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Record ID: SF-7440E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight which is conical in shape and has an incomplete iron loop projecting from its tapering terminal. It measures 55.00mm in height and has a base diameter of 36.31mm, and a weight of 317.32g. This weight is Roman to post medieval in date, the presence of an iron loop may mean it is at the earlier end of this date range.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-117AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 1.84 ounce trade weight, of the stacking cup type, of post-medieval date (c.1660-1830). Description: The object is circular in plan and dished in profile with raised edges and flat bottom. There is a central dimple, or recess, on both sides showing the object was lathe-turned. There are four marks on the face: A crowned G at 3 o'clock, signifying George I-IV.  A  Roman majuscule seriffed "A", with a series of impressed squares at 9 o'clock. A sword, at 12 o'clock, for St…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-045E99
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Post Medieval lead-alloy lead weight dating to circa AD 1550-1700. It is teardrop shaped with a flat base, bulbous lower element and narrowed neck. At the apex of the neck is separately cast ferrous circular-sectioned loop. The loop is free from corrosion indicating a fairly recent date. 
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6F8749
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable lead-alloy Post Medievavl weight. The piece is anthropomorphic with an oval-sectioned head and rectangular sectioned torso. On the front of the object two are two opposed oval incised eyes and a nose made by two parallel longitudinal incised grooves below the eyes. The back of the head is decorated with crudely incised oblique grooves representing the hair. On the reverse, at the lower edge of the torso, the piece is bevelled. There appears a faint slot which made indicate the piece was a spoon handle or potentially even a knife handle, although this cannot be ascerted with …
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett cum Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-47EAC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period. The object is circular in form with a rounded edge, the base is flat. It is undecorated and has a large central perforation measuring 7.18mm in diameter. The object has a light cream patina. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards. It is unclear what the original mass of the weigh…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-47E485
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period. The object is roughly biconical in form with a flat circular section tapering out to the flattened edges. It is undecorated and has a large central perforation measuring 6.03mm in diameter. The object has a light cream patina. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards. It i…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F8A64D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period. The object is plano convex. It is undecorated and has a large central perforation measuring 10.53mm in diameter. The object has a light cream patina. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards. It is unclear what the original mass of the weight was as it has become worn and irregular,…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-938F1C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The object is a crude, flattened, sub-square shape with a simple raised cross on one face dividing it into four sections. The surface is heavily corroded and there is damage in places. Weights like these were made locally on small scale from the Roman period onwards and as such are difficult to date precisely when not found in a secure, dated archaeological context. The form and decoration on this example suggests a medieval to post-medieval date. Length: 67.06mm, width: 63.83mm, thickness: 18.76mm
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-63F1C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead weight dating to circa AD 1200-1800)The weight is broadly rectangular in plan and circular in section. It has subtle bulbous mid-section.It is undecorated. Each terminal is flat containing broadly circular perforations which are now heavily abraded. Similar examples are recorded on the database under ARC-02BA3D, DENO-FFD1ED and PUBLIC-E7D0C1.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-509393
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight Post Medieval lead-alloy weight dating to circa AD 1200-1700. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in section. The front face is decorated in high relief with a cross with pellets in each quadrant with a central quatrefoil. The base is undecorated and the weight has a smooth grey/cream patina.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-410455
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possibly Medieval lead standing weight, c.AD 1100-1500. The weight is an octagonal pyramid, fluted at the sides resulting in an irregular octagon cross-section. The weight is wider at the base which is has rounded edges. The upper part of the weight tapers inwards slightly to form a rounded integral suspension loop. Similar weights have been recorded on the database which include: CORN-C10729, SUR-06BD5A, YORYM-0D8EC7, NARC-0EED3B. Read (2001) illustrates a similar pyramidal weight of almost twice the weight, on p.120, fig.77, no.861 which is dated from the late Medieval …
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-41027F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast lead shot, c. AD 1600-1800. The object is spherical in form with the remains of a casting sprue. The object is covered in pits and scratches and has a light cream/grey patina. The casting seam is no longer visible.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C42E3B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net weight or loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). It is cylindrical in plan and circular in section. There is a central, sub-circular perforation through the object, 4.2mm in diameter. The upper and lower surfaces are flat. The object is undecorated. Lead weights are difficult to date securely or assign to specific tasks without archaeological context, as they change very little and thus a wide date range is suggested. The form of these weights has been suggested as reflecting those utilised for fishing or as net sinkers, t…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Groton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C425E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy probable net weight or loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). It is cylindrical in plan and circular in section. There is a central, sub-circular perforation through the object, 4.5mm in diameter. The upper and lower surfaces are flat. The object is undecorated. Lead weights are difficult to date securely or assign to specific tasks without archaeological context, as they change very little and thus a wide date range is suggested. The form of these weights has been suggested as reflecting those utilised for fishing or as net sinkers, t…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Groton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0348B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval copper-alloy polyhedral faceted weight.. It takes the form of a small, solid, irregularly shaped 14 sided shape with 4 lozenges, 8 triangles and squares. The faces are undecorated. 
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-021704
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy trade weight of post-medieval to modern date. The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim around the outer edge of the outer face, measuring 3.86mm in thickness. Set in the centre of the front face is a recessed circular panel. SUFFOLK is inscribed towards one end with a horizontal T-shape in the centre and the letters 'DT L' within an oval border below. The reverse has a circular pit in the centre surrounded by a circular depression.  Shares similarities on the database with SF-E89163. 
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pakefield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C70473
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead truncated conical weights or spindle whorls of uncertain Roman to post-medieval date.  Objects such as these were used for a long period of time for a variety of functions with little change in form. They may be crude spindle whorls, but seem more likely to be weights are are too irregular in shape. 1. Diameter: 19.77mm, thickness: 11.53mm, weight: 16.07g (diameter of central hole: c.7.35mm) 2. Diameter: 16.38mm, thickness: 10.22mm, weight: 11.37g  (diameter of central hole: c.7.2mm)
Created on: Friday 16th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Benacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-BA08EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly incomplete lead weight or gaming piece of uncertain date, probably dating from the Roman to Post-medieval period (c. AD 43-1600). The weight is broadly conical in shape and varies from sub-circular to sub-square in cross-section, tapering out towards the base. The form of the object is now fairly distorted. The distortion makes it difficult to determine but the weight appears to be centrally perforated from apex to base. It is patinated light grey-brown. Measurements: Height, 41.95mm; Diameter (Maximum), 18.65mm; Diameter (Minimum), 13.83mm; Thickness (wall…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-B9C1E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast lead token, gaming piece or possible discoidal weight of probable Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1300-1900). It is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. There is pitting on both faces of the weight with a particularly deep pit measuring approximately 2mm in diameter on one face. This is possibly an impacted perforation although it is not quite mirrored on the other face. The weight is patinated grey with patches of brown, especially in the more pitted areas. Measurements: Diameter, 32.56mm; Thickness, 5.18…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-A5A8C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, lead perforated weight of uncertain use, probably Early Medieval to Post-Medieval in date (c. AD 700-1500).  It is conical in form with a rounded upper apex and a flat base. The weight is sub-circular in plan and features a circular central perforation 5.79mm in diameter. The base is flat at the circumference but recessed in the centre. The outer ridge formed is roughly 5.68mm at its thickest point.  The weight is patinated a cream-grey with areas of brown, particularly where there is pitting present.  It is possible that the …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: SF-8F6AB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete conical lead medieval to post-medieval standing weight. It is an elongated, asymetrical conical shape with a flat base and damage to the apex suggesting that a loop was positioned here originally. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded.  Biggs (1992) suggests that this style of pyramidal or conical freestanding weight appeared after the Norman conquest. They then appear to have been used throughout the medieval period and probable to some degree beyond, although more attempts were made to standardise the official weight system from the 15th century onwards. …
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A785A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible Medieval copper-alloy weight. It is circular in plan with a flat base, conical walls and a hollowed interior. It perhaps functioned as a weight or potentially an inkwell, although no copper alloy examples of the latter are recorded on the database. Neveretheless, the weight and patina of the object could potentially indicate a Bronze Age date.  Diameter: 33.1mm; Height: 23.9mm; Weight: 100.03g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D60DF5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five lead weights and spindle whorls of probable medieval to post-medieval 1. Diameter: 25.18mm, thickness: 6.68mm, weight: 22.24g 2. Diameter: 36.04mm, thickness: 6.31mm, weight: 61.04g 3. Diameter: 25.64mm, thickness: 25.38mm, weight: 66.47g 4. Diameter: 25.83mm, thickness: 10.72mm, weight: 28.84g 5. Diameter: 23.18mm, thickness: 14.84mm, weight: 38.30g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-69ED64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or gaming piece of probable medieval or early post-medieval date. It is irregular in shape, consisting of a central flattened conical section with a base that projects slightly to one side. The outer face of the conical section is decorated with a moulded cross with two pellets in each quarter and the reverse has two off-centre, closely spaced, small, circular indentations.  The function of the object is unclear, but given the decoration it may have been a gaming piece of some sort. The decoration of a cross with pellets in the quarters seems to echo c…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D64107
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman lead-alloy weight dating to circa AD 43-410. It is conical with a flat base. There is no discernible method of suspension. Consequently, it falls into Tyrell's Type C3 category. Length: 20.3mm; Basal diameter: 16mm; Thickness: 2.94mm; Weight: 21.12g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5BDA03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An probable Roman copper-alloy weight dating to circa AD 43-410. It is discoidal with flat faces and rounded edges. Each face is plain. The object is likely Roman in date based on the volume of nearby Roman findspots. Diameter: 29.3mm; Thickness: 9.2mm; Weight: 46.12g.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D407B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval weight, apothecary token or gaming piece. It is disc-shaped, its outer face decorated with a raised quatrefoil of four pellets possibly with a small raised letter (maybe an R) in the centre. Without further diagnostic details only a broad medieval to post-medieval date range can be suggested. Diameter: 12.29mm, thickness: 2.12mm, weight: 1.64g
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D34C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval weight, apothecary token or gaming piece. It is disc-shaped, both faces decorated with unclear designs consisting of a central pellet surrounded by a letter or symbol. Without further diagnostic details only a broad medieval to post-medieval date range can be suggested. Diameter: 12.49mm, thickness: 2.92mm, weight: 2.01g
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9D213B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval weight or gaming piece. It is a flattened rectangular shape, its outer face decorated with a sub-rectangular recess that curves inwards at one end and has raised interlocking V-shapes in its centre and four elongated triangles pointing inwards from the other end. The reverse is undecorated. Similar objects are illustrated by Biggs (1992) who suggests they may be apothacary's weights dating to the 15th and 16th centuries, although these typically feature more identifiable symbols and so the present object may have had an alternative functi…
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9CBE29
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval or post-Medieval lead shield-shaped lead weight. The outer face has a groove border running around the edge and a raised smaller shield in the centre decorated with a raised fleur de lis. The surface of the metal is corroded and there is damage in places. Biggs and Withers (2000, p.34-6) suggest that shield-shaped lead weights were introduced in the second half of the 14th century AD and remained in use as late as the 17th, 18th and even 19th centuries. Length: 34.93mm, width: 28.08mm, thickness: 11.19mm, weight: 56.73g
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-887F7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy goldsmiths weight dating to circa AD 1400-1500. It is square-shaped in plan and rectangular in section. It has bevelled edges. The front face is adorned with a fleur de lis in relief. The reverse is plain. Lead goldsmiths weight, square in plan and rectangular in profile, with a raised single fleur de lis with a transverse band at the centre on the obverse and what appears to be a cross-hatched pattern on the reverse, but the surface is too worn to make out the detail. Biggs and Withers (2000) illustrate similar lead goldsmiths weights with banded fleurs de …
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0E25B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy weight dating to circa AD 1500-1800. Broadly oval in plan with straght edges its front face is inscribed with 10 Xs arranged in a 2-2-3-3 formation. The back face is plain. Length: 23mm; Width: 18.3mm; Thickness: 1.9mm; Weight: 5.69g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F48344
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Medieval to Post Medieval weight dating to circa AD 1200-1700. It is octagonal in plan and rectangular-sectioned. Both faces appear plain although one is heavily pitted. It is similar in form to BH-BBCFCF. Length: 24.6mm; Width: 22.2mm; Thickness: 5.8mm; Weight: 23.83g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E06BDD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square lead weight of probable later medieval to post-medieval date. A flattened irregular square shape with five rounded knops projecting from the outer face - one from each corner and one in the centre. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. See Biggs and Withers (2000, 29, cat no. 66) for a parallel. Length: 32.20mm, width: 29.89mm, thickness: 10.30mm, weight: 54.45g
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CAB7E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval weight dating to circa AD 1100-1300. It is a free standing weight with circular base and conical sides. At the top is narrowed rectangular suspension loop with circular aperture. The weight is undecorated. The base is perforated and the interior hollowed. Biggs notes that this style generally date to the 12th and 13th centuries AD (1992: 40). Length: 21.5mm; Basal diameter: 13.7mm; Weight: 19.00g.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CAAEDD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval weight dating to circa AD 1100-1300. It is a free standing weight with rectangular base and rectangular pyramid-shaped sides. At the top is narrowed rectangular suspension loop. The weight is undecorated. Biggs notes that this style generally date to the 12th and 13th centuries AD (1992: 40). Length: 33.2mm; Basal width: 13.4mm; Weight: 39.77g.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CA760D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to circa AD 1350-1500. The weight is shield shaped with rectangular edges. Its front face is decorated with with a moulded chevron in relief. The back face is plain. Biggs notes that shield shaped weights carrying insignia generally emerged after the Conversion (AD 1380-1390) and continued in use through the 15th century AD (1992-42). Length: 25.9mm; Width: 23.6mm; Thickness: 7.4mm; Weight: 25.6g.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7A38D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy weight probably dating to circa AD 1350-1700. Circular in plan and rectangular in section it has a flat top and base. A perforation runs through the centre, wider at the base (11.4mm) than the top (6.7mm) Diameter: 26.7mm; Length: 18.9mm; Weight: 78.41g.
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A0F2E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper-alloy coin/weight apothecary weight dating to circa AD 1550-1900. The weight is square in plan and rectangular-sectioned. No details are discernible on either face. Length: 18.3mm; Width: 18.5mm; Thickness: 5.5mm; Weight: 12.86g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EE5240
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Medieval to Post Medieval copper-alloy weight dating to circa AD 1500-1700. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The front face has bevelled edges and a circular depression in the centre. Diameter: 22.8mm; Thickness: 4.8mm; Weight: 8.76g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 3rd December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1DDF67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval copper-alloy weight dating to circa ad 1400-1700. The mount is circular in plan with straight edges. The front face a circumferential inscribed groove in its raised border. Set in the centre of the front face is a recessed circular panel. Set inside an incised circular border is a crudely inscribed X. The rear face is plain. Diameter: 37.4mm; Thickness: 6.4mm; Weight: 52.01g.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B29FEE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead weight dating to circa AD 1066-1540. The weight is discoidal with two shallow circular depressions on the top and bottom surfaces. Diameter: 21.3mm; Height; 15.5mm; Weight: 41.40g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-092656
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman lead-alloy weight dating to circa AD 43-410. Circular and plan and biconical in section, the remains of an iron suspension loop are now survived by two faint stubs projecting from the top. The weight falls into Tyrrell's B4 classification system (2015). Length: 30.5mm; Diameter; 26.4.mm; Weight: 69.36g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-15011A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable Medieval to Post Medieval lead weight dating to circa AD 1100-1700. The object is circular with flat faces and straight edges. The faces appear to be plain though once side has a series of irregular incisions which likely emerged from damage. Diameter: 71.9mm; Thickness: 17.2mm; Weight: 446g.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D44562
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post-medieval weight. It is square in shape with a fine incised grid pattern on the outer face. The form and style of decoration suggest a post-medieval date. Length: 23.27mm, width: 22.20mm, thickness: 7.17mm, weight: 25.21g
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D2A7A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval weight. It is disc-shaped with three concentric grooves around a central slot on one face. Weights of this style are thought to be of post-medieval date, see PAS records: NMS-326D88, YORYM-16FAA9 Diameter: 33.63mm, thickness: 7.84mm, weight: 60.74g
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7CC146
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead weight dating to circa AD 1350-1540. It is triangular in plan with oblique edges. The front face is tiered. The first tier contains an incised zig zag motif running along the top. The second tier contains the royal insignia, a rampant lion in relief. Along the top, at the junction of the two tiers, is an amorphoous suspension hole. The reverse is flat containing the almond shaped suspension hole. On this side, the suspension hole is much larger, as the cut gradually tapers inwards. Biggs 1992: 43 illustrates similar forms of lead weights. Biggs notes tha…
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5A146C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. The object is disc-shaped and perforated with a small off-centre hole. It could possibly have been used as a spindle whorl, but seems too irregularly shaped to have functioned correctly. Because the object lacks diagnostic features it could easily date from the Roman to post-medieval period. Diameter: 33.36mm, diameter of central hole: 11.17mm, thickness: 7.21mm, weight: 51.60g
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickhambrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-59475F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable later medieval or post-medieval date. It is disc-shaped and each face is decorated with the same raised generic design of a lion to either side of a simple crowned shield. The object seems likely to have functioned as a simple weight. Diameter: 14.19mm, thickness: 2.56mm, weight: 3.28g
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickhambrook', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-258CFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead weight dating to circa 1400-1500. It is sub-circular with flat faces and straight sides. The front is stamped with a trifoliate crown with central fleur. The back is plain. Biggs notes that flat round weigths stamped with a crown emerged in the early 15th century associated with the first attempts to verify averdupois weights (1992: 44).
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-50DCE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. The object is formed from a sheet of lead rolled into a narrow tube leaving a seam down one side and a narrow hole through the centre. Objects such as these were in use for a long period and as such are difficult to date closely without a secure archaeological context. Length: 33.97mm, width: 12.11mm, thickness: 9.50mm, weight: 16.71g
Created on: Monday 30th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alpheton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-50BFA6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead and iron steelyard weight of possible Roman date. It is sub-ovoid in shape with the remains of a corroded iron rod passed through the centre. There is damage and distortion to both ends and the surface is corroded and scratched. Although steelyard weights were in use from the Roman to post-medieval periods, examples like this one, with a central rod extending from both ends are thought to be primarily of Roman date. Length: 35.29mm, diameter: 20.19mm, weight: 68.91g
Created on: Monday 30th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alpheton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2C77C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Roman to Medieval probable weight. It is hemispherical, D-shaped in section. Its bottom is flat and its edges are straight. Its top contains a central projection which likely formed a suspension loop but has since broken. Its surface is irregular and covered in striations. Basal diameter: 58.54mm; Height: 32.44mm; Weight: 490g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framsden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-DA2F94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead-alloy trade weight dating to circa AD 1380-1540. It is shield-shaped in plan with a crude fleur-de-lis moulded in relief on the front face. The back face is flat and undecorated. It is incomplete with a brake at the top of the shield, above the fleur. Usually a crown was depicted above the fleur to denote royal insignia although this does not appear the case here. Fleurs on shield shaped weights are usually distributed in northern England, having emerged in the 14th century and persisting through most of the fifteenth (Biggs 1992: 43). Length: 21…
Created on: Monday 19th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-09FE37
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two probable lead and iron weights of medieval date. Both are of the same construction and were found in the same area. Both are sub-triangular or 'shield'-shaped, but with with an integral bar across the shorter end, each end protruding slightly. Both have corroded iron protruding from both the centre of this shorter end and the centre of one face. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. These are probably weights, although the bar across one end is an unusual feature for which no parallel has yet been found. For comparison see PAS records: SWYOR-3C07A3, NCL-780BD7 and YOR…
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Benhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4DB385
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval or post-Medieval lead shield-shaped lead weight. The outer face is decorated with a raised central cross with a raised pellet in each quarter. Biggs and Withers (2000, p.34-6) suggest that shield-shaped lead weights were introduced in the second half of the 14th century AD and remained in use as late as the 17th, 18th and even 19th centuries. Length: 20.1mm, width: 14.1mm, thickness: 5.1mm, weight: 9.2g
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D1D8C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Post Medieval weight to AD 1500-1800. It is a parallelepiped with nine annulets stamped on both of the wider faces. No parallels found. Length: 13.90mm Width: 13.62mm Thickness: 4.89mm Weight: 8.69g
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horringer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BB6295
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probably Roman weight, probably dating to AD 43-410. It is conical and has an aperture drilled from the top to the base. The bottom of the base has a slightly recessed ring around the aperture. Cf NLM-2301BB. Height: 11.02mm Diameter at the base: 12.87mm Weight: 7.65g
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston St Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FB31F2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Medieval to Post-Medieval lead weight decorated on the obverse with initials set in sunk relief (AD c.1200-1700). The weight is heptagonal with minor irregularities. The sides are irregular with four being straight and three sloping slightly inwards from the reverse side. There is a sunken circular area in the middle of the obverse side containg the letters MB with the right leg of the M and the straight bar of the B being joined. The reverse plain but is marked with a deep groove where the weight has sustained damage in deposition. Measurements: Length 37.52…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-A3B20B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead ovoid or 'egg-shaped' standing weight of uncertain date. It is very roughly egg-shaped, but with a flat base to allow it to be free-standing. A narrow circular hole runs longitudinally through the centre where a lost suspension rod and loop may once of passed. It weights 139.5g or just under 5oz. Such weights were in use for a long period with few changes in form and as such this may be of Roman to post-medieval date. Length: 32.11mm, diameter: 29.61mm, weight: 139.5g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-96E74B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval or post-Medieval lead shield-shaped lead weight. The outer face has a grooved border running around the edge and an unclear central design The top edge is pierced all the way through with a small hole that is now squashed flat. Biggs and Withers (2000, p.34-6) suggest that shield-shaped lead weights were introduced in the second half of the 14th century AD and remained in use as late as the 17th, 18th and even 19th centuries. Length: 56.10mm, width: 39.16mm, thickness: 14.70mm, weight: 211.03g
Created on: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-4070E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead goldsmiths weight, square in plan and rectangular in profile, with a raised single fleur de lis with a transverse band at the centre on the obverse and what appears to be a cross-hatched pattern on the reverse, but the surface is too worn to make out the detail. It weighs 2.45 g which equates to a twelfth of a Troy ounce (30.5g) and would have been used by goldsmiths, who bought precious metal by weight, to check the weight of bullion. Biggs and Withers (2000) illustrate similar lead goldsmiths weights with banded fleurs de lis on the obverse and cross-hatched reverses, whi…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Saturday 9th November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-5BE9E0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy quarter ounce weight. Discoidal with raised rim and tapering sides. The recessed upper surface bears three stamps: a crowned C (the royal cipher of King Charles I or II), the sword of the City of London and a ewer coffee pot - the mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders, controllers of sizing and marking weights in London. File marks on reverse. Weight: 6.53g / 0.2305oz avoirdupois. c. AD 1625 - 1685.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th October 2019
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Record ID: SF-175B7B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval to post-medieval standing weight. It is roughly conical in shape with a flat base and a circular hole through the centre. The surface is corroded. Similar standing weights have been dated to the medieval and post medieval periods. Length: 31.16mm, diameter at base: 14.75mm, weight: 29.63g
Created on: Monday 12th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-16D773
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead Medieval trade weight, dating to AD 1300-1500. It is triangular in plan and thickens slightly towards the lower corner. The front face has a raised latin cross, while the back face is undecorated. Cf SWYOR-025EBA. Length: 57.14 mm Width: 29.49 mm Thickness: 10.07 mm Weight: 99.47 g
Created on: Monday 12th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blundeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-02BFB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead probably Roman steelyard weight, dating to AD 42-410. It is drop shaped and has an iron wire running through it which would have formed a loop from which it could have been hung. Cf SF-6BD159. Length 24.38mm, width 24.44mm. Weight 71.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1FE4B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An ?incomplete medieval to early post-medieval lead weight. It is domed with a slightly concave base and a rough break at the apex where a suspension loop may have extended originally (as is typical on weights of this style). A circular hole runs through the centre. The sides are decorated with four, equally spaced vertical ridges. The surface is heavily corroded. This style of weight was in use throughout the medieval and into the post-medieval period. Numerous similar examples have been recorded with the PAS including: DOR-7EBC99, BERK-40679D and BERK-403244. Length: 21.93m…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5B50D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy possibly Early Medieval weight, possibly dating to AD 850-950. It is conical in shape with a rounded apex. The surfaces are very worn. Cf NLM-9BBDD9 on this database. The shape and material suggest it might have been a Early Medieval gaming pieces as well; compare with LEIC-82BB65. Height: 14.26 mm Diameter: 19.70 mm Weight:15.30 g
Created on: Friday 8th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stowupland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2C1DC1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast and stamped copper-alloy weight dating to the late Medieval period, c. 1400-1500. The weight is circular in plan and has been lathe turned, demonstrating a central circular dimple on its upper face, a double incised concentric groove and a lipped edge. At the centre of the weight close to the dimple is the somewhat worn mark of a stamped bifoliate crown, while the underside of the weight is plain excepting for coarse scratches probably relating to weight correction. Preserved in good condition with an even brownish green patina, it measures 41.12mm in diameter, 2.92mm …
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-29F9B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight (c. 1600-c. 1800). This weight is circular and flat and the sides are missing. The inner face has concentric grooves and a lathe centre mark at the centre. At 6 0' clock a stamped verification mark is in the form of a crown over a letter or symbol. The base has shallow grooved concentric rings and a lathe centre mark at the centre. This face also has filed adjustment marks. Diameter: 50.0mm; thickness: 4.1mm. Weight: 49.45g. This object is very worn with a green patina and may have been adapted for another use.
Created on: Friday 7th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 8th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-801F3D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight, with the broken remains of a hole at the apex, presumably for hanging. The weight is conical and measures 49.9mm in height, has a basal diameter of 38.52mm and weighs 236.6g. The base is slightly concave with a small depression at the centre. There are no marking or designs on the weight, but it is somewhat scarred from damage probably sustained after deposition. It has a mid grey patina with some light brown patches. Such weights are very difficult to date accurately and could be from Roman to Post Medieval periods, 43AD - 1700AD
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-F19311
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy official four ounce avoirdupois weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1588-1603. It is circular in plan and broadly rectangular in section, with neatly chamfered edges in evidence around its entire circumference. The underside of the weight is flat and featureless, while the upper surface has been stamped with three separate marks. These consist four annulets arranged in a lozenge-shaped pattern, the letter 'A' (for 'avoirdepois') within a pelleted outer border, and the royal cipher of 'EL' (Elizabeth) underneath a crown, with the further letters 'CO…
Created on: Friday 18th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke-by-Nayland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C35867
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Roman to Post Medieval weight, dating to AD 43-1800. It is a conical weight with a rounded apex in which an iron loop has been inserted and sealed with lead alloy still visible on the base of the weight. The sides of the weight have traces of iron corrosion as well as scratches and dentings. Weights such as this have been used from Roman through to Post Medieval times and numerous weight-related functions are likely, perhaps as a steelyard weight, standing weight, net weight or fishing weight. Close examples are NLM-ADDC7B, NARC-1D2E44, Diameter: 27.28 mm Height: 4…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-580AC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron core in copper-alloy casing Early Medieval weight, dating to AD 850-1066. It is spherical with two opposite flat faces. One face has a circular sunken line decorated with a series of punched annulets; the opposite flat face might have had the same decoration, but the iron corrosion has burts through the copper-alloy coating and covers large part of the surface. Cf. Rogerson (in EAA 74, 1995, p. 69, fig. 52, no. 136). See a parallel on PAS: NMS-8BB723 Diameter: 24.23 mm Height: 17.83 mm Weight: 40.51 g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-57B6A3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Early Medieval weight, dating to AD 700-850. It is conical and it has possibly a hole running through its longitudinal axis. See a parallel on PAS: LIN-376341. Cf. Rogerson (in EAA 74, 1995, p. 68, fig. 50, no. 128) Diameter: 15.22 mm Height: 14.13 mm Weight: 13.88 g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-391738
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of probable Post-Medieval date, c. 1500-1800. It is circular in plan, with a moulded design on its upper surface consisting a large raised pellet-in-ring motif. Preserved in fair condition with an even whitish patina, it measures 28.46mm in diameter, 5.79mm thick, and weighs 27.06g. Weights of this form were probably home-made and widely used for a variety of different functions. Most are Post-Medieval, though some may be slightly earlier.
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Benhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-14F5AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead probably Medieval or Post Medieval trade weight. It is a short cylinder rouglhy made, with the upper face marked by equidistant diametric grooves. On one side there is a a small (5.16 mm long, 2.55 mm wide) oval recess. It is dated to AD 1066-1800. Diameter: 21.31 mm Thickness: 9.82 mm Weight: 32.15 g
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-B04EE8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-oval shaped pierced lead object of unknown date, which was probably used as a weight. This artefact weighs 19.59g (0.69oz). The external oval dimensions are 31.7mm x 25.9mm. Both sides are uneven but slightly convex giving the artefact a maximum thickness of 5.0mm. An irregular shaped sub-oval aperture is present at the approximate centre of the object. This measures 8.3mm x 5.4mm. The lead around the edge of this aperture is recessed creating a narrow ledge of c.1.6mm width. If this object was not used to weigh other items and instead was held in place, to something else, with …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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Record ID: SF-FA8846
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead-alloy square of sheet lead stamped with an apparent lombardic 'G' on its upper surface. Possibly a weight or test piece. Suggested date: Medieval to Post-Medieval, c. 1400-1550. Length: 8.53mm, width: 8.67mm, thickness: 1.07mm. Weight: 0.58g.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-82F9D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy official four ounce avoirdepois weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1588-1603. It is circular in plan and broadly rectangular in section, with neatly chamfered edges in evidence around its entire circumference. The underside of the weight is flat and featureless, while the upper surface has been stamped with three separate marks. These consist four annulets arranged in a lozenge-shaped pattern, the letter 'A' (for 'avoirdepois') within a pelleted outer border, and the royal cipher of 'EL' (Elizabeth) underneath a crown, with the further letters 'CO…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolpit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-59FC23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy trade weight dating to the period c. AD 1714-1830. The weight is circular in plan with a raised rim, c 2 mm wide. The front has a stamped circle in the centre, probably indicating it was turned on a lathe, surrounded by three stamped motifs: a letter 'G' surmounted by a crown for George I, II, III or IV at 10 o'clock, a sword of the City of London at 2 o'clock and a ewer denoting that the weight was approved by the Founders Company in London at 6 o'clock. The underside is flat and plain except for striations indicative of wear and tear. The …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
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Record ID: SF-302ABA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead and iron standing weight of uncertain date. It is conical in shape with a small, damaged iron suspension loop protruding from the apex and a round flat base. Simple weights like this one were used from the Roman to post-medieval periods and as such are difficult to date precisely. Diameter at base: 20.17mm, length: 24.11mm, weight: 29.61g
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battisford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2B6058
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. 1200-1800. It is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and lozengiform in section, with each face demonstrating a prominent rib. At the apex of the weight is an integral sub-circular suspension loop. Preserved in fair condition with a creamy brownish patina, it measures 59.19mm long, 16.27mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 78.75g. As stated in PAS record LVPL-95D566 numerous functions for such objects have been suggested, including as fishing net weights or sinkers. As such objects are difficult to date with any d…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nowton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-748386
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight or gaming piece dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period, c. 1400-1700. It is circular in plan and slightly trapezoidal in section, with sloping sides. The upper face of the weight is plain, while the underside has been decorated with a cross-hatched pattern. Preserved in fair condition with an even whitish patina, it measures 18.85mm in diameter, 4.94mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 14.22g.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-53CA43
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy hanging weight or spindle whorl dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval periods, c. 1000-1500 AD. It is circular in plan and plano-convex in section, with a rounded upper surface and flattened base. At the midpoint of the object is a crude circular aperture. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven brownish patina, it measures 21.48mm in diameter, 8.88mm thick, and weighs 21.65g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-537CF1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy hanging weight of probable late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date, c. 1400-1700. It is broadly sub-conical in form, with a square-section (giving the appearance of facetted sides) and a prominent indentation on its base. At the apex of the weight is a crude circular aperture, which originally would have allowed the weight to be hung or suspended. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven brownish grey patina, it stands 38.20mm high, measures 22.96mm wide at its base, and weighs 85.33g.
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldeburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-38BA13
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. 1400-1700. It demonstrates a circular-sectioned sub-conical body, with slight facetting to its sides. At its apex is a thinned 'pulled' section that demonstrates a neat circular aperture at its midpoint. Preserved in fair condition with an even greyish patina, it stands 32.06mm high, measures 15.15mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 46.61g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-597FB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval or post-medieval weight or spindle-whorl. It has a flat base and domed, eight-sided outer face. There is a wide circular hole through the centre, which sits slightly off-centre. The surface of the metal is corroded. The object is more likely to have functioned as a weight than a spindle whorl as irregular in shape. Due to its simple form only a broad Roman to post-medieval date range can be suggested. Diameter: 9.81mm, thickness: 9.97mm, weight: 23.61g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-BFB4E9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy standing weight dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval periods, c. 1200-1700. It is broadly conical in form, with a circular indented base, facetted sides, and a suspension loop at its apex. It stands 34.55mm high, 16.21mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 44.57g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashfield cum Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5787AD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of probable late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date, c. 1400-1600. It is circular in plan and slightly plano-convex in section. Its upper surface demonstrates a stamp in the form of an eight pointed 'sunburst' like design, which itself partially obscures an earlier initial attempt of the same stamp. On the underside of the weight, the same stamp occurs a third time. Preserved in fair condition with an even brownish grey patina, it measures 27.36mm in diameter, 4.91mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 26.96g.
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hartest', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5E7587
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy and iron hanging weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. 1200-1700. It is broadly sub-conical in form, with a squat, rounded form and circular base. At its apex, an iron loop projects, originally for the purpose of suspending the weight itself. Preserved in fair condition with an even whitish patina, it stands 39.91mm tall, 32.74mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 184.05g.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-0BDA40
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy nested cup weight decorated around the top of the rim with multiple punched ring-and-dot impressions, probably underweight for 1 oz avoirdupois. Basal diameter 22mm. Rim diameter 29.5mm. Height 11mm. Weight 26.11g; 403.0 grains; 0.9210 oz. (1 oz avoirdupois = 437.5 grains). 14th - 15th century.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-49ED50
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead standing weight of uncertain date. The weight is rectangular cuboid shape, becoming slightly wider towards the flat base. There is a small integral suspension loop attached to the apex. The surface of the metal is corroded. Because of the undiagnostic (and often home made) nature of weights like this one, only a broad Roman to post-medieval date range can be suggested. Length: 28.79mm, width at base: 12.35mm x 12.54mm, width at apex: 8.98mm x 9.62mm, weight: 27.15g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-252304
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set probably of post-medieval 1500-1800AD date. The weight is unifaced and circular in plan with slightly raised sides and relatively flat on both surfaces. The weight is marked with a ewer on one side with another mark that is hard to make out possibly a 'C' for King Charles. The ewer is a symbol for the Founders company who had a Royal charter to verify trade weights and XX on the other face. The diameter is 28mm and the weight 29.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-D36A35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hanging weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The object is rectangular both in shape and cross-section. There is a small square hole through one end and a wheel-like design has been incised on one face. The surface of the metal is corroded and there is damage in places around the sides. Simple weights like these were in use for a long period of time and as such only a broad Roman to post-medieval date range can be suggested. Length: 48.54mm, width: 48.47mm, thickness: 10.21mm, weight: 221.07g
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9D86AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy disc shaped weight or gaming piece of uncertain Roman to post-medieval date. There is no additional decoration on either surface. The metal is heavily corroded. Diameter: 16.22mm, thickness: 3.99mm, weight: 6.46g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-5C576B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy small standing weight or gaming piece probably dating from the Early Medieval to Medieval periods, c. 500-1500. It is sub-conical in plan, with a flat sub-circular base demonstrating a central circular dimple. Preserved in fair condition with a creamy off-white patina, it stands 12.11mm high, 19.08mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 18.48g.
Created on: Friday 12th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-47D0F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight (possibly a loom-weight) of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date, c. 500-1500. It demonstrates a circular base and overall sub-conical form, with a large central circular aperture that extends through the whole object. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven greyish patina, it measures 28.16mm in diameter at its base, stands 21.10mm high, and weighs 57.30g.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wortham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-47288F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date, c. 500-1500. It is sub-conical, with a flattened circular base and small central circular aperture which extends through the entire object. Preserved in fair condition with a creamy grey patina, it stands 15.57mm high, 16.61mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 22.81g.
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1CA0F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain date. It is disc-shaped with a rounded upper surface and a flat reverse. There is a slght raised ridge in the centre of the outer face, but it otherwise lacks diagnostic features. The surface of the metal is worn and corroded. Simple weights like this were used from the Roman period onwards and as such are difficult to date precisely when not recovered from a dated archaeological context. Diameter: 21.08mm, thickness: 10.00mm, weight: 27.66g
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.