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Unique ID: GLO-7AC172

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead weight, probably dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1500 – 1800 (14mm x16mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 6.70g). This weight is square in plan and flat in section. There appears to be faint decoration or markings on one side of the weight but it is not possible to identify design further. The artefact is in a slightly worn and fair condition.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1500
Date to: Ante AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14 mm
Width: 16 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 6.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th August 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2313

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
District: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: South Gloucestershire

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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