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WEIGHT

Unique ID: NLM-A7AD44

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead weight, probably for a fishing line. Cast conical weight with traces of an apical suspension loop. Patinated overall, though this has been partially removed. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500.

Diameter (long axis): 19mm, Height: 22.7mm, Weight: 20.21gms.

Class: line

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 22.7 mm
Weight: 20.21 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25030a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Roxby cum Risby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9116
Four figure Latitude: 53.63262431
Four figure longitude: -0.62530142
1:25K map: SE9116
1:10K map: SE91NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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