Record ID: NCL-B48B08 - UNKNOWN slag

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Slag

Unique ID: NCL-B48B08

Object type certainty: Certain

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An undated globule of argentiferous lead slag of unknown date.

One side is relatively flat, suggesting the slag solidified on a flat surface. The overall shape is amorphous. Numerous circular corrosive copper alloy spots are found evenly on the surface, suggesting deposition next to a copper-alloy object. Two broken edges reveal a clean/pure lead interior with no air bubbles.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Dimensions and weight

Length: 39.26 mm
Width: 23.21 mm
Thickness: 7.76 mm
Weight: 27.3 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North East
County: Northumberland
District: Alnwick
To be known as: Field 6

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st July 2006

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]

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