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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-0AE7A2
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead weight. The weight is sub-rectangular in shape and there is a perforation through the centre, the perforation is roughly central. The front surface of the weight is covered in striations, which cross-hatch over each other. The weight shows signs of wear and damage. This weight is probably medieval or post-medieval. It may have been used to weigh down curtains or dress hems. It weighs 12g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 12 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 2nd January 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: Sherburn
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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