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Description: | A lead alloy probable perforated weight which may be medieval. The weight is oval in plan and section and has an oval hole in one end. It is 58.9mm long, 23.7mm wide and 12.1mm thick. There are two grooves in both of the two main faces giving a fluted effect. The end opposite the hole is flattened. The function of these perforated weights is still very poorly understood. It is possible that it was used in fishing or industry. It is hoped that by recording as many weights as possible it may reveal more information about them. A similar weight is described in ??The Medieval Household?? by Geoff Egan (1998) which has a similar form. It may have been used to weigh down nets, as a plumb bob or on ships. The published example dates from 1350 ?? 1400 and this weight may be from a similar date but may also be from other periods. The weight is in good condition and has a deep yellow patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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