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Post-Medieval sounding weight
This sounding weight is short and stubby. It has a recess in the bottom and a lozenge shaped suspension loop. The surface has many deep scratches cut at various angles. 980 coins and artefacts associated with the Ann Francis shipwreck.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2025.17H/2.100
Find Information
Site Name: Aberavon, Port Talbot
Collection Method: Metal detector
Date: 1996 - 2017
Notes: Finds associated with the wreck of the Anne Francis (1583), a merchant vessel.
Acquisition
purchase, 6/5/2025
Measurements
Weight
(g): 3255
Length
(mm): 225
Material
Lead
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