Record ID: SUSS-652A23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy circular flat weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date c. 1280-1700. The flat weight is circular and thick with possible stamped illegible characters on one face with a rough surface. The reverse is smoother with two transverse impressed grooves (probably damage); with a series of incised lines, possibly the shoulders and bust of a helmeted figure facing right. The object has a buff patina. Measurements: diameter: 33.75mm; thickness: 8.41mm and weight: 71.2g.  Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare fr…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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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 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…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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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.