Record ID: LVPL-E8A417
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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 centre that tapers from the base to the apex. It is udecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 17.4mm; width 20mm; weight 36.39g 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: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E89336
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
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 8.8mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.9mm; thickness 7.9mm; weight 40.61g 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 onwa…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E887D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
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 two flat faces and a curved edge. It has an irreguar thickness. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 11.8mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 34.6mm; thickness 8.1mm; weight 46.3g 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 th…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E675C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval freestanding conical lead alloy trade weight of 96.12g (3.4oz but possibly originally 5oz or more), which is hollow, with a hole of c.9mm running down the centre and ribbed sides. The apex is missing. The sides have five ribs, slightly unevenly spaced around the circumference and running from base to apex. The base is flat.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E640DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable late Medieval-Post Medieval cast lead allow weight, c.AD 1400-1800. This is a flat-faced, circular weight with a small central perforation. There are no markings on either face and the surface displays a light grey colour. The weight of this item is nearly 2 oz in the old apothecary system. 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 what the original mass of the wei…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E5914D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of 53.92g (c. 2oz) with an integrally cast suspension loop at the apex, which has slightly flattened sides. Probably of medieval date.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E58948
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dome-shaped lead alloy trade or bullion weight of 77.62g (c. 2.5oz) and of possible medieval to post medieval date. A stump of an integrally cast suspension loop or other projection remains at the apex. The base is slightly concave. There are no stamps or marks.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E563B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead alloy trade or bullion weight of 63.12 g (c. 2oz) and of uncertain date, possibly Roman. There are no stamps or marks.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A8B1A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval lead alloy weight, dating to c.AD 1100 - 1700. The weight is lozengiform in plan and lentoid in section. It is undecorated and has a pierced hole at one end. Length: 69.5 mm Width: 23.7 mm Thickness: 13.7 mm Weight: 115.78 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-A46116
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal medieval or post medieval cast lead alloy trade or pan weight, 49mm in diameter and weighing 223.4g (~8oz or 1/2 avoirdupois pound). There is a small keyhole shaped stamped mark on one side.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-50FDE0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead-alloy Standing Weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1700). The object is sub-ovate and domed in form. The sides of the weight flare to a concave ovate base. The weight has a central sub circular aperture within the base. The weight is undecorated.   Height: 30.34mm, Diameter: 39.71mm, Diameter (aperture): 4.05mm, Weight: 25.31g The metal is cream in colour with numerous grooves and some pitting to the surface.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-119E86
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy disc with no markings, of uneven diameter (approx. 33mm). The object weighs approximately 1.5 oz, suggesting a possible function as a pan weight.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FE21AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal lead object of 46.59g (1.64oz), possibly a trade weight. The object is plano convex in section; the rounded upper surface has a tree or plant motif cast in relief, the flat underside has a central ridge with unclear decorative or casting marks to each side. The design is comparable to tokens of Powell Type 17 (e.g. SUR-9E0B69) but this object is considerably larger than typical tokens of the period.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FCEEB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, of unknown date, circa Roman to Early Medieval AD 43 -1100. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The apex of the weight has an off centre circular perforation (3.3mm in diameter), which runs through the object. The base is broadly flat with the exit hole. No decoration is present.  The object has a light cream patina.  Measurements: height 9.9 mm, diameter of base 23.8mm, weight 27.7 grams Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database, such as: WMID-577BD3, WMID-E…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EB7323
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with rounded edges and corners. The upper surface is decorated with a faint raised moulded design probably of a fleur-de-lis. A cut is present to one side of the weight and the reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a light grey/white patina and is worn. The weight is 41.5mm long, 32.7mm wide, 15.1mm thick and weighs 126.6g. This does not correspond to the common weight systems of the period. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and we…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-EAD479
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1250-1800). The object is conical in shape and has a flat base. A perforation channels through the object from the apex to the base and is relatively central. It is still filled with soil. The surface presents some incised longitudinal grooves and has a powsdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 23.9mm; width 25.1mm; weight 60g The object's weight at 60g including a soil fill comes close to 1/8lb under the mercantile system (58.3g) where 1lb = 16oz. This system was in pace prior to AD 1300 and u…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-EAB2AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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 with two flat faces and a roughly rounded edge. In the centre is a large circular perforation measuring 10.2mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.4mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 18.21g 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 medi…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-D1FD22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy weight or gaming piece. It is irregular in shape, being triangular at the bottom but with a circular top half. The base is also not straight and is 'kinked' halfway along, although this may be as a result of damage and not deliberate. It is flat on the front and back faces. The base is not smooth but has what may be symbols etched into it. It is difficult to discern if all of these are damage or deliberate but the horseshoe shaped symbol is obviously deliberate, the possible rune next to it is not so clear-cut. It is exceptionally large and heavy…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-C0A9C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably lead weight probably dating from the Post-medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1900. The weight is cylindrical with an irregular base that might have been flat barring a casting error and slightly domed top. It has almost fluted sides created by vertically inside lines running up its sides so that it is almost hexagonal rather than circular. It carries no further marks marks and does not have a weight matching any regular weight system. It is a creamy off white colour. The weight is 12.3mm high, 13.7mm in diameter and weighs 13.14 grams …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uffington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-54FC18
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and irregular lead token or weight of uncertain date. The token is circular in plan and domed in cross section being convex on its upper surface, flat on its reverse. The upper surface is mottled and worn with many pits. The lower surface has a slightly raised rim running around its edge. The object is a light grey colour. The object is 26.6mm in diameter, 7.5mm thick and weighs 20.84 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses including as weights, tickets and gaming tokens. They are believed to be locally produced for a local use, making precise dating difficult. Those wi…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.