Record ID: NARC-03D09E
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper/lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is hollow cast with a lead alloy core and copper alloy outer casing. the upper end is tapered and retains two short circular sectioned iron spurs which would have formed a suspension loop. The upper end is collared and expands into the pear shaped body, which is decorated with two pairs of concentric circles. The base of the object is abraded exposing the lead alloy core. Height: 55.79mm, Diameter (max): 54.23mm, Diameter (min): 22.59mm, Weight: 685.00g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-544A64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead suspension Weight or Plumb bob of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43-1800). The object is sub-ovate, or sub-conical in form with an incised groove which may have held a suspension loop. There is s possible casting spru toward the end and the groove. Diameter: 23.86mm, Weight: 64.7g The surface has numerous shallow grooves and some pitting. The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. The patina suggests the object dates to the latter half od the given time period.  The mass does not appear to correspond closely with any regular s…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: NARC-D0C991
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman to Medieval date (AD 43-1550). The object is of a pyramidal conical form with a flat rectangular base. At the apex two iron spurs project which would have formed a suspension loop. The surfaces have numerous grooves and indentations likely due to post-depositional agencies. Height: 29.90mm, Width: 37.36mm, Thickness: 29.32mm, Weight: 134.1g The metal is grey and cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NMGW-159791, SF-2BAEE2 and KENT-D…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: NARC-A2DABF
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in shape, with a slightly elongated upper hemisphere and an iron rod running through the centre and terminating in a break close to the upper surface of the lead. This would have formed a loop for suspension. There is a pronounced median rib running circumferentially around the centre of the object. Height: 30.51mm, Diameter: 31.40mm, Weight: 104.4g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: NARC-1F0501
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is of sub-spherical form, with slightly flattened top and rounded bottom surface. The upper surface retains an iron suspension loop projecting which is circular in section and recurved to form the loop. Height: 33.62mm, Width: 28.12mm, Thickness: 28.59mm, Weight: 128.6g The metal is cream and grey in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 15th July 2022
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Record ID: NARC-FDB97D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Weight of Roman to Post-Medieval (AD 43–1800) Probably Medieval to Post Medieval. The weight is bi-conical and with tapered sides. The upper surface has a non-perforating circular hole surrounded by a cast melded sub-circular boss. All edges and both surfaces have gouges in them. The object is more likely to be a weight than a spindle whorl due to the central hole being too small for a spindle. Diameter: 29.88mm, Thickness: 12.29mm, Weight: 32.6g The metal is brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Lead weights like these ar…
Created on: Monday 1st November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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Record ID: NARC-A790E3
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is pear-shaped with an off centre, upper and lower circular perforation which retains a portion (though not projecting) of a circular iron rod which would have formed in a suspension loop. There is a large projecting casting seam running longitudinally down the object. The surface of the weight is scratched, pitted and chipped. The weight is 415 grams or roughly one and a half Roman Libra. The metal is grey in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 57.16mm, Width: 42.35mm, Thickness: 39.04mm, We…
Created on: Thursday 28th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: NARC-895EE6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Lead and iron steelyard weight of probably Roman date (AD 43-410). The object has a flattened-base, which is slightly concave, the form is globular and retains a short portion of the integral iron top loop as well as rust staining from an inserted iron loop. The loop is represented by iron corrosion and a small spur at the apex of the object. The flat base would have permitted use as a standing weight, and, for this, the mass may suggest a value of one libra or Roman pound. The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Height: 33.72mm,…
Created on: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 24th September 2021
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Record ID: NARC-F05A9B
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in shape, with a slightly elongated upper hemisphere and an iron rod running through the centre and terminating in a break close to the upper surface of the lead. This would have formed a loop for suspension. There is a pronounced median rib running circumferentially around the centre of the object. Height: 49.81mm, Diameter: 47.21mm, Weight: 428.6g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2021
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Record ID: NARC-F0468D
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in shape with an iron rod running through the centre and terminating in a break close to the upper surface of the lead. This would have formed a loop for suspension. There is a pronounced median rib running circumferentially around the centre of the object. Height: 45.98mm, Diameter: 49.90mm, Weight: 460.6g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2021
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Record ID: NARC-0E72EE
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in shape with an iron rod running through the centre and terminating in a break close to the upper surface of the lead. This would have formed a loop for suspension. There is a pronounced median rib running circumferentially around the centre of the object. Height: 31.76mm, Diameter: 36.83mm, Weight: 207.8g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-3FEDD9
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in shape with an iron rod running through the centre and projecting from the top to form a rectangular sectioned loop. This loop is for suspension. There is a pronounced median rib running circumferentially around the centre of the object. Height: 48.44mm, Diameter: 34.71mm, Weight: 20.08g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: NARC-AC61A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The weight is bi-conical in shape with an iron rod running through the centre and projecting from the top to form a rectangular sectioned loop. This loop is for suspension. There is a pronounced median rib running circumferentially around the centre of the object. Height: 60.57mm, Diameter: 43.85mm, Weight: 445.60g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
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Record ID: NARC-F13EB6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Weight of probable Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is a bi-conical in form, tapering to both upper and lower ends. the stub of an iron suspension loop is visible at both ends. The lower half is missing a section, extending above the midrib. The weight is undecorated. The metal is a light cream in colour with a pitted patina. Height: 30.33mm, Diameter: 34.65mm, Weight: 148.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
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Record ID: NARC-4910F5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Steelyard weight of Roman dating (AD 43-410). The weight is circular in cross section with a flat upper and conical lower profile. At its apex is an iron suspension loop. It expands out towards its middle before narrowing again towards its lower terminus. The weight is cream in colour with a pitted. Length: 27.72mm, Width: 23.28mm, Weight: 35.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: NARC-962DCE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy of probable Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is a circular sectioned biconical steelyard weight with the stub of an iron suspension loop at the top. The lower half is missing a section, extending above the midrib. The weight is undecorated. The metal is a light cream in colour with a pitted patina. Height: 33.64mm, Diameter: 31.31mm, Weight: 91.5g.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
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Record ID: NARC-1D2E44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Steelyard Weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43-1800). The object conical shaped with a flat base. The object has a partially retained iron loop at its apex which is square in section. The surface of the object has been marked by several linear grooves, which run diagonally from the apex to the base of the object. These grooves are located in an irregular pattern around the weight The metal is a light brown in colour with areas of grey and a slightly pitted patina. Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional artefact, and forms and styles do…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2018
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Record ID: NARC-B13B6A
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman to early Modern date (AD 43-1700). The weight is made from lead alloy and it is of ovoid form with circular cross-section and a flattened bottom. Within the centre of the upper surface is a concave section with iron corrosion in the centre. This would have formed a loop but has been broken. The surface of the object is covered in indentations and scratches. The metal is a light brown in colour. Without context these weights are extremely difficult to date if they are of generic shape and form and not, e.g. a bust or geometrical …
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: NARC-2E32E6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman steelyard weight made of lead with a central iron rod. This weight is bi-conical in form and has the remains of an iron suspension loop at either end. It has an off-white and buff patina. The visible iron is corroded.
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2012
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Record ID: NARC-263520
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bi-conical lead weight with an iron suspension loop visible at both ends. The lead is cracked. Weights of this type are commony dated to the Roman period, although were also used in teh Medieval period.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2011
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2011
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