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WEIGHT

Unique ID: BUC-D7D2C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A post medieval copper alloy trade or apothacary's weight. The weight [10.79g] is circular with a raised edge. the recessed surface had the identification stamps but these are all obscured by corrosion. The reverse has file marks.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.32 mm
Weight: 10.79 g
Diameter: 28.17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015

Rally details.

This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Americans Winslow-Creslow 25.9.15-4.10.15

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Winslow

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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