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WEIGHT
Unique ID: SUSS-8B3EE8
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead weight or token, probably dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, c. 1250-1800 AD. The weight is discoidal and domed on the top. The top is decorated with a raised cross, with pellets in each quarter ranging in number from two to possibly four. The weight is18.50 mm in diameter and weighs 10.98 g.
Tokens of similar simple design were originally fashioned to mimic Medieval long cross pennies, but are known to have been used throughout the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, c. 1250-1800. It is thought that this particular object may be a weight of a similar style as it is heavier than most tokens and domed similar to pan weights from this period. It is, of course, possible that this item is a token which has been formed hastily, as in many examples.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.13 mm
Weight: 10.98 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Firle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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