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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy cylindrical weight dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period, c. AD 43 - c. AD 1800.The weight is broadly rectangular in plan and circular in section. Parallel sides rise form the base, the sides are not straight and angle slightly to the right, they have been decorated with irregular grooves and ridges (however this could be marks from wear). There appears to be the remains of a rivet at the bottom of the weight, which has been placed off centre and only the tip remains. At the top of the weight, again off centre, is a broadly square perforation, it appears to have sustained some damage, this could have been due to wear.The weight measures 17.7 mm in diameter and is 32.7 mm long, it weighs 85.0 g (exactly 3.0 oz).The weight is a light to mid brown in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights of similar shape have been recorded on the database including HESH-4C02A0 and SUSS-A31903, but these are standing weights, whereas this weight has perforation through it that would have been used for suspension. Lead weights of this type are a frequently occurring find and are in use from the Roman period to the Post Medieval period, as they don't change it is very difficult to date them more accurately.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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