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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 from which a domed projection arises. Over all the cross section of the weight is D shaped. Although corroded there seems to be no decoration or other stamped marks present. The base of the weight is also plain; however it has a large iron stain present. This may be due to the affects of the burial environment rather than an iron attachment. The weight is a mid grey brown colour with an uneven, slightly corroded, and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. 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 an ounce weight. Another possible interpretation would be as a gaming piece, however, again a direct parallel has not been found.
The weight measures 18.7mm length, 18.2mm width, is 19.1mm high and weighs 26.67 grams or 0.95ozs (412 grains). | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 1350
1650 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Peter Reavill | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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