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WEIGHT

Unique ID: HESH-9769D3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast lead or lead alloy weight of possible Roman (50-410 AD) or medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is oval (tear drop shape) in plan and ellipsoidal in cross section. At the narrowest terminal is a cast suspension loop (diameter 6.4mm). The purpose of this hole is uncertain but it might have aided safe-keeping and storage. As the sides of the weight flares the thickness of the weight also increases, however, at the base it tapers to form a rounded base. The weight measures 55.6mm in length, 28.6mm width and is 14.5mm thick. It weighs 109.24 grams or 3.85ozs (1686 grains).

The weight undecorated. It is a mid grey white colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The weight has been marked and abraded in the ploughsoil soil which has caused it to become asymmetrical. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found. It is likely to date from either the Roman or the medieval period

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 50
Date to: AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 55.6 mm
Width: 28.6 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Weight: 109.24 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 7th October 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bayston Hill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ4910
Four figure Latitude: 52.685278
Four figure longitude: -2.755888
1:25K map: SJ4910
1:10K map: SJ41SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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