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ROOF TILE
Unique ID: WILT-866DF8
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of Medieval/ Post-Medieval (1200-1800) glazed probable roofing tile, measuring 56.15x39.12x11.35mm and weighing 32.95g. The earthenware fabric has largish possibly grog inclusions. The glazing is orangey-green in colour and mostly apparent on one face only. On the other side is a curve of glazing, possibly suggesting a kiln spacer (around a circular vessel).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 56.15 mm
Width: 39.12 mm
Thickness: 11.35 mm
Weight: 32.95 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011 - Wednesday 30th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Salisbury Museum Entry Form 3786
Materials and construction
Primary material: Ceramic
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: Glazed
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Idmiston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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