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WEIGHT

Unique ID: YORYM-0DBA7F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead alloy steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The object is spherical and undecorated with an iron suspension rod running through the centre projecting slightly at the base. From the opposite side of the weight a large globular knop of corroded iron is also present.

The lead is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 41.5mm long, 38.8mm in diameter and weighs 249g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 41.5 mm
Weight: 249 g
Diameter: 38.8 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Lillings Ambo (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE6464
Four figure Latitude: 54.06797154
Four figure longitude: -1.0235523
1:25K map: SE6464
1:10K map: SE66SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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