Record ID: HESH-519E74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Carved loom or net weight of unknown date (probably Bronze Age – Post Medieval 2150 BC – 1650 AD). The weight is sub circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. It has an off-centre perforated hole (diameter: 9.5mm). The weight has been carved from Oolitic limestone. It measures 54.5mm length, 56.1mm width, is 16.7mm thick, and weighs 62.44 grams. It is very difficult to date this type of artefact as they are common finds from most archaeological periods. This example is relatively light, compared to other sized loom or fish weights. This might hint towards an i…
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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