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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: WILT-07EC32
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead object of uncertain purpose and date.
The object is semi cylindrical in shape as it has a flat base and has been purposefully filled with a form of ceramic, possibly clay. Around the central surface of the object are two fine grooves which go all the way around the object. One end is closed off by lead with a broadly D shaped perforation, whilst the other remains open, exposing the ceramic filling.
The object is 11.43mm in length, 13.81mm in width, and 10.89 in thickness. It weighs 12.94g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Date from: Exactly AD 100
Date to: Exactly AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 11.43 mm
Width: 13.81 mm
Weight: 12.94 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 5033
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Secondary material: Ceramic
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ogbourne St George
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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