Record ID: BERK-E24712
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gilt post-medieval boatswain's whistle. The whistle consists of a globular sounding chamber made in two pieces and soldered together around the middle. A tubular barrel attaches to just beneath the sounding chamber's hole. The barrel has a small loop underneath which would have been used to secure the whistle onto a cord or such like. There is a collar around either end of the barrel. There is an unidentified maker's or owner's mark on the top of the barrel which appears to be in the form of a letter 'A'. There is also a small mark on one side of the sounding chamber, possibl…
Created on: Friday 15th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bicester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F72DB5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but well preserved lead alloy (pewter) hunting whistle of post-medieval to modern date. The whistle is cast in the form of a dog's head with a wide collar displaying the word 'DOG' on one side. The dog is biting on an iron pin, which presumably would have formed a suspension ring. The dog's face is well rendered however its likeness cannot be assigned to a specific breed although some type of hunting hound seem likely. There is traces of gilding around one eye socket. The front of the whistle has an open tube with curved lip with a (now loose) insert to direct the air th…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: BERK-55B8CD
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy (pewter) hunting whistle of post-medieval to modern date. The front of the whistle is hollow cast in the form of a dog's head, which is the only surviving element. The whistle section would have been integrally cast but is now missing due to an old break. Some examples of this type of whistle have a wide collar and the word 'DOG' on one side. The dog's face is well rendered but its likeness cannot be assigned to a specific breed; some type of hunting hound seem likely. Although these are usually described as hawking whistles, I suspect that they could have b…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2017
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Record ID: BERK-BF8163
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
These items form part of a collection of 60 sherds of Roman and Medieval pottery and other finds that were submitted for identification in November 2009. The two whetstones that were submitted are, like the nails very hard to date without contextual information. Whetstones have been in use for many hundreds of years. On whetstone is perforated, probably for suspension; this practice was not common during the Roman period. These whetstones may date anywhere from the post Roman period (AD 410) into the post-medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 18th August 2010
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Record ID: BERK-0E2784
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very fine early medieval polished whetstone pendant, made from a light black stone. There is a suspension hole at the top which has been pierced fom both sides to give a clean even finish. There are numerous shallow linear scores visible on both sides of the whetstone. This whetstone was probably used for the final finishing sharpening rather than the initial sharpening. The whetstone measures 76.50mm long, 13.91mm wide and 6.89mm thick. It weighs 15 grams.
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-E7AA01
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone of uncertain date, but possibly post-medieval. The whetstone appears similar to some Neolithic axes but is not in fact an axe, and its size and form suggests that it was used for sharpening tools, possibly agricultural tools.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: BERK-CABB25
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular lead alloy weight. The weight has an uneven but mostly convex front and a flat reverse. The reverse has randomly placed scores on the back that may be related to the object's manufacturing. A large square hole has been made through the upper portion of the weight from back to front, resulting in an uneven lip on the front. These objects are difficult to date but the maufacturing appears crude and local - this weight may date from the Roman to early post-Medieval periods. The weight is 47.99mm long, 37.03mm wide and is 17.74mm thick. It weighs 140.80gms.
Created on: Friday 6th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-CAEA16
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two small weights, the first being an oval lead alloy weight with central perforation measuring 22.07mm long with a maximum width of 18.97mm. The central hole diameter is 3.45mm and the object weighs 34.1gms. The second weight is trapezoidal and also of lead alloy again with a central perforation. This weight is 14.48mm long, 19.96mm wide and the hole measures 3.67mm diameter. It weighs 28.00gms. Both of these objects are either net / line or loom weights, but they may be too small for effective use as loom weights. Without strstigraphic information these weights may date from th…
Created on: Friday 6th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-FBFC68
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two plain and undecorated lead alloy weights, possibly loom or net weights. Both have a circular hole through the centre of the weight from top to bottom, while one displays a number of small linear indentations that appear to have occured after the metal set. The larger weight measures 26.73mm length, 24.66mm diameter and weighs 88.2gms. The smaller weight measures 14.61mm length, 18.99mm diameter and weighs 26.7gms.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-FC4261
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy net or hem weight, conical in shape with a flat peak and base. There is a small indentation on the base of the weight but no perforation. The weight is 13.13mm in diameter, 11.47mm thick and weighs 14.6gms. Plain lead weights are hard to date and maybe anywhere between the Roman and Post-medieval periods, although this is more likely to date to the earlier time period. This weigh is associated with the two net / loom weights recorded as BERK-FBFC68.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-FC6141
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy hem or net weight, oval in shape and measuring 15.08mm diameter, 9.88mm thick and weighing 11.2gms. Undecorated lead weights are hard to date and could be anywhere from Roman to Post-medieval in date. The quality, shape and size of this weight does suggest that it is later in date, possibly Medieval or later.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-E22E91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small post-medieval cup weight of copper alloy. The weight is plain other than the maker's mark (a ?B) and the counterstamp (a fleur-de-lys) on the inside of the weight. There is also a small double lined circle on the outer rim, although it is unclear if this is another maker's mark or part of the manufacturing process. The weight measures 30.51mm diameter and 12.23mm thick. It weighs 21.7gms or 0.77oz.
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-5CB266
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval copper alloy half ounce stacking weight dating to between 1702-14. The weight has three stamps: A crowned A for Queen Anne at 10 o'clock, a sword for the City of London at 1 o'clock and a ewer for the Founders Company of London at 6 o'clock. The weight weighs 0.47oz or 13.2gms.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: BERK-450694
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead alloy weight, possibly used for hunting or fishing nets, or possibly for a small loom / scales. The weight has a sub-circular hole through its core. Lead objects are very hard to date as they are generally undiagnostic and did not change in use or manufacture for many years, therefore this weight cannot be dated to closer than the Roman to Post-medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 17th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th January 2011
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Record ID: BERK-AF3293
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, irregular in shape - there is a piercing through the thinner end of the weight, and the weight may have been made to imitate a humanoid face in profile. Lead weights are almost undatable without contextual information, and its purpose is also enigmatic. It may have been a net weight, loom weight or balance weight.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Record ID: BERK-FCD722
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post-medieval trader's weight, dating from the reigns of George I - III (1714-1820). The weight is cup-shaped and has three symbols stamped into the face; a crowned G at 11 o'clock (G for George), a sword at 3 o'clock (for St Paul's and the City of London), and a ewer at 6 o'clock (for the London Founder's Comapny). The weight would have originally represented 1/2 ounce, but now weighs 0.44oz or 12.4gms, or was originally slightly under weight.
Created on: Sunday 16th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
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Record ID: BERK-D2E995
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of four disc-shaped lead alloy weights of varying sizes. 1) 475gms, 57.55mm diameter, 23.70mm thick. 2) 54.9gms, 28.62mm diameter, 8.69mm thick. 3) 28.7gms, 27.26mm diameter, 5.28mm thick. This weight has a single scored line running across its diameter on both faces. 4) 23gms, 24.61mm diameter, 7.44mm thick. Although plain lead weights are extremely hard to date, these have been found along with other mostly Roman artefacts, so it is likely that they date from this period.
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Record ID: BERK-E4A1F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy weight dating from the Roman to Medieval periods. The weight is disc-shaped with a slightly convexed reverse. The front of the weight has an octofoil flower design with an open circle in the middle. The reverse has a small shallow perforation in the centre. This may be related to the production of the object. This object is similar to LEIC-20CD44 on this database.
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
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Record ID: BERK-EA1A05
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy trade weight dating to the 18th century. The weight is circular and has a shallow raised rim, plain on the reverse and with four stamped symbols on the face. These symbols are: a sword (for St Paul's, City of London) at 12 o'clock; a now illegible symbol, which would have been a crowned letter G for King George at 3 o'clock; a ewer (for the London Founder's Company) at 6 o'clock; and an A for avoirdupois (the weight system) at 9 o'clock. The location of the stamps indicates that this weight was made during the reigns of King George III (1760-1820) or King George IV…
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
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Record ID: BERK-73BB86
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small circular lead alloy weight, with outwardly-sloping sides, suggesting it has been moulded from a cup-type weight. A reverse S surrounded by double-lined border adorns the larger face. The reverse is plain. This is probably a home-made trade weight, and hard to date although it is probably late medieval - post-medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 9th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2010
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