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Description: | A complete lead weight of uncertain date. It is conical in profile with a circular, slightly rounded base. The weight tapers from the base to a rounded apex where there are two small, recessed triangle shapes either side of the circular perforation.The metal is brownish white in colour. It is 32.11mm long, 19.85mm wide, 7.19mm thick and weighs 54.91g.Lead weights were commonly used from the Roman period through to the post-medieval period for a wide variety of uses and are difficult to date with any certainty without any supporting archaeological context.
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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