Record ID: KENT-4CE06B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object with inlaid decorative wire of uncertain date, probably a weight or gaming piece. Description It is rectangular in form and section and with inlaid decoration on the front face. This comprises an S-shaped wavy line running down the centre of each wide face which comprises inlaid iron(?) wire. Measurements: 17.30mm long, 12.3mm wide, 7.09mm thick and 9.76g in weight. Discussion: The precise function and date of this object remain uncertain. Similar parallels are noted on the PAS database (SF-EB7D11, KENT-D16B03 LON-6A4983, BH-E2A9A2, HAMP-40EF94 and H…
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
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Record ID: KENT-CB6F36
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead weight of uncertain date (AD 43-1600). Description: The weight is square section from the base, then tapers to the top in a wedge shape, each side is slightly dished perhaps due to damage or an inteded casting choice. At the apex is a suspension hole. The weight is patinated grey-white. Measurements: 82.26mm high, 47.35mm wide, 20.6mm thick and 450g in weight Discussion: Weights were cast locally in lead from the Roman period onwards for a wide variety of uses and are hard to date precisely. Contextual evidence means a Roman date is possible but not assured.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E8D047
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead probable weight of uncertain date. Description: The weight is a roughly conical shape although irregularly formed. The apex and base are both uneven and have taken damage obscure detail such as possible iron loop for suspension. The side has a large scar also showing unpatinated inner surface. Measurements: 23.72mm high, 16.32mm in diameter and 19.56g in weight. Discussion: The object is relatively simple and dating of such weights is difficult if the object had an iron suspension loop a roman date could be suggested, in this case no loop is evidence, iron or othe…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: KENT-182A7C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date. The weight is hemispherical in shape with a circular hole (10.15mm in diameter) from top to bottom. The back is slight concave. Measurements: 26.52mm in diameter, 13.08mm thick and 44.74g in weight.
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
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