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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular (formed from twelve uneven and irregular facets / faces) in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in profile. Through the centre of the weight is a cast conical hole. The purpose of this hole is uncertain but it might have had a length of wire or string to allow it to be suspended, this would aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight measures 27.1mm in length, 25.5mm width and is 31.4mm high. It weighs 119.71 grams or 4.22ozs (1848 grains). The weight undecorated. It is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The weight has been marked and abraded in the soil this has caused it 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).
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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