WMID-D09E5B: Medieval to Post Medieval: Complete standing / pyramidal weight

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WEIGHT

Unique ID: WMID-D09E5B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600).

The weight has a flat circular base, with a central recessed pellet. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides. The sides taper inwards towards the top. A complete circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, with an internal diameter of 2.2 mm.

It measures 43.3 mm in height, 44.4 mm wide and 48.0 mm thick. It weighs 254.6 g or 8.98 oz.

It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have been recorded on the PAS database including LEIC-7EFD23, LEIC-D9C2D0, YORYM-F52F85, WILT-ECEC12, SF-0B04D3 and SF-D59B31. All are considered to be Medieval in dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 43.3 mm
Width: 44.4 mm
Thickness: 48 mm
Weight: 254.6 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Stafford (District)
Parish or ward: Eccleshall (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ7632
Four figure Latitude: 52.88491771
Four figure longitude: -2.35810662
1:25K map: SJ7632
1:10K map: SJ73SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: found whilst out metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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