Record ID: LVPL-AFD8E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm and The base diameter is 27.8 mm. It weighs 167.36 g. The weight is an off-white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over tim…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9C9628
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or gaming piece dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1400-1800) The object is domed with a flat base, flat sides and a domed top. The base is slightly concave. It is undecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 10.8mm; diameter 14.3mm; weight 13.66g The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Biggs and Withers (2000: 30) note that standing weights made of lead…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-219C64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). A circular lead weight. The weight is undecorated other than a score line across the inner face  it has not been perforated There is an incised ring on the front of the weight, it also has a wide rim. The weight is rounded.other than a flat section possibly when dropped. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour. Dimensions: Diameter 27.1mm Thickness 6.mm Weight 25.68g A similar object is recorded under: SUSS-7ED6E1 A typology of lead weights has not yet …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DA5EE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a roughly rounded edge. In the centre is a large circular perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark patina. Dimensions: Diameter 29.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 18.92g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C60856
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight or plumb of uncertain date. The lead is conical with a flat base and rounded tip with a small circular dimple. The object has a stippled, cream patina with signs of wear. Dimensions: Length 46.3mm, Diameter 11.2mm, Weight 30.80g. Lead weights are difficult to date when found as stray finds as they are used for long periods of time however similar weights on the database include ESS-EB2B97, WILT-BB2605 and SWYOR-24A123. The latter two, however, unlike the present example have a hollow core.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-605A92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.4mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 10.96g Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4B966E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight likely dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The object is circular with a flat face and base and a curved side. It is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 35.2mm; thickness 5.1mm; weight 45.48g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts, such as these, are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-47AB03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy standing weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is broadly pyramidal in form with a rectangular base. At the top is a circular perforation for suspension. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Length 41.5mm, Width at base 26.6mm, Thickness 13mm at base; Weight 72.51g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B7B90E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy weight of medieval date (1200-1350). The weight is roughly conical in shape with a rounded base and flattened apex from which the suspension loop projects (rectangular in cross-section and an inverted V in shape). The inside of the loop is slightly elongated where is has been worn through suspension. Below the apex are two concentric grooves. Measurements: Length 18.6mm, Diameter 15.8mm, Weight 16.03g. Discussion: Similarly-shaped steelyard weights from the medieval period are often decorated with shields, oft that of Richard, Earl of Cornwall (Ward-Perkin…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4F43C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight likely dating from the medieval to the post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The weight is sub-conical in shape with a perforation through the off-centre. It is udecorated and has a rough surface and a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 17.5mm; width 21mm; weight 30.38g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4E7FDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is conical in shape with an irregular rounded base. The apex is pinched to create a sub-rectangular top and a small incomplete perforation travels through the centre of the apex. It is undecorated and has a powdery light grey patina. Dimensions: Length 51.2mm; diameter (base) 32.7mm; weight 248.88g The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their use and style remains …
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-38B162
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with slightly rounded faces. An off-centre perforation measures 6.7mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 21.4mm; thickness 5.4mm; weight 11.52g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards. It is unclear wha…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-38A47A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with a flat base and slightly domed face. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.1mm; thickness 7.4mm; weight 18.45g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-367CF9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1200-1700). The weight is conical in shape with a circular base and sides that narrow slightly to a domed top. A small circular indentation is present at the apex and the base which may suggest an unfinished perforation through the centre of the object. The surface is undecorated and has a light cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Length 22mm; base diameter 21.8mm; weight 68.17g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-364FC3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and convex with a flat base. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.8mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.9mm; thickness 7.9mm; weight 28.24g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3642A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1200-1700). The weight has an irregular conical shape with an oval base and sides that narrow slightly towards the top. Through the centre of the body is an oval perforation that has a length of 8mm. The surface is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 12.9mm; base width 21.3mm; weight 16.09g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used …
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-79C0E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, probably a weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). The object is circular with a flat edge and faces. One face presents three stamped circular, serrated motifs with a pellet in the centre. One stamp is in the centre with the other two angled to the side. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.4mm; thickness 8mm; weight 58.35g
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-79A59D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and roughly flat. Both faces present a worn and bumpy surface and it is unclear if they were decorated. In the centre is small roughly circular perforation measuring 6.8mm in diameter. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 25.01g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most e…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10CD72
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular in form with a rounded edge and two flat faces. One face is decorated with small holesirregularly spaced around the central perforation. The perforation measures 9.4mm in diameter. The object has a powdery weight patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.9mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 11.78g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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