Find Spot record LVM 135 - Findspot of a Medieval weight
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Summary
Metal detector find. Formerly recorded as LVM MISC
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9124 5180 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL95SW |
| Civil Parish | LAVENHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Metal detector find. A shield-shaped lead weight with flat, plain back, and lion rampant on the front. Weight is 107.124g
3.81 oz, sketched (S1).
A quarter-pound weight, probably from a 14 ounce pound based on the Paris pound. Probably a Flemish unit used in England (cf lion rampant) for sale of fine goods imported from Bruges (S2).
Formerly recorded as LVM MISC
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, Martin E, finds report, 1993.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: (S1)(S2).
- <S2> SSF4152 (No record type): Correspondence from Dr A Simpson, National Museum of Scotland, 5/10/93.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 20 2018 3:21PM