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WEIGHT
Unique ID: HESH-20ADB4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable Roman or medieval date (50-400 AD / 1200 - 1550). The weight is sub-cylindrical being oval in plan and D shaped in cross section. A single vertically cast hole is present running down the centre of the weight. The hole has a diameter 4.8mm. This hole was used to suspend the weight using cord or wire and aided safe-keeping and storage. The weight is undecorated. It is a mid cream colour with a polished but abraded and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the medieval periods.
The weight measures 31.0mm in high, 29.8mm width and is 29.9mm thick. It weighs 168.25 grams (or 5.94 oz)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 31 mm
Width: 29.8 mm
Thickness: 29.9 mm
Weight: 168.25 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th January 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SMS Entry Form: SHRMS: E.00310
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Clungunford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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