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Description: | A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1300 to 1800 AD).The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. It has been formed from rolling up a small sheet of lead. The seam is present running along the length of the weight.It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface.It measures 35.94mm long, is 16.15mm wide and 14.13mm thick. The sheet of lead alloy is approximately 4.5mm thick. It weighs 45.6 grams (1.61 oz).The shape and style of this weight would suggest that it is probably a line or fishing weight. However, due to be a functional artefact, styles change little over time so the weight could be of any date from Late Medieval through to Post Medieval (1300 to 1800 AD).
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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