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BRIQUETAGE
Unique ID: HAMP-4084CC
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
A small fragment of ceramic of probable Iron Age date, either briquetage or a vessel. Hard fired, a fine matrix with frequent large (max 6.5mm) angular stone inclusions (limestone?). The dark grey/black surface is smooth amongst the protruding inclusions and may be the original surface. The other face is beige-grey colour and the inclusions are much more pronounced, suggesting it is the inner fabric of the original item. The thickness of the fragment is inconsistent, varying from 6.5mm (pointed end) to 12.5mm (straight edge). The straight edge is vertical and seems to be the sole remaining original edge of the fragment.
This fragment was from the same area as Iron Age briquetage HAMP-C5483F and Iron Age or early Roman vessel sherd HAMP-C44414. However, the fabric is very different to those finds.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 43 mm
Width: 32 mm
Thickness: 12.5 mm
Weight: 15.8 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Fareham (District)
To be known as: Warsash
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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