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
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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
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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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