Weight

Unique ID: LVPL-29C770

Object type certainty: Certain

Circular flat lead weight with convex sides with incuse numerals III[I] on one surface. Post medieval in date. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is likely they are of a post-medieval date.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 16.5 mm
Weight: 213 g
Diameter: 43 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: West Midlands
County: Greater Manchester
District: Trafford
Parish: Warburton

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SJ7188
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2006

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mr Nick Herepath - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Nick Herepath - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Thursday 21st September 2006
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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