Record ID: NMS-44AE46
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval of post-medieval copper-alloy skimmer or sieve. It is a slightly curved sheet with seventeen complete surviving sub-square to sub-circular perforations, (2.5-4.5mm in diameter/width) arranged in a lattice. These were punched from one face and retain burrs around their edges on the other. Two of the external edges of the fragment might be original, and these meet each other at an obtuse angle. The other three are certainly breaks as they truncate further perforations. Cf. Margeson (1993), fig.84, Nos. 743 and 745. 15th to 16th century. Length: 66.4mm. Width:…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th May 2023
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Record ID: NMS-CACF9F
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval/Post-Medieval fragment of incomplete skimmer or sieve, irregular sub triangular (extant dimensions 28 x 33mm) perforated sheet with on curved side possibly representing part of original outside edge, pierced by closely-spaced small, sub-oval perforations, mostly approximately 2.5 x 2mm, although with some variation). 0.5mm thick. Weighs 1.88g. Cf. Margeson (1993), fig.84, nos. 743 and 745. c. 1400-1600.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-BC999B
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of copper alloy sheet, with broken and uneven edges. Two complete, circular piercings (c 2.7mm diameter) remain, with indications of at least six more piercings visible around the edges. These holes appear to form radial lines which suggests a curved perimeter to the original object. Possibly part of a circular skimmer or strainer.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-60424E
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet of copper-alloy pierced with irregular holes, probably the riddle plate of a sieve. Dating is difficult as it could either be an earlier piece made before widespread mechanisation or an improvised one of later date.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-9934B3
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a sheet copper alloy sieve or strainer, irregular in plan with all of the edges broken and uneven, but originally part of a circular object. Five complete, circular piercings remain, all between 2 and 2.5 mm in diameter. Remnants of at least four more piercings are visible around the edges and it appears that the piercings radiate form a central area and that their is a curved perimeter. The piercings appear to have all been punched from one face and the opposite inside face has black organic matter on the surface suggesting that it was probably used as part of a kitchen i…
Created on: Thursday 26th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: SF-40EAD1
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy probable medieval or post-medieval sieve or skimmer. The fragment has a straight edge and c.10mm in from this is pierced with multiple square holes arranged in no particular order. Raised edges around these holes on one face only suggest that they were created with a punch. Only a small fragment of what was presumably a much larger object originally survives. A number of similar objects are illustrated by Egan (1998, 157, fig.126) from late 15th century contexts in London, which he describes as 'skimmers' used for removing items from stew pots. Margeson…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blundeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-70A1FB
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sheet copper alloy sieve or strainer, circular in plan with irregular circular punches or perforations roughly made from one face. The roundel has been irregularly cut out of sheet and its edge is slightly uneven where it has been torn or damaged. There are twenty-seven perforations altogether and they vary from about 3 to 4 mm in diameter. The object has been hand-made and was perhaps used as part of a kitchen implement or as a drainage filter and looks to be Medieval in date. A similar example was found at Hellesvean, St Ives, excavated from houses dated from the 12th century (Pr…
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
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Record ID: CORN-2C8BBB
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete sheet copper alloy sieve or strainer, semi-circular in plan with irregular circular punches or perforations roughly made from one face. The sieve would have originally been round but has been irregularly cut out of sheet. The remaining edges are uneven where sections have broken off or been torn away, leaving open perforations. The object has been hand-made and was perhaps used as part of a kitchen implement or as a drainage filter and looks to be Medieval in date. A similar example was found at Hellesvean, St Ives, excavated from houses dated from the 12th century (Pres…
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-B48AE6
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a sheet copper alloy Medieval or Post-Medieval strainer or skimmer. It is pierced with closely placed circular holes. Part of a curved outer edge survives suggesting that it had a fairly small diameter originally and was probably part of a handled skimmer. It has a fine green patina. Egan (1998, 155) suggests that skimmers were used from the 14th century into the early Post-Medieval period. Length: 27.0mm, width: 16.0mm, weight: 0.96g
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
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Record ID: CORN-438E35
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete sheet copper alloy sieve or strainer, circular in plan with irregular circular punches or perforations roughly made from one face. The roundel has been irregularly cut out of sheet and its edge is uneven where sections have broken off or been torn away, leaving open perforations. The object has been hand-made and was perhaps used as part of a kitchen implement or as a drainage filter and looks to be Medieval in date. A similar example was found at Hellesvean, St Ives, excavated from houses dated from the 12th century (Preston-Jones & Rose, CAJ 25, 1986, 146). Egan (2005…
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd April 2012
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Record ID: DENO-576FC4
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object, fragment of an earthenware object with holes. One side is flat, the other has a raised curved ridge; to either side of the ridge circular-sectioned holes (diameter c.2.5mm) have been pushed through from the ridged side to the flat side. Oxidised fired sandy orange fabric. Uncertain function - possibly a sieve? Uncertain date - possibly Roman? Length 47.5mm, width 26.3mm, thickness 21.4mm, weight 22.95g.
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-307215
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval possible sieve or strainer, bent and broken sub-rectangular sheet one long side broken with many sub-rectangular perforations. 101 x >42mm.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corpusty', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-13D5A3
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of edge of Medieval/Post Medieval sheet sieve with roughly punched sub-triangular perforations. Diameter not measurable. Not closely datable.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bunwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-881891
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval/Post Medieval fragment of incomplete skimmer or sieve, trapezoidal (52 x 85mm) perforated sheet with short very slightly curved part of original outside edge, pierced by closely-spaced small, square perforations, mostly approximately 3 x 3mm, although with some variation). Cf. Norwich Households fig.84, nos743 and 745.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mettingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-AFC685
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a fragment of a type of sieve or colander. The sherd has numerous stabbed holes through it. The ware is a Reduced Ware, probably dating to the Roman period. The sherd weighs 8.9g. The sherd is abraded.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 27th December 2012
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Record ID: LIN-D1F2B1
Object type: SIEVE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead sieve base fragment probably from a vessel. Single sheet with punched holes. Sheet has been damaged and bent over.
Created on: Monday 28th April 2003
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
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