Record ID: WMID-62A608
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1700). The weight is sub-conical in form and sub-rectangular in cross section. The upper face of the weight is rounded and the lower larger face has a small central circular perforation (that does not go all the way through the object). The longer sides are flat and the smaller sides are rounded. No decoration is present.  The weigh has a cream coloured even surface patina.  It has a length of 30.8mm and a max width of 21.5mm. It has a max thickness at…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-6299DB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight which is 3.45mm in diameter. 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 f…
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-628D65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight which has been plugged, possibly with plaster. 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…
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: YORYM-627EEE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy object, probably a weight or bead, of uncertain date, probably Medieval or Post-Medieval, c.AD 1200-1700. The object is sub-ovate with a D-shaped section. It is pierced close to the centre of the object, possibly for suspension, and is undecorated. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is in fair condition. The object is 11.32mm in diameter long, 2.79mm in thickness and weighs 1.58g. The perforation is 2.25mm in diameter. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains co…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-627306
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight with a diameter of 2.43mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is OXON-3FDE93. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fish…
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-62621C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight with a diameter of 6.25mm. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is OXON-3FDE93. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a line weight for fish…
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-624B2F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date (c.43-1700). It is circular in plan, rectangular in cross section and has flat surfaces on both sides which have rounded edges. The object has a circular shaped hole through the centre of the weight but this is now obstructed with mud and lead. The object is an off white colour with grey inclusions. A similar example on the Portable Antiquities database is OXON-3FDE93. The exact purpose of this type of weight is not known but it could have been used as a l…
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: 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: LANCUM-4E8D55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval to early Post Medieval lead alloy shield shaped pan weight. Equates to 60 drams or 3.7 ounces (almost 4 ounces or quarter a pound) under the ‘binary’ averdepois system. The decorated side consists of a crowned fleur-de-lis, surrounded by a recessed border approximately 5mm lower than the decorated area. The border is largely absent from the top edge of the weight. The weight is lightly abraded and the decoration is still clearly visible. Dates to between c1390 and c1588 AD. Length 48mm, width 37mm, thickness 11mm, weight 105.35g. The weight illustrated on p4…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Settle', grid reference and parish protected.

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: LANCUM-4B6E06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy suspension weight. It is a rounded conical shape, with the top extended from the body but flattened, with a hole through the centre. The deep marks that are cut into the body are probably post depositional. Dimensions: It is 29mm high, the base diameter is 25mm and it weighs 64.78g
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4B070C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub cuboidal lead alloy object of uncertain date or function, weighing 74.61g (approx 1/4 Roman libra). The upper surface appears to have a moulded cross. The reverse is flat with a circular hole at the centre. Possibly a trade weight of early medieval date; see Biggs (1992) p40 for similar.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 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-4AB922
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal lead weight of 106.5g (c. 1/4 lb Averdepois) and of potential later medieval to post medieval date. There are no markings.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4A3C7D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy circular pan or trade weight of 13.94g (1/2oz). The weight has a wide and prominent upstanding rim and a deep incised circle defining the centre of the upper surface. The weight is stamped with the ewer (for the London Founders Company, used to demonstrate adherence to standards) and two county marks for Surrey (SY). The centre of both sides has a dimple from lathe finishing.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th 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.