Record ID: SUSS-E00603
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is broadly circular in plan with a central sub-circular perforation. The hole tapers in diameter from 5.7mm to 8.4mm. Each surface is heavily abraded and irregular with no visible decoration. The spindle whorl has a creamy buff patina. Measurements: diameter: 21.3mm; thickness:13.4mm and weight: 30.83g. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the Roman to post-medieval period for a variety of functions and are therefore difficult to date accurately. If the object is…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7AEA1D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of uncertain date. This weight is circular in shape. The two faces of the disc are roughly flat, and there are no traces of decoration on the object.
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clapham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FEAC57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy standing weight. of uncertain date. The weight is conical in shape with a sub- circular flat base. Possibly damaged at the top. The weight is solid with a whitish grey patina. Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts. The weight measures 11.6mm height, 11.9mm diameter at the base and weighs 8.35 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FE584A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy standing weight. of uncertain date. The weight is conical in shape with a sub- circular flat base. The weight is solid with a whitish grey patina. Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts. The weight measures 11.6mm heigh, 10.5mm diameter at the base and weighs 6.39 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2B3956
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain, crudely cast, lead alloy, probable unofficial, trade type weight. Free standing, oval base, conical shape with flat apex and no suspension loop, but there is a small central, circular, dimple/recess at the base. Stable white/pale grey patina but a number of scratches and dents probably from agricultural machinery. This has an unknown date from Roman period to Post medieval (43-1799AD). Ref. Detector Finds, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1992, page 52-57 No. 17, Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 31 and History Beneath Our F…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-2491F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval spindle whorl or weight of uncertain date, but likely to be medieval to post-medieval (1100-1800). It is circular in shape, measuring 21.41mm in diameter, with a central piercing, measuring 5.89mm in diameter. The object is 8.12mm in thickness, weighs 23.81g, and is undecorated. There are similar spindle whorls or weights on the database, most notably: HAMP-DF5F35 and HAMP-4E92D1.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-578078
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy standing or hanging weight of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval, c. 43-1700 AD. The weight is conical and is formed by a filled sheet metal wrap. The top is missing showing a small hollow. The rest of the object is solid with an uneven circular base. The sheet metal of the wrap has diagonal line down the side probably caused by the lead splitting. The weight has a greyish brown patina. The weight stands 49.4mm high, is 38.9mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 171 grams. Lead weights are very hard to accurately date due to their wide use…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-40A1A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy standing or hanging weight of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval, c. 43-1700 AD. The weight is roughly bell shaped, with a thick ridge at its top (though no aperture for suspension) and a prominent dimple in its base. The object is relatively well made, and survives in good condition with a patchy whitish brown patina. The lack of a perforation or aperture in the pre-prepared suspension area suggests that this weight may not have been finished properly, or possibly only existed in order to make the piece easier to pick up. The weight stands 29.4…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5E7C31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A lead weight of uncertain date, ranging from the Roman to post-medieval periods (c. 43-1800 AD). The weight is broadly sub-cylindrical in form and sub-trapezoidal in cross-section, tapering slightly from its base to its top. The base of the weight is slightly indented, and on its flat top is a deep cut-mark probably relating to post-depositional damage. The weight is in relatively good condition, with an even patina covering all of its surfaces. The object is c. 22mm wide at its top, c. 26mm wide at its base, stands 19.48mm high and weighs 123.4g. Undecorated lead weights such as …
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-212A63
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date and attribution, possibly of Roman date. The weight is of a rectangular cuboid shape, with a rectangular cross-sectioned suspension bar on the upper face with a small circular suspension hole running parallel to the upper face and a semi-circular impression directly above the hole on the outer surface of the suspension bar, possibly indicating where the suspension element wrapped around the bar. No decoration is visible on the faces of the weight and the medium-grey lead alloy colour is covered in buff-white encrustation. The weight measures …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B2A2D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy standing weight, it is sub-conical shape. The weight has a flat oval bottom which narrows into a conical shape. The upper surface has been flattened without a suspension loop. The weight measures 48mm high with the base measuring 20.4mm in diameter and the top 14mm. It weighs 115 grams. The metal is of a dark greyish white in colour. Because standing weights of this type were easy to manufacture and widely produced, they are difficult to date specifically without secure archaeological contexts. It is likely that this example dates from the Medieval to Pos…
Created on: Sunday 29th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B26443
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged cylindrical standing weight of uncertain usage and date, probably Roman to Post Medieval in date. The weight has a central hole running throught it from top to bottom. The weight's usage is unclear. It measures 27.9mm high, 26,7mm diameter and weighs 132 grams. The central hole is 6.5mm in diameter.
Created on: Sunday 29th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0F3407
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pyramid-shaped cast lead-alloy hanging weight dating from the Roman to Post Medieval periods (43-1800 AD). In section the weight is broadly trapezoidal as one side extends further than the other. A hole has been punch through the apex to facilitate suspension. These weights are not completely understood and it is possible that a variety of tasks could have been fulfilled by this object, but due to a lack of context this weight must remain undatable. The weight is undecorated, but both ends are flat with rounded edges in addition to the upper surface. The object is well pres…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0EFD25
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast centrally perforated oval lead weights dating from the Roman to Post Medieval periods (c. 43-1800 AD). The weights are broadly similar in shape and size, one is undamaged the second weight is damaged on one side and the surface of the latter is in addition heavily pitted. Both are undecorated and the in both cases the objects are a light whitish-grey colour. The first weight measures 25.6mm long,18.7mm in diameter and the central hole is 5.8mm in diameter while the weight is 45.6 grammes.The pitted weight is 26.3mm long, 17.8mm diameter and the central hole is 5.03mm diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FC3958
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy standing weight, dating from the Roman to Post Medieval periods. The upper portion of the sub-conical weight has been flattened into a wedge-shaped cross-section, followed by a cylindrical base. A small circular indentation is visible on the underside of the base. It measures 66.8 mm high, 35.04 mm diameter (at base), 5.6 mm thick (at upper portion) and weighs 460 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A38E45
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy standing weight of uncertain date. The weight is conical in shape with a sub- circular flat base. The weight is pierced through the centre with a circular hole 11.21mm in diameter. Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A37ED1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy standing weight of uncertain date. The weight is conical in shape with a sub- circular flat base. The weight is pierced through the centre with a circular, cylindrical hole measuring 14.98mm in diameter. The shape of the weight and the hole in the centre are irregular. Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts. However, conical weights with central iron suspension loops are common to the Roman period; no trace of iron material remains i…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A31903
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy standing weight of unknown date. The weight is sub-cylindrical with a narrowed centre. It is circular in section and the top and bottom are flat. Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A2EE55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy large standing weight of unknown date. The weight is conical in shape and circular in cross-section with a flat base and a large circular suspension hole at the top. Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts. This style of standing weight seems to have been used most frequently within the Medieval and Post Medieval periods. For a similar example, cf. Biggs and Withers 2000, esp. No. 73.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D843B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, possibly a spindle whorl or loom weight of unknown date. The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; in cross section it is an irregular circle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (13.5mm in diameter). The surface of the weight is very corroded but on one side there is a small indentation which may be the remains of the suspension element. There is no sign of decoration . The lead alloy has a grey/brown patina over much of its surface and is extremely worn. Spindle whorls and loom weights of simple design were cast easily throughou…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 10th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.