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WEIGHT
Unique ID: WMID-2F9508
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700).
The weight is an thick disc in shape. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Both sides are flat. The front is decorated with a series of radiating lines, possibly representing a sunburst. The back is undecorated.
It has a diameter of 36.0 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 54.8 g (1.9 oz).
The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Weights of this style are frequently encountered, and commonly thought to be of Medieval to Post Medieval dating. Lead weights, due to be a functional artefact, do change little in style over time, and as such can be hard to date accurately. Little study has been done to date on typological studies to confirm the dating of different styles. It is possible that this may have also functioned as a gaming piece.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight: 54.8 g
Diameter: 36 mm
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Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Anglesey (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Anglesey (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Trearddur (Community)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SH2480
Four figure Latitude: 53.28766282
Four figure longitude: -4.64177522
1:25K map: SH2480
1:10K map: SH28SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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