Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: HESH-407E14
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy mount in the form of a stylished fish or dolphin. The dolphin has an arched back, with the slightly forked tail bending round to meet the back. This is very similar to Roman depictions of the dolphin. Under the head, it is flattened to form a basic base, it is possible that this area formed an attachment area to another object. The casting seam is visible on the internal curve of the arched back. It measures 48.63mm in length, 34.64mm height and is 11.64mm thick. It weighs 59.2 grams. There is currently still a degree of debate over the dating a…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FEF5A1
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete roll of sheet lead alloy, of uncertain date and function (AD 43 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a rectangular strip of lead sheet, tightly rolled up into a cylinder. It measures 17.81 mm in length, 11.56 mm wide and 10.64 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The roll of lead is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The Romans did have curse tablets which consisted of writing a curse on a small piece of lead sheet and then rolling it up before offering it to the gods, many have been found in the spring at Bath. As stray finds, out of context (and stil…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-016DCC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. Due to abrasion, the designs are hard to catagorise. A four petalled fern or leaf is present, with diagonal lines between different designs elements. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The whorl measures 30.3 mm in diameter, and 13.7 mm th…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F7391C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is conical in shape, with horizontal grooves down the length. A vertical suspension hole is present in the centre of the weight, now infilled with soil. It measures 39.7 mm tall, with a base diameter of 41.5 mm and a top diameter of 9.2 mm. It weighs 341.5 g (12.05 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4DC34F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.2 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat.The upper face bears traces of raised decoration, consisting of triangles and pellets. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 26.0 g (0.92 oz). The who…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-4E0D90
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.1 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 22.4 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 19.5 g (0.69 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FBC63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.2 mm and is 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 42.4 g (1.5 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FD073
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.6 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 31.7 mm and is 14.6 mm thick. It weighs 57.7 g (2.03 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F88A64
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy figurine, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (Ad 43 to AD 410). The figurine is anthropomorphic (human like), consisting of a standing male figure. The head is globular. No facial details remain. The arms both come to the front of the body, with hands held upright, with palms together, like in prayer. The stomach area is rounded. Remains of a flattened phallus and two spherical balls are present below the stomach, at the top of the legs. The legs are positioned together. The feet merge into a circular platform. Post depositional damage means that …
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-233033
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy figurine, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (Ad 43 to AD 410). The figurine is anthropomorphic (human like), consisting of a standing, possible female figure. The head is globular. No facial details remain. The arms both come to the front of the body. The stomach area is rounded. A circular depression is located in the centre and is 4mm deep, with an internal diameter of 4.5 mm. The legs and feet are positioned together. The reverse is flat. It measures 54.3 mm in height, 12.4 mm wide and 9.0 mm thick. It weighs 40.3 g. The figurine is a mi…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8AE79C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th CenturyAD). The weight is conical in shape, with faceted sides. The remains of an iron suspension loop is present in the top of the weight. A recess is present in the base. It measures 42.9 mm tall, with a base diameter of 40.2 mm and a top diameter of 26.4 mm. It weighs 344.8 g (12.16 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8B4545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 27.0 mm and is 8.1 mm thick. It weighs 30.4 g (1.07 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8B5F30
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 21.7 mm and is 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 9.8 g (0.35 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the p…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1DE0D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 24.3 mm and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 25.0 g (0.88 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B1EBB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 7.9 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 27.2 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.8 g (0.66 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6EBD49
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either the upper or lower surfaces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.7 mm and is 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.2 g (1.28 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surf…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4DD85E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl or weight, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular, and triangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.2 mm wide. The upper face is bevelled toward the outside edge and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 20.9 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 14.7 g (0.52 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid g…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B41AA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.7 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 32.3 mm and is 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 68.8 g (2.43 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surfa…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C6A285
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.0 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with interlocking diagonal lines, creating a central lozenge. Pellets are present between each line. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 27.1 mm and is 10.3 mm thick…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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