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WEIGHT

Unique ID: YORYM-4545B5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 410. The weight is spherical with the remains of an iron suspension loop projecting from perforations at the upper and lower ends. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted.

The lead has a mid-grey patina and is worn. The weight is 33.6mm long, 38.3mm in diameter and weighs 229g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 33.6 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Diameter: 38.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04853

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Ebberston and Yedingham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9078
Four figure Latitude: 54.18988053
Four figure longitude: -0.62220507
1:25K map: SE9078
1:10K map: SE97NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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