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CASTING WASTE
Unique ID: LVPL-12C995
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of lead alloy casting or metal working waste of uncertain date. The object is oval in plan with an oval sectioned projection or casting jet projecting from one side. The object is undecorated and has a light brown patina.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 42.06 mm
Width: 23.54 mm
Thickness: 13.4 mm
Weight: 58.4 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th November 2014
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Wigland
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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