Record ID: NLM-48B0AA
Object type: WRENCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spanner, as kindly suggested by the finder. A large wrought iron object with a passing resemblance to an outsize key. The ‘bow’ is of angular quatrefoil form with concave faces between straighter edges; the stem is of rectangular section, and terminates in an E-shaped ‘bit’ with angular sides to its central leg and rounded outer edges to the others. The finder, a farmer, kindly suggests this is a 19th-century spanner for the removal of a wheel hub, though the distinct configurations at either end may hint at a range of related functions. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 180…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th May 2022
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Record ID: NARC-0ACAB1
Object type: WITCH BOTTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron bowl measuring 300mm in diameter with walls of 50mm high, and suffering from corrosion. Embedded within the corrosion are pebbles and rocks, and what appears to be part of a ceramic tile or drainage pipe. Some of these large, post-depositional inclusions maintain the integrity of the bowl's current outline. Within the bowl 11 small copper-alloy pins and pin fragments were found, along with an iron stud, pin, tack and possible nail. X-rays have revealed that at least 10 other pins remain hidden within the corrosion. A bone handle juts out on the bowl's wall at one side, and…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-4DC453
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A length of iron wire of uncertain date. The wire comprises a circular-section stem which is bent into a spiral at each end. The wire measures 131mm in length and 2mm in diameter. It weighs 2 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: LON-804AD1
Object type: WINDOW
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval iron window frame dating to the early 17th century. The frame comprises an oval frame with two curved corners and one angled corner, the final corner is broken and the finder has repaired with black electrical tape. The frame is made from a strip of iron with a rectangular cross section. There is a cylindrical hinge projecting from one of the long sides of the frame located approximately one third along the length. One the opposing long side there is an ornate plate, supporting the catch mechanism, projecting internally to the frame. The catch comprises three elements:…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
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Record ID: NLM-62EDB3
Object type: WHEEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron probable pastry cutter or jigger fragment. A cast baluster-shaped flat-sided plate with the corroded relict of a ferrous metal cog or cutting wheel [now of diameter 20.4mm and formerly of at least 25mm] attached on a round lug. Rust stains on the adjacent part of the copper alloy plate may hint at the loss of a further cog from a gear system. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1650-1800 Length: 36mm, Width: 17.8mm, Thickness (overall): 5.1mm, Weight: 5.11gms
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT2080
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-circular bronze coated iron weight of the Tenth or Eleventh Century. Flattened at both ends, with a small globular bump on its round edge. One end bears a motive, which is understood to be a representation of an Arabic inscription, now reduced to a symmetrical pattern; which looks rather like a depiction of a double crown. The motive is surrounded by two rings comprising of a number of circles. On the rounded edge of the object are three, equally placed, incised triangles, comprising of many dots. B M Ager suggests that these may correspond to the weight of the object, which is 91 …
Created on: Monday 21st August 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SWYOR-41C907
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron sub-circular disc which is probably a weight. There is a central plug which may be copper alloy. The plug is not corroded and the surface is smooth. The edge of the object is corroded and the surfaces are pitted. It is not clear whether there were ever any markings on the surface. The surface of the iron is rough. There is one deep hole near the edge of the disc which is very rusty. It is not clear whether the hole is original or whether it is just a localised area of invasive corrosion. There is a corresponding hole in the same place on the other side which is less corroded. T…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: SF-334CE5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete unusual late early-medieval barrel-shaped weight. Measuring 23.3mm diameter and 18.5mm in height with a weight of 40.29g. This weight is made of iron with a copper-alloy casing, patches of corroded iron can now be seen through this casing. The flat ends of the weight appear to have stamped decoration on them consisting of two concentric circles of small circular motifs. There is a trace of someting else within these boarders but what it was is no longer visible due to wear and corroded iron. A very similar weight is illustrated in Biggs (1993, 14). He states tha…
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-ACA468
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical steelyard weight. The interior is iron with a copper alloy casing. Below the projecting loop is a prominent collar. The weight is undecorated.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SF-B137C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete unusual late early-medieval barrel-shaped weight. Measuring 21.3mm diameter and 16mm in height with a weight of 32.39g. This weight is made of iron with a copper-alloy casing, patches of corroded iron can now be seen through this casing at one end. One of the flat ends of the weight has stamped decoration on it consisting of a border of small circles, within which there is a swastika motif with pellet terminals. The other flat terminal is obscured by corroded iron but traces of the border and central motif can be seen. A very similar weight is illustrated in Biggs (…
Created on: Monday 29th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Wilbraham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A3F031
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of uncertain date, possibly medieval or post-medieval date, c.1200-1800. The weight is an irregular conical shape, with no perforations or marks. It measures 32.4mm in length and 23.5mm at the base and weighs 70.0g. Similar to PAS reference SUR-FD6311.
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2016
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Record ID: SF-4B1547
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and heavily restored late early-medieval barrel-shaped weight. It is biconical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces. The weight has the remains of an iron core surrounded by a largely incomplete and heavily repaired/restored copper-alloy casing. On the flattened top and bottom surfaces the casing has stamped decoration. This comprises at least two rectilinear motifs formed from parallel transverse grooves from which at either and and at the centre extend short vertical and curvilinear strokes. These motifs appear almost like crowns stacked one above the other, al…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxmundham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-49CD67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical, cast iron weight, probably of post Medieval or Modern date, about AD 1700 - 1900. There is a thin iron wire suspension loop, now broken. The weight is 52.3mm in diameter and weighs 474gm (1 pound, 0.75 ounces). It may have been intended as a 1lb weight without the corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: WILT-6E6CD8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavy iron (possibly lead filled) object which may be a Roman steelyard poise. The object is in essence a heavy round globular ball with a protrusion at one end which may have been an integral circular-section suspension loop with a collar. The base is slightly flattened. The object has a seam running around it from top to bottom. The patina of the object is dark black with a silvery sheen. There are large patches of reddish-brown corrosion. The object weighs 347g and measures 56.87mm in height and has a circumference of 45.85mm. Cf Read B, 2001, Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, P…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cubitt Town', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-3D8DE2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron possible weight. Cast heater shield-shaped weight, with slight loss of fabric to the flaking of corrosion at the arises or angles, otherwise in good condition. The mass may suggest this to have represented one half of an averdepois pound, though the manufacture of such an object in iron seems perversely difficult. Some iron implement teeth from agricultural machinery might also acquire such a form through wear, though there is no sign of this having broken from a larger object or setting. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Post-Medieval, 1450-1600 Height: 67.7mm, Width: 53.1mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-6A6240
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large piece of cast iron of unknown date. It is sub-triangular in shape and rectangular in section. One end is missing due to old breaks. It is probably agricultural in origin, possibly a weight. It measures 68.22mm in length, 61.78mm in width and 28.59mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bentley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-580AC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron core in copper-alloy casing Early Medieval weight, dating to AD 850-1066. It is spherical with two opposite flat faces. One face has a circular sunken line decorated with a series of punched annulets; the opposite flat face might have had the same decoration, but the iron corrosion has burts through the copper-alloy coating and covers large part of the surface. Cf. Rogerson (in EAA 74, 1995, p. 69, fig. 52, no. 136). See a parallel on PAS: NMS-8BB723 Diameter: 24.23 mm Height: 17.83 mm Weight: 40.51 g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5308B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron and copper alloy possible weight. A possibly cast iron object of a solid flat-based bowl-shaped form with relicts of thin [0.3mm] copper alloy sheathing on its flat base. This appears to have formerly extended further up the sides of the 'bowl', though both its original extent and the overall completeness of the object remain uncertain. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1900. Diameter: 57.3mm, Thickness: 15.5mm, Weight: 182.70gms
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-508F88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Possible Weight. Cast iron sphere with moulded aperture of diameter 30.6mm. The probable function of this object was as a weight, as its mass coincides closely with that of one imperial pound. The aperture may have permitted the addition or subtraction of such weights to a balance beam. Another function as a specialised form of shot was considered. However, the dimensions and weight do not coincide with those associated with projectiles for the smaller guns of the 16th and 17th centuries. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700. Diameter: 56.4mm or 2.2 inches, Weight: 455gms.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-55EB01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron probable weight. A straight-sided cast iron block with one straight and one curved end. A round hole of diameter 14.8mm appears set centrally, towards the curved end. A slot of length and width c.9mm abuts the hole and confers the appearance of a key hole. The object was at first taken to be a padlock, but is solid with no provision for a lock mechanism. It may be that the configuration of the hole was intended to permit a locking bar to pass through the hole, which would seem apt for the attachment of weights to agricultural machinery. The best indication if date is afforded …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luddington', grid reference and parish protected.