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Description: | An incomplete lead alloy probable steelyard weight of the Roman to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 43 - c. AD 1800.The steelyard weight is sub conical in profile and circular in plan. It exhibits a circular perforation cast slightly off centre, the area surrounding the perforation is depressed slightly with a surrounding ridge around the edge of the top. The base is rounded.The weight measures 28.5 mm in length and is 33.1 mm wide. It has a thickness of 28.1 mm and weighs 145.4 g (5.13 oz).The weight is a mid brown in colour and has an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar weights have been recorded on the database including WMID-E58E95.Steelyard weights of this style are considered to be probably Roman in date, but due to it being a functional type of artefact, shapes of steelyard weights tend to be similar through until the Post Medieval period.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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