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Description: | A cast lead weight, possibly a net weight, of unknown date, Roman to Post-Medieval, AD 43 - 1900. It is sub-spherical with flat ends and resembles a bead. There is a large circular perforation of internal diameter 6.3mm running through the long axis. The weight is otherwise unmarked. It has a dark grey patina and is 17.8mm in diameter and 15.7mm long. It weighs 18.44gm. This could also be a counterweight from a piece of machinery or a spherical spindle whorl.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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