Record ID: NMS-94C5DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of probable Late Saxon (c. AD 900 - 1100) date. Roughly discoidal in form, the upper surface has a raised rim with, in the centre of the recessed area four broadly triangular impressions forming a reserve cross. Two recent nicks, positioned opposite one another on the top of the weight. 110g/ 1697.56 grains. The weight may (although slightly underweight) represent 12.5 of the postulated Scandinavian units of 24.4 ±0.8g (Kruse 1992).
Created on: Friday 1st March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-C23BC0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of probable medieval - post medieval date. Discoidal in form; one face exhibits five pinched circular depressions, the other face has six sub-trapezoidal impressions. The edges exhibit several deep nicks, probably caused after deposition. Weight: 212g/ 7.47oz avoirdupois. Probably originally intended as a 7.5oz weight; the slight discrepancy probably caused by post depositional damage.
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
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Record ID: NMS-FD0416
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead four ounce trade weight of James I or II dating to the period c. AD1603 - 1685. Roughly discoidal in form; one face is stamped with the initials I R surmounted by a crown, the arms of the City of Norwich (A castle keep over a lion facing left) and four oval recesses in a line, denoting the weight. Weight: 113g / 3.98oz avoirdupois. The slight discrepancy in weight is probably down to damage caused after deposition.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-7EE576
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy half ounce weight dating to the period c. AD 1830 - 1837. Discoidal with a raised rim and tapering sides. The recessed upper surface exhibits three stamps: 1. crowned W (the royal cipher of William IV), 2. capital A 3. arms of the City of London, from 1826: the sword of St Paul placed on a quartered shield. The bottom of the weight exhibits a series of scratch marks. Weight: 13.7g, slightly under for half an ounce avoirdupois, however, some weight may have been lost through post-depositional damage.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
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Record ID: NMS-D634CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead quarter ounce trade weight of James I or II dating to the period c. AD 1603 - 1685. Roughly discoidal in form; one face is stamped with the initials I R surmounted by a crown. Weight: 6.7g, 0.23g avoirdupois. The weight is slightly under for a quarter of an ounce avoirdupois, however, some wear is likely to have occurerd during deposition, explaining the slight discrepancy in weight.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-D5C857
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy half ounce trade weight dating to the period c. AD 1702 - 1714. Discoidal in form with a raised rim and tapering sides. The recessed upper surface exhibits four stamps: a crowned A (the royal cipher of Queen Anne), the sword of the City of London and a ewer coffee pot - the mark of the Worshipful Company of Founders, controllers of sizing and marking weights in London. In addition, a capital B formed from a series of punched blind holes. On the reverse are the initials BM, also formed from a series of punched blind holes. The reverse also exhibits a series o…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-FD5EAB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead weight dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1800. Discoidal with adouble rose within a beaded border stamped on the upper face. 4g / 61.72 grains / 0.14oz Avoirdupois. Just over weight for a 1 drachm apothecaries' weight.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-D3F84C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead weight dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1750. Discoidal in form with a circular perforation, probably for suspension. The upper face exhibits two stamps: A crown within a circular ropework border, possibly initials below, obliterated by the perforation. The arms of the City of Norwich (A castle keep over a lion facing left) within a beaded rectangular border. 433g / 6682.21 grains = just under 1lb avoirdupois. There are a number of dents and scratch marks on the surface, therefore, it is likely that the weight originally weighed 1lb and has lost some we…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-56B687
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of probable medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1500). Cut from a larger weight of discoidal shape, it represents approximaely one quarter. It exhibits a series of circular holes, some of which pass from one face to the other. Both faces appear to exhibit an impression of textile. Weight: 15.3g / 0.5oz avoirdupois.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-569A73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead standing weight of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1200 - 1700). Cylindrical in form with a rounded suspension loop projecting from the top. The base exhibits a small circular recess.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-52699A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead weight dating to the period c. AD 1603 - 1625. Discoidal; the upper face stamped with four symbols: The arms of the City of Norwich (A castle keep over a lion facing left) Crowned initials IR The letter A A circle - probably indicating a 1oz weight. Weight: 25.5g / 393.5251 grains / 0.89g avoirdupois, so slightly under 1oz, but it exhibits some edge damage and is somewhat worn, hence the possible reduction in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-ABEFCF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy weight from a set of nesting cup weights dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1800. Circular in cross-section with walls forming the cup. Slightly abraded, particularly around the rim. Weight: 5.6g/ 0.19oz.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: NMS-B73146
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead 7oz weight dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1500. Shield-shaped with a bordering flange with a moulded desing in the centre, now indiscernible. It exhibits numerous nicks and scratches on all faces. Length 57.6mm. Width: 42.7mm. Thickness: 16.5mm. Weighs 3317.96 grains, 6.9oz, 215g. Cf. Biggs (1992), 42-3. A mercantile pound of 16oz Troy was in use during the 14th and 15th centuries (Biddle 1990, 911 Table 91 f.n.2).
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2021
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Record ID: NMS-7E454E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of probable medieval to post medieval date. Egg-shaped, with a central longitudinal perforation. Classic roman steelyards tend to be biconical with iron or copper-alloy suspension loops, often with a loop on the top and bottom. This steelyard doesn't quite fit the known types of roman steelyards nor the typical encased medieval ones. Lead examples from the Post-Medieval date are poorly understood and difficult to date out of context. Weight: 505g / 7793.34 grains / 17.81oz / 1.11lb avoirdupois / 1.35lb troy.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
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Record ID: NMS-677BBD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical lead weight of uncertain date. The base is uneven and has an upwards-curled lip runnig around the circumference. Projecting from the top is an iron shank or loop, teminating in an old break and now heavily corroded. Weights can be difficult to date outside of a stratified context due to the fact that they are generally utilitarian objects and forms do not vary significantly over time. Weights of this form are evidenced from the Roman through to the post medieval period and numerous weight-related functions are likely, perhaps as a steelyard weight, standing weight, net weig…
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: NMS-EA1F08
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval half ounce lead weight dating to the period c. AD 1625 - 1649. Discoidal, the upper face is stamped with the initials CR surmounted by a crown and a crescent shape indicating the weight. Extant weight: 12.7g/ 0.44oz avoirdupois. It is likely that wear and leaching during deposition accoutn for the weight being slightly underweight.
Created on: Friday 18th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
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Record ID: NMS-8A12F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead discoidal weight of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1750). Weight: 33.2g = 512.35 grains = 1.17oz avoidupois or 1.06 oz troy.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: NMS-89EB2A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead discoidal weight of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1750). Weight: 58g = 895.077 grains = 2.04oz avoidupois or 1.86 oz troy.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: NMS-CCD78D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval discoidal lead 4 ounce trade weight from the reign of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603). The upper face exhibts four oval impression, indicating the weight and is stamped by the initials EL surmounted by a crown and the arms of the City of Norwich (A castle keep over a lion facing left). Traces of recent damage visible around the edge. Weight: 107g/1651.26 grains / 3.77oz avoirdupois.
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th March 2018
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Record ID: NMS-F25BF8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical lead weight of uncertain date. The base is uneven and has an upwards-curled lip runnig around the circumference. Projecting from the top is an iron shank or loop, teminating in an old break and now heavily corroded. Weights can be difficult to date outside of a stratified context due to the fact that they are generally utilitarian objects and forms do not vary significantly over time. Weights of this form are evidenced from the Roman through to the post medieval period and numerous weight-related functions are likely, perhaps as a steelyard weight, standing weight, net weig…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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