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PENCIL

Unique ID: YORYM-CF0740

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead pencil of uncertain date. It is circular in section and tapers towards the blunted and worn writing point which is also slightly bent. The opposite end is worn. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn and pitted. It is 61.6mm long, 9.1mm in diameter and weighs 28g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 61.6 mm
Weight: 28 g
Diameter: 9.1 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Dunnington

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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: YORYM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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