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Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel measure

Made:
1497-1509 in England
Bronze Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure

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Bronze Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure
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Bronze Exchequer Standard Winchester Bushel volume Measure, one of a series issued to 60 cities in England during the reign of Henry VII between 1497 and 1509.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1993-779
Materials:
bronze and complete
type:
winchester capacity measure (standards)
credit:
English Heritage

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