WILT-5CD1D0: Base fragment of Roman British vessel

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VESSEL

Unique ID: WILT-5CD1D0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Base fragment, probably Roman British in date, from a straight-sided vessel. An internal ?rim 3mm above the base is now broken and worn.
The fabric is pale orange with micaceous inclusions. Patches of ?sooting/ black are evident.
Measuring 34x20x5mm and weighing 6.44g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34 mm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 6.44 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st July 2004

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Materials and construction

Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
To be known as: Lechlade

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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