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Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19F573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 32.4 mm. The base diameter is 41.30 mm and the top diameter is 24.0 mm. It weighs 314.5 g (11.09 oz). It is equivalent to one Roman Libra. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-72B659
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central circular perforation or suspension hole is present in the base, with a depth of 10.9 mm, with a diameter of 5.6 mm. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 35.6 mm. The base diameter is 30.3 mm and the top diameter is 14.9 mm. It weighs 137.2 g (4.84 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface p…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-1BF257
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Three stamps are present. A Staffordshire Knot, a capital letter V and a capital letter H. The base of the weight is undecorated. Filemarks are present on the base. It has a diameter of 18.8 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g (0.20 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D. A cr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1AE131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex.No hole is present in the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre.  It measures 44.2 mm in height, a base diameter of 26.3 mm and 23.2 mm wide at the lug. It is 7.4 mm thick at the lug. It weighs 159.7 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can be…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774E51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably medieval - modern ( AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling (bi-conical). A single cast circular hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 4.9 mm. It measures 38.1 mm in length and has a diameter of 24.6 mm. It weighs 93.7 g (3.30 oz). It is a light grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, with plough roll scars being present on t…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2467A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi-conical weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a rounded base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The remains of an iron suspension loop are present in the top of the weight. It measures 34.0 mm in height and a maximum diameter of 18.8 mm. It weighs 35.9 g or 1.27 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-589229
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete rectangular flat lead or lead alloy weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The weight is flat, and rectangular in shape. The obverse depicts two recessed stamps. A probable Lion passant facing right above a castle. These two stamps are within in a right angled cartouche. The reverse has a slight concavity removed from one side. It measures 16.1 mm in length, 14.7 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6E3F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.3 mm. It measures 17.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.2 mm. It weighs 30.3 g (1.07 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original sur…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FEE72E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete circular copper alloy weight or large token, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front has been decorated with a forward facing head, with tendrils or snakes extending from the top of the head, and curving round the face. Similar to that of a Medusa style face with snakes as hair. The face is triangular in shape, with a horizontal slit mouth, and circular eyes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm and a thickness of 9.8 mm. It weighs 37.0 g. The weight or token is dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B2AFF5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.0 mm. It measures 15.8 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.5 mm. It weighs 29.0 g (1.02 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several …
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-55329A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan, with flat upper and lower faces. The lower face bears no design. The upper face has a raised design, probably a long cross with a pellet in each quarter. The object measures 27.5 mm in diameter and is 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 33.6 grams or 1.18 ozs. The weight is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-549E9D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain dating, probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1900). The weight is cylindrical in plan with an expanded waist. A circular perforation runs longitudinally through the middle of the object. This has an internal diameter of 9.5 mm.  It has a length of 32.8 mm and a maximum diameter of 22.1 mm. It weighs 71.8 g (2.53 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Net or line weights like this one change very little over time as it is a functional object. Similar examples recorded on the PAS datab…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-53D2DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 10.6 mm. It measures 27.0 mm in length and has a diameter of 30.6 mm. It weighs 118.0 g (4.16 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surfac…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-00FA2E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy  weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The weight is now circular but appears to have been resized from a different shape, probably square. A shield bearing a long cross and an annulet in each quarter, surrounded by a circular pellet border. On the reverse is a plain long cross. It has a diameter of 19.3 mm and is 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 10.1 g (153 gns). The weight is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. A similar, although square in shape, weight has been recorded as YORYM-1296A5. This weight bears a similar shield, …
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-432E1B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of Post-Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1900. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section and is stamped on one side with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure for 2 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as looking like 3i in italic and cursive writing. The weight is 11.7 mm long, 12.4 mm wide and 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g (0.13 oz). The apothecary weight is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2B69C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. One concentric groove decorate the front of the weight. Inside this groove, it has been stamped with a set of incuse marks, which read IIII. This mark (I) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The back is plain and undecorated. It has a diameter of 43.7 mm and is 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 105.4 …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C1101D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a flat circular base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The suspension hole has an internal diameter is 8.3 mm. It measures 15.2 mm in height, 22.6 mm diameter at the base and 13.3 mm wide at the base. It weighs 37.1  g or 1.31 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the or…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-906853
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy line weight or bead of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable line weight is rectangular in shape, with a square cross section. A hole appears to run through the length of the weight, this is mostly infilled with soil at time of recording. One face has been decorated with two raised crosses or Xs. The next face has a raised pellet in the centre. The next face has a horizonital groove. The final face has an unclear design, it appears to have a saltire style cross on one end. But it also exhibits a post depositional scar, probably str…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27BDD3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1200 to AD 1800. The weight consists of a globular oval shape, with an integral sub triangular suspension loop at the top of the weight. The loop has a lozenge (diamond shaped) in section. A vertical ridge is present around the midline, probably a remnant from a two piece mould used in the casting process. One side of the weight has a recessed centre with a raised long cross on it, positioned centrally. The other side has a deep groove running vertically. It measures 58.6 mm in l…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30C3E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of unknown date (c. AD 43-1900). The weight is sub-spherical with flattened ends where the large central circular perforation truncates the ball. The inside walls of the hole are straight. It has an internal diameter of 6.0 mm. No decoration appears to be visible. The weight has a length of 14.2 mm, and a diameter of 15.9 mm. It weighs 15.8 g (0.56 oz). Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. The well developed patina suggests that the we…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30B938
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of unknown date (c. AD 43-1900). The weight is sub-spherical with flattened ends where the large central circular perforation truncates the ball. The inside walls of the hole are straight. It has an internal diameter of 7.4 mm. No decoration appears to be visible. The weight has a length of 13.9 mm, and a diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 15.8 g (0.56 oz). Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. The well developed patina suggests that the we…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-05E4F8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central square perforation or suspension hole runs the length of the weight. It measures 3.4 mm by 4.3 mm internally. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 41.3 mm. The base diameter is 35.4 mm and the top diameter is 19.9 mm. It weighs 294.2 g (10.38 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Various …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A5128
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable weight, possibly dating to the Roman period, circa AD 43 - 410. The weight is broadly oval-shaped with a diamond shaped suspension loop at the top of the artefact with a broadly circular perforation which measures 5.3 mm in diameter. The object has on one face an incised lentoid shape formed from a linear impression, measuring 28.7 mm in length. On the other side is a vertical linear incision measuring 26.5 mm in length. The suspension loop has been squashed flat against the body of the weight. The weight measures 48.…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A3995
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. A stamped circle mark is present on both upper and lower surfaces. The object measures 36.3 mm in diameter and is 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 102.9 grams or 3.63 ozs. The object is a light to mid grey colour with an even corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-391ED9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. A folded rim is present on the upper surface. The object measures 24.9 mm in diameter and is 13.1 mm thick. It weighs 51.2 grams or 1.80 ozs. The object is a light to mid grey colour with an even corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27E044
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete folded circular lead weight of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lead disc is folded in half, it would have originally been circular. No decoration or inscription is visible on the exterior. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm, is 13.9 mm wide and 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 18.9 g. The probable lead weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead weights like this may have been skirt or hem weights or more likely gate weights to help close farm gates. It is probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-946BC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 3.6 mm. It measures 14.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.2 mm. It weighs 24.6 g (0.87 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Sev…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-941BE5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat.  The object measures 34.5 mm in diameter and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 59.1 grams or 2.08 ozs. The weight is a light to mid white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90391A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 64.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 42.8 mm. It weighs 592.3 g (20.89 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-095689
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy weight or plumb-bob, of probable Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - AD 1800). The object is oval in plan and ovoid (egg shaped) in profile. At the apex of the weight there is a small sub-circular depression. The surface of the object is pitted and rough. The object is 56.0 mm long, 47.8 mm maximum diameter. It weighs 645 g (1 lb, 0.67 oz). It is cream to light grey in colour and has an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Margeso…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-091C74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
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A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub conical, with a single vertical hole positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The sides are uneven It has a height of 21.4 mm and a diameter (at the base) of 28.4 mm. The thickness of the walls at the top of the weight are 6.7 mm. It weighs 76.0 g (2.68 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulte…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-0889EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
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FINDSPOT NEEDED A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical.  A single circular hole is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 13.3 mm. It has been positioned off centre. The sides taper upwards, gradually thinning. Several suspension holes are positioned around the sides. The top two have split at the top. The lower two are probably replacement suspension holes, inserted after the top two split. These holes have an internal diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-138EFB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
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An incomplete lead alloy probable weight or possible pot leg, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable weight is sub square in shape, with one rounded side or terminal. Patinated breaks are present on the reverse and on the square end. Iron staining is visible, indicating it may have been secured to a larger object. The sides are triangular, curving downwards. It measures 22.1 mm in length, 23.7 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. It weighs 61.6 g (2.17 oz). The probable weight is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-75BFDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. Three grooves are present on the upper surface. The object measures 26.2 mm in diameter and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 30.6 grams or 10.8 ozs. The object has a mid-brown colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces.
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-67EB30
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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A complete coiled lead or lead alloy probable weight of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The probable weight has been made from a long piece of square sectioned lead, wrapped in coil back onto itself to form a circular object. Both ends of the piece of lead taper to a blunt point. It has been coiled once. A circular hole has been left in the centre. This has an internal diameter of 8.9 mm. It has an external diameter of 24.6 mm and has a maximum thickness of 17.7 mm. It has a minimum thickness of 10.0 mm. The piece of lead is 8.2 mm wide. It wei…
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9CE151
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
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A complete lead or lead alloy shield shaped weight of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1600). The shield weight is sub triangular in shape, with a raised shield shape on the front. A border is present around the edge, consisting of multiple tranverse lines. A design may have been present on the central section, but due to post depositional damage, this design is now unclear. It may have been a martlet (bird) facing right under a crown. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 32.8 mm in length, 27.9 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 50.1g (1.77 oz). …
Created on: Saturday 9th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
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