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Description: | A complete, cast, circular lead weight or spindle whorl of Medieval to post-Medieval date. The weight is circular and conical with a central, circular perforation (10mm diameter) and no decoration. The weight is 14.6g which is approximately 0.5 ounces, a denomination of 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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