Record ID: DUR-0F1094
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight for a pump seal from the Modern period (AD1800-1900). A cast sub-rectangular plate with one rounded edge with a recessed lug on one side,which would pass through a leather sheet of thickness circa 4-12mm, now mainly lost but with some fragments still around the lug,to assure a watertight seal.  Manually operated pumps were employed for engineering tasks in the Humber region from the 17th century onwards, and for drainage and agrarian purposes. This component may derive from a mechanical or motorised version of more recent date. There are ot…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-DBDF99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1900). The object is sub-oval, with slightly flattened base and apex, and areas of pitting and multiple depressions. There is a single central perforation which runs through the object: at the apex of the object the perforation is a small sub-rectangular slit (c.6.16mm x 2.1mm); at the base of the object the perforation is spherical (c.5.54mm in diameter). There appears to be traces of whatever was inserted through the object visible at the circular basal perforation (iron?). The object is mid grey with …
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Record ID: DUR-E1D462
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stamped, copper alloy apothecary's weight dating from the post-Medieval period. The weight is roughly square and flat with a reddish-brown patina. It is stamped on one side with the traditional symbol for a drachm, with a numeral in script followed by the unit, whilst the reverse is blank. The weight measures 13.56mm by 14.16mm and weighs 3.0g. Biggs suggests that this type of weight derives from the 17th - mid 19th century. A similar object can be seen on the database at NMS-1C6275. N.Biggs 'English Weights: an illustrated survey"
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th July 2018
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Record ID: DUR-B6CD15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete large lead shield-shaped trade weight of Medieval to post-Medieval date AD 1350-1600. The weight is sub-triangular with a raised shield on the front. The shield itself is decorated with a crowned double fleur-de-lys with the crown extending to the top edge. The design appears to be of poor quality compared with other examples. The reverse is flat and undecorated and shows signs of scarring. There are also scars on the lower, outer edges, possibly plough damage. The weight has a light cream patina throughout. The weight measures 95.54mm in length, is 66.92mm wide at the t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
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Record ID: DUR-C4AE51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead steelyard weight dating to the Medieval-Post Medieval periods. The object is cone shaped and undecorated, although the surface has been pitted from general wear and tear. At the top of the cone is a break where a suspension loop would have probably been attached. It weighs 200+g and measures 51.67mm in height and the base of the object is 34.28mm in diameter. Examples of this type of weight can be found in Bailey, G. (1993) Detector Finds 2, Greenlight Publishing: 30f.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2012
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Record ID: DUR-4E78B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead flat Medieval trade weight. It is shield shaped in plan with rounded edges. The front of the weight would have had a fleur-de-lys in relief but this has mostly worn away, leaving only the very tip visible. There are some scratches on both faces, these are most likely plough damage. This is a weight used on scales as there is no sign of an attachment loop.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Record ID: DUR-4E60C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead flat Post Medieval weight. It is trapezoidal in plan with rounded edges. There is a concave mark on the front face, possibly a capital G but it is not clear. This is most likely a weight used on scales as there is no sign of an attachment loop.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Record ID: DUR-4E51F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, Post Medieval in date. It is shaped like a spinning top, being conical with the remains of an attachment loop on the top. The top edge has a raised border.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Record ID: DUR-F2BF27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible lead weight or pendant Measures 35.37mm x 33.37mm
Created on: Friday 8th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DUR-4FF385
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post Medieval lead. It is conical with one end open, it has been cast in one and the open end is slightly narrower than the base. There is a small hole in the centre of the base.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guisborough', grid reference and parish protected.