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    • Period from:ROMAN
    • Institution:SUR
    • Primary material:Lead Alloy

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Record ID: SUR-D62AEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object with a round integrally cast suspension loop and an irregular sub cylindrical body with oval cross section and a pronounced rim or lip at the top. The flanking corners of the lower portion has two stumps of iron, probably from a large attachment loop. There are no marks. Possibly a steelyard or trade weight of c. 3oz.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-8331C8
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
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An extremely corroded lead alloy Roman steelyard weight of 80.35g (c. 1/4 Libra or 3 Uncia). Most of the original surface has gone but the form is broadly biconical (accounting for corrosion loss) with stumps of iron suspension loops at both ends. 
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-5AF513
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy pot or vessel mend of Roman or medieval date. The mend comprises two irregular plates with a constriction between which seals the vessel wall. Fragments of a thin-walled vessel comprised of a pink red oxidised fabric with abundant flint and iron inclusions are retained between the two plates.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-5ADE31
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy pot or vessel mend of Roman or medieval date. The mend comprises two irregular plates with a constriction between which seals the vessel wall. Fragments of a thin-walled vessel comprised of an iron rich fabric of uncertain type are retained between the two plates.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4ADEEB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead weight of 87.45 (c. 1/4 Roman libra), probably of Roman or medieval date. The weight has a rectangular cross section and has been crudely made from a thick strip of metal, folded over and drilled for suspension through the narrow (folded) end.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FADC1E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead object, possibly a small trade weight of Roman to medieval date. The object weighs g (c. 2.5 oz) and has been pierced along the central axis with a small square hole. On one side of the object is a square of charcoal apparently embedded in the object.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FA19B4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy vessel mend for a ceramic vessel of Roman date. The mend comprises a curved plate of lead which retain fragments of a pink-coloured sand tempered pottery on its reverse side.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-F94CBE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A discoidal trade or bullion weight of 73.68g (2.5oz) of potential Roman to post medieval date. The upper side has a rusted stump from an iron suspension loop. The underside is concave and shows signs of being cast in a open mould. There are no markings.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E68A87
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy steelyard weight of 75.37g (c. 3 Roman uncia) which is oval in plan with a slightly convex base. The apex has a stump of an iron wire suspension loop. There are no markings.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E665FA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A small lead alloy pot or vessel mend of probable Roman date. The mend comprises two irregular sub oval plates with a constriction between which seals the vessel wall.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E6541C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy pot or vessel mend of Roman date. The mend comprises two irregular sub oval plates with a constriction between which seals the vessel wall. Fragments of a thin-walled sand-tempered greyware vessel (possibly Alice Holt ware) are retained between the two plates.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E563B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead alloy trade or bullion weight of 63.12 g (c. 2oz) and of uncertain date, possibly Roman. There are no stamps or marks.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-183D1A
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy biconical Roman steelyard weight of 325g (11.5 oz, approximately one Roman libra). The upper apex has stumps of an iron wire suspension loop.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-C22804
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy biconical Roman steelyard weight of 152.17g (5.4 oz, approximately half of a libra). The upper and lower points have stumps of an iron wire suspension loop.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-34D88E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead weight of 64.29g (2 1/4 oz) with an oval cross section and a stump of a projecting iron suspension loop at the top. There are no marks. Possibly of Roman to medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-363310
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A lead alloy biconical Roman steelyard weight of 148.86g (5.2 oz, possibly originally half of a libra at c. 5.8 oz). The upper point has a stump of an iron wire suspension loop. There is no attachment on the lower surface.
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-395CB9
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published Find published
A lead alloy biconical Roman steelyard weight of 309.23g (10.9 oz, possibly originally a libra at 11.6 oz). The weight has a flat band around the middle. Both apices have stumps of copper alloy wire suspension loops.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUR-394507
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy biconical Roman steelyard weight of 202.25g (7.134 oz, possibly originally a bessis or 2⁄3 libra at 7.74 oz). The weight has a stump of an iron suspension loop on the top; the other end has no fittings.
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: SUR-6B7E57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical or bell-shaped lead alloy weight of 205g, 34.8mm in diameter and of uncertain date. There is a stump of an iron suspension loop or other fitting at the apex which appears to be one end of an iron rod running down the centre of the object and visible on the flat base. There are no marks.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: SUR-42DE0D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy pot or vessel mend of potential Roman date. The mend comprises an irregular sub oval plate with a rounded projection and a constriction between which seals the vessel wall. Fragments of a pale reddish pink sand tempered fabric are retained around this constriction.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.


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