Record ID: HESH-277B38
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead alloy weight, of unknown date probably later medieval 1300-1800 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; in cross section it is an irregular circle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (11.6mm x 12.8mm) The upper edge on the internal face of the hole are a series of worn grooves, presumably from cord, the grooves have an even width of 1.8mm each. There is no sign of decoration and the ring is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the Medieval periods however it is most …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.