Record ID: SWYOR-41C907 - MODERN weight

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Unique ID: SWYOR-41C907

Object type certainty: Probably

A resized image of Modern iron weight probably

An iron sub-circular disc which is probably a weight. There is a central plug which may be copper alloy. The plug is not corroded and the surface is smooth. The edge of the object is corroded and the surfaces are pitted. It is not clear whether there were ever any markings on the surface. The surface of the iron is rough. There is one deep hole near the edge of the disc which is very rusty. It is not clear whether the hole is original or whether it is just a localised area of invasive corrosion. There is a corresponding hole in the same place on the other side which is less corroded. The two hollows do not join. The object currently weighs 1.2oz. If it was a weight it must have originally been an ounce and a half, or a very reduced 2oz weight. The object probably dates from the nineteenth century. It has a diameter of 41mm and is 6.25mm thick. Flat iron circular weights can be seen in Biggs (1998) Antique Weights.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1800
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 6.3 mm
Weight: 35.2 g
Diameter: 41 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Secondary material: Copper alloy [scope notes| view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: South Yorkshire
District: Sheffield
Parish: Sheffield

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SK2984
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]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th February 2007

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