Record ID: LVPL-DC9F04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy line / suspension weight, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). It is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in profile. It has a square suspension hole at the top, with an internal diameter of 3.79mm. An oval knop is present on the base. Inscriptions are present on two sides, one side reads +ROGER and the other DEDERB[ ]. Length: 64.02mm Width: 15.43mm Thickness: 6.69mm Weight: 55.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewe and Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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-7928E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a square base, with a central circular depression. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides, with bevelled corners. The sides gradually taper towards the top. A complete sub circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight. The internal diameter of the suspension loop measures 4.3 mm It measures 40.5 mm in height, 26.5 mm wide and 26.5 mm thick. It weighs 146.7 g or 5.17 oz. It is a light to mid grey co…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-796032
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: 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. Two concentric grooves decorate the front of the weight. Inside these grooves, 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. A central depression is present. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patin…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7B5032
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: 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. The weight 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. A central depression is present. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 18.2 mm thick. It weighs 104.…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-943C47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight is incomplete and may have contained a suspension hole. The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with a central recess. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated. The weight measures 24.0 mm tall, 21.5 mm diameter at the base, 7.8 mm diameter at the top. It weighs 59.8 g …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-945717
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with bevelled edges. It is sub rectangular in profile / cross section. The base is flat. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 36.7 mm and is 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 57.3 g (2.02 oz). Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functional artefact, do change little in style over time, and as …
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9462E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with bevelled edges. It is sub rectangular in profile / cross section. The base is flat. Faint concentric circles are present on the top of the weight. The base is plain and undecorated. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 34.2 mm and is 7.6 mm thick. It weighs 56.8 g (2.00 oz). Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functio…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-94B632
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is biconical in shape. A central circular recess is present in the base of the weight (internal diameter is 14.6 mm). The remains of the copper alloy suspension loop are present at the top of the weight. It measures 38.7 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 43.9 mm. The copper alloy loop is 2.5 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 203.7 g (7.19 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been foun…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-953186
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is cuboid in shape, with a square cross section. The remnants of an iron suspension loop is present in the top of the weight. No decoration is present on either surface of the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 55.8 mm in length, 37.2 mm wide and 27.6 mm thick. It weighs 440.7 g (15.55 oz). Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. The iron suspension loop would have ai…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-930359
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: 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 concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The top is damaged. It measures 14.2 mm in height, 25.8 mm wide and 23.4 mm thick. It weighs 32.4 g or 1.14 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. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have b…
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E0B184
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An in complete lead or lead alloy standing weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). Overall the weight is cylindrical in shape, with a circular base. The sides of the weight are smooth and gradually taper towards the top. The suspension loop is missing. It measures 41.0 mm in height, with a base diameter of 26.6 mm and a top diameter of 17.0 mm. It weighs 155.1 g or 5.47 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…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-946BC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: 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: LVPL-2AEF67
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy handle from a skillet or posnet, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The handle is sub rectangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The top of the handle has been decorated with a repeating cross style design. The design consists of a cross made up from four open triangles, with the apex (point) pointing inwards (also known as a cross pattee). Three repeats of the design are present along the handle, prior to the break. The opposing end exhibits a dropped end. The underneath of the handle has a ridge running centrally dow…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: WMID-22EAF8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, a curved section of metal is present, this is the remnants of the vessel base. Traces of a black patina are present at the base of the foot / leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 95.5 mm in length, 49.4 mm wide and…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BEBA02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and triangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with several external ribs. The base curves outwards, probably imitating an animal paw. The upper surface demonstrates a rough break. The base is smooth, but slightly abraded. It measures 52.4 mm in length, 64.5 mm wide and 27.6 mm thick. It weighs 342.4 grams. The vessel foot / leg is predominantely a light to mid green colou…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-018E36
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 74 Uncertain: An incomplete cast lead alloy circular object, with an impression of a coin on one side. The coin impression consists of a shield in the centre of the deisgn, with a partly legible legend around the outside. It has an uneven flan, and looks Early 19th Century in date. Diameter: 20mm Weight: 4.7 grams Object was photographed.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-944FDB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The artefact is curved, with a flat base. Several ridges are present up the sides and the top displays a rope like design. A triangular notch is cut into the base. Both ends exhibit patinated breaks. It measures 21.2 mm in length, 37.8 mm wide, and 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 21.0 g. The artefact is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-50F587
Object type: TROWEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy plasterer's / bricklayer's pointing tool / trowel, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The tool consists of two different sized sub rectangular flat ends or blades, joined together by a curved diagonal shank. Both ends are the same sub rectangular shape. At the front of each, they have straight edges, whereas at the back, it is curved, presumably to aid comfort whilst being held in the hand. One end measures 37.09mm in length, 17.93mm wide and 2.98mm thick. The other end measures 37.12mm in length, 11.81mm wide and…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: WMID-E96D5B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable two faced doll's head of Late Post Medieval Dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable doll's head consists of a flattened oval, extending downwards into a narrow neck, with flattened shoulders. The front and reverse faces are flattened with no decoration. Probable faces made from triangular notches removed to depict eyes and mouth are on both sides, indicating it may represent Janus - a two faced Roman God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The shoulder have been circular and wo…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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