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Description: | A large lead weight of uncertain date. It is circular in plan with flat upper and lower surfaces. A small notch has been carved into the side of the weight; this is probably post depositional damage. The flat surfaces of the weight are also covered in scratches and indentations, particularly two sets of stamped initials on one face, both ""IW" and two groups of punched dots, both arranged in the shape of a "T". It has a diameter of 45.1mm and a thickness of 12.9mm. It weighs 213g which is 7.5oz and was probably intended to be an 8oz weight. The style of the lettering suggests a post medieval date of c.1500 - 1750. The weight is probably not 'official' since it does not have a trade guild stamp, and the initials probably refer to the owner.
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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