Record ID: HESH-B3DB56
Object type: TUMBREL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy vertical arm from a tumbrel or coin balance.It is narrow with two tapering long sides and a rounded pointed terminal; the other end is relatively wide and rectilinear. In cross-section the fragment is D-shaped, with the front face being bevelled and domed. The reverse of the mount has an irregular U shaped channel along its length. This channel tapers along its length, mirroring the shape of the front face. The base of the channel is very irregular and may have the remains of several small sub-rectangular studs projecting from it. It measures 42.6mm length…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.