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Unique ID: PUBLIC-180A83
Object type certainty: Certain
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A lead pot mend of Roman to Post Medieval date. Cast plug to mend a vessel wall of estimated 2-3mm thickness. The object is sub-oval in plan, 34.9mm x 21.1mm. Both sides would of originally been flat, giving an H shaped profile but one side has been folded back on both its edges, giving a current, increased thickness of 15.1mm.
The mend has a creamy white patina. It weighs 22.6g
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Length: 34.9 mm
Width: 21.1 mm
Thickness: 15.1 mm
Weight: 22.6 g
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Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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