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Description: | An incomplete fragment of a lead alloy strainer of a possible later medieval or post-medieval date (1300-1700). The strainer has been formed from a lead alloy cast sheet which has been systematically pierced with drilled holes. The fragment is irregular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The size of the drilled hole varies although they seem to be arranged in a series of horizontal holes. The original edges are unclear; possibly one angled original edge is present toward the upper part of the strainer near where two pierced holes conjoin in a figure-of-eight shape. The thickness of the fragment would suggest a functional use rather than decorative and it is possible that this may have been used in either a drain or possibly as a part for separating solid from liquid in a farmhouse industry. This example is not similar to sheet metal strainers which are relatively common finds from the medieval period.The fragment measures 39.9mm length, 35.5mm width, is 4.0mm maximum thickness and weighs 16.86 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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