SUSS-2590C2: Undatable lead weight

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WEIGHT

Unique ID: SUSS-2590C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A cast lead circular weight with a central hole, possibly a spindle whorl. The weight has been crudely shaped into a donut shape. On one side of the weight the central perforation is surrounded by an incised circle, making the entrance to the hole slightly concave. However, on the other side of the weight the hole sits flush to the surface of the lead weight. The weight is undecorated. The surface of the lead is heavily pitted. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. The weight is 27.9mm in diameter and is 11.9mm thick. The weight weighs 52.4g. Due to a lack of excavated examples these weights must remain undated.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 11.9 mm
Weight: 52.4 g
Diameter: 27.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
To be known as: Coldwaltham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
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

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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