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VESSEL

Unique ID: SOMDOR-02EBE1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A rim sherd from a medieval jug. Part way round the flat rim thickens and at this point on the exterior surface of the sherd there is a triangular boss with three stamped decorations below. They consist of annulets with central pellets. The sandy fabric is reduced with oxidised patches on the surfaces and there are traces of a greenish brown glaze on the exterior surface. Dimensions: 52.66mm by 39.93mm by 18.98mm Weight: 22.02g

Class: Jug
Sub class: Rim Fragment

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 52.66 mm
Width: 39.93 mm
Thickness: 18.98 mm
Weight: 22.02 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 27th March 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Ceramic
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: Glazed

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Crewkerne

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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