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Unique ID: HESH-25A787
Object type certainty: Certain
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Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1200-1500 AD). The weight is broadly circular in plan and domed / D shaped in cross section. The upper and lower faces are relatively flat and are undecorated. The sides are faceted making the front face seem domed. The underside of the weight is recessed with an uneven shallow dome. The weight is a mid-grey colour with an even, but slightly corroded and abraded patina which covers all surfaces. This weight is most likely to date from the later medieval period, although a direct parallel has not been found.
The weight measures 32.0mm in diameter and is 24.1mm high. It weighs 134.7 grams
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Quantity: 1
Height: 24.1 mm
Weight: 134.7 g
Diameter: 32 mm
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Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 01543
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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