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Description: | A cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval or post medieval date (1200 - 1800). The weight is sub-oval (tear drop shape) in plan and D shaped in cross section. There is no evidence of an applied or cast design present on any surface. The reverse face is flat with a slight concave recess / dimple at its centre. The weight is a mid grey colour with an even but slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. It has been marked and abraded in the soil; this has caused the weight to become slightly asymmetrical and the edges indistinct. An alternative identification may be it is a palm guard or possibly an ingot of waste lead cast in the bowl of a spoon - if this were the case then a much later date is suggested (1700-1800 AD)The weight measures 57.6mm length, 34.9mm width, 12.5mm thick and weighs 116.16 grams or 4.1ozs (1793 grains). | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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