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Unique ID: LVPL-DD00C2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD).
The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). A suspension hole has been located off centre, at the top of the weight and has been incompletely perforated
The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with facetted sides. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated.
The weight measures 14.67mm tall, 12.63mm diameter at the base, 9.60mm diameter at the top. It weighs 11.9 grams.
The weight is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.
Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional artefact, forms and styles do not alter significantly over time. However the weight is similar to several examples #68, 70 and 71, published by Biggs and Withers in 2000 (pp31-33), believed to be Medieval in dating.
Reference:
Biggs, N. & Withers, P. 2000 Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection. Llanfyllin: English Weights Series 6.
Class: Pyramid
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Quantity: 1
Height: 14.67 mm
Weight: 11.9 g
Diameter: 12.63 mm
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Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: SE7457
Four figure Latitude: 54.003734
Four figure longitude: -0.872483
1:25K map: SE7457
1:10K map: SE75NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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