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WEIGHT

Unique ID: SWYOR-DAA4A3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Circular lead weight with stamped markings. The weight has an off-centre circular perforation and three small rectangular stamped markings around the perforation. Each stamped marking contains two crosses ‘X X’. Stamping weights for use in trade began in the late 14th century and went on until the late post-medieval period; this practice was associated with the idea of official control or approval. This weight probably dates to the post-medieval period. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated apart from a tiny rectangular imprint next to the hole. The weight measures 35.3mm in diameter and 3.24mm in thickness and is 25.9g in mass.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.24 mm
Weight: 25.9 g
Diameter: 35.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 20th May 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Clifton

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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