LANCUM-F97686: Stone object, probably mortar of uncertain date.

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MORTAR (VESSEL)

Unique ID: LANCUM-F97686

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A large, heavy piece of light greay sandstone with a deep hollow in one of the faces. The surface of the inside of the hollowed out section is much smoother to the touch and shows some floury discolouration which suggests that it was a grinding aid. Since it was a stray find without context it is most difficult to date it.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Post AD 43
Date to: Ante AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 180 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 120 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st July 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Stone
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Allerdale (District)
To be known as: Maryport

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Gardening
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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