Record ID: SUSS-652FFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman weight which may have functioned as a small spindle whorl AD.50-450. This is a biconvex ring weight with a raised band running around the waist of the object. There is some pitting around the ring's outer surface from corrosion during deposition, the object has a dark green patina. This object likely formed the weight for a spindle, though copper alloy rings of this type could have a number of different functions. The weight measures 21.1mm diameter, 8.2mm wide, 4.6mm thick and weighs 10.48 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
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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
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F9D74A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy spindle whorl or weight dating to the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, c. 1200-1700 AD. In plan view the weight is circular and plano-convex in section with a domed top and a flattened base. The shape of the weight is rather irregular, with one side standing slightly higher than the other. In the centre of the object, a circular aperture is visible. The weight survives in relatively good condition, with an even brownish patina covering most of its surfaces. It measures 20.41mm in diameter, stands 11.05mm high at its highest point, and the circular aperture…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C4F4BE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead standing or hanging weight, probably dating to the medieval or post-medieval periods, c. 1200-1700. The body of the weight is sub-trapezoidal, thinning slightly towards its top before abruptly thinning to form a protruding tab which is broadly rectangular in cross-section. Through this latter a small circular perforation has been crudely drilled in order to allow the weight to be suspended. On the base of the weight two rather wide opposing grooves, their function uncertain, while the main body of the weight has been decorated with a series of irregularly spaced longit…
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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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
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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-1F9066
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy conical hanging weight, probably of Roman date, c. AD 43-410. The weight is missing its upper end with suspension element, exposing a hollow conical weight body and the base of an iron shaft, which would have run through the vertical centre of the weight. The base of the weight is rounded and would not have been used for resting the weight as in standing weights. The remains of the weight measure 61.93 mm high, 32.62 mm wide (at base), 29.08 mm thick (at base); it weighs 193 grams.
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: BERK-F814A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of probable medieval or post-medieval date. The weight is slightly damaged at the apex however it does not appear to have had a suspension loop. A potential alternative use for a pyramidal object of this size and shape is a gaming piece potentially of early-medieval date, but weights of this size and shape are known and is a more likely use. Also the weight of the object is just under one ounce, supporting the suggestion of a weight rather than gaming piece. Compare NARC-3328B4 and page 33 of Biggs and Withers. It is probably Medieval or Po…
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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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: PUBLIC-3C8AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand made uniface lead-alloy possible weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, c. 1250-1800. The weight is sub-circular in shape, with one edge sharply squared off as though it has been cut with a knife, possibly to reduce weight. The edges are slightly rounded and the lower face is undecorated with no trace of manufacturing marks or modification. The weight has been decorated on one face with an illegible shape, seemingly composed of three separate raised segments, all cast onto the surface. The first of these is the remnants of a rectangular mark at around the 12 o'clock posit…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
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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
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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
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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
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Record ID: SUSS-781894
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Medieval to Post Medieval lead weight, c. 1250-1800 AD. The weight is oval is shape and has a raised grid design of cross-hatched horizontal and vertical lines covering the entire surface. At one edge of the oval is a small pierced hole possibly indicating that the weight has been suspended. Part of the edge near the hole has been damaged. The reverse of the weight is flat. The weight measures 33.6mm long, 29.3mm wide, 4.8mm thick and it weighs 30.23 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Centred on Farm House', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-999A58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight, dating to between AD 1714 and AD 1760. The weight is circular in plan. The item's weight (0.484oz), suggests it was used as a half-ounce weight. The front face is recessed below a raised rim, and has three stamps; Crown over 'G' - the royal cypher, the sword of St Paul - the City of London Guildhall mark, and an ewer - The London Founders' Company mark. The relative positions of the stamps indicate it could have been made during the reigns of George I or George II (Read, 1995). The surfaces are worn and have a dark green patina.…
Created on: Sunday 6th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
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Record ID: SUR-68E369
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead sub-rectangular weight. The weight has a rectangular hole in the apex and an expanding body. One side of the weight has a large groove, apparently cast.
Created on: Sunday 22nd June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-84CA33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy biconical steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period. The weight has flattened bottom with has a small section of corroded iron protruding from the top. A second iron section is visible at the top of the weight which is broken off at surface level. This would be all that remains of the original iron loop.The body is pitted with further evidence of iron staining. This weight measures 22.4mm long, including iron protusion. It is 21.5mm diameter and weighs 38.38 grams. Similar types of weights were used for a long period of time and are usually given a broad…
Created on: Wednesday 11th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Record ID: SUR-EF3437
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead square-sectioned, wedge-form weight with a hole in the broken apex. There is a round pit at the base.
Created on: Saturday 28th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
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