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WEIGHT

Unique ID: NMS-DA61D8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead weight in the shape of an inverted bucket with an iron loop embedded slightly off-centre in the top. Height 57mm (including loop 69mm). Diameter 83 - 57mm. Weight 2.294kg. Possibly for 5lb avoirdupois (= 2.268kg). If a steelyard weight then this is a coincidence. Perhaps 17th - 18th century

Field T3

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 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 57 mm
Weight: 2294 g
Diameter: 83 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st April 2016 - Saturday 16th April 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 33431
Other reference: SET032016

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Tacolneston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TM1494
Four figure Latitude: 52.50188446
Four figure longitude: 1.1515025
1:25K map: TM1494
1:10K map: TM19SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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