NLM-A4C623: Post-Medieval lead metalworking debris

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METAL WORKING DEBRIS

Unique ID: NLM-A4C623

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead metalworking debris. Spillage from the pouring of molten lead, patinated on its upper surface only. Suggested date: probably Post-Medieval, 1500-1800.

Height: 20.4mm, Weight: 41.37gms.

Class: Lead

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 20.4 mm
Weight: 41.37 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 5th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25218a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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