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Unique ID: ESS-7E223A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A possible lead weight or casting waste of uncertain date. The objects is square with a sub-circular depression on one side and sub-square depression on the other. The corners appear to have been pinched, but the purpose of this is unclear. In the square recess there is a raised shape that may be figural, though it is difficult to tell. The object has a mid grey pattination and appears to be complete.
Dimensions: length: 59.84 mm; width: 56.69mm; thickness: 16.24 mm; weight: 278g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 59.84 mm
Width: 56.69 mm
Thickness: 16.24 mm
Weight: 278 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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