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PLUMB BOB
Unique ID: SWYOR-27EAA4
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead alloy probable plumb bob, probably Roman in date. The object has a squashed suspension loop stemming from a circular sectioned shaft. At the base of the shaft is a projecting flange round a domed terminal. It looks similar to Roman bell shaped mounts. There is an example of a Roman Plumb bob in the Catalogue of small finds from South Shields Roman Fort, ref 476, and other examples on the database are KENT-99ABF6 and LVPL811. It is possible that the bob could also be later in date. The casting seam is visible on the flange.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 21.9 mm
Weight: 16.66 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010 - Thursday 13th May 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS 1113
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
Parish or ward: Saxton with Scarthingwell (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE4737
Four figure Latitude: 53.827149
Four figure longitude: -1.287438
1:25K map: SE4737
1:10K map: SE43NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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