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Unique ID: HESH-683F1A
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation
A very small fragment of cast lead alloy, most probably from the base of a pilgrims ampulla of medieval date (AD 1200-1450). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile. It comprises a small section of the upper face and lower curved edge of the artefact. The face is decorated with curvilinear ribs whose design extends onto the external edge and represents the shell of St James patron saint of pilgrims. The opposite face is lost. The artefact is a mid-white colour with an abraded and corroded surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found due to the small size of the piece and therefore the identification should be considered tentative.
The artefact measures 21.2mm long, 12.2 mm wide, 4.4mm thick across the body; it weighs 3.73 grams.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Quantity: 1
Length: 21.2 mm
Width: 12.2 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 3.73 g
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Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 00964
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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