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WEIGHT
Unique ID: WMID-9473B8
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550).
The weight is an thick disc in plan with bevelled edges. It is sub rectangular in profile / cross section. Both sides are flat. A central circular recess (diameter 6.9 mm) is present on the top surface. No other decoration is present on either the top or base of the weight.
It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
It has a diameter of 34.7 mm and is 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 43.7 g (1.54 oz).
Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functional artefact, do change little in style over time, and as such can be hard to date accurately. Little study has been done to date on typological studies to confirm the dating of different styles. However it is reasonable to assume that this weight is probably Medieval in dating.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 5.3 mm
Weight: 43.7 g
Diameter: 34.7 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Whitegate and Marton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ6067
Four figure Latitude: 53.19856377
Four figure longitude: -2.60022595
1:25K map: SJ6067
1:10K map: SJ66NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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