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Description: | A complete cast lead or lead alloy stylus of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1600).The stylus is circular sectioned, with a flattened, slightly expanded top. The other end exhibits knife cut facets, tapering to a point. It has been folded in half.It measures 27.30 mm in length, 29.12 mm wide and 7.80 mm thick. It has a diameter of 7.04 mm. It weighs 24.0 g.It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.Several similar styli have been recorded on the PAS database including NLM-908653, LEIC-1414C8, YORYM-C50AD3, NLM-3AACA8, YORYM-100437. They would have been used for writing on wax tablets or for marking building materials. They are probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500), but they could possibly be of Roman or Modern dating.
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