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Description: | A complete cast lead object probably a weight of probable medieval date. The weight is square in plan, with rounded edges and corners and the top is decorated with a central impressed cross.The sides and reverse of the weight are flat and undecorated.The metal is amid greyish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 42.5mm long, 40.7mm wide, 18.7mm thick and weighs 222g.Lead weights are very difficult to date with any certainty without any contextual evidence or diagnostic features however this weight is likely to date to the medieval period.
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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