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Record ID: PUBLIC-47B72A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, lead weight of unknown date. This crude, plain weight is broadly conical. It does not have a piercing. It has a white patina.
Weight 40.6g (1.43 Ounces).
Diameter 20mm, Height 24mm.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: PUBLIC-0903B6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead weight or steel yard weight.
The weight is sub-circular in plan. The top half is conical with the remains of an iron stud projecting from its apex, the bottom half is a shallow dome and there is a prononced lip where the two halves join. It is possible that the weight was suspended by this iron stud which is incomplete. The weight is a white to cream colour with a relatively even, but slightly corroded and abraded, patina that covers all surfaces.
The small size and the conical nature suggest it was to be used with a steelyard and therefore be Roman in dat…
Created on: Sunday 3rd July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.
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