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CASTING WASTE
Unique ID: LVPL-704B48
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An undiagnostic lead alloy rectangular object, possibly an off-cut from metal working, of uncertain date and function. The object is rectangular in plan with rounded edges and is rectangular in cross-section. It is undecorated on each face. The object has a light white patina which suggests it is likely to date to the medieval period or earlier. However due to the absence of diagnostic features this remains uncertain.
Dimensions: 40mm in length, 23mm in width, 4mm thick, 44.9g
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: 40 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 44.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 26th October 2015 - Monday 26th October 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Shrewsbury
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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