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Description: | A lead shield-shaped weight of medieval date. Shield-shaped weights are discussed by Biggs and Withers (2000, p. 34-45), who suggest that they probably date from the late 12th century onwards.In plan, the weight takes the form of an inverted triangle and bears, on its upper surface, a design of devolved heraldic nature. This design comprises several elements, including three pellets moulded pellets, one close to each corner. Just below each of the two top pellets, protruding inwards from the sides, are two semi-circular relief mouldings. Dividing the two top pellets is a downward-pointing triangular moulding. The outer faces of the weight angle slightly towards the top, and there is a rim around the base. Extending from the centre of the horizontal top face is a short length of iron wire.The object measures 37.5mm long, 22.2mm wide and 8.6mm thick. It weighs 27.53g - roughly equivalent to one once on the averdepois pound scale.
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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