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VESSEL
Unique ID: HESH-702C6E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A small fragment of a cast copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment consists of part of the rim and small section of the sidewall. Due to the fragmentary nature of the find the diameter of the vessel cannot be suggested. The upper edge of the rim has a series of heavily filed incised lines whilst the internal and external surfaces have a brushed / turned surface. The vessel fragments are a mid green grey colour with a coroded surface patina.
The fragments measures 42.8mm length, 35.4mm width, is 7.2mm thick at rim and 4.1mm thick body; it weighs 36.41 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 42.8 mm
Width: 35.4 mm
Thickness: 7.2 mm
Weight: 36.41 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Object Entry Form: E.00661
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Brampton Bryan
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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