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Roman lead plumb bob
This is probably a lead alloy plumb bob. The object is conical with a convex top face. There is a small piece of iron embedded in the apex. The solid lead alloy bob has a light grey surface, with a brown area where the iron has rusted.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
36.472/5.1
Find Information
Site Name: Vine Cottage, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Acquisition
Donation, 1936
Measurements
(): height / mm:80.0
(): maximum diameter / mm:77.0
(): diameter / mm
(): minimum diameter / mm:33.0
(): diameter / mm
Material
lead
iron
Location
Caerleon: Case 12 Tools and Industry
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