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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: HESH-9209A5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An unidentified artefact of uncertain date. The artefact is fragmentary being cast from lead alloy. Originally it may have been circular - but only a small section now survives. The fragment has a clear casting seam on both the side edges which has been trimmed and filed. The upper surface has a small circular boss extending from the mid point - whilst the lower section is plain. The surface of the piece is stable with a well preserved polished mid grey coloured surface patina. Due to the small size and lack of diagnostic characteristics an identification is not possible. The recorder suggests, based on design and surface patina, a later medieval date or post medieval date (1300-1650)
The fragmnet measures 20.3mm length, 8.4mm wide, is 9.9mm thick and weighs 4.99 grams
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 20.3 mm
Width: 8.4 mm
Thickness: 9.9 mm
Weight: 4.99 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Entry Form: SHRMS: 00877
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Gobowen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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