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Description: | A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD).The weight is oval in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has an internal diameter of 3.86mm.The base of the weight is oval in plan, and exhibits an irregular oval concavity. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated.The weight measures 35.30mm tall, 32.18mm wide and 26.67mm thick. It weighs 113.6 grams or 4.01 ozs.The weight is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional artefact, forms and styles do not alter significantly over time. However the weight is similar to several examples #68, 70 and 71, published by Biggs and Withers in 2000 (pp31-33), believed to be Medieval in dating.Reference:Biggs, N. & Withers, P. 2000 Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection. Llanfyllin: English Weights Series 6.
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