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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in cross section. From the upper part of the weight a small pierced integrally cast lug extends. The pierced hole has been achieved by cutting from each side it has a diameter of 2.7mm. The weight is plain and decorated with a circumferential incised groove which has been applied to the lower part of the weight. The weight measures 18.8mm diameter and is 24.1mm high. It weighs 42.78 grams or 1.5ozs (660.2 grains). The weight is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. It has been marked and abraded in the soil; this has caused the weight to become asymmetrical. Similar standing weights have been dated to the medieval period (Biggs and Withers Lead Weights 32-33 ref 77-78). It is likely that the weight would have been used as a trade weight to weigh 1 ½ ozs.
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