YORYM-A840A2: Medieval to post-medieval : Weight

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WEIGHT

Unique ID: YORYM-A840A2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The weight is circular in form but flat on one 'side'. There is a circular perforation through the centre of the weight. The metal is a mid brownish-white colour and is quite pitted. The weight is 17.7mm in diameter, 21.7mm heigh and weights 46g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.7 mm
Weight: 46 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Westow

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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