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CURSE TABLET

Unique ID: LVPL-094A35

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A possible Roman lead curse tablet (AD 43-AD 410). This rolled strip has been deliberately folded three times. On each side there are deliberate linear grooves. The object has a yellowish patina.

Other curse tablets have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See finds: CAM-9EB3F2, KENT-35F464, LVPL-85ADA3, LVPL-DEA234, NARC1463, NCL-2ABD75, PAS-713571 and WILT-EE1C84.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.41 mm
Width: 14.2 mm
Thickness: 8.05 mm
Weight: 12.1 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st October 2011

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Hand made
Completeness: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wirral (Metropolitan District)
District: Wirral (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Storeton

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 while metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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