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WEIGHT

Unique ID: WMID-1AC9D2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy weight of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The sides of the object are slightly flared and the object can stand. There is a large circular piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the flat base with a diameter measuring 12.6 mm. The weight has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The object was possibly used as a hanging weight, possibly as a net or line weight.

The weight stands at 15.3 mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 12.6 mm and thickness is 3.68 weighs 10.1 grams.

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
Height: 15.3 mm
Thickness: 3.68 mm
Weight: 10.1 g
Diameter: 12.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th August 2017 - Wednesday 16th August 2017

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Claverley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO8193
Four figure Latitude: 52.53452826
Four figure longitude: -2.2815353
1:25K map: SO8193
1:10K map: SO89SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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