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WEIGHT
Unique ID: BUC-1C6590
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper alloy weight from the post medieval period (AD1540-1900).
The weight is a bulbous acorn shape with two concentric grooves around the top section. It has a small raised circular knop to the top and the base is flattened off and formed into a circular plinth. The weight's patina is darker green in the top section and a lighter green to the lower and base areas.
The weight's diameter is 24.29mm, it is 21.42mm high and weights 28.24g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1540
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 21.42 mm
Weight: 28.24 g
Diameter: 24.29 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: AYBCM:4796
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Thornton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SP7535
Four figure Latitude: 52.00837584
Four figure longitude: -0.90873357
1:25K map: SP7535
1:10K map: SP73NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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