Record ID: HESH-199ABE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman: Base-sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a storage jar type vessel. The sherd measures 28.0mm length, 58.3mm width, the side wall is raised 12.0mm to the point of break. The base is 12.0mm thick and the sidewall is 4.9mm thick. It weighs 17.2 grams. The base has a diameter of 10cm and it represents 18% of the base. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) core, oxidised in…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.