Record ID: DENO-A1CE01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval fishing net weights; fired clay, sub-oval objects with piercing at one end suggesting that they were probably intended as fishing net weights or similar. The location of the find (within 100m of the bank of the River Trent) adds evidence to this interpretation. The weights are of a fine, bright orange-red fabric, similar to terracotta. There were originally six weights, found together, but three have unfortunately been broken. The remaining three are as follows: Large, sub-oval weight with broad, oval cross-section. The weight has a single, sub-circular hole through on…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marton', grid reference and parish protected.