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WEIGHT
Unique ID: HAMP-C179D3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead standing/pyramidal weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1200-1600).
The weight has a flat quadrilateral base. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides. The sides gradually taper towards the top. A complete circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, with an internal diameter of 2.95mm.
It measures 36.00mm in height. The base measures 15.10mm x 11.30mm while the top measures 11.10mm x 3.50mm. It weighs 38.16g.
Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have been recorded on the PAS database including
WMID-BFB565, LEIC-7EFD23, LEIC-D9C2D0, YORYM-F52F85, WILT-ECEC12, SF-0B04D3 and SF-D59B31. All are considered to be Medieval in date (1200 to 1600).
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 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 36 mm
Width: 15.1 mm
Thickness: 11.3 mm
Weight: 38.16 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st June 2013 - Sunday 30th June 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3666
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Selborne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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