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Description: | A lead pan weight probably medieval dating to the period c AD1100-1500. The weight is circular in plan with sloping sides. Through the centre there is evidence of an iron loop. The weight is decorated with a raised rim. On the top of the weight is a raised saltire which continues in raised ridges down the sides of the weight. On the top of the weight, there are other raised ridges which appear to be random and may have been intended as a circular decoration. On the sides of the weight between the ridges joining on to the saltire, there is a single raised ridge in three sections and two shallower ridges in the fourth section. The bottom of the weight is flat and undecorated. Cf BERK-1116D0 which suggests that the decorative style is common on medieval spindle whorls and suggests a medieval date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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