Record ID: NLM-F6265C
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast biconical lead weight with the corroded stub of an embedded iron loop at one end. Patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 37.2mm, Height: 38.3mm, Weight: 177.56gms
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5186CB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy weight or a plumb bob, in the form of an acorn, of uncertain date, but possibly Roman, AD 43 - 410. Length 30.22mm, diameter 11.9mm, weight 15.97g. It is an elongated three dimensional acorn shape, of circular cross section. The solid object is broken at the base of the cup of the acorn, but other examples have a suspension loop here, suggesting that the acorn hung upside down. The acorn has a rounded apex, unusually long and straight sided body (cylindrical) and a simple cup with a rounded base and no surface decoration. There is a conical terminal knop at …
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-E66019
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman lead alloy steelyard weight (AD 43-410). This weight is bi-conical and has imbedded iron at the top and bottom. The surface is coarse and uneven and the hook/loop is missing. Height: 41.0mm; diameter: 29.9mm. Weight: 130.67g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D18E77
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, probable weight, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight consists of two sub circular ends, with a recessed centre. It broadly resembles a dumb-bell or yo yo shape. One circular end is slightly smaller in diameter than the other and has a gouge on the edge of the rim on one side. The larger side has some wear and scratches on the surface. The recess between the two ends measures 32.97 mm wide and 10.24 mm deep. It has a diameter of 45.4 mm on the larger side, 40.16mm on the smaller and is 33.05 mm thick. It weighs 324.8 g …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
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Record ID: SUR-7BDD52
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bioconical lead alloy cast Roman steelyard weight of 310g (approximately one Roman libra (Pound)). The weight has a thick iron wire loop integrally cast into it. There is no decoration to the surface.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: SUR-D1BD43
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A globular lead alloy weight, possibly a steelyard poise, of 45.77g (1.614oz). There is an iron wire or rod cast through the axis which likely had hooks or suspension loops projecting at either end. There are no surface markings or stamps. Probably Roman, however it could potentially be of later date.
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A89B71
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to post medieval steelyard Lead weight, 26.09mm long, 25.10mm in diameter and weighing 70.61 grams. The weight is conical in form with a rounded underside and has a circular iron shaft protruding from its apex.
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-96E2A8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy trade weight possibly dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410) or post-medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The object is circular in plan and is flat on both faces. One face has a raised rim and the other crudely inscribed or stamped Roman numerals, either 'III' or 'II V', indicating mass denomination. These weights can date from the Romano - British period but can also be dated to the 16th Century. Biggs and Withers explain that weights such as this one are comparative to examples discovered in Chester and are termed the 'Chester Types'. These Chester types …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-3F7EB0
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The weight is biconical in shape though the prominance on one face is slightly damaged and flattened. The patina is dark grey with a rough surface. The item weights 120.3g, has a central diameter of 34.9mm, and a height of 24.3mm There is iron staining at both points which suggest the inclusion of an iron rod for attachment. Lead weights can be difficult to date as their function did not change over many centuries, based on the form and the inclusion of an iron suspension loop it is suggested steelyard weights …
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-B1D420
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval lead alloy suspended weight. It is circular in plan and sub triangular in section. It is undecorated but retains the remnants of its iron suspension loop. The weight is hollow with a perforation approximately 23mm in diameter in the base. 7mm inside this perforation is a purer layer of lead with a central smaller perforation of 16mm x 11mm.The centre of the weight is void with an approximate maximum diameter of 35mm and an approximate maximum depth of 25mm. The shank of the iron suspension loop is visible inside this void and is approximately 12mm long. The two …
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AED2D1
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy steelyard weight possibly dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410). Th object has a smooth conical shape. The base is slightly convex and the top has the remains of the attachment loop. The weight is covered in powdered white patina. Lead weights were used from the Roman period up until relatively recent times, this can make dating them difficult. A similar object on the database is also dated to the Roman period (DENO-CBEBFA) but it is possible to object has a later date. Dimensions: Length: 30mm Base width: 28mm Weight: 124.3g
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-974CB8
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast biconical lead weight with an eccentrically placed circumferential swelling or expansion dividing the object into unequal parts, and with the corroded stub of an iron loop at one end, iron-stained at the other. Patinated. Fiercely abraded. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 26.2mm, Height: 41.7mm, Weight: 80.95gms
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blyborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-06B052
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly Roman lead steelyard weight, conical with remains of an embedded iron suspension loop through the whole height but absent from the top. There are several V-sectioned grooves on the surfaces of the side and base. Height 44.8mm. Diameter 38mm. Weight 231g. Perhaps mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: NMS-05DAD7
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly Roman lead steelyard weight, egg-shaped with an embedded iron suspension loop. There are several V-sectioned grooves on the surface, two forming an irregular X. Height 41.2mm (without loop 37mm). Diameter 29.5mm. Weight 189.08g. Perhaps for 7 Roman ounces (unciae) which = c.189g. However, as there is no need for a steelyard weight to relate to any weight system this correlation may be coincidental.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-DC052B
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead and iron weight possibly dating from the Roman period. It is a standing weight in the shape of a rectangular based pyramid with the remains of an iron loop at the top. The two side faces are slightly concave (giving the weight a bell-like appearence), the base is flat and the top of the weight is rounded. The front of the weight is flat and there are four incised marks in the middle,each an enlongated triangle, but they are not neatly lined up. The back of the weight is flat apart from the remains of the suspension loop which appears to have projecting from the upper back …
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: SF-58E3E6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possibly Roman steelyard weight, dating to 43-402. It is a truncated cone, which has rounded edges at both the base and the top. The weight is pierced through with a hole from its top to the base; the perforation is now blocked by soil. The sides of the weight are worn and bear a deep oblique scar. Height: 34.13 mm Diameter: 33.06 mm Weight: 220.50 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chelmsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-43ABDB
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead steelyard weight. Cast ovoid lead weight with a central drilled aperture of diameter 4mm. Patinated, with random surface cuts. This object has presumably lost a inserted iron hook in antiquity - or it was never fitted, as no trace of ferrous corrosion is discernible. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 39.0mm, Height: 48.8mm, Weight: c.395gms
Created on: Monday 14th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-04B138
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight. Cast conical weight with a rounded flat-bottomed base and the apical stub of an iron suspension loop. Patinated. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410 Diameter: 29.7mm, Height: 27.8mm, Weight: 117.78gms
Created on: Friday 11th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Willingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F60DE1
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead steelyard weight, or possibly plumb bob, of probable Roman date. The ends are biconical and separated by a broad cylindrical centre band. Top and bottom, centrally, are the stubs of two iron rods which would have formed suspension loops. Length:22.3mm, diameter: 25.2mm, weight: 62.8g
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-DE2274
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A bioconical lead alloy cast Roman steelyard weight of 101g (approximately a triens, equating to four uncia (ounces) or a third of a Roman libra (Pound)). The weight has a thick iron wire loop integrally cast into it. There is no decoration aside from a pronounced circumferential ridge where the diameter is narrowed into the lower portion.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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