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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy probable net sinker of Post-medieval date (AD 1500-1800). The object is sub-spatulate in profile with three regular circular holes at one end and a tapered point at the other. One of the holes and part of one side of the object are incomplete due to an old break,. A second break, or possible continuation of the same, has also removed part of the tapered end of the object. Between two of the holes is an incised linear feature which is indicative of wear from rope, net or twine.The metal is a dark brown with green patina.This category of weight has been discussed in the light of finds from medieval Mytongate, Hull (Watkin, J., Spencer, B. and Jackson S. 1993, 'Objects of lead and lead alloy', in Evans, D.H. [ed], Excavations in Hull 1975-76, East Riding Archaeologist vol. 4, Hull Old Town Report Series No. 2, pages 165-169, fig. 115 nos 243, 246 and 248, plate 11). The discussion cites parallels from Flaxengate, Lincoln; Stamford, Lincs; Walmgate, York; Yarm, Cleveland; Boston, Lincs and the London Custom House. The common discovery of such weights in groups tends to confirm their use as net weights, though the form also resembles that of weights used by anglers with rod and line, particularly for coastal fishing. Suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1400.
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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