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WEIGHT
Unique ID: SUSS-84388D
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead weight with very roughly textured surface and central perforation that runs the full length of the object. The shape is roughly circular in plan with a conical profile, being much wider at one end (20.41mm) compared to the other (12.72mm). The central circular perforation is too narrow for the object to be clearly defined as being a spindle whorl and is 3.08mm in diameter on the top opening and 4.07mm at the bottom, widening slightly down the length of the object. Possibly a fishing weight or used for a similar purpose. A date cannot be assigned. Height is 23.77mm, diameter at widest point is 20.41mm and weight 45.29g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 23.77 mm
Weight: 45.29 g
Diameter: 20.41 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd June 2018
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Around Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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