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STEELYARD WEIGHT

Unique ID: WILT-842DE1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410).

The weight is bi-conical in profile and circular in plan. It features a complete copper alloy rod with a rectangular cross section (3.05mm wide and 1.9mm thick) which protrudes from both ends in the form of two loops.the weight is 55.45mm in length, 24.85mm wide and weighs 76.27 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 55.45 mm
Width: 24.85 mm
Weight: 76.27 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4298

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Secondary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winterbourne Bassett

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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: WILT
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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