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VESSEL

Unique ID: LVPL-583EB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Fragment of a cast copper alloy vessel dating from the Roman to the Medieval period. The object is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The object is curved and the inner fabric has a rough mid-green patina. On the outer face of the object is a shield shaped projection which is likely to be an incomplete handle. Above the 'handle' the object is stepped inwards before it terminates in a break. The outer fabric has a dark green patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 46.03 mm
Width: 29.19 mm
Thickness: 22.11 mm
Weight: 86.29 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st March 2010

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Murton

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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