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WEIGHT
Unique ID: SF-47288F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead alloy weight of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date, c. 500-1500. It is sub-conical, with a flattened circular base and small central circular aperture which extends through the entire object. Preserved in fair condition with a creamy grey patina, it stands 15.57mm high, 16.61mm in diameter at its base, and weighs 22.81g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 500
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 15.57 mm
Weight: 22.81 g
Diameter: 16.61 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Barnham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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