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Description: | A complete cast lead alloy large standing weight of probably Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. 1200-1700 AD). The weight is conical in shape and circular in cross-section with a large integral handle at the top through which there is a small central hole. The weight measures 42.8mm high, 27.7mm diameter and weighs 165 grams.Lead weights were used throughout a large span of time and were generally easy to manufacture; therefore, they are difficult to date outside of secure archaeological contexts. This style of standing weight seems to have been used most frequently within the Medieval and Post Medieval periods. For a similar example, cf. Biggs and Withers 2000, esp. No. 78. Many similar weights have been recorded on the PAS database; for example, cf.: HESH-675700.
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