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WEIGHT

Unique ID: WILT-EF0659

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy post medieval weight dating to the period c. AD 1650 - 1800. The weight is circular in shape with slightly tapered sides. It features a circular recess in the top incised with a series of concentric grooves. The letters G R are inscribed on either side of the circular recess. The bottom of the weight is incised with a series of parallel scratches running in several different directions.

The weight measures 37.61mm in diameter, is 7.55mm high and weighs 53.82g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.55 mm
Weight: 53.82 g
Diameter: 37.61 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4310

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Swindon (Unitary Authority)
District: Swindon (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Chiseldon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU1981
Four figure Latitude: 51.5275955
Four figure longitude: -1.72751046
1:25K map: SU1981
1:10K map: SU18SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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