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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550).The weight is an thick disc in plan with bevelled edges. It is sub rectangular in profile / cross section. Both sides are flat. The front has been decoarted with two concentric circles and a circular recess in the centre. No other decoration is present on either the top or base of the weight.It has a diameter of 36.7 mm and is 5.5 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (1.29 oz).The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functional artefact, do change little in style over time, and as such can be hard to date accurately. Little study has been done to date on typological studies to confirm the dating of different styles. However it is reasonable to assume that this weight is probably Medieval in dating.
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