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Description: | A probable cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval periods. It is sub-rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross section. It has rounded corners and edges and a slightly flared base. A central hole (diameter: 4.9mm), for suspension, is placed roughly centre and runs from the top to the base. The base contains a groove (probably due to wear) which runs diagonally, corner to corner, with the central hole in the middle. The weight has a creamy white and light brown patina. One half of the groove on the base is cut deeper and modern damage has interrupted the patina. It weighs 15 and 3/8 ounces but may have originally been a 16 ounce weight with allowance for a suspension loop and wear and tear. Weights of this type were in use for a variety of functions so assigning a more accurate date and function is difficult.Length: 51.9mm Width: 45.9mm; Thickness: 31.2mm; Weight: 436g
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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