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Description: | This is a collection of four lead weights, probably from the medieval to post medieval period. In use they resemble the medieval fishing weights described in the 'The archaeology of medieval fishing tackle' by J M Steane and M Foreman - page 97.Weight 1 is - 69.8gms and 55.8mm x 21mm - hole = 7.5mm (rounded square section)Weight 2 is - 68.5gm and 33.5mm x 23mm - hole = 8.6mm (rounded section)Weight 3 is - 77.1gm and 33mm x 23mm - hole = 11.5mm (rounded section)Weight 4 is 52.1gms and 28.4mm x 18.7mm - hole = 7mm (barrel shaped rounded)The weights were most probably used in connection with net or basket trap fishing. They each now have the typical pale cream/white lead oxide surface and have all have dents and dints to their surface.
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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