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Description: | A complete, cast, circular lead weight of Medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight is flat and circular with a central, circular perforation (11.4mm diameter) and no decoration. The weight is 37.73g which is 1.33 ounces, not a denomination commonly used in the avoirdupois weight system based on a pound of 16 ounces.Lead weights such as this are a common find, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint, but the contect of this find suggests a Medieval to early post-Medieval date.This object may also have been used as a spindle whorl.
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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