SOM-B73B53: SOM-B73B53: Two Roman ceramic tesserae

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TESSERA

Unique ID: SOM-B73B53

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Two ceramic Roman tesserae found together (alongside six limestone ones). They are sub-cuboid in shape and their surfaces are fairly pitted with erosion. Both have an coarse orange fabric; one slightly lighter in colour than the other. Dimensions (not given using usual length, width, etc., due to sub-cuboid shape): 1. 24.60mm x 30.22mm x 25.03mm Weight: 29.06g 2. 17.04mm x 35.62mm x 32.12mm Weight: 29.64g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 2

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 5th March 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020360

Materials and construction

Primary material: Pottery
Manufacture method: Multiple
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Woodford CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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: SOM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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