Record ID: LVPL-3AAD50
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting waste probably dating to the late Bronze Age, 1000-800BC. However, due to the lack of context and the continuation of casting styles this artefact could be dated from Bronze Age - Roman period (c. 1500 BC - 450 AD). This fragment is from the neck (funnel / well) of a composite probably two part mould. The casting waste is conical; being oval in plan and D shaped in cross section. In profile the edges of the waste taper relatively evenly. The base of the casting waste is irregular with the remains of two runners / casting jets being present. These jets / runners a…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruyton XI Towns', grid reference and parish protected.