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Unique ID: HESH-37F98E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead alloy weight of probable later post medieval date. The weight is circular in plan and the upper surface is decorated with a relatively simplistic design. The upper surface has a raised rim whose internal edge is serrated with incised triangular marks. The internal field is decorated with an incised design depicting a female figure wearing a smock like dress and pointed hat, holding a yoke across their shoulder from which are suspended two pales - one either side. It is possible that there are two birds sat / perched on the yoke but details are lost due to wear and condition. The reverse face is plain and undecorated and the entire piece has a mid grey to cream grey coloured surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found and it is possible that this may in-fact be a mould or matrix for producing a seal on something like butter. Although the choice of metal for this would seem strange. It is equally possible that it could be a counter seal matrix or an elaborate trade weight (given the production in lead).
Diameter: 39.3mm , thickness: 7.5mm, weight: 63.62 grams (2.25oz or 982.4 grains)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.5 mm
Weight: 63.62 g
Diameter: 39.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E.01590
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Turnastone (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO3336
Four figure Latitude: 52.01835911
Four figure longitude: -2.97775064
1:25K map: SO3336
1:10K map: SO33NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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