Record ID: DEV-0FCE12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period (early-mid 19th century). The object is circular with a recessed upper surface within a prominently raised lip/rim. The reverse also has a small recessed area at its centre around a centring pit. Incised concentric circles around this presumably result from the turning process. The upper surface also has a central pit within a slightly raised border. This is surrounded by a pair of engraved concentric circles, with a further trio of circles between the last and the bevelling from the lip/rim. The lip/rim is it…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-7B263D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of octagonal pyramidal form with corroded iron apex loop, probably medieval to post medieval in date. The sides taper from a flat base; there are longer sides connected by shorter ones at the corners. It possibly would have functioned as a three-quarters of a pound weight. Measurements: height 68 mm, base c. 34 mm by 34 mm; weight 337 g For octagonal pyramidal standing weights see Biggs and Withers (2000, 32) nos 72, 74. Read (2021, 283, 285) illustrates and example (no. 1624) with an octagonal cross-section which he dates to the 12th to 16th century; this…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 4th February 2023
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Record ID: DEV-C23813
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, the reign of William III (c. 1689-1702). The object is circular and flattened in cross-section. The upper surface is flattened with a low rim. Between the rim and the centre is a pair of finely engraved concentric circles. The upper face is stamped with crowned W (the Royal cypher mark for William III) at around 11 o'clock (over the pair of circles), and, between the circles and the rim: the sword of St Paul at around 2 o'clock, an A (for averdepois) at 3 o'clock, and an ewer (…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-80023D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, c. 1625-1685. The object is circular and flattened in cross-section. The upper surface is flattened with a low rim. A circular punch acted as a centring mark. The upper face is also stamped with the Royal cypher mark for Charles I or II at around 11 o'clock, the sword of St Paul at around 1 o'clock, and an ewer (the stamp of Arms of the Founder's Company of London) at 6 o'clock. For such trade weights see Biggs (1992, 50-51). The mass of this example indicates that it is for one ounce (averdep…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashburton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-61CC66
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy uniface trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, c. 1625-1685. The object is circular and flattened in cross-section. The upper surface is flattened with a low rim. A circular punch acted as a centring mark. The upper face is also stamped with the Royal cypher mark for Charles I or II at around 11 o'clock, the sword of St Paul at around 1 o'clock, and an ewer (the stamp of Arms of the Founder's Company of London) at 6 o'clock. For such trade weights see Biggs (2018, 50-51). Measurements: 22 mm diameter, 2.3 mm thickness, weight 6.11 g
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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Record ID: PAS-8BBFC8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of sub-pyramidal form and uncertain date with hollowed base and rounded top. It is perforated towards the top, either for suspension or safe keeping. It measures 21.9 by 18.7mm at the base, and is 28.6mm high; it weighs 66.05g
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2016
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Record ID: PAS-8B670D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead standing weight of sub-cylindrical form and uncertain date. It is perforated off centre, the hole running from top to bottom. It has been truncated diagonally, possibly as a result of old damage. It has suffered numerous dents. It now measures 32.5 by 31.9 by 25.7mm, and weighs 133.32g
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Sunday 7th February 2016
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Record ID: PAS-8B643E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of triangular form with rounded corners of uncertain date. It is perforated towards the top, either for suspension or safe keeping. It has a rectangular cross-section. It has a deep longitudinal score mark central on both faces. It is otherwise dented and scratched all over. It measures 24.3 by 13.4mm at the base, and is 55.6mm high; it weighs 114.25g. As such, it it close to, but slightly over, the 113.4g equivalent of a quarter pound weight under the avoirdupois system (Egan 1998, 302; Table 14).
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
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Record ID: SOM-6F81F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of James II (AD 1685-1688). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top and slight central rise on the upper surface with concentric incised lines around. It is 19.7mm in diameter by up to 3.2mm thick and weighs 4.8 grams, 0.169oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion it is siginificantly underweight for a quarter ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface.…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F3328
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of James I (AD 1603-1625). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top and slight central rise on the upper surface. It is 28.2mm in diameter by up to 3.8mm thick and weighs 10.8 grams, 0.379oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion it is siginificantly underweight for a half ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface. It has also been worn on the lower sur…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DD0FB7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 33.3mm in diameter by up to 4.1mm thick and weighs 22.94 grams, 0.808oz. Though it has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage it is siginificantly underweight for an ounce weight, for which it is the usual module (see Biggs 1992, 51). When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface. It would have originally been part of a…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-391BE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A squashed (at the sides) corroded lead weight in the form of a frustrum, or truncated cone. The crude base bears an off-centre perforation which runs along the length of the object (Dia.: c. 8.9mm); the hole tapers slightly towards the top (c. 5.2mm). Around the hole is possibly a circular groove. This weight is undiagnostic and could date anywhere from the Roman to post-medieval periods.
Created on: Saturday 7th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 7th December 2013
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Record ID: SOM-8AB516
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead shield-shaped weight, probably for two ounces. The weight is decorated with a lion rampant on a raised panel. The perimeter step is decorated with lines. The lower surface is flat and plain. There are suggestions of a perforation central at the top of the panel. Similar weights can be found illustrated in Biggs (1992, 42-43), with direct comparisons in terms of size illustrated in Biggs and Withers (2000, 38; refs. 91 and 92). Its mass of 53.34g is c. 6% light of two ounces averdepois, following the 'binary' system of sixteen ounces to the pound effective from c. AD…
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2013
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Record ID: SOM-749FC1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead item formed of two truncated biconical elements attached together, both flat at the top. A median ridge on the exterior is visible, filed down in places. A large circular hole at a slight angle travels through the centre of the object measuring up to 14.9mm in diameter. The surface colour of this object is greyer than white suggesting a relatively recent date, although an earlier date cannot be ruled out entirely.
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
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Record ID: SOM-20F936
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of George III or IV. The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 28.8mm in diameter by up to 5.8mm thick and weighs 19.55 grams, 0.687oz. It has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage and was originally a three-quarters of an ounce weight. It would have originally been part of a set of weights and bears official marks showing it was made in London and verified by the founders' company allowing it to be used in markets and shops as an official weight. A crowned letter G (for George) is located at …
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frome', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-41FE57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper-alloy circular cup weight of medieval date. The weight has a circular rim, c. 2.7mm thick, though variable, decorated with obliquely incised lines to give a ropework effect along its upper surface. The internal base is plain. The sides are everted, with the rim far wider than the base (13.6mm). The whole is corroded with a mid-green colour, with a possible loss/flaw internally. The weight has a mass of 13.34g which approximates to half an ounce avoirdupois (14.2g), given original inaccuracy and subsequent wear (6% light). Similar examples, thought decorated…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilcomb CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CDCC42
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval cast copper-alloy trade weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. It is 28.95mm in diameter by up to 3.4mm thick and weighs 10.32 grams, 0.363oz. It has probably lost weight through corrosion and damage and was originally a two-fifths of an ounce weight. When made the mass may have been refining through filing; numerous diagonal marks are visible on the lower surface. It would have originally been part of a set of weights and bears official marks showing it was made in Lo…
Created on: Friday 10th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
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Record ID: HAMP-954093
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy circular trade weight of post-medieval (probable late 17th-century) date. The weight has a low rim (W.: 2.6mm) on its upper surface. Within is a punch at the centre of a slightly concave field. Punched within the rim at 2 o'clock is the sword of St Paul (for the City of London). At 6 o'clock, just below the punch, is a ewer (for the Founder's Company, maker of weights), while at 10 o'clock the royal cipher has been struck. This latter is the crowned initial 'I', denoting King James - probably James II (AD 1685-1688) on the positioning of the symbols (Biggs 1992, 50…
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
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Record ID: HAMP-C27505
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast lead standing weight of cylindrical form. It is therefore circular in cross-section, with a flat base allowing it to stand. An integral low suspension loop, trapezoidal in form, with a low central perforation runs across the whole diameter of the upper surface. The artefact now has an off-white surface with slight denting all over. At over an ounce averdepois its mass does not readily fit into this system of weighing.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimpton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-88C014
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper-alloy circular cup weight of medieval date. The weight has a circular rim, c. 2.3mm thick, though variable, decorated with c. eighteen punched ring-and-dot motifs that fill its upper surface. The internal base is plain. The sides are bevelled, with the rim wider than the base. The lower surface of the base is slightly abraded at one point of its circumference. The exterior of the sides are covered in diagonal file marks. The weight has a mass of 7.26g which approximates to a quarter of an ounce avoirdupois (7.1g), given original inaccuracy (2.25% heavy). The artefa…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
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