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WEIGHT

Unique ID: PUBLIC-DB49E7

Object type certainty: Certain
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cast lead-alloy ring-shaped weight , probably dating from the Medieval to post-Medieval periods.

The weight comprises a flat-sectioned disc with off-centre, slightly irregular, aperture.There is no evidence of decoration and the weight has a off-white patina. Diameter of weight: 30.01 mm. Height: 11.60 mm. Weight: 64 grams. Aperture diameter: 9.49 mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 11.6 mm
Weight: 64 g
Diameter: 30.01 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th December 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Nr Wimborne

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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