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Description: | The object is a cast lead or lead alloy steelyard weight. In profile the weight is an asymmetrical biconvex shape, which is circular in section. The upper surface of the weight has an irregular indentation with iron visible on the surface. The iron probably originally formed a loop. The surface of the weight has sub circular indentations which are probably accidental rather than intentional. The surface is a beige/grey colour with some cracking occurring on the upper surface. The weight weighs 680g and measures 49.51mm long, and 59.13mm in diameter.The date is likely to be Romano-British, mid 1st to mid third century. Barford, Blockley and Day (1984 'A Romano-British Steelyard From Marshfield, Avon'.) discuss a steelyard from Marshfield, Avon which includes a similar looking steelyard weight.
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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