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PUBLIC-7D77C5: Medieval to post-Medieval weight (top)

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WEIGHT

Unique ID: PUBLIC-7D77C5

Object type certainty: Certain
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A perforated lead-alloy weight of probable medieval to post-Medieval date.

The weight is of flattened-hemispherical form and has a vertical aperture at its centre. This aperture is of circular cross section and tapers slightly, towards the top.The weight has a glossy smooth white patina, Dimensions are: Height 9 mm.Diameter 17 mm Weight 14 grams Aperture diameter at base: 7.2 mm. Aperture diameter at top 5.2 mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 9 mm
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th June 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Nr Wimborne

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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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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