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WEIGHT

Unique ID: YORYM-0AE7A2

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A cast lead weight. The weight is sub-rectangular in shape and there is a perforation through the centre, the perforation is roughly central. The front surface of the weight is covered in striations, which cross-hatch over each other. The weight shows signs of wear and damage. This weight is probably medieval or post-medieval. It may have been used to weigh down curtains or dress hems. It weighs 12g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 12 g
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: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: North Yorkshire
District: Ryedale
To be known as: Sherburn

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: Saturday 2nd January 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mrs Liz Andrews-Wilson - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Liz Andrews-Wilson - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Sam Moorhead - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Wednesday 15th September 2010
    Updated: Wednesday 15th September 2010

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