Record ID: NLM-2CEC8D
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible net sinker. A fragment of thin [1.5mm] cast lead sheet or foil folded or rolled to tubular form, now flattened; patinated. The lead sheet is thinner than usual for this artefact type. If not a net sinker, possibly a later line weight. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 700-850 Length: 28mm, Width: 12.5mm, Thickness: 5.1mm, Weight: 9.71gms.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-EE77EF
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible net sinker. A weight made by rolling a sub-rectangular scrap of cast sheet lead, probably achieving a slightly overlapping seam though this is now disrupted, perhaps by removal of the object from the selvedge of a net or, given that it is lighter than many formal parallels, from a fishing line, as is kindly suggested by the finder. At nearby Flixborough, tubular lead net weights were dated to the Middle Saxon period. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 700-850 Length: 21.3mm, Width: 10.8mm, Thickness (sheet): 1.8mm, Weight: 8.43gms
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B56E58
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead net sinker. A long tube of cast sheet of thickness 2.1mm, neatly rolled round the selvedge of a net of diameter c.3mm with a butted seam, now bent, patinated and lightly squashed. Objects of this form and construction were reported from high status occupation at Middle Saxon Flixborough in a location beside the River Trent and may have been used to weight fishing or wildfowling nets. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 700-850 Length: 58.8mm, Width: 13.9mm, Thickness (overall): 8.4mm, Weight: 41.24gms
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-227233
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three ceramic weights, probably net sinkers of probable Post medieval date, about AD 1600 - 1900. They are oval or pear-shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section with rounded edges and flat faces. Each has a circular hole at one end. They are made of bright orange ceramic with few visible inclusions.  1. Length 104.7mm, width 89.5mm, thickness 24.1mm and weight 314g. Oval.  2. Length 133.2mm, width 110.5mm, thickness 28.9mm and weight 594g. Oval. 3. Length 139.8mm, width 105.6mm, thickness 31.6mm and weight 566g. Piriform. Given the findspot near a rive…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-20B35F
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead net sinker or line weight of unknown date, 400 BC - AD 1800. It would have been circular in cross-section and oval in profile with tapering ends but it is now squashed flat into a sub rectangular shape. There is a flattened circular perforation through the centre down the long axis. Measurements are; length 31.6mm, width 19.4mm, thickness 8.6mm and weight 36.70g. This weight is probably a type that would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficu…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-3FC741
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead net sinker or line weight of unknown date, 400 BC - AD 1800. It is circular in cross-section and oval in profile with tapering ends and a circular perforation of 4.5mm diameter. It is 25.6mm long and 15.2mm in diameter. It weighs 32.9g.  This weight is probably a type that would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period of time. In the report on excavat…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 12th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A1562A
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand-made net weight or sinker of unknown date, Iron Age to Post-Medieval, 200 BC - 1900. It is formed from piece of sheet lead, rolled into a cylinder with a single longitudinal seam. The seam has separated a little since the weight was originally formed. It is 42.4mm long, 34.1mm wide and 1.4mm thick. It weighs 20.9g. This type of weight may have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-8209FD
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead net sinker, probably dating from the early medieval to medieval period (c.AD 700-1500). It is tubular with narrowed ends and a central circular hole.  Length: 32.73 mm; Thickness: 16.27 mm; Weight: 32.46g See LIN-B52D8C for discussion on the dating of net sinkers.
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-965DC3
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead net sinker of Roman to Post Medieval date. The weight consists of a roll of rectangular lead sheet with an unsealed long edge and butted ends. The patina is light grey in colour. The weight measures 22.3mm long, 9.4mm wide, 6.4mm thick and weighs 4.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2D4635
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy net sinker or line weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1200-1800. It is circular in cross-section and biconical in plan, with a circular perforation 2.9mm in diameter running longitudinally through the middle of the object. The object has a slightly pitted light grey patina, with no visible decoration. Length: 31.6 mm Weight: 46 g Diameter: 17 mm (at centre); 8.5 mm and 8 mm (at respective ends) Similar examples recorded on the PAS include LEIC-25457A, LEIC-E73CBC, NARC-98E34A…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B6E55E
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small ovoid perforated lead object which is possibly a net sinker, spindle whorl, a bead or a perforated weight. It is of unknown date, probably Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1900. It is circular in cross-section and oval in profile, with a narrow perforation down the centre. The weight is 27.8mm long, 21.7mm maximum diameter and weighs 61.29g. The mass is fairly close to a two ounce weight, but the irregular shape and narrow hole perhaps make this object more likely to be a net sinker.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 23rd July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A42B6E
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub circular perforated lead object which is possibly a net sinker, spindle whorl, a bead or a perforated weight. It is of unknown date, probably Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1900. It is circular in plan and biconical, with a perforation down the centre. Compare SWYOR-5A7184 Height: 16.41mm Weight: 17.07g Diameter: 15.23mm Diameter of central aperture: 4.25mm
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: DENO-D12D4B
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight of medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1400 - 1700). The object is flat and asymmetrical, undecorated and with an elliptical off centre perforation. Probably used as a net weight or sinker. Length 35 mm, width 31 mm, thickness 4 mm and weight 26.7 g.
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-7CCEB7
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead net sinker or line weight of unknown date, 400 BC - AD 1800. It is circular in cross-section and biconical in profile with tapering ends and a circular perforation of 3.7mm in diameter which runs throughout the length of the weight. The weight is 36.1mm long and 16.3mm thick at the widest point. It weighs 42.11g. This weight is probably a type that would have been positioned around the edge of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture re…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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Record ID: NLM-E57E95
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight or net sinker. Cast cylindrical weight with a central aperture of diameter 8.2-8.5mm, one recently flattened longitudinal facet is perhaps adventitious damage. Patinated overall. The shrinkage at one end tends to confirm this object was made in its present form, rather than being cut from a pipe. Similar simple weights are used by modern sea anglers, and this might have been used at the edge of a net. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1900 Length: 33.1mm, Diameter: 20mm, Thickness (wall): 5.4mm, Weight: 71.14gms
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-6B9374
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tubular, irregularly biconical lead weight, possibly a net weight, 46.2mm in length, with a hole of 11mm diameter through the centre along the long axis. There is no decoration or marking.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F3742
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tubular lead weight, probably a net sinker, with a hole through the centre along the long axis. It is of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1800. The weight is cylindrical in shape with rounded ends. It is circular in section. This is probably a net weight or fishing weight, but nets were also used for birding and snares. The object is 23.7mm long, 14.1mm in diameter, and weighs 25.21g.  The central perforation is 4.9mm in diameter. It has a cream coloured patina. Galili et al. state that lead net-sinkers have been in use continually fr…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-3F2633
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn tubular lead weight, probably a net sinker, with a hole through the centre along the long axis. It is of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1800. The weight is cylindrical in shape with rounded ends but is very worn on one face, so the tube is only complete in the centre. It is circular in section but rather uneven. This is probably a net weight or fishing weight, but nets were also used for birding and snares. The object is 18.8mm long, 18.9mm wide, 16.0mm thick, and weighs 22.30g. ( internal diameter 7.9mm). Galili…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5A7184
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub circular perforated lead object which is possibly a net sinker, spindle whorl, a bead or a perforated weight. It is of unknown date, probably Roman to Post medieval, AD 43 - 1900. It is annular and has carinated sides, making it bi-conical. The faces are rough and damaged, but there does not appear to be any decoration. The object  is 15.9mm in diameter, 9.1mm thick and weighs 8.97g.  The central perforation is 5.9mm in diameter. If it is a spindle whorl, it fits into Walton Rogers form C2, but it is smaller than most other examples of the type, and it is no…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 13th May 2023
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Record ID: NLM-3F7B42
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead net sinker. A tubular weight formed by rolling an irregular fragment of thick [3.2mm] cast lead sheet around either a former or the selvedge of a net with an overlapping seam. The metal has a pale grey tint, and retains soil trapped in the middle of the roll. This form is locally dated to the Middle Saxon period at Flixborough, North Lincolnshire, though this type of weight continued in use until at least the late medieval period, to which a group from a boat at Blackfriars, London, is dated. This would be at the heavier end of the range of such weights. Suggested date: Unknown, E…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muckton', grid reference and parish protected.