Record ID: WILT-8AA67A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval weight, possibly fishing weight, dating to the period AD 1200-1500. It is lozenge in shape with a complete circular ringed attachment at the top, and measures in total 77.15mm in length and 29.55mm at maximum width. The ringed attachment has a slightly concave front, measuring 12.15mm in diameter. Below this, there is a lozenge shaped groove, measuring 18.54mm in length and 7.05mm wide. A further groove on the back groove measures 15.91mm in length and 10.83mm in width. The patina is rough, and mid grey in colour. In total, this weight weighs 166.39g. A similar…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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