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Description: | A complete cast lead or lead alloy possible Fishing weight, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD).The weight is a flattened spherical pointed oval shape, with two grooves in both of the main faces giving a fluted effect. An integral but incomplete loop is present at one of the pointed ends. It is a off white to light grey colour, with an even surface patina.It measures 61.48mm in length, 25.96mm wide and 9.04mm thick. It weighs 69.3 grams.A similar weight is described by Egan (1998, 310) which has a lentoid, triangular sectioned form. It may have been used to weigh down nets, as a plumb bob or on ships. This example dates from 1350 - 1400 and this weight may be from a similar date but may also be from other periods.Several similar weights have been recorded on the PAS database, e.g. LVPL-FA6180, LVPL-FFE467, SWYOR-508104, DENO-0A3621, DENO-504967 and SUSS-A21100.Reference:Egan, G. 1998. Weighing Apparatus. in Egan, 1998. pp301-329.Egan, G. 1998. The Medieval Household. Daily Living c.1150-c.1450. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 6. Museum of London. London: The Stationery Office.
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