2011-02-18 11:45:08 Kate Sumnall ksumnall 2011-02-18 11:48:00 Kate Sumnall ksumnall LON-E5BC44 WEIGHT A Post Medieval lead alloy net weight with two strands of cord, from a fishing net dating to the 16th - 17th century. The weight comprises a strip of lead alloy folded around to form a small container with the upper and lower edges sealed. A flap has been left open and two twisted fibre wicks are visible within. Egan (2005:158) illustrates similar examples; twenty were found together in the standard rolled oval, tubular form. Dimensions: length: 29.82mm; width: 21.80mm; thickness: 7.28mm; weight: 11.03g. Identification by Geoff Egan, PAS Finds Advisor Medieval and Post Medieval Artefacts. Reference: Egan, G. 2005. Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition. MoLAS Monograph 19. English Heritage: London. A Post Medieval lead alloy net weight with two strands of cord, from a fishing net dating to the 16th - 17th century. The weight comprises a strip of lead alloy folded around to form a small container with the upper and lower edges sealed. A flap has been left open and two twisted fibre wicks a... Lead Alloy Hand made POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL Early POST MEDIEVAL Late 1500 1700 21.8 29.82 7.28 Good Complete 2011-02-18 11:45:08 GREATER LONDON GREENWICH GREENWICH POINT( ) TQ37NE TQ3878 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 LON Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.