IOW-B83C75: Medieval Saintonge Ware Vessel

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VESSEL

Unique ID: IOW-B83C75

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A fragment of a ceramic vessel of Medieval Saintonge ware. (c. 1250-1350). A complete strap handle is attached to the rim and the body. The surfaces are creamy grey and the outer face may have been glazed. However, none has survived. The breaks are old and abraded and the surfaces are generally worn. It was found in sand within the inter-tidal zone. 56.5 x 84.0mm. Weight: 66.64g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Donated by the finder to the Isle of Wight Heritage Service

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 56.5 mm
Width: 84 mm
Weight: 66.64 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2009-24

Materials and construction

Primary material: Pottery
Manufacture method: Wheel made
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Other chance find
Discovery circumstances: Found on surface of beach
Current location: Donated by the finder to the Isle of Wight Heritage Service
General landuse: Coastland
Specific landuse: Inter-tidal

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Recording Institution: IOW
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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