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WEIGHT
Unique ID: SF-47D0F5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead-alloy weight (possibly a loom-weight) of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date, c. 500-1500. It demonstrates a circular base and overall sub-conical form, with a large central circular aperture that extends through the whole object. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven greyish patina, it measures 28.16mm in diameter at its base, stands 21.10mm high, and weighs 57.30g.
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: 21.1 mm
Weight: 57.3 g
Diameter: 28.16 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: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Wortham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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