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Unique ID: SUSS-DC5739
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A lead alloy powder measure. The measure has two small attachment loops at the base. Dating to the 17th century AD.
Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group Datasheet 11.
Measurements: height 18.20mm, width 31.59mm, thickness 17.69mm and weight 17.89g
Notes:
Powder flask caps or measures were used as part of a powder flask to hold gunpowder. They are Post-Medieval in date, dating primarily to the 17th century AD.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Height: 18.2 mm
Width: 31.59 mm
Thickness: 17.69 mm
Weight: 17.89 g
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2018
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Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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