Record ID: ESS-994148
Object type: WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern fragment of a lead alloy printing plate. The survivng section depicts a standing male figure. The head is oval, with small raised dots for the eyes and nose. His shirt has a long, pointed collar. The figure is holding a ?box. The figures left leg is placed slightly in front of the right. There is a raised band below each knee. The feet taper to a point. The reverse of the fragment is corroded, hoever a few oblique lines are visible. It is 55.22mm long, 19.36mm wide, 5.57mm thick and weighs 23.55 grams.
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-E515F3
Object type: WINGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
BURNHAM HOARD 2010 T509: item 9.M Winged Axehead Incomplete cast copper alloy winged axe, the blade end is missing. The butt end has a wide 'H' shaped cross section, which becomes more rectangular towards the broken edge. There are two wings on the upper and lower surfaces which curve towards eachother, but the ends do not touch. There is a side loop which is filled with corrosion products. Length: 69.27mm. The loop is 23.06mm long, 6.41mm thick. 32.70mm wide, 38.03mm thick at central point. 12.54mm thick tapering to 6.19mm on the body. wings are 5.15mm thick. Weight: 222g
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burnham on Crouch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-12E9F2
Object type: WINDOW
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead openwork lattice, which would have formed a ventilation panel in a window. The panel is lozenge shaped, with a central circle, surrounded by an additional four circles, one in each angle of the lozenge. The circles are joined by horizontal and vertical lines that divide each circle into quarters. The lattice is damaged, incomplete and in several pieces. It is 133.94mm long, 97.80mm wide. J Cherry 'Some Ecclesiastical and Monastic Finds' Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 2: These fittings were found on monastic sites of 13th to 15th century date, and a…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2016
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Record ID: ESS-BC5BA2
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a post medieval or modern (1700-1900AD) cast pewter whistle. The artefact is is tubular with an oval cross section. The internal space divided in two; the main tube is circular, with an internal diameter of 9.22mm, with the upper tube being sub-triangular, measuring 4.88mm wide, 2.56mm high. This upper tube is now filled with soil. It tapers slightly towards one end (possibly the mouth piece), which has a worn break across it. There is a small integrally cast suspension loop on the upper surface measuring 7.25mm wide, 4.99mm thick with an internal diameter of 2.94mm. The surf…
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-D15C85
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead object, probably a whistle. The object has 3 projecting hollow tubes at one end, each with a hole in their top and end.
Created on: Friday 30th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epping Forest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-1B48D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead alloy disc, possibly a weight. The upper surface has a central sheild surrounded by three concentric rings; the inner ring is comprised of raised circular dots as opposed to a solid line. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The disc has a diameter of 17.14mm, is 4.15mm thick and weighs 7.02 grams.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-1B6B54
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight, cast in lead alloy. The weight is circular with eight raised triangular segments radiating out from a central raised pellet. Each of the triangular segments has a central raised pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. There is damage to the edge of the weight and the surface is worn and abraided.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-44E286
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight with two protruding iron prongs. The weight is circular in plan ans rectangular in cross section. It has a diameter of 30mm. The date of this artefact is uncertain, however it is probably Roman in date due to the amount of Roman material from the same site.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-5AB2A1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman steelyard weight. Cast in lead this bi-conial weight has two two iron core rods, most likely from a suspension loop. The weight is sub-lozenge shaped in profile and has a circular cross section. The weight has a diameter of 40mm and weighs 175 grams.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-5B1B88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hemispherical weight. Cast in lead the weight has a central perforation. It has a diameter of 24mm. The date of this artefact is uncertain and could date from the Roman to Post Medieval periods.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7EDAA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Globular lead weight of Roman to Post Medieval date. There is some post depositional damage. It is 19.40mm long, 15.81mm in diameter and weighs 16.64 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7F3242
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight. Cast in lead this globular weight has a central perforation for suspension. The weight is sub-rectangular in plan with an oval cross section. There is some post depositional damage. It is 29.34mm long, 22.88mm wide and 15.39mm thick. It weighs 53.42 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7F4795
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval weight. Cast in lead the weight is sub-rectangular in plan with an oval cross section. There are two corroded iron rods which would have formed a suspension loop. There is some post depositional damage. It is 30.31mm long, 29.79mm wide and 22.95mm thick. It weighs 99.15 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-7F5EF5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight. Cast in lead the weight is square in plan with a rectangular cross section. One surface is stained a dark red-brown, while the other face remains light grey. There is possibly a cross incised into the surface, however this is unclear due to the surface being damaged. It is 30.06mm by 29.66mm wide and 11.07mm thick. It weighs 73.79 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-393DA7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead cube, possibly a weight. It measures 15mm and weighs 14.85 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 10th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-051FB1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead fragment, possibly a weight. It is circular in plan with a break across one edge. The upper surface has an inscription reading S--RV-- with a central design, of uncertain type. It has a diameter of 29.51mm , and the damaged edge measures 22.23mm across. It is 10.84mm thick at the edge, and this decreases creating a triangular cross section.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Waltham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0FBDD3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight of uncertain date. It is 34.76mm in diameter, 7.30mm thick, and weighs 52.8 grams. One surface has zig-zag line across the centre, the other surface has two parallel zig-zag lines with a third at a right angle joining the two.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castle Hedingham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-3B20F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead weight. The weight is circular with a raised rim. Both faces have a series of irregular circular punch marks. It is 53.83mm in diameter and 11.17mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-098F34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spherical lead weight with an iron core. The weight is pointed at its apex, where a suspension loop would have been located. The surface of the weight is damaged and scratched. It has a diameter of 44.81mm, is 46.10mm high and weighs in excess of 300 grams. This weight is probably Roman in date.
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-D9EAD6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy weight fragment. Half of the weight survives. It would have been circular in plan with a central perforation. There is a groove on the upper surface. It would have had an external diameter of 26.30mm and an internal diameter of 6.87mm. It is 7.93mm thick and weighs 12.24 grams. The surface is extremely pitted with corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bures Area', grid reference and parish protected.