Record ID: HAMP-DDF537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead fabric weight with an indentation in the centre of the front, which contains two holes, one either side of a central ridge. Around the indentation a decorative linear pattern has been etched into the surface: a circle formed of short diagonal grooves. Both the front and back surfaces of the object are pitted and scratched. The weight measures 31.7mm x 32.6mm, is 3.3mm deep and weighs 27g. The indentation measures 9mm in diameter. This object can be compared with SUSS-4D4421 on this database, which has similar decoration. These weights were and are used to weigh down the he…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penton Grafton', grid reference and parish protected.