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INGOT
Unique ID: SUSS-09AA4A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead possible ingot, probably of Post Medieval date, AD 1700 - 1900.
The object is cylindrical, has a wider circular base and tapers to an unevenly convex top. The base has a sub-oval deep indentation in the centre and the sides have small circular dimples like the pits on a thimble. The ingot has a white patina.
Measurements: diameter of base: 14.06mm; height: 15.19 mm; weight: 17.10g
Discussion: This object was found in close association with another similar example recorded as SUSS-09C849. Both objects were probably created using a thimble to make a mould in which to make small ingots for the easier storage of waste lead. SWYOR-E0B334 is a similar example on the database which goes on to note other lead ingots made in household objects such as SWYOR-44F1AF made in a spoon, and LEIC-5FF5F8 made by creating a mould with a human finger. It is possible the object was also used as a gaming peice.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 15.19 mm
Weight: 17.1 g
Diameter: 14.06 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
Parish or ward: Withyham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ4937
Four figure Latitude: 51.11292882
Four figure longitude: 0.12726051
1:25K map: TQ4937
1:10K map: TQ43NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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