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Description: | Cast lead weight probably dating from the medieval - post-medieval period. The weight is cast in the shape of a cylinder with a narrowed central section and widened ends. Cast lead weights were common throughout this period and continued in use until fairly modern times as lead was readily available and easily worked and for this reason are often difficult to date. They were prohibited by law in 1834 but many remained in use after this date. The mass of the weight is 165.7g and it measures 35.24mm in length and 29.4mm in diameter.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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