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Description: | A complete cast lead weight of Roman to Post-Medieval date (AD 43 - AD 1800). Length: 59.5mm; width: 40.3mm and 29.6mm thick. Weight: c. 368g.The weight is sub-rectangular in cross-section throughout its length and it narrows in size from the base towards the top. The base measures 40.3mm x 29.6mm and the top measures 23.0mm x 11.5mm. At the top there is a circular perforation that enabled the weight to be suspended. This perforation, with a diameter of about 3.3mm, pierces the weight transversely through the larger faces. The base is recessed although this might be a casting imperfection rather than being part of the design. All surfaces have traces of a buff patina and each face, except the base, has old scuff marks probably created by agricultural activity.The majority of lead weights are difficult to date precisely and weights such as this one may date from the Roman to Post-Medieval periods.
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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