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PUBLIC-6367B2: Roman amphora handle (side view)

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AMPHORA

Unique ID: PUBLIC-6367B2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A handle sherd from a Roman Amphora, possibly a Dressel type 20,which would date to circa AD 50 to AD 250. The handle is in the form of a shallow curve, has an oval cross section and heavily sanded fabric with red grog inclusions. Dimensions are: Length 86 mm, Diameter upper section 25.2 mm, Diameter lower section 23.1 mm, Weight 75 grams.

Sub class: Possibly Dressel type 20

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 86 mm
Width: 25.2 mm
Weight: 75 g
Diameter: 23.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th June 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Ceramic
Manufacture method: Hand made
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Wimborne

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

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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