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Description: | An incomplete cast lead alloy possible fishing weight, Medieval to Post Medieval in date (c.1066-1800). The full weight would have been a flattened spherical pointed oval, with two grooves in both of the main faces giving a fluted effect and would have included an integral loop at one of the pointed ends but the loop end has been broken off. The weight has a thick medium brown patina.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. Please also see PAS record ID: DENO-0A3621.Length: 48.9mm; Width: 22.7mm; Thickness: 11.5mm; Weight: 55.9g
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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