NARC-122276: NARC-122276 : Powder Measure : Post-Medieval

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POWDER MEASURE

Unique ID: NARC-122276

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete lead alloy Powder measure of Post Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is circular in plan with two open ends. One end has possibly been cut out circumferentially. The object is misshapen probably due to post-depositional processes. There is a raised central pellet on the inside of the cap end, and one linear casting seam on one side, the other side having been cut away. There is a small amount of wall missing close to one of the casting seam. The object is cream a predominantly smooth patina.

Height: 22.72mm; Width: 17.59mm; Thickness (of walls): 4.51mm. Weight: 16.2g.

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 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 22.72 mm
Width: 17.59 mm
Thickness: 4.51 mm
Weight: 16.2 g

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Towcester (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7047
Four figure Latitude: 52.11689796
Four figure longitude: -0.9791098
1:25K map: SP7047
1:10K map: SP74NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: NARC
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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