Find Spot record 14429 - Roman Steelyard Weight from Vale Royal
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Summary
A lead steelyard weight, probably dating from the Roman period.
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Full Description
<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-9D1975 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
Lead steelyard weight, probably from the Roman period. It is sub-spherical in shape, with one end narrowing into a rounded point. It has acylindrical iron core which runs the length of the weight but the loop has broken off. The surface is marked with grooves, most likely caused by the plough from its time in the ground. In excess of 0.2kg in weight.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-9D1975 (Web Site). SCH5176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 60 70 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
| Civil Parish | CUDDINGTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WEAVERHAM CUM MILTON, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2025 3:14PM