Find Spot record 14431 - Lead Weight from Vicars Cross

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Summary

An undated circular lead weight which has the Roman numberals VIII inscribed in the top surface.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-C194B1 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Circular lead weight which has the Roman numberals VIII inscribed in the top surface. In section the weight is domed. It is possible this is Roman due to the numerals but no typology has been made of weights from known contexts so it is difficult to assign a specific date.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-C194B1 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-C194B1. [Mapped feature: #28473 LVPL-C194B1]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-C194B1.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 44 66 (point)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish LITTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Jul 10 2024 5:48PM