Lead Ingot / ‘Pig’

This particular ‘pig’ was found on the site of the former Buccleuch smelt Mill in 2000.
Object no :
WHMI009n
Collection :
Lead
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Wanlockhead
Dimensions :
100cwt
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Accession number :
WADLM: 124
Copyright :
Wanlockhead Museum Trust
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