Record ID: KENT-E0C256
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval square 'Antwerp hand' copper alloy coin weight, probably dating to AD 1581-1585. Description: The weight is square and stamped on both sides. The obverse is marked with the initials 'LVG' above an outstretched palm. The reverse depicts a rose, flanked by the initials 'E C' and topped by a crown. The weight is a patinated brown in colour. Obverse:          V                        &n…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE24B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age unknown, but probably Post Medieval, cast lead circular 25.3g (0.9 oz) pierced weight. Sub-circular and flat with a 2.7mm diameter piercing near the perimeter. One face appears to have been used as an anvil with many 'hammered' dents on the  surface along with several chevron patterned lines. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a grey colour. Diameter 29.8mm, thickness 4.2mm, weight 25.3g (0.9 oz) Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-8B2DFA, SWYOR-10A484 and YORYM-A890BA.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C8E448
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead square 96.3 g (3.4 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. Sub-square in plan with tapered sides. The obverse has a crude moulded depiction of a facing bust with long hair 'curled up' at neck level. The reverse is plain, with a slightly raised border. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a light buff colour. Sub-square 39mm x 37.9mm, thickness 7.9mm, weight 96.3g (3.4 oz) Broadly similar examples on this database at: SUR-8D7BC3, SWYOR-12183D and PUBLIC-E1F929.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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: IOW-B48541
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval-Post Medieval lead or lead alloy weight, c.AD 1300-1700. This weight is a thick circular disc; the faces are roughly flat, with roughly straight sides. The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. Both faces have a small central, punched or cast depression, with slight abrasion and damage probably caused by movement within the soil. There are three, possibly  four, incised lines on one area of both faces, which may be part of a larger, central decoartion. Although too worn to identify, the decoration may have sig…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48522
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval-Post Medieval probable lead alloy weight, c.AD 1100-1800. This weight is sub-rectangular in plan and square in section, with rounded ends. There are no identifiable features or markings.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48500
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date, Roman-Post Medieval.  This is a sub-circular lead alloy weight with flat, undecorated faces. In the centre of the flat face are the remains of an iron rivet or attachment loop, set to project 90 degrees from the rest of the weight. The object is worn with a grey patina. For a similar example, see BH-F79381.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48389
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval-Post Medieval circular lead weight, c.AD 1300-1800. The object is circular and domed on one face with chamfered edges and an iron stub set on the edge. The flat surface of the object is pitted; the domed surface is relatively smooth with multiple surface scratches and indentations. The iron attachment spur is rectangular in plan and section, and is heavily rusted and corroded. The object has a powdery white patina with some red iron oxidisation on the domed face. For a similar example, see SUSS-DA9C9B.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A36F2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date but probably Medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is plano-concave with a flat base and slightly sunken top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The metal has a light white patina and is worn. The object is 21.04mm diameter, 6.12mm thick and weighs 16.44g. The perforation is 3.02mm in diameter. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problema…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A3264E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy weight of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 - 1800. The weight is conical with a rounded top and flat base and was likely formed by pouring molten lead into a thimble casing then allowing it to cool. The object is 20.4mm tall, 16.5mm diameter and weighs 20.5g. Although this object has been described as a weight, it may also be a gaming piece. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (2010, p.265) states that no medieval thimble indisputably dating from before the 14th century has been found in England. Re…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-A304D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy gaming piece or weight of uncertain date. The object is sub-conical with a flat base and tapering sides to a rounded top. It appears undecorated. The object is 10mm tall, 16.5mm in diameter and weighs 12.8g. Lead objects such as this are common metal detector finds but are rare from excavated contexts. This means that the dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. Similarly shaped objects are known from Viking contexts and are interpreted as weights or gaming pieces. The predominant Viking Age sy…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-A23805
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy circular trade weight. This has a central recessed pellet with grooved line running near the outside edge. A Lombardic 'h' surmounted by a weakly struck crown in positioned towards the lower side. This mark was instituted by Henry VII in 1495 and lasted into the reign of his son, Henry VIII (Biggs 1992, 48).
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1A231
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable Net or Loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical in plan and circular in section. There is an off centre, sub-circular perforation through the object. Both faces are flat. There is some post depositional damage in the form of indentations and scratches on the surface of the object. The object is undecorated. The metal is cream in colour with a pitted patina. Diameter: 21.31mm, Thickness: 5.59mm, Diameter (inner perforation): 7.51mm, Weight: 15.8g. Lead weights are difficult to date securely o…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9F0F61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to 1500). The weight is conical in shape, with faceted sides. An iron suspension loop is present in the top of the weight.  It measures 87.7mm tall, with a base diameter of 49.6 mm and a top diameter of 34.7 mm. It weighs 1148.3 g. The weight is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is little typological change over time. As the weight converts to 2.5 pounds in the 'binary' averdeposis sy…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8B2DFA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead 51.7g (1.8 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the late Medieval to Post-Medieval period. Circular and flat with a 3.2mm piercing just inside the edge with no decoration or markings present. The surface has many dents and gouges and displays a grey colour. Diameter 34.6mm, thickness 5.7mm, weight 51.7g. Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-10A484, YORYM-A890BA and NLM-232385.
Created on: Sunday 11th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-63D6A9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1800. The weight is circular with tapering sides and a raised lip. Few stamps are visible on the weight, a shield of England, a Ewer (for the London Founder's Company) and a sword (The sword of St. Paul for the City of London Guildhall). The rear of the weight is undecorated. Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 12.00 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-63C1B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight, dating to c.AD 1650 - 1850. The weight is circular with tapering sides and a slightly raised lip. The weight of the date is uncertain and does not bare any identifying initials. It has been stamped on the front with a large crown. The rear of the weight is undecorated. Diameter: 30 mm Weight: 25.62 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-63130E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 1.85mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-630A89
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 3.32mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6301AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is sub circular in plan and cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a small circular shaped hole through the centre with a diameter of 4.45mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is SWYOR-A79DCC. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fishing. Measurement…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farrington Gurney', grid reference and parish protected.