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WEIGHT

Unique ID: WILT-9878F8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete lead weight of uncertain date. It is drop or spear shape in form, ovoid in section. The upper part is flat wth a rounded end and a central piercing. The lower end tapers to a point. One surface has raised markings which is probably decoration.

It is 71.21mm in length, 26.94mm in width, 16.62mm thick. It weighs 101.75g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 41
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 71.21 mm
Width: 26.94 mm
Weight: 101.75 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 5240

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Ogbourne St. Andrew (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU1972
Four figure Latitude: 51.44667306
Four figure longitude: -1.72799191
1:25K map: SU1972
1:10K map: SU17SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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