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Description: | Five lead weights dating the late medieval period, found seperately but in a close proximity to each other. Each weight is lozenge shaped in cross-section and oval in plan, with a thick moulded rib defining the sides of the weight. There is a small loop at the top. All five weights are decorated with moulded hatching on either side.Each weight measures approximately 49mm x 20mm x 16mm. Their masses are 54.84g, 53.32g, 54.59g, 51.43g (damaged at base), 41.75 (damaged at base).These weights are similar to those described in the Council for British Archaeology Research Report No 74 at - The Archaeology of Medieval Fishing Tackle - by J M Steane and M Foreman.A note on a similar hoard of lead weights, including spindle whorls, was published in the March edition of 'Treasure Hunting' magazine.
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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