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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy standing weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600).The weight has a circular base, with multiple small crescentic stamps arranged in an irregular pattern. The sides of the weight are smooth and gradually taper towards the top. A complete sub circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, which is now folded over at a right angle. The internal diameter of the suspension loop measures 3.1 mm.It measures 51.2 mm in height, with a base diameter of 26.8 mm and a top diameter of 16.5 mm. It weighs 181.2 g or 6.39 oz.It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.Similar standing / pyramidal / hexagonal weights have been recorded on the PAS database including LEIC-7EFD23, LEIC-D9C2D0, YORYM-F52F85, WILT-ECEC12, SF-0B04D3 and SF-D59B31. All are considered to be Medieval to Post Medieval in dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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