BH-7B43C8: Post-Medieval to modern fire back fragment (probably)

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Unique ID: BH-7B43C8

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A decorated fragment of cast iron, probably originating from a post-Medieval to modern fire back. The upper surface of the irregular piece bears a band of moulded decoration in which a wavy foliate ridge weaves between two flower heads. Above and below the design is a beaded band. The fragment is not flat but has a slight curvature from top to bottom. It measures 94.5mm long, 72mm wide and 11.2mm thick. The weight is 206.02g.

Class: Fire back

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 94.5 mm
Width: 72 mm
Thickness: 11.2 mm
Weight: 206.02 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th August 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/145 - 6

Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Sawbridgeworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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