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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval or post medieval date (1300 - 1800). The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in cross section. From the upper edge of the weight an integrally cast lug extends, this is partially pierced with an irregular hole. The pierced hole has been achieved by cutting from each side but these holes do not meet in the middle. The body of the weight is faceted - with eight irregular panels - these are plain and undecorated. The base of the weight has an irregular hollow. The weight is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. It has been marked and abraded in the soil; this has caused the weight to become asymmetrical. Similar standing weights have been dated to the medieval and post medieval periods. It is likely that the weight would have been used as a trade weight. with a circumferential incised groove which has been applied to the lower part of the weight. The weight measures 30.1mm wide, 31.0mm thick and is 66.9mm high. It weighs 291.92 grams or 10.3ozs (4505.2 grains). | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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