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Description: | An incomplete lead or lead alloy conical weight of the Roman to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 43 - c. AD 1800.The weight is broadly conical in profile and circular in section. There are the remains of an iron shank protruding from the top of the weight, possibly the remains of a suspension loop or handle. The shank is rectangular with a circular cross section. The top of the weight angles sharply to form a rounded triangle, from the point of which the shank protrudes. From the triangular top the sides slope at a 90 degree angle and below a ridge, taper out slightly towards the base. The base has a ridge around the edge with a broadly circular depression in the centre.The weight measures 20.4 mm in length and is 15.6 mm wide. It has a thickness of 15.0 mm and weighs 21.9 g (0.77 oz).The weight is a light 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 in Biggs and Withers (2000), p 32, fig 76 and on the database including SWYOR-C87B8D.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.Reference:Biggs, N. and Withers, P. (2000) Lead Weights The David Rogers Collection, Whitehouse Publications and Galata Print Ltd, Powys.
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