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WEIGHT

Unique ID: SF-6406D5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead weight of unknown date. It is biconical in form with flattened top and bottom surfaces and a central, longitudinal oval shaped perforation. The weight measures 22.13mm in length, 14.86mm in diameter at centre tapering to 8.7mm to 9mm at the terminals. It weighs 22.27g. This weight may have been used as a net or line sinker, and could be of Roman or later date. A similar example from Suffolk has been recorded, see SF-C2E280.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 222.13 mm
Width: 14.86 mm
Weight: 22.27 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Horham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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