Reproduction Round Weight

A reproduction round lead weight based on an original found in Brampton, Lincolnshire

A round lead weight made in an open mould, as shown by the rounded edges of the top which indicate shrinkage in the mould.

Object Type

Weight

Date

circa 850 — 1066

Ascribed Culture

Original/Reproduction

Reproduction

Material

Collection

Viking Objects

Current Location

Centre for the Study of the Viking Age, Nottingham

Keywords

Danelaw, Economy, lead, Lincolnshire, Portable_Antiquities_Scheme, reproduction, trade, Viking, weight

Further information

You can see the original at Centre for the Study of the Viking Age, Nottingham.

This object is related to Brampton, Lincolnshire.
Find out about Brampton, Lincolnshire.

Acknowledgements

Made by Adam Parsons of Blueaxe Reproductions

References

Portable Antiquities Scheme