Record ID: NMGW-C3E405
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Bi-conical lead steelyard weight. Fairly squat example with the lower part in particular being more spherical than conical, in fact the very bottom is flat, allowing the weight to sit upright. Traces of an iron suspension loop survive at the top. The general form is typical of a Roman steelyard weight but at over 900g it is a rather heavy example (300-400g being more typical) and it is difficult to find a close parallel for it. Plain, function items, such as this, are always difficult to date in isolation, so while a Roman date is the most likely a more modern date must remain a possib…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMGW-02D257
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead ingot, probably of Roman date because of recent evidence of Roman metalworking in the area. The ingot is circular and is irregular bowl shaped. It was likely to have been cast on a slope, as one side is notably deeper than the other. The ingot has an incised cross on the top surface. The sides and bottom of the ingot are comparatively smooth, possibly suggesting the ingot was cast into a clay mould or similar.
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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