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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in cross section. Through the centre of the weight are two lengths of iron wire (3.2mm diameter). These wires protrude through both the base and the conical top. The wire may have formed a small loop at the top of the weight to aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight measures 34.4mm in length, 36mm width and is 37.8mm thick. It weighs 188.29 grams or 6.64ozs (2906 grains).
The weight is decorated with a series of vertical cast linear ribs. These ribs divide the cone of the weight into five uneven panels. Each panel is further sub-divided by a series of diagonal linear ribs forming Z shaped patterns. The base of the weight is undecorated and plain.
The weight is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. There are also a number of patches of mid orange corrosion from the iron wire present on the upper cone and base. The weight has been marked and abraded in the soil, but most of the decoration remains undamaged. However, the abrasion has caused the weight to become asymmetrical. Similar standing conical or pyramid weights have been dated to the medieval period. (Norman Biggs, 1992: 'English Weights - an illustrated survey' pages 40-41). | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Reavill, Peter - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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