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WEIGHT
Unique ID: WMID-02DE15
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete cast lead alloy suspension weight of Post Medieval date, circa AD1500-1800. The weight has a circular base with a central circular depression. The weight has faceted sides which taper towards a rectangular flattened top. The suspension hole is incomplete. The weight is a mid grey colour with an uneven patina. The surface of the weight is abraded. Diameter at base: 39.3mm. Width at top: 23.94mm. Height: 56.04mm. Weight: 440.3
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 56.04 mm
Width: 23.94 mm
Thickness: 14.93 mm
Weight: 440.3 g
Diameter: 39.3 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: South Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Brewood and Coven (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ8810
Four figure Latitude: 52.687554
Four figure longitude: -2.178962
1:25K map: SJ8810
1:10K map: SJ81SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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