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Unique ID: SWYOR-A9B4E1
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead alloy object, possibly a weight or ingot. The object is a thick disc which is flat on one face, but with a depression in the centre, and convex on the other face. The walls are straight or slightly concave. The depression in the centre of the underside is irregular and rough. There are several deep scratches on the upper face, some at right angles and crossing each other. The metal has a smooth grey patina. It is 39.7mm in diameter and 17.2mm thick. 189g. A Post Medieval date is suggested.
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 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 17.2 mm
Weight: 189 g
Diameter: 39.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th March 2014 - Saturday 8th March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 582 / FP016
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Long Marston (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE4951
Four figure Latitude: 53.95278368
Four figure longitude: -1.25482189
1:25K map: SE4951
1:10K map: SE45SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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