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WEIGHT
Unique ID: DUR-A7F437
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Lead weight, Medieval- Post Medieval in date.
It is sub-circular in plan with a raised design on the front. The design consists of a circle of 8 dots, with a cross which has a central dot. The reverse is plain with a slightly raised border.
Weights such as this example are numerous and come in many forms. They are difficult to date when found as stray finds.
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 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.45 mm
Weight: 187.6 g
Diameter: 53.22 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Durham Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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