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Description: | A biconical lead weight. Weights of this form are generally thought to be Roman but the date is uncertain. The weight has a length of 43.73mm and maximum diameter of 39.54mm. The transverse cross-section is oval however it is uncertain whether the cross section of this weight was originally circular but has become reshaped into an oval under it's own weight. The remains of an iron bar, rectangular in cross section projects from what is presumed to be the top of the weight. This bar is most likely to be the remains of a suspension loop. The iron bar has a width of 4.96mm, thickness of 4.55mm and survives to a visible length of 12.31mm ending in a transverse break. As the bar exits the weight it bends over to one side rather than projecting vertically and it is uncertain whether this bend was part of the original design or due to later damage to the artefact. The surface of the weight is covered in dents and irregularly shaped gouged depressions. Damage to the exterior surface of the weight might be a result of damage through use as well as occurring during later loss of the artefact and its subsequent years in the soil. The largest gouged mark is at the base of the weight, just off-centre of the basal tip. This feature crosses the weight from one side to the other as a 'V' shaped notch. The notch has a maximum width of 3.82mm, length of 12.32mm and depth of 2.57mm. The total maximum current length of the weight and iron bar is 51.29mm.This items weighs in excess of 200g so this artefact could not be weighted on the scales that weigh to 0.00g. This weight weighs 229g (8.08oz).Lead is a heavy and soft metal, these properties result in lead artefacts easily becoming damaged and deformed. This damage can occur as a result of the artefact's own weight. The weight of the lead combined with gravity can cause deformities in the original shape of the artefact.
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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