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VESSEL

Unique ID: SOMDOR-3B7F62

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Published

Fragment of lead alloy handle. Possibly part of a pewter vessel handle, probably from a cup or small jug. The object has a curvilinear outline and a curving profile It is rectangular in section and broken at both ends. There are two large and one small pointed projections on the convex/outer surface. The finish is quite rough.

Notes:

PAL1526

Class: handle

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34.07 mm
Width: 10.37 mm
Thickness: 7.99 mm
Weight: 5.31 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS011766

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Other chance find
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland

References cited

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

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