MODEL

Unique ID: BERK-98EFC8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman lead model of a foot (AD43-410). The model has been made from a mould created from an impression of a foot. The model comprises the sole of the foot in three-dimensions. The lower surface is rough and uneven. Possibly a votive object associated with a healing shrine.

Dimensions: length 275mm; width 113mm; thickness 15mm

Class: Figurative

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: AD 43
Date to: AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Length: 275 mm
Width: 113 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st July 2005

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Paula Levick - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Moulded [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East And London
County: Berkshire
District: West Berkshire
To be known as: Berkshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land[scope notes]
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m[scope notes]

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