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WEIGHT
Unique ID: PUBLIC-182CB3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead weight of unknown date. It is 2oz measure. This crude weight is broadly domed shaped, with a flatened top. It has a broadly central percing that is chamfered top and bottom. It is plain with an off-white patina.
Height 12.3mm.
Diameter (maximum) 30.1mm
Weight 56.5g (1.99oz).
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 12.3 mm
Weight: 56.5 g
Diameter: 30.1 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Kings Caple
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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