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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable later Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1700). The weight is conical being sub-circular in plan and triangular shaped in profile. Each of the eight sides is slightly flattened and tapers from a wide base to a relatively blunt point. The weight is decorated, with ribs and pellets but due to abrasion the decoration is unclear. A sub-rectangular hole has been cut / or more likely cast through the centre (from the upper edge to the base. This hole is now blocked at the upper edge with corrosion product; it is likely that this hole would have allowed the weight to be suspended or aided storage. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found. It is most likely to date from the later medieval or post medieval periods. It is most likely originally to be a 2 ounce weightThe weight measures 29.7mm length, 27.3mm width and is 27.1mm high. It weighs 54.68 grams or 1.92ozs (844 grains). | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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