.4mm and weighs 20.48 grams. Several hexagonal merchant weights are recorded on this database, cf YORYM-D21FA8, NLM-8B49B9 without a…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-3FDE93
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The is a circular shaped hole cut through the centre of the weight (6.4mm diameter).  The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. It is 21.3mm in diameter, 9.8mm thick and weighs 25.96 grams. Similar examples on the Portable Antiquities database are OXON-B3F1A7 and SWYOR-858B4E. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-3FCE81
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chipped and cracked copper-alloy Post-medieval circular trade weight. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in section being quite flat. It's upper surface has a concave circular impression (c.10mm diameter) and possibly an incised border very close to its outer edge. The reverse is undecorated barring the impression of the sunken area. Its outer edge is chipped and there is a small crack in one surface. The weight has a dark green patina. The trade weight  is 33.7mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 7.10 grams. Similarly flat weights are numerous on the d…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-F4B59B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight of possible Roman to Medieval date. The weight is sub-square in cross section (having convex edges but also clearly defined corners and narrows in width and thickness up its length to just 9.9mm wide and 9.7mm thick. It is pierced down its centre by a hole that is c2.6mm in diameter but somewhat crushed. The weight is an off white sometimes grey colour. The weight is 33.3mm long, 18.7mm wide and 17.8mm thick at its base and weighs 60.94 grams. This is possibly of Roman to medieval date. Similar examples on the database include IOW-38603A, PUB…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5EB5EE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and domed in profile. The object has a convex upper face and the underside is uneven but broadly flat. The weight is pierced by a large (c.8.2mm diameter) hole down its centre. The object has a medium grey patina that covers all surfaces. The surfaces are slightly worn and pitted in places.  The object is 22.7mm in diameter, 17.4mm high and weighs 46.37 grams. Weights are problematic to date, being functio…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5E9C1A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, of uncertain date. The weight is cylindrical being circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. Its lower, wider surface is slightly concave while its upper surface has an irregular raised design that may have been intended to be a bust but which is now too worn to be clear. The weight is a mottled off white colour. The weight is 37.4mm in diameter, 12.3mm thick and weighs 116 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5D4808
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or counter of uncertain date. The object is crudely made, roughly cylindrical being oval in plan and rectangular in cross section and tapers in thickness from 6.77mm to 4.38mm. Both sides are undecorated. The weight is off grey and slightly yellow in colour. The weight is 29.44mm in diameter, 6.77mm thick tapering to 4.38mm and weighs 33.00 grams. The plainness of this object make its purpose hard to identify. It is lacking a design which may argue against it being a token however, its weight is also irregular such that the former interpretation is mo…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5D28F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or counter of uncertain date. The object is cylindrical being oval in plan and rectangular in cross section shaped and crudely made. One side has been lightly scored with a grid or checkerboard pattern and the other is undecorated. The weight is grey in colour. The weight is 37.98mm in diameter is 6.75mm thick and weighs 76.05 grams. The plainness of this object make its purpose hard to identify. The scratched checkboard pattern on one side may suggest that the object was a gaming token although its weight is also irregular suggesting t…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-06C021
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, probably a weight, of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post-Medieval (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is sub-spherical with a sub-circular perforation through the centre of the body. The internal diameter of the perforation is c. 4mm. The surfaces are worn and abraded, with some deep gouges and scrapes. The patina is a matte mottled light grey and with brown and white specks. The object is 18.56mm in diameter and 15.80mm in height. It weighs 26.00 grams. It is often suggested that objects of this shape are beads or net or lin…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-E2BEB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper alloy Post Medieval trade weight of  probable 17th century date (AD 1625-1685). The weight is circular in plan with a raised border running around the outside edge (1.8mm wide) within which are 3 fine evenly spaced lines. The face of the weight has two unclear assay marks and in the centre there is a circular depression. the reverse of the weight is flat with a series of non specific lines across the surface. The weight has a dark green patina on the front and patches of brown on the reverse The weight has a dark green patina. The wei…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-A26AA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval trade weight of 18th century date. The weight is circular in plan with a raised border running around the outside edge (2.7mm wide). The face of the weight has three stamps: 1. a sword for the Sword of St. Paul for the city of London Guildhall, 2. crowned G dating to the reign of George II (1720-1760); and 3; a ewer for the London Founder’s Company (Worshipful Company of Founders). The reverse is flat and plain barring file marks across its surface. The weight has a dark green patina. The weight is 20.4mm in diamater, 3.6mm thic…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-197EE9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, probably a weight, of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is sub-spherical with a sub-circular perforation through the centre of the body. The internal diameter is 3.7mm. The surfaces are worn and abraded. The patina is mottled light grey and light yellow in colour. The object is 20.2mm in diameter and 15.4mm in height. It weighs 30.76 grams. It is often suggested that objects of this shape are beads or net or line weights for fishing. Small spindle whorls are also a possibility but the c…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: OXON-19766E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, probably a weight, of unknown date, probably Medieval to Post Medieval (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is sub-spherical with a sub-circular perforation through the centre of the body. The internal diameter is 3.6mm. The surfaces are worn and abraded. The patina is mottled light grey and light yellow in colour. The object is 19.1mm in diameter and 13.8mm in height. It weighs 26.48 grams. It is often suggested that objects of this shape are beads or net or line weights for fishing. Small spindle whorls are also a possibility but the c…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.