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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1650). The weight is irregular in plan being formed with a square shaped base. Overall the cross section of the weight is sub-rectangular in shape. The upper section of the weight tapers slightly and terminates in an irregular surface; although corroded there seems to be no decoration or other stamped marks present. The base of the weight is also plain. There are two areas of significant iron stain present, one on the base and one on the side. These areas of corrosion probably contain an iron bar, wire or rod probably to aid attachment or storage of the weightThe weight is a mid grey colour with an uneven, slightly corroded, and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. The iron corrosion is a mid orange colour. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found. It is most likely to date from the later medieval or post medieval periods and may possibly have been used as a pound (lb) weight. The weight measures 55.6mm length, 51.3mm width, is 37.6mm thick (although base was probably 32.9mm wide originally) and weighs 479 grams or 1.075ozs.
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