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Record ID: NLM-E5109C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
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Lead weight. A small weight made by hammering an oval droplet of solidified lead melt leaving the imprint of the hammer-blow visible on one side, and then piercing a conical hole at a projecting lug from the same side. Patinated. Presumably for use with a fishing line. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Length: 21.7mm, Width: 14.4mm, Thickness: 4.4mm, Weight: 7.75gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NLM-54C694
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast discoid weight with an uneven surface with off-centre dimple and a flat base; perhaps cast in an open mould suggesting the flat side to have been uppermost at the time of fabrication. Opposed pairs of nicks appear on the flat side. The metal retains a grey tint suggesting its relatively recent date. Though a weight close to this mass was reported from the London waterfront (Egan 1998, table 15) though it was not thought to respect any prevailing standard. This object might alternatively represent one and a half averdepois ounces, perhaps as a homemade weight for the k…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NLM-54544C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
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Lead weight. Cast discoid weight with an uneven upper surface on which appear straight lines moulded in bold relief. The lines may represent two separate arrowhead forms or perhaps an untidy monogram including letter forms resembling M and V. On the base – or the top as cast in an open mould - there is a central dimple with a crudely incised triangle around it. Patinated. The combination of relief features, dimple and incised base recur in medieval London (e.g. Egan 1998 fig. 233 no. 993, see also no. 990) where they may respect a medieval standard (ibid. table 15), and were poss…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calcethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-00872C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A probably Post Medieval cast lead anthropomorphic weight in the form of a human face. Sub-oval in plan and flattened hemispherical in form. The face is relief moulded with  a raised brow, oval eyes and a protruding nose. The mouth is only partially visible due to probable post depositional damage to the chin. The reverse has similar scuff damage but is otherwise plain and flat. The surface displays a light buff / grey colour. Length 56.5mm, width 44mm, thickness 21.2mm, weight 202g (6.8 oz) Broadly similar examples on this database at; SOMDOR-B02DB3 HESH-513062 and YORYM-FE22C7
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LIN-D88896
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
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An incomplete cast lead and iron Roman steelyard weight dating to c.AD 43-410. A bi-convex lead weight with evidence of iron at one terminal. Originally an iron rod would have passed through it and the uppermost would have housed a separate iron loop. Patinated.  Height: 37.98 mm, Width (waist): 22.99 mm, Weight: 72.32g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NLM-C1CA6B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead and copper alloy weight. Cast plano-convex oval or coffee-bean-shaped object with an embedded longitudinal copper alloy strip [of length 17.7mm and width 1.3mm] which appears on both the flat and convex or keeled sides of the object. There is the suspicion of a basal rim, which might be apt to a piece for a board game, as kindly suggested by the finder. Patinated. The neat and vulvate appearance might point to a Roman date. The flat base would permit use as a standing weight with a balance, possibly representing one quarter uncia. Inset objects are more usually associated with Vik…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9F09BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A rectangular lead tapered edged possible weight that depicts a thin long cross on its raised upper surface with a possible design in the background. The reverse is blank apart from a gouge from a possible strike by a sharp implement. Likely Medieval to Post-Medieval in date, c.AD 1400-1800.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-84C573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete  lead perforated artefact, probably a weight, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, AD 1100 - 1800. It is flat in profile, and sub-triangular in plan, with curved sides and rounded corners. It has a rectangular cross section. The object is damaged just under the perforation. The narrow end is perforated with an irregular hole of 4-6mm diameter. It has no decoration present and is cream in colour with an uneven surface patina.  The weight is 58.6mm long, 38mm wide and 9.9mm thick. It  weighs 99.3 g. The mass does not…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-0CDB92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A post medieval lead weight, dating to c. AD 1600 - 1900. In plan the weight is a tapering rectangle and in profile is wedge shaped. The base is flat. At the flat top there is a loop made of copper alloy wire which appears to extend internally to the base as some of the wire is exposed at one of the base corners. There are no markings on the weight body. It weighs 83.78 grams which is equivelant to being just under three ounces. Height 47 mm, width 22 mm, thickness 17 mm and weight 83.78 g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-08EB7D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead circular 30g (1 oz) weight. Circular with straight sides, with one face bearing a large letter 'S'. The reverse is plain, with the surface displaying a light grey colour. Diameter19.7mm, height 10mm, weight 30g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-C06937, NLM-52CE4E and PUBLIC-99F969.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-034005
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead hanging weight of uncertain date, but most likely of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (circa AD 1200-1800). The object is piriform in shape, with a flat base that curves outwards before tapering towards a blunt top. There is a circular hole running from top to base, which possibly held a suspension loop or hook. The outside of the object is textured with horizontal striation and there are horizontal lines incised on the upper portion of the object. There is a small vertical incision on one side of the object, and another longer incision mark running diagonal…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: LIN-F2565E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An cast lead weight probably dating from the medieval period c.AD 1150-1450. The object is shield-shaped in form with a flat top and curved sides that reach a blunt point at the bottom. Both sides are flat, with one side decorated with a raised septfoil with six recessed triangles in a circle with their points facing inwards. Length: 42.06 mm; Width: 37.30 mm; Thickness: 19.87 mm; Weight: over 200g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swayfield', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HAMP-F186BE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead steelyard weight dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The object is broadly bi-conical with a slightly flattened top and almost pointed base The surface of the metal is pitted and marked and is generally of a cream and pale brown colouring with rust staining where the iron shows. Diameter: 33.25 mm; Height: 25.49 mm; Weight: 92.11 g.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: NLM-EE5148
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead weight. Cast conical standing weight; shrinkage lines on the base may suggest it was cast in an open mould. Patinated, with adventitious cut-marks overall. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410 Height: 31.5mm, Diameter: 32.4mm, Weight: 149.42gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: NMS-AF2ACD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Lead trade weight, circular and uniface, bearing on the upper face a puncheon displaying the Arms of the Commonwealth, a shield with the cross of St. George and another with a harp, an annulet punched into the area above, weight 14.15g so presumably for half an ounce, 1649-60 
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: IOW-9CF27A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy steelyard weight of uncertain date. The weight is roughly conical in section and sub-circular in plan. There is an iron shank protruding from the top. The sides are uneven and slightly scuffed.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: IOW-9CF234
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Medieval possible weight or gaming piece, c.AD 1100-1700. This is a solid tube of lead with no distinctive marks or decoration. Its use is uncertain, although it could have functioned as a weight or gaming piece.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SF-7440E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead weight which is conical in shape and has an incomplete iron loop projecting from its tapering terminal. It measures 55.00mm in height and has a base diameter of 36.31mm, and a weight of 317.32g. This weight is Roman to post medieval in date, the presence of an iron loop may mean it is at the earlier end of this date range.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LVPL-219C64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find 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
Spatial data recorded.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-E1835C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A free-standing cast lead conical 43.2g (1.5 oz) weight of uncertain age, but probably dating to the Post Medieval period. Sub-circular base with tapering sides up to a pointed apex. No markings or decoration present, but many dents and gouges, displaying a light grey colour. Base diameter 20.5mm, height 26.9mm, weight 43.2g. Similar examples on this database at: SUSS-076711, YORYM-9199B9 and NLM-FDEAC1.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.


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