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WEIGHT

Unique ID: LANCUM-B00D1D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead alloy object probably dating 1600 - 1800AD. It is not clear what this object is it could be a curtain hanger, a button or a spindle whorl. The diameter is 23mm and the weight 20.54g.

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
Weight: 44.1 g
Diameter: 53 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th February 2017 - Monday 13th February 2017

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Chorley (District)
Parish or ward: Brindle (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SD5924
Four figure Latitude: 53.71080049
Four figure longitude: -2.62264647
1:25K map: SD5924
1:10K map: SD52SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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

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