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WEIGHT
Unique ID: SF-7405A1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead weight of Medieval or later date. It is a standing weight approximately conical in shape, standing on an oval-shaped base. The apex is perforated with an irregular rectangular hole, and is tilted slightly to one side. The weight measures 33.22mm in height, and the base is 15.97mm x 14.11mm. The apex measures 7.5mm x 4mm, and the object weighs 34.77g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1066
Date to: Exactly AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 33.22 mm
Weight: 34.77 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st May 2011
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Eye
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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