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Description: | A complete lead weight of medieval date. The weight is ovate in both plan and section with slightly raised edges. One end is slightly extended to form a loop with circular perforation suggesting the object was used as a suspension weight or similar. Numerous functions for such objects have been suggested including as fishing net weights or sinkers. The weight is undecorated.The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The weight is 64.2mm long, 26.1mm wide, 16mm thick and weighs 99g.Such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features but it is most likely to be of medieval to post-medieval date.
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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