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WEIGHT

Unique ID: NMS-0FAF11

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Probably medieval lead weight, conical and of irregular hexagonal cross-section, with a central perforation. Height 22.5mm. Diameter 32.5mm. Hole diameter 5mm at the base, 3.5mm at the top. Weight 101.89g / 3.5940oz avoirdupois. Possibly for ¼ pound. If so, then post c.1300.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1539

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 22.5 mm
Weight: 101.89 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 18th February 2014 - Monday 17th March 2014

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 28498
Other reference: NMD032014

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Deopham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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