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Description: | A lead weight of probable Medieval to post-Medieval date.The weight is sub-circular in plan. The top and bottom surfaces are flat (and slightly recessed), the outer surfaces are convex. Extending vertically through the weight, located off-centre, is a corroded iron spike, which probably represents the remains of a suspension loop. One of the weight's flat surfaces bears numerous linear grooves indicative of some kind of wear. The weight is heavily corroded.The artefact measures 52.5mm in diameter and 24.4mm thick. At 434g, it is likely that this piece represents one pound averdepois (the remaining 20g possibly having been provided by the now-missing loop). The averdepois weight-system was introduced in the late 13th century. The suggested date range for this weight (based on a consideration of condition and context of discovery) is c. 1275-1700.
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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