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WEIGHT

Unique ID: NMS-BE6ED2

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval or post-medieval lead probable weight, perhaps for ½-ounce avoirdupois, sub-circular, crudely made with hammer marks on one face. Diameter 25.5 - 27.5mm. Thickness 3mm. Weight 13.08g / 0.4615oz. 14th - 16th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 13.08 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 15th November 2016 - Monday 12th December 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 61386
Other reference: KLMD122016

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Ringstead (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7041
Four figure Latitude: 52.93946926
Four figure longitude: 0.52830675
1:25K map: TF7041
1:10K map: TF74SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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