Record ID: SUSS-F300BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead drop weight of probable Medieval date c. AD1100-1500. The weight is drop or elongated pear shape in plan with a sub-rectangular cross section. It is pierced at the narrow apex with a circular perforation. The apex descends into a narrow neck before expanding gently with sloping shoulders into the elongated main body which has gently curving sides and base. There is a possible casting seam running lengthways around the sides and one face has been impressed with a rectangular panel with unclear motif/decoration. The object has a creamy  buff patina. Measuremen…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-F2C19E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast lead alloy circular flat weight dating c. 1100-1350. The thick circular weight is crudely cast and decorated in high relief with five circular raised pellets, four arranged in a rectangular formation around a central pellet. The object has a dark grey patina with white patches. The reverse is round and uneven. Measurements: diameter; 31.10mm; thickness: 13.18mm and weight: 53.71g.  Biggs & Withers (2000:21) suggests the use of circular lead weights for weighing coin or bullion from the 12th to mid-14th centuries. A similar example with five raised p…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4ADEEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of 87.45 (c. 1/4 Roman libra), probably of Roman or medieval date. The weight has a rectangular cross section and has been crudely made from a thick strip of metal, folded over and drilled for suspension through the narrow (folded) end.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FC544C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval freestanding conical lead alloy trade weight of 148.19g (5.23oz), with a hole pierced through the apex to enable suspension. The base is flat.
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-4C52BC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date (c.1100-1900). The weight is tall, narrow and conical with a flat apex and circular base. The base appears to have a separate, solid, central, lead element indicating the object may be formed from a filled hollow outer case rather than cast or rolled from a sheet. It has a pitted, pale cream patina. Measurements: height: 50.22mm; diameter at base: 21.6mm; diameter at apex: 1.36mm and weight: 120.3g Discussion: Weights such as this can be difficult to date due to being a function…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-E2FA65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy and copper-alloy weight, possibly a standing weight or steelyard poise of probable Post-Medieval date c AD 1600-1800. The weight is conical with a flat base, which has a section of the edge missing. At the apex is a length of copper alloy wire (9mm long x 2mm thick), lying flat against the surface, the ends embedded in the object.  Diameter at base: 33.06mm; height: 17.25mm and weight: 79.59g.  Conical standing weights date from the Medieval period and were still used in the 19th century,  (Biggs and Withers 2000:30)  Ho…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-EA0FC3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 18th century set of  bronze nesting apothecary  weights c. 17th-18th century.  The box is circular with sloping sides, thus trapezoidal in section. Three sub-rectangular struts are situated on the upper side of the lid - two arranged in a V shape attaching to the rear of the lid forming the hinge (which opens to about 45 degrees), and a single one in between the V from the other side which forms the latch, which is still in working order. Nested within the container are three weights.  All of the weights are removable, so measurements and weights o…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-5B83D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete modern copper alloy trade weight dating c. AD 1826-1835.  The weight is flat and circular with a central circular depression and two incuse stamped marks. A ewer, laver or coffee pot, the inspection mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders, who controlled the lawful making of brass weights in London and a quartered shield with the sword of St. Paul the mark of the Guildhall of London. The reverse is plain and covered in striations and scratches. The object has a dark green patina on the upper surface, the reverse is dull.   The weight measures 12…
Created on: Sunday 11th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-24FBF6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small post medieval copper alloy trade weight of 6.82g (1/4oz) probably dating to the period of George I or II c. (1714-1760).  The weight is discoidal, with a rim around the upper surface which encloses three marks: the sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall (2 o'clock), the Ewer of the London Founders company (6 o'clock) and the crowned G cypher for George I or II (10 o'clock). (Biggs, 1992, p52).  
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-80AF39
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pierced conical weight dating of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date c. 850-1500. The object is conical with a circular base and four raised ribs with a triangular cross-section, each extending from the apex to the base creating four triangular recesses. The recesses are unidentical with two wider opposing panels and two narrower. At the apex is a sub-circular aperture 1.25mm in diameter, widening to 4.29mm at the base. The base is slightly concave, probably caused by the metal cooling after casting. The object has a mid grey patina.  Measurements: diameter…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-5FCEDB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval lead and copper alloy (anglo-scandinavian) weight dating c. AD 800-1100. The object is rectangular in plan and cross section, with both larger flat surfaces being broadly flat, with the adjacent longer, narrower sides being slightly concave. One larger surface has a small curved end of a copper alloy object embedded within it. Both of the longer, narrower adjacent surfaces running the length of the object also have small, sub-rectangular ends of copper alloy objects embedded within them. The corners of the object are rounded, two of which are…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-5E2DB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy standing weight of Medieval - Post-Medieval date c. AD 1100-1600. The weight is a regular octagon in plan and tapers slightly up the sides to an uneven slanting apex. Across the diameter of the weight at the top is a semicircular protruding flat tab which is unpierced. The object has a grey white patina. Measurements: total height: 27.9mm; diameter at base: 20.2mm; and weight: 53.45g. Similar octagonal standing weights are published in Biggs and Withers (2000) page: 32, particularly no: 74. Read (2021, 283, 285) illustrates and example (no. 1624) with an …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-5D562B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or possible gaming peice, cast in a thimble likely dating to the Post Medieval period (AD 1500-1800). The object has a sub-conical shape with a convex top and a slightly concave base. There are decorative concentric arrangements of pits visible on the top due to the object having been cast in a thimble. The object leans slightly to one side, and has a largely cream patina. Measurements: height: 17.71mm; diameter at base: 16.11mm and weight: 30.07g. The slender form and arrangement of the pits suggest a post medieval date. Similar objects recorded on the&…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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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-804E09
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval conical lead weight with remains of iron suspension loop dating c. 1350-1800. The weight is crudely formed with a oval base and conical body tapering to a rounded apex. The weight is pierced from the apex to the base with a rectangular sectioned iron rod, probably for suspension. The rectangular end of the rod is visible at the centre of the base, and emerges from the a hole on the damaged side near the apex where it terminates in a worn break. The weight is has a grey brown patina. Measurements: length: 49.88mm; width: 41.89mm; height: 42.36mm and we…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-12CE67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A globular lead and iron weight, possibly a steelyard poise probably dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1100-1500. The globular lead weight has the remains of a small circular iron attachment loop extending from a cylindrical integral knop at one end. There is no evidence of a casting seam. The weight has a grey/brown patina. Measurements: diameter: 15.78mm, length: 22.84mm, weight: 24.77g. Another weight of similar proportions on the database is SF-AD2B95 which notes that although steelyard weights were in use from the Roman to post-medieval per…
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-DA9C9B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead object, probably a Medieval or Post Medieval weight. The object is circular and domed with chamfered edges and a worn iron stub set on the edge. The flat surface of the object is pitted with some linear striations and two deep rectangular impressions (approximately: 6.5mm x 3.5mm), with two corners adjacent. This is placed slightly off-centre with another much smaller sub-rectangular impression with concave sides lying closer to the edge.  The domed surface is relatively smooth with multiple surface scratches and indent…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-7D19E9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight or gaming piece probably of Early-medieval date (AD 650-1000). The object consists of a sub-conical shape (onion shape) which narrows gently from base, then more sharply creating a rounded tip, or nipple. The object is sub-circular in plan and hollow from the base to just below the narrowed upper end. The metal is pale grey in in colour with cream patches. Measurements: diameter: 11.66mm: height: 12.19mm; weight: 4.0g. Objects of this form have been identified as either weights or playing pieces, although this example is quite small. Si…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-D0FE77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn late early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) to medieval lead-filled copper-alloy pan weight, probably dating c.950 - c.1150. The copper alloy has lost all its original patina and has a light powdery green corrosion product over a reddish-brown surface beneath. The object is circular in shape with flat faces and a convex outside edge. Both faces are openwork with lead infill. The copper alloy design is of two opposing arches with expanded terminals extending from the edge of the object to touch at the centre of their curves. The lead infill stands slightly proud of the copper alloy…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-BC9D26
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead alloy weight dating to the Roman to Post Medieval period c. AD43-1800. The weight is flat and circular with slightly convex sides. One side has a corroded central iron stud partially surrounded by four additional studs all of which stand proud of the lead surface. The studs are partially present on the opposing side but are flush with the surface and the central stud is not visible. Measurements: 62.59mm in diameter, 16.22mm thick and weight 436g. The object was found in close proximity to SUSS-BC244C; which is a Roman biconical weight which may indic…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-ADBD9C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy and copper alloy weight or gaming piece of Early Medieval date, about AD 800 - 1100. The objects consists of a thick rectangular lead block with rounded edges. At the centre of the top face is set a circular domed copper-alloy element. The lead has a distinct oxidised patination leaving it an off white-cream colour, the set copper-alloy element has dark green patination which is damaged in patches. The base is flat. It measures 24.67mm long, 22.21mm wide and 11.15mm thick. (14.20mm thick with copper alloy). The copper alloy is 13.67mm diameter. The object weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-BC5037
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight, of uncertain date, but likely Medieval to Post-Medieval. The object is a short cylinder of lead with slightly angled sides and a raised 'Hb' on the top face, surrounded by the raised rim.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 28th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-4094E0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular early medieval lead alloy composite weight (65.55g, 2.31oz) with inlaid sinuous copper alloy wire decoration on the ends of both sides across the short axis and two integrally cast copper alloy cylinders offset at the centre. Circa AD 800-1100.
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
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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-7ACA11
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is pyramidal or conical with a heptagonal cross-section and a triangular profile.
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashurst area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1A90D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy cup weight dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The cup-weight is circular in shape and hollow. In the centre of the base is a small circular-shaped recess with a shallow circular boarder. Around the underside of the base there are a regular pattern of 'ring dots'. The object measures 16.53mm in diameter at the rim and 14.3mm diameter at the base. The cup is 6.64mm in height and the wall of the cup is 2.5mm thick. The cup weight weighs 6.49grams. Similar ones can be seen at ESS-EB5A6B and SURR-E5104B
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Steyning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-06A925
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square, flat copper alloy apothecaries weight of 2g, stamped on both sides with the symbols for 2 scruples. This type of weight was in use from 1618 to the 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-5BE585
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy, probable weight. Connical in shape with a hole through the centre. Plain surface with no decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loxwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FB673A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, probably Post-Medieval, copper alloy, disc-shaped trading weight. One side has an incised central circle with the letter h touching its outside. The reverse has four concentric circles at the centre, with a series of scratches radiating from the edge of the outermost circle to the edge.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-7C2593
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy possible Fishing weight or plumb bob, of probable Medieval dating (12th to 16th Centuries AD). The weight is a flattened spherical pointed oval shape, decorated with two incised lines on either side. An incomplete integral circular perforation (suspension loop) is present at one of the pointed ends. The length is 63mm, the width is 16mm and the weight 6.54g.This weight was perhaps used as a sinker for a net or as a plumb bob. Cf. Egan (1998), 310-11, fig.231). The metal is a mid-cream to bluish-white in colour with a smooth patina. Weights such as t…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
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Record ID: SUR-C33BAB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval circular, quarter pound lead weight with a low central boss and decorated with a multi-stranded cross.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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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
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Record ID: SUSS-FC6245
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead weight, circular in shape. One side is "patterned" with a series of ridges radiating from a center point (which is raised). The other side is plain, although marked with scratches.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-7F0F31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, post medieval, lead or lead alloy object, possibly a weight, AD.1500-1600. The object is a small rectangular piece of cast lead, the upper surface is decorated with concentric incised squares. The rear of the object has to shallow ridges running along the short edges of the piece. The whole object is a dark grey patina with some flaking corrosion. The object may be similar to YORYM-F95A9A.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C02AE9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Roman steelyard weight, AD.50-400. The weight is biconvex with an iron core that would originally have gone on to form the suspension loop. The lead has taken on a white patination, the iron is heavily corroded. Height: 20.51mm Weight: 30.6g Diameter: 20.17mm
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-A97B10
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9mm. The weight is undecorated. The opposite face of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a mid-greyish white patina and is worn. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500AD. The diameter is 23mm and …
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
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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-F5DCD6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, Post Medieval lead-alloy weight. AD 1600-1800. The weight is conical with a domed crown from which the body gently tapers to a flat base which has a small circular indentation. The weight was formed by pouring molten lead into a thimble casing then allowing it to cool. Concentric pits are present around the top of the object and from these indentations of incised lines follow a spiral pattern around the circumference of the body to the base. Although this object has been described as a weight, it may also be a gaming piece. It is greenish grey in colour. The weight is…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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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
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-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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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-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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
No spatial data available.

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: SUR-DC89F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large circular lead weight, possible intended to be one pound, and presumably of medieval date. The weight is very worn and pitted. The weight has a possible cross with three pellets, two of which are clearly defined as a dot within a ring.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-7C6517
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast lead alloy hanging steelyard weight of uncertain, but probable Roman date. The weight is biconical with a flat base and slightly truncated top. There is a hole running through it from bottom to top which appears to contain the remains of the iron suspension loop. There is damage and corrosion around the central hole. The overall dimensions of the weight are 31.9mm diameter, 25.1mm tall, and it weighs 110.74g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are difficult to date precisely, although weights of this shape are common to the Roma…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Angmering CP', 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.

Record ID: SUSS-D7BC82
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy large standing weight of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. 1200-1700 AD). The weight is conical in shape and circular in cross-section with a large integral handle at the top through which there is a small central hole. The weight measures 42.8mm high, 27.7mm diameter and weighs 165 grams. 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 Med…
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.

Record ID: SUSS-414315
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead-alloy weight of uncertain date, probably dating to between the Roman-early Modern periods. The weight is circular in plan and flat in section, with slightly tapered edges. It measures 29.9 mm in diameter and is 8.6 mm thick and weighs 54.98 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely, although most are late Medieval to Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-40FA31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead-alloy weight of possible Post Medieval date. The weight is circular in plan and flat in section. On one side a castle is depicted with an illegible legend in a banner underneath, and this might represent a coat of arms. It measures 29.1 mm in diameter and is 4.3 mm thick and weighs 23.34 grams. The inclusion of this particular castle motif might suggest a Post Medieval to early Modern date.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-40A807
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead-alloy weight of uncertain date, probably dating to between the Roman-early Modern periods. The weight is circular in plan and hemispherical in section, with a convex upper surface. Traces of possible incised lettering remain on the underside following the circumference of the weight. It measures 24.6 mm in diameter and is 5.4 mm thick and weighs 20.52 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely, although most are late Medieval to Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-408367
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small worn and corroded lead-alloy weight of uncertain date, probably dating to between the Roman-early Modern periods. The weight is circular in plan and hemispherical in section, with a slightly convex upper surface. The weight is pierced by a moderate central circular aperture. It measures 18.6 mm in diameter with a diameter of 5.9mm at the central hole; it is 4.9 mm thick and weighs 8.13 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely, although most are late Medieval to Post Medieval.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-401C34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded lead-alloy possible weight or token of probable Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1800). It is recessed on one side, with a raised circular outer rim and raised central pellet. Uncertain decoration surrounds this pellet. A similar artefact can be seen in Biggs and Withers (2000: 25, no. 42). This artefact has a grey colour and measures 20mm in diameter, 3.8mm thick and 5.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-5D8416
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy circular cup weight of medieval date for an ounce. The weight has a circular rim, c. 2.95mm thick, though variable, decorated with thirty two punched ring-and-dot motifs that fill its upper surface. The internal base is plain, but corroded. The sides are bevelled, with the rim wider than the base. The lower surface of the base is has the Roman numeral IV engraved towards the edge. The exterior of the sides are covered in diagonal file marks. The weight has a mass of 28.14g (0.99 of an ounce). The artefact is of a dull-grey/green colour with some patches of off-whit…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-A7EB83
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy conical standing weight of uncertain date. The weight is conical in form, with a slightly concave base; it is hollow and narrows towards the top where it is damaged possibly where there may have been a vertical suspension element. Standing weights of this type were easy to make and used throughout a large period of time. Biconical steelyard weights are common in the Roman period and although this is conical rather than biconical it has been found in direct association with a large quantity of finds from the Roman period. Therefore, it is possible that this weig…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A7CF57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy conical standing weight of uncertain date. The weight is conical in form, with a slightly concave base; it is mainly solid cast except for the damaged top which is hollow, possibly where there may have been a vertical suspension element. Standing weights of this type were easy to make and used throughout a large period of time. Biconical steelyard weights are common in the Roman period and although this is conical rather than biconical it has been found in direct association with a large quantity of finds from the Roman period. Therefore, it is possible t…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FF6556
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 conical in shape with a circular base and has a central shaft. The base of weight is slightly concave and has an incised circular groove surrounding the shaft, 13.19mm in diameter. The top of the cone is rounded off. The shaft exit at both the top of the weight and bottom is roughly sub-rectangular in shape and the shaft is filled with a fine light soil. The weight is undecorated. The metal itself is white in colour with darker patches. The typologies of these weights are not yet fully understood and the depth o…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-42DD32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy conical hanging weight with a narrow iron suspension loop running through it, of uncertain date. The iron wire does not protrude through the base like similar examples; therefore it is unclear whether the wire runs the length of the weight or if it simple loops through the top of the weight. It measures 27.91 mm in diameter, 28.64 mm high and weighs 105 grams. Because lead weights of this type were relatively easy to produce locally and were distributed throughout a wide period of time, they are difficult to date precisely. These types seem to date to b…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7ACF04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Post Medieval cast lead alloy standing weight. It is conical with a flat base and truncated top. There is a circular shaped hole running through it from bottom (7.5mm hole diameter) to top (6.3mm hole diameter). The overall dimensions of the weight are 23.1mm diameter, 15.0mm tall, and it weighs 31.96g. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are difficult to date precisely, although most are late Medieval to Post Medieval in date.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-581973
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy large standing weight of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. 1200-1700 AD). The weight is conical in shape and sub-oval in cross-section with 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 24th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-D29CB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This record consists of two objects found in relatively close proximity to one another on the same field. A pair of Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy discs. Both sides of the objects are un-decorated without any visible method of attachment or suspension. The lack of diagnostic features makes it difficult to be definitive about both purpose and date but they could possibly be pan weights. One of the objects has a small wedge of metal missing from the outside edge that represents about 10% of the flan. Weight on left - 34.45mm dia, 6.91mm thick, weight 60.18g Weight on right -…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-EEBC91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded lead weight in copper-alloy casing of late early-medieval date. The weight is circular in plan with a rectangular cross-section. It has an expanded centre and slightly smaller surfaces (Dia.: c. 26mm). Across each surface is a pair of copper-alloy ribs broadly in saltire which connect to a band the covers the edge. They look somewhat like back-to-back 'C's. The inner angles of the 'cross' are alternately straight or curved lines, creating shapes similar to triangles and semicircles respectively. It the centre of one of the surfaces, engraved into the copper-alloy casing, ar…
Created on: Monday 1st November 2010
Last updated: Friday 25th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Duncton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-E2E135
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date with flat top and base, tapering sides and a circular hole through the centre. Whilst the object has been cast, the sides appear to have been shaped to size with a blade. The central perforation measures 8.7mm at the top to 10.9mm at the base. The height is 22.7mm, diameter 15.7mm at the top and 26.5mm at the bottom. It weighs 62 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Last updated: Saturday 11th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-636553
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight or possibly casting sprue, period unknown. Conical with an oval base, rough and rounded top and sloping sides. It is 17.5mm by 14.8mm at the base, 15.7mm tall, and weighs 25.2 grams.
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-524831
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A four ounce trade weight made in the reign of George IV between c1826 and 1830. The weight displays on its upper surface: A crown over the word SUSSEX (the local verification mark for West Sussex), over the letters GR IMPERIAL Three towers or castles (of uncertain significance (perhaps Arundel); each is upside down in relation to the lettering).
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th August 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-4EF6D4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Simple disk shaped lead weight. The circular top and bottom are slightly uneven from casting but there is no evidence of any design. It is 31.9mm in diameter, 7.6mm thick and weighs 53.37grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horsted Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-B6A1B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A half ounce trade weight of the reign of Elizabeth I. The weight is stamped with: A sword - City of London A ewer - the plumbers' Company A crown over an EL - Queen Elizabeth I
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 30th June 2010
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Record ID: SUR-B69568
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A half ounce trade weight of the reign of Anne. The weight is stamped with: A sword - City of London A ewer_the plumbers' Company A crown over an A - Queen Anne
Created on: Wednesday 30th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 30th June 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-47DB01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or possible spindle whorl. The object is disk shaped with rounded edges and a slightly domed top and with a circular hole running through the centre. It is 20.2mm in diameter, 5.1mm tall with a hole 4.5mm in diameter at the base and 4.7mm at the top and weighs 11.34grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Friday 25th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Goring by Sea ', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-47BE47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or possible spindle whorl. The object is disc shaped with flat top and bottom and straight sides. There is an oval off centre hole running through it. It is 23.9mm in diameter, 5.8mm tall with a hole 5.8mm in diameter at the base and 5.0mm at the top and weighs 22.49 grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Friday 25th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-479B15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or possible spindle whorl. It is disc shaped with flat sides and with a circular hole running through the centre. It is 23.3mm in diameter and 6.0mm tall, the hole is 6.mm in diameter, it weighs 21 grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Friday 25th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-4779C3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or possibly spindle whorl. It has a circular base and top with sloping sides and with a circular hole running through the centre. It is 29.5mm in diameter at the base, 20.0mm tall with a hole 15.4mm in diameter at the base and 8.6mm at the top and weighs 86 grams. Plain spindle whorls and weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Friday 25th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-FBA1F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead piece, probably a plain weight.. It is sub oval in plan with slightly irregular outline; a flat base and a domed top with a flattened, rough area in the centre. There are numerous cuts and indents on the base and sides. It is 51.7mm long, 36.8mm wide, 17.5mm thick and weighs 179 grams. Plain lead weights were made locally for a wide range of uses. They are therefore hard to date accurately and can be Roman - Post Medieval in date although most are from the latter part of this range.
Created on: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester Area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-FB8023
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead piece, probably a plain weight.. It is conical with a circular base, tapering sides and an irregular, broken top. There are numerous cuts and indents in the side. It is 49.8mm tall, 23.3mm in diameter at the base; it weighs 96 grams. Plain lead weights were made locally for a wide range of uses. They are therefore hard to date accurately and can be Roman - Post Medieval in date although most are from the latter part of this range.
Created on: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F7B313
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead pan weight. The weight is circular with a thick raised design on one side. The design is of a square topped shield with slightly convex sides meeting at a point at the bottom and highly dowmed in the centre; any origional design on the shield is now unclear. The weight is 40.9mm in diameter, 16.5mm thick (9.3mm excluding the raised design) and weighs 129 grams, 4.6 ounces. Biggs and Withers (2000) illustrate several similar weights, p.23-26 with a range of desgns although none with a shield. They suggest (p.21) such weights were used to measure large bullion paymen…
Created on: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 9th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bognor Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-BB1763
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A simple cone-shaped lead weight, with a circular base. There is a perforation running through the centre of the weight from base to apex. The weight is undecorated but shows surface damage most likely post-loss. These weights are difficult to date and it is possible they could be fishing or net weights to provide mass or weights that are part of a weighing system. However due to a lack of excavated examples and associated dating context this weight can only be assigned a very wide date range. The weight is complete. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour.
Created on: Sunday 6th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pulborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-3D86C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Simple flat lead weight, roughly triangular in plan with an outward curved lower edge and a rough hole through the top point. The lower edge has a bevelled back and it may originally have been lozenge shaped with the lower point cut off. It is 29.3mm by 29.2mm and 9.7mm thick; it weighs 40.17 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Monday 31st May 2010
Last updated: Monday 31st May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-38DAC4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight from the reign of William III (1694-1702). The weight is circular with sides that taper inwards from the top to the bottom and a wide raised rim on the top. It is 23.6mm in diameter by 5.3mm thick and weighs 12.75 grams, 0.449 ounces (It is damaged around the edge and was probably originally half an ounce). It is stamped with: a crowned W (for William III) at 12 o'clock; the sword of St Paul (for London) at 8 o'clock and an ewer (for the founders company) at 5 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 31st May 2010
Last updated: Monday 31st May 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-A9CE28
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Simple lead weight with flat square top, larger concave square base with rounded corners and tapering sides. There is a hole running through from top to bottom. It is 28.5 by 27.9mm at the base, 19.1 by 18.5mm at the top and 40.8mm tall; the hole is 4.2mm in diameter at the top and 6.0mm at the bottom; it weighs 176 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Sunday 28th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester district', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-A9BFE4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Simple roughly conical lead weight with a concave circular base and tall sides which taper inwards to the top, the top is flattened into a rectangular section with a transverse piercing, the upper part of which has broken away from old damage. It is 23.2mm in diameter at the base, 34.5mm tall and weighs 66 grams. Plain weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely although most are late Medieval - Post Medieval.
Created on: Sunday 28th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester district', grid reference and parish protected.