Record ID: WMID-074743
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy possible Fishing weight, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD). The weight is a flattened spherical pointed oval shape, with three grooves in both of the main faces giving a fluted effect. An incomplete integral circular perforation (suspension loop) is present at one of the pointed ends. It has an internal diameter of 3.3 mm. It is a off white to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. It measure…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-FE8C24
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy palstave with raised flange facets dating from the Middle Bronze Age (1500 BC - 1150 BC). The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan with convex expanding sides and an incomplete convex cutting edge. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The sides of the blade are convex in shape. The blade (measured from the cutting edge to the stop ridge) is 96.18 mm long and the width of cutting edge is 56.31 mm. The thickness of the blade tip is 3.33 mm. The maximum thickness of the blade is 17.36mm (m…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4C0667
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. No evidence of either external decoration or an internal inscription is present. The finger ring has an external diameter of 25.9 mm, and an internal one of 20.7 mm. It is 6.7 mm wide. The ring is 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 grams. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in …
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2013
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