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WEIGHT
Unique ID: HAMP-BC39C6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead weight of uncertain date in the form of a truncated cone. A perforation runs through the centre of the weight; it is somewhat squared. There is a faint ring between the hole and the edge of the lower surface. One side of the weight is flattened giving it a lop-sided appearance. It is corroded and pitted in places.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 28.2 mm
Height: 17.5 mm
Width: 24.85 mm
Weight: 69.96 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E2901
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Headbourne Worthy CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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