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Record ID: SF-0642F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl, of Roman or later date. It is conical in form with a flat circular base and central circular perforation. The weight measures 12.07mm in height, 14.38mm in base diameter, and 10.93g in weight. This simple lead weight may date to any point from the Roman period onwards, but if utilised as a spindle whorl might be Medieval or Post-Medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-062BE5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bun-shaped weight. Probably Roman. 58mm in diameter. Many scars around the surface of the weight caused through use.
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-F0F2A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very unusual cylindrical 2 unciae weight, comprising a cast copper alloy disc, similar to a furniture mount, face slightly concave with large central boss and engraved bordering line (diameter 23mm, 5mm thick (including boss)), connected to a basal disc (1mm thick) by four copper alloy rivets which presumably perforate and are obscured by a corroded iron plate (c. 1.5-2mm thick) adjacent to the outer plate and a thick drum-shaped layer of lead (16mm thick), the heads of the rivets are visible on the base. Weighs 1.9600 oz, 857.4 grains, 55.57 g (2 unciae = c.54g).
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2010
Last updated: Sunday 6th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Happisburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9A2927
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Roman (AD 1-410), tiny lead conical weight, weighing 5.1g. It stands 9.09mm high and narrows to a damaged 6.01mm diameter at the top from the 11.55mm diameter base. A central piercing at the top 2.5mm in diameter is very off-centre on the base, at the edge (2.82mm diameter).
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-70EEC3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Roman (AD 1-410) conical lead weight (or spindle whorl?), measuring 20.30mm in length and weighing 25.3g. Its base diameter is 17.34mm, narrowing to 7.93x8.80mm at the other end. A central hole pierces through the centre, 4.07mm in diameter at the base and 1.95mm at the top.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-70D125
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Roman (AD 1-410) conical lead weight (or spindle whorl?), measuring 24.34mm in length and weighing 46.1g. Its base ‘diameter’ is 19.63x19.97mm, narrowing to 8.82x8.00mm at the other end. A central hole pierces through the centre, 4.72mm in diameter at the base and 2.49mm at the top, where it is set off-centre.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-09E792
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy hanging (steelyard?) weight, spherical oval with two stubs of a broken iron loop in one of the narrow ends. Large void in the side, presumably a casting fault (void length 13mm, width 9mm, depth 3mm). Length 38.6mm, diameter 20.7mm-21.9mm, weight 77.8g.
Created on: Friday 15th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drakelow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-08B452
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Roman (AD 1-410) conical lead weight, measuring 15.33mm in length and weighing 13.85g. Its base ‘diameter’ is 17.90x14.75mm, narrowing a point at the other end. A central hole pierces through the centre, 6.19mm in diameter at the base and 3.32mm at the top, where it is set off-centre.
Created on: Friday 15th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-CB76F4
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman bi-conical cast lead steelyard weight with rusted remains of an iron suspension loop at the top. The weight is 29.0mm in diameter and 25.1mm long excluding the loop, 30.4mm including; it weighs 83.47 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westmeston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C95CE5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four conical lead weights all with central vertical perforation. They have a combined total weight of 87.66g and are of probable Roman or later date. 1) Conical in form with flat base and slightly flattened top. It measures 26.30mm in height, 17.78mm in diameter at base, and 24.88g in weight. 2) Conical in form with flattened base and unevenly finished top. It measures 26.91mm in length, 18.22mm in base diameter, and 30.31g in weight. 3) Conical in form with rounded top and flattened base. It measures 22.69mm in length, 14.86mm in base diameter, and 23.21g in weight. 4) Con…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C517A2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, possibly Roman in date. It is conical in shape with a rounded top and slightly irregular. The flat edge is the upper face and this has a central depression- possibly where an attachment loop once was. The surface is irregular all over due either to corrosion or poor casting of the weight. It was too heavy for my scales which go up to 200g. It has a length/height of 43.36mm and a diameter of 41.70mm.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B6E101
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight with an iron core. It is cylindrical in shape with a thin iron core protruding out the top which would have become a hook. Although it seems similar to Roman weights due to its iron core the shape is unusual so no specific date has been assigned.
Created on: Monday 11th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-B6D687
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead Roman steelyard weight. It is biconical in shape with a central iron core.
Created on: Monday 11th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B2DA77
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead biconical steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 1 – AD 410), missing one of its iron loops. Length: 35.40mm with one loop, 29.77mm without; maximum diameter: 30.11mm. Weight: 108.36g.
Created on: Monday 11th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B2ADC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Roman (AD 1-410) conical lead weight, measuring 16.14mm in length and weighing 30.1g. Its base diameter is 22.57mm, narrowing to 8.38mm at the other end. A central hole pierces through the centre 3.88mm in diameter at the base and 3.49mm at the top.
Created on: Monday 11th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-6728C5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. It is biconical in form with a pointed base and the remains of an iron suspension loop visible at the top of the weight. It measures 33.54mm in length, 36.70mm in diameter, and weighs 189.94g. This is a steelyard weight of probable Roman date, although a later date cannot be ruler out entirely.
Created on: Monday 14th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29AE13
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy line weight or spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.5mm. The weight measures 19.5mm diameter, is 17.5mm thick. It weighs 36.27 grams. The artefact is a mid-light grey cream colour with an even broken patina. It has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. These weights are used for a long period of time and have multiple functions including…
Created on: Friday 11th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven Arms', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-26A9E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Cast roughly conical flat-based line weight, with off-centre apical hole, apparently corresponding to another much closer to the edge on the flat underside of object; now squashed to a markedly irregular form. Length (base): 29.23mm, Width of base: 20.32mm, Height: 20.22mm, weight: 56.72mm.
Created on: Friday 11th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-FE9BF0
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead steelyard weight dating to the Roman period. The weight is primarily bi-conical in shape with the remains of an iron suspension loop extending from both ends. However the weight is significantly misshapen on one side, giving the appearance best described as ‘something having exploded outwards from within the weight, resulting in the lead having parted (mostly on one of the two cones, i.e. the upper cone being more effected than the lower) and pushed outwards. The weight has a length of 30.92mm and a diameter of c.34.97mm and weighs 102.92g (3.62oz). For similar examples see …
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-FE8712
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead steelyard weight dating to the Roman period. The weight has a slightly irregular bi-conical shape with the remains of an iron suspension loop extending from both ends. The weight has a length of 31.28mm and a diameter of 26.58mm and weighs 92.19g (3.25oz). For similar examples see CAM-FB9D15, CAM-24EBD2 and CAM-FE9BF0.
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FD1806
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of probable Roman or Medieval date 100 -1650 AD. The weight is broadly conical in shape with the base being an irregular circular shape and the apex an irregular dome. The weight is undecorated; it is pierced at the apex by an irregular slanting hole which has possibly been drilled rather than cast. The hole has a diameter of 3.0mm. The reverse (under) side of the weight has an irregular depression, presumably used to change / increase the accuracy of the weight. Without other artefacts from the same context it is difficult to date the artefact; due to the vari…
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CFE212
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight possibly dating to the Roman period, (45-410AD). It is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The upper surface is inscribed with the Roman numerals IIII. The object is probably Roman, although the weighing systems put in place by the Romans in Britain remained in use into the Medieval period. A similar example can be found on p16 Biggs and Withers (2000).
Created on: Monday 7th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-C2B261
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman cast lead and iron steelyard weight. In profile the weight is an asymmetrical bi-conical with a circular section. The upper and lower apex of the weight has an incomplete iron loop. The surface of the weight is mid beige/cream. It weighs 313g and is 41.89mm long and 44.67mm in diameter. Barford, Blockley and Day (1984 ‘A Romano-British Steelyard From Marshfield, Avon’.) illustrate a similar shaped weight dating to the Roman period, as does Allason-Jones and Miket (1984 Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort Gloucester), Nos. 8.46 and 8.47.
Created on: Sunday 6th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-93ECF4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead steelyard weight of possible Roman date. It is pear-shaped in form with a slightly flattened base and tapering towards a flattened point at the top. The remains of an iron suspension loop can just be identified in the centre of the top surface, but this is now mostly missing due to old breaks. The surfaces are pitted and have much damage probably caused whilst in the ground. It measures 67.25mm in length, 52.42mm in maximum diameter, and weighs g. This weight is of probable Roman date, although similar examples were also used in the Medieval period and so a later date canno…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2009
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kedington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6902C5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight or possible strap-end of probable Roman date. The artefact is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The sides are slightly waisted and the terminals rounded. Two horizontal transverse bars / bands are present on all faces; they are heavily worn but original sub-divided by three circumferential horizontal ridges. The upper part of the weight is pierced by a single hole which is corroded closed. A direct parallel has not been found and it is possible that this may be a hanging weight or possibly even a strap end / dangler. The artefact is a mid grey cream co…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-66B184
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman lead steelyard weight. Cast circular weight, of a flattened tear-drop form which rises to presumed position of an apical suspension loop (now lost). Though the object is patinated overall, and prominently grooved on its upper side, grey metal appears in two zones. The first, irregular zone, on the upper surface, may represent damage. The second zone is a sub-circular patch on the side of the weight, of diameter 11mm. Diameter: 41.58mm, Height: 37.65mm, weight: 315gms.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-669B56
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Spindle whorl or weight. Cast circular flattened conical whorl or weight with an off-centre square-sided perforation (c.5.1mm square); the perforation has been formed by driving a square-section object - perhaps a nail - through the lead, as the metal is markedly lipped on one side. One of two lead objects from this group of similar size and weight, just over one half imperial (British) ounce. Diameter; c.19.5mm, Thickness: 7.12mm, weight: 16.9gms.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-6679C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Spindle whorl or weight. Penannular weight made by rolling a rectangular-section billet of cast lead around - presumably - a former, leaving central sub-circular hole (of diameter c.8.5mm). Patinated overall. One of two lead objects from this group of similar size and weight, just over one half imperial (British) ounce. Length: 22.64mm, Width: 21.13mm, Thickness: 7.35mm. Weight 16.3gms.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5315E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain - possibly Roman, lead alloy, crudely cast, probable unofficial small conical shaped weight. Length 14.7mm, Width 15mm, Thickness 13.9mm, Diameter 15mm, Weight 14.1mm. Conical shape with small flange around the base and pimple on the top/apex. But also four feint ribs down the cone shape and a small dimple roughly in the centre of the base. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 40.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-52E511
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Probably Roman. lead alloy, cast, oval probable steelyard weight. Length 31.3mm, Width 25.6mm, Thickness 17.5mm, Weight 61.9g. Flattened oval or 'pear drop' shape, plain lead weight with rusty remains of a probable suspension loop at the top. The steelyard was used throughout the Roman world and, being portable was employed by many street sellers and merchants. White powdery surface with a number of small dents and scratches inflicted by agricultural practices i.e. ploughing. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 9 and Roman Art…
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-3BEAA5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Roman - Post Medieval. Lead alloy, crudely cast and damaged probable small spherical 'net' type weight. Length 14.6mm, Width 13.4mm, Thickness 8.8mm, Diameter 14.6mm, Weight 8.3g. Squashed partly flat, once spherical shaped weight with narrow central hole. Even white surface patina. Ref. Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SF-BEA102
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight, of possible Roman or later date. It is a conical shape with a flat base in which there are traces of apparent iron staining, although there is no magnetic reaction. It is possible that an iron shank or loop was once attached. The weight measures is 24.14mm in height, and the base is roughly oval, 25.54mm x 21.91mm. It weighs 44.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-BC76F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman or Medieval copper alloy steelyard weight, 38mm long, 36mm wide and weighs 232g. The object is sub-spherical in form and section with an iron shaft embedded in it.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-AE2116
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy steelyard weight, probably dating from the Roman period. The freestanding weight has a triangular cross section and tapers towards the apex, where there are the remains of an iron loop.
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2009
Last updated: Sunday 27th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-5865D3
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead Roman steelyard weight. Bi-conical with remains of iron loops at both apexes. Length 46mm, diameter 36mm, weight 167g.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ston Easton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-1D9F10
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman cast lead and iron steelyard weight. In profile the weight is an asymmetrical bi-conical with a circular section. The upper and lower apex of the weight has an incomplete iron loop. The surface of the weight is mid beige/cream. It weighs 102.8g and is 33.07mm long and 30.55mm in diameter. Barford, Blockley and Day (1984 'A Romano-British Steelyard From Marshfield, Avon'.) illustrate a similar shaped weight dating to the Roman period, as does Allason-Jones and Miket (1984 Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort Gloucester), Nos. 8.46 and 8.47.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-71C594
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Roman-Post Medieval. Crudely cast, small, circular shaped probable unofficial trade weight. Length 14.9mm, Width 14.4mm, Thickness 6.5mm, Diameter 14.9mm, Weight 8.8g. Small but relatively thick 'pill' shaped unofficial weight or possible gaming piece. Grey surface patina on a relatively uneven surface but no official marks. Ref. English Weights - An Illustrated Survey, Norman Briggs, White House Publications 1992, page 40 and Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 42.
Created on: Sunday 8th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CPAT-557E21
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a flat, cast lead weight which may be Roman to post medieval in origin. This face of artefact is moulded with three concentric circular ridges with a plain back. The surface is now heavily oxidised with some fritting of the material at the rim. Alternative interpretation, a token.
Created on: Saturday 7th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-16C887
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead. Probably a line weight, though such objects are sometimes described as plumb bobs. Rectangular, cut from thick lead sheet, with apical perforation at one end. Suggested date: Roman-Medieval, 1-1500. Length: 22.66mm, Width: 15.26mm, Thickness: 4.12mm. Weight: 12.04gms.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EEB636
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman steelyard weight. Cast bi-conical lead weight, with stub of iron suspension loop in situ. Height: 43.55mm. Diameter: 32.85mm. Weight: c.380 gms
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-DCF863
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Roman-Post Medieval. Lead alloy, crudely cast unofficial trade weight. Length 29.3mm, Width 29.1mm, Thickness 12.7mm, Weight 69.0g. Slightly irregular square, flat, shaped plain weight. One corner broken away in antiquity with a pale grey even patina but rather irregular pitted surface. Ref. English Weights-An illustrated survey, Norman Briggs, White House Publications 1992, page 40 and Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 50 & 55.
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-DC7DA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Age uncertain. Roman-Post Medieval. Lead alloy, crudely cast probable unofficial, trade weight. Length 24.2mm, Width 22.1mm, Thickness 15.3mm, Diameter 24.2mm, Weight 70.7g. Circular, flat but the sides slightly convex or barrel shaped. The top and base surfaces slightly concave with an irregular dimple roughly in the centre of each end. Attractive pale grey shiny surface patina. Ref. English Weights - An Illustrated Survey, Norman Briggs, White House Publications 1992, page 40 and Detector Finds 2, Gordon Bailey, Greenlight Publishing 1993, page 29-34 No. 42.
Created on: Sunday 1st November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-998364
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three cast lead weights of Roman date. The three weights are conical in shape. One has a small iron protrusion on the flat surface. Weight : 15.7, Length : 14.5, Diameter : 18.2. One has an iron rod, possibly the remains of an attachment loop, projectiong from the flat surface. Weight : 16.7, Length : 14.1, Diameter : 19.1. One has three knops projecting from the upper edge and traces of iron on the flat surface. Weight : 14.5, Length : 18, Diameter : 21.6. All of these weights are similar in shape and size. The metal is a mid whitish-brown and is very worn.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Tanfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-72CE76
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical with an iron rod running through the centre. The rod is broken at one end where a suspension loop would once have been present. At the other end of the weight the loop remains in tact. The metal is a light greyish-white colour and is heavily scored and pitted. The weight is 45.7mm long, 33.9mm in diameter and weighs 132g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP-88A6B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded small cast lead weight in the shape of a frustum, or truncated cone. It is oval in cross-section. It has a hole running right through its centre; the hole tapers towards the base: L.: 6.3 - 7.8mm. The object has been squashed slightly at the top, with the hole implicated. The artefact now has an off-white colour. Such objects are undiagnostic and a wide date range is here given.
Created on: Friday 16th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-85C032
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical with and iron rod running through the centre. The rod is broken at both ends where suspension loops would once have been present. The metal is a light greyish-white colour and is heavily scored and pitted. The weight is 33.2mm long, 28.6mm wide and weighs 100g.
Created on: Friday 16th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5B8226
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Drop-shaped lead weight with remains of a sturdy iron wire at either end. Maximum diameter 15 mm, length 31 mm. It weighs 29.42g (1.03 oz). Perhaps a steelyard weight, though not of the conventional Roman form; it may date to any time from the Roman to post-medieval periods.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Colville Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5B54F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical lead weight with slender iron loop at top. The base is oval, 15 x 14 mm, and the weight is 34 mm tall in total. It weighs 28.08g (0.99 oz). Because it weighs almost exactly one ounce, it may be a trading weight of the 14th century onwards; but because it has a hanging loop, it may be a steelyard weight. It is not of the conventional Roman form, so may date to any time from the Roman to post-medieval periods.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Colville Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-472B83
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead conical standing weight. Small. Probably Roman. Hand formed. base is roughly circular in plan. A scar on the top may be in indication of a missing suspension loop.
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-45AF28
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead weights of Roman to Post-Medieval date. a) roughly circular, 21.12mm in diameter, 12mm in width, central perforation 10mm diameter, weight 27.87g b) plano-convex, circular, 27mm diameter, 6.65mm in thickness, central perforation 3.4mm diameter on upper surface, 7mm diameter on underside at base, weight 24.51g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-397C42
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A domed steelyard weight, probably of Roman date, with sloping sides and an iron loop.
Created on: Monday 12th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-F1F725
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight. Circular in plan. 31mm in diameter and 5mm thick. Possible circular impression on one surface but no other markings on the surface. Probably Roman, although the weighing systems put in place by the Romans in Britain remained in use into the Medieval period.
Created on: Friday 9th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-4A0FF1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated lead weight of Roman or later date. It is plano-convex in shape, approximately circular with a diameter of 21.2mm and a circular perforation 12.3mm in diameter in the centre of the base. The perforation at the top is irregular and part of the side is squashed in. The weight measures 9.63mm in height and weighs 16.95g.
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-761F87
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post-Medieval circular, flat lead weight with a central off-centre hole 6.65mm in diameter. It weighs 11.64g, measures 21.26mm in diameter and 4.93mm thick.
Created on: Monday 21st September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WILT-75FF32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete possible Roman or Post-Medieval conical lead and iron weight, one end of which is damaged. It weighs 92.74g. The weight is circular in section (c.20mm in diameter) at one end with an iron loop bent to one side. It is 39.69mm long and c.14mm at the opposite, damaged end. The iron is in relatively good condition, suggesting a possible more recent date.
Created on: Monday 21st September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-367021
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast lead alloy steelyard weight; biconical with stub of iron loop embedded in one apex; the lower apex is truncated. Thick cream patina. Length 47.5g, diameter 42.7-44.4mm, weight 393.9g.
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-34DCE4
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead steelyard weight with integral iron suspension loop. The loop is now missing, with two iron scars protruding through the surface of the lead. Lead steelyard weights with integral loop are typical in the Roman period.
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-241126
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman - post-Medieval cast lead alloy weight. Bun-shaped with central circular perforation (diameter 7.4mm). Diameter 20.5mm-21.2mm, thickness 9.7mm, weight 20.6g.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-2405D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman - post-Medieval cast lead alloy weight. Cone-shaped with tapering central circular perforation (diameter (top) 6.8mm & (base) 7.4mm). Diameter 26.2mm-27.1mm, thickness 15.2mm, weight 46.4g.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-23FA53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman - post-Medieval cast lead alloy weight. Sub-circular with non-tapering central circular perforation (diameter 8.0mm). Diameter 22.3mm-23.2mm, thickness 15.6mm, weight 38.1g.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-23EFB3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman - post-Medieval cast lead alloy weight. Flat circular disc with central circular perforation (diameter 9.4mm). Diameter 33.8mm-34.8mm, thickness 4.4mm-5.4mm, weight 41.4g.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-22D748
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Roman - post-Medieval cast lead alloy weights. Both are semi-circular blocks, flat on the base and with a broken iron loop at the middle of the curved upper edge (i.e. the top fo the weight); the ends of the iron loops can be seen in the bases; these could act as both steelyard and standing weights; both are very close in weight; both have a thick cream patina. 1. Length (height) including broken loop 21.7mm, length not including loop 20.0mm, width 32.6mm, thickness 14.4mm, weight 56.2g. Just one end of the loop can be seen in the base. [more fe staining] 2. Length (height) …
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-22A9D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman - post-Medieval cast lead alloy weight; probably Roman. Bi-conical steelyard weight with broken iron loop; the lower hemisphere is more rounded than conical. Thick cream patina. Length including broken loop 35.9mm, length not including loop 34.5mm, diameter 39.6mm-40.8mm, weight 266.2g.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-227822
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of uncertain Roman to Post-Medieval date. It is conical in form with a flat circular base, tapering to a rounded top. There is the suggestion of a small circular transverse perforation through the top of the weight, although this is by no means certain. It measures 20.20mm in diameter at base, 27.32mm in height, and weighs 40.35g.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isleham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A71117
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three undecorated lead objects, possibly weights, of uncertain Roman to Post-Medieval date. They have a combined total weight of 58.27g. 1) Circular in plan with a flattened oval shaped section. It measures 17mm in diameter, 4.53mm in thickness, and weighs 6.56g. 2) Cross-shaped in plan and rectangular in section. It measures 25.14mm in length, 21.65mm in width, 9.60mm in thickness, and weighs 11.65g. 3) Sub-triangular in plan, square in section and with a triangular groove along one face. It measures 53.03mm in length, 13.25mm in width, 8.76mm in thickness and 40.06g in weight.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DENO-A5EB73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman to Post-Medieval large, pyramid-shaped lead weight, probably a spindle whorl. Length: 50.3mm, width at widest end: 38.4mm, width and narrow end: 11.8mm, weight: 301.9g. It has been pointed out that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). It therefore seems likely that this heavy example was used for spinning wool. The dating of unstratified Spindle whorls is very difficult. However, E…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderwasley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-A38661
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy standing weight, in the shape of a cottage loaf, having a lower flattened sphere with a smaller flattened sphere on top. Thick cream patina. Date uncertain, Roman to post-Medieval. Length (height) 29.9mm, diameter (base) 36.4mm, diameter (top) 28.0mm, weight 221.7g.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sotby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D0C657
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded and abraded cast lead object with an iron remains at both apexes - probably a small Roman steelyard weight. The object is bi-conical in shape, as typical Roman steelyard weights were (Geake 2001, 67).
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: KENT-660A03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten lead cast weights found together. Seven of the weights are conical in shape and have a central perforation through the centre. The eighth weight is biconical in shape with a flat horizontal band around the centre. A fragment of iron remains on the top edge of the weight, suggesting there was an iron susspension loop on the weight. The last two weights are roughly annular with uneven edges and surfaces. These weights are difficult to date outside of excavated contexts. For this reason they are given the broard dating of Roman to Medieval.
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-54F5B5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight. It is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation which has been filled with iron. The weight is undecorated. It has a smooth mid-white patina. It weighs 11.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2C5552
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded and abraded cast lead object with broken iron loops at both ends - probably a Roman steelyard weight. The object is very roughly bi-conical in shape, as typical Roman steelyard weights were (Geake 2001, 67). One of the loops, assuming it is one is now vestigial; the other has lost its top and has corroded considerably. The object's weight at 55.01 equates approximately to two Roman ounces, allowing for losses and wear.
Created on: Monday 24th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-276265
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman lead steelyard weight with an integral iron loop. The loop is broken and very corroded and the ends can be seen protruding through at the base of the weight. The lead weight it globular in shape and has been chipped and mishapen.
Created on: Monday 24th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northamptonshire Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2A8912
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead steelyard weight, probably dating to the Roman period. The weight is solid and has a domed head with a conical underside. There is a small iron loop cast into the the top.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-190F64
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead steelyard weight. The object is a roughly bi-conical weight with an iron rod through the centre which terminates in a loop at both ends, both of which are broken and corroded. The weight survives in good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shiptonthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-B041A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead weight from a stratified Roman site. The weight has a hole from the top going through to the base that varies in width and is off-centre. Originally this object was identified as a plumb-bob but the perforation is not central and the object would have swing unevenly, so it is suggested that this is not a plumb-bob but a weight possibly used in the weighing of goods.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WILT-1EC168
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43 – AD 410) with one broken iron loop. Length: 39.99mm; maximum diameter: 45.72mm. Weight: c.520g. The weight is globular with flattened ends, in one of which are the two iron stumps of a loop.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1EB292
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43 – AD 410) with two broken iron loops. Length: 43.49mm; maximum diameter: 47.13mm. Weight: c.380g. The weight is bi-conical in form with stumps of the loops surviving.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1AA656
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43 – AD 410) with two broken iron loops. Length: 20.40mm with incomplete loops, 17.13mm without; maximum diameter: 19.99mm. Weight: c.30g. The weight is bi-conical in form with two broken arms of a loop at either apex.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1A91E5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43 – AD 410) with two broken iron loops. Length: 36.92mm with incomplete loops, 32.30mm without; maximum diameter: 58.04mm. Weight: c.380g. The weight is conical in form with a stub of broken loop projecting from the apex and a fragment of loop on the underside.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1A0C87
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of Roman date (AD 43 – AD 410) with two broken iron loops. Length: 42.45mm with loop, 37.16mm without; maximum diameter: 34.46mm. Weight: c.175g. The weight is bi-conical in form with a broken loop projecting from one apex and a broken stub at the other. The lead is heavily pitted.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DC9C12
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman? lead alloy weight, 52mm long and 43mm in diameter. The object weighs 536grams and has a pale grey patina. It is oval in form and circular in section. It has a circular hole in its upper surface for a suspension loop.
Created on: Monday 27th July 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 30th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-5E4DE3
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman lead steelyard weight with an attached iron loop. At 499.4g, it is tempting to classify this as a relatively modern half-kilo weight; however, this form of weight is generally considered to be Roman in date and the level of corrosion is also consistent with this theory. It is therefore probably designed to be a one and a half librae (491.18g) weight. The artefact is bi-conical, the lower portion being slightly longer than the upper portion and extending to a rounded base. The upper portion has convex sides and a flat top. The iron loop has a circular aperture and there is a …
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-3525F5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date (AD 43 – AD 410). The weight is biconical in form and has the remains of an iron wire suspension loop at the top. The surface is pitted and has some modern scuffs and dents. Grey/buff patina overall. Length: 29.9mm; diameter: 33.0mm; weight: 135.88g.
Created on: Sunday 19th July 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0A1385
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sedimentary, sandstone, loom weight of unknown date, probably post Roman 800 – 1500 AD. The loom weight is broadly sub rectangular in both plan and profile. It is formed from a relatively hard sandstone. A small broadly rectangular hole has been punched in the upper edge, and it is suggested that this hole allowed the weight to be suspended. Similar weights are associated with loom, although it is possible that this represents a broken (and possibly reused) sandstone roof tile. None of the surfaces have been overly worked and none are smooth or polished. The weight measures 93.6mm…
Created on: Friday 17th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-074766
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast Roman steelyard weight made of lead and with an iron core. The weight is bi-conical with a circular cross section. It has a maximum diameter of 26.4mm, is 30.24mm long and weighs 63.68 grams.
Created on: Friday 17th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-EEBD63
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Roman cast lead steelyard weight with iron core. The weight is bi-conical with a circular cross section. It has a maximum diameter of 33.08mm, is 37.95mm long and weighs 150.91 grams.
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-DF03F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy steelyard weight of possible Roman date. No exact parallel could be found for this artefact and the suggested date is based on a consideration of the form and patination. The weight is roughly 'acorn-shaped', with a bulbous lower portion and truncated conical upper portion with an apex loop. At the base of the conical portion is a moulded ring. At the centre of the flat bottom side is a circular hole containing what appears to be lead. The artefact measures 25.7mm high, 13.9mm wide and weighs 19.39g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2009
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Furneux Pelham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B5A603
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl, of Roman or later date. It is plano-convex in form with flattened top and bottom and a central circular perforation. The surfaces are undecorated but there is a small area of damage on the upper surface probably resultant from plough or similar action whilst in the ground. The object measures 21.49mm in diameter, 9.28mm in height, and weighs 21.54g.
Created on: Monday 13th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-77D517
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cylindrical lead weight, damaged at one end. The complete end has a iron stub at the centre, probably the remains of a suspension loop made by putting a lengh of wire with a looped top into the lead as it was cast. It is 28.5mm in diameter, 40.5mm long and weighs c.60 grams. Such simple lead weights were often made at home for weighing quantities casually rather than for trade and are difficult to date. Bi-conical lead weights with iron loops were made in the Roman period for use with steelyards, the different shape and rougher casting of this example suggests it may be unrelated to t…
Created on: Friday 10th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Petworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-1F4D46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead (possible) weight of unknown date, Roman to modern. The object is cylindrical with two discoidal ends. It has only been roughly cast.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-0D6BD4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roughly spherical lead weight with an iron loop.
Created on: Sunday 5th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-0D60F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roughly conical weight with a corroded iron loop in the apex.
Created on: Sunday 5th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-CDC024
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead cylindrical weight of possible Roman to Post Medieval date. The cylindrical body of the weight is cast in one piece and had flat discs at either end. From one of these protrudes and iron suspension loop. It is not possible to date weights such of these any closer outside of excavated contexts. The weight is 29.1mm long and 23.1mm in diameter. It weighs 88.1 grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A1C162
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight, probably a steelyard weight of possible Roman date. In its current state the object is oval shaped in plan and conical in profile with flattened top and bottom faces and a central circular perforation. Extending from the top of the perforation, and visible at the bottom of the perforation, are two corroded lengths of iron that probably originally formed a suspension loop that is new incomplete due to old breaks. The base of the object has quite a sharp finish that may indicate it is only one half of a larger biconical weight, the remainder now missing due to …
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-10ADE8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large lead weight with integral iron loop at the top. Roughtly circular in shape, it has raised area around the flat top where the iron loop is sunk, suggesting it was made in two phases. The iron was sunk into the block and lead moulded around it to give it shape and extra weight. Roughly 55mm in diameter and 30mm deep. This style of weight is typical of Roman steelyard weights, although some weights with iron loops have been found in the early Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northamptonshire area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9511E6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead weight of uncertain date. It is pear shaped with a central circular perforation and a slightly flattened lower(?) end. It measures 23.08mm in length, 11.84mm in width, 9.31mm in thickness, and weighs 10.86g. This weight may have served as a simple spindle whorl or similar and could be of any date from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Friday 5th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-94DD62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-conical shaped lead weight that is poorly cast with uneven and splaying edges and an offcentred sub-oval shaped perforation. Presumably this was intended as a spindle whorl or similar. It measures 14.58mm in height, 23.27mm in length, 20.69mm in width, and weighs 24.10g. This weight is of uncertain Roman to Post-Medieval date.
Created on: Friday 5th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-66A598
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of probable Roman date. It is circular in plan and biconical in shape. There is a rounded protrusion of iron which probably once formed an attachment loop. Both surfaces are undecorated.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT-401327
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Small conical lead weight of Roman to Medieval date. The weight was cat in one piece and has a vertically drilled circular hole through the cerntre. The weight is 19.8mm long, 16.2mm in diameter at its widest point and weighs 18.8 grams.
Created on: Monday 1st June 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darenth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-3DDD14
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead weight of Roman or later date. It is plano-convex in shape with a central perforation 3.6mm in diameter. It is 18.15mm in diameter, 3.25mm in thickness and weighs 17.84g. The domed surface is roughly decorated with incised lines radiating from the centre. Shorter incised lines, incised at 45 degrees to the outside edge, run up to meet them. The spindle whorl could date from the Roman through to the medieval period.
Created on: Monday 1st June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.