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PUBLIC-BBB4C4: PUBLIC-BBB4C4 lead weight

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WEIGHT

Unique ID: PUBLIC-BBB4C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A complete cast lead weight in the shape of a rectangular- or square-based pyramid with a rounded peak. It has a central vertical perforation which is 4.0mm in diameter at the base. The weight measures 24.4mm in height, 23.8mmx20.9mm base, and weighs 80.8g. In good condition.

Compare WMID-FFB0C1, DOR-994948, DENO-66322B and HESH-5DE8F0, which are tentatively dated to the medieval or post-medieval period (13th to 18th century).

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
Height: 24.4 mm
Width: 23.8 mm
Thickness: 20.9 mm
Weight: 80.8 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th May 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
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

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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