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VESSEL

Unique ID: NMGW-C3C0B6

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Published

Cast foot, probably from a cauldron, skillet or similar of Late Medieval or Post Medieval date. The foot has an irregular cast underside. The foot is expanded and has three claw-like projections. The leg gradually diverges and has a D-shaped cross section with an additional high prominent rib on the wider face. The top of the leg is broken.

Class: Cauldron or skillet
Sub class: Foot fragment

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 95.6 mm
Width: 47.5 mm
Thickness: 22.3 mm
Weight: 197.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st May 2003

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Wales (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: the Vale of Glamorgan (Unitary Authority)
District: the Vale of Glamorgan (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: St. Athan (Community)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST0269
Four figure Latitude: 51.41152304
Four figure longitude: -3.41049683
1:25K map: ST0269
1:10K map: ST06NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NMGW
Created: 20 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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