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Description: | A complete cast lead probable standing weight, probably dating from the Medieval - Post Medieval period between AD 1200 - 1800 (length: 19mm; diameter at base: 27mm; weight: 50.25g).The artefact has an irregular hemisphere form with a cross decoration or 'arch' consisting of two plain raised bands crossing each other at the top. The probable weight has an irregular sub-circular hole in the centre, which continues straight down the length of the artefact. The base of the object is slightly indented and hollow. Overall, the probable weight is in a worn but fair condition.Even though this example is most likely to be a weight, a similar example illustrated in Biggs, N & Withers, P, 2000, 'Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection', page 33, ref no 82 also has an 'arch' decoration but does not have the hole through the centre of the object. Biggs & Withers identify this (as with other examples also illustrated) as a possible gaming piece.
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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