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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-EE1645
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead weight of medieval to post medieval date. The weight is sub-ovate in form with rounded edges and an integrally cast suspension loop at the apex. A small ovate recess in present on one face and the weight is crudely formed and broken.
The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The weight is 34.6mm long, 12.7mm in diameter and weighs 20.6g.
Such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features but it is most likely to be of medieval to post-medieval date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 34.6 mm
Weight: 20.6 g
Diameter: 12.7 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Lockington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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