Record ID: DUR-A34A38
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period, (AD 43 - AD 1800). The object is a cylindrical standing weight. It is rectangular in plan and circular in section and is undecorated. Both the upper and lower surfaces have a single, central, circular indentation however the object is not perforated. The metal is light brown in colour Length: 11.75mm, Diameter: 13.97mm, Weight: 16.4g. Lead weights of this type are a frequently occurring find and are in use from the Roman period to the Post Medieval period, as they don't change it is very dif…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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