Record ID: HESH-966DA1
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large broken fragment of roof tile of possible Roman date (50 – 400 AD). The tile is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with three broken edges, and one original edge. The upper edge of the tile is raised. The tile is similar to that known from Roman roofs and is usually called tegula a flat rectangular tile with one raised edge over which a curved imbrex is placed. The fabric of the sherd is a relatively hard earthenware with a number of small angular and sub-angular grit and white quartz inclusions. There is also a large amount of mica in the fabric. The fabric colour of the sherd …
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4B7574
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a Roman (100-350 AD) box flue tile. The fragment is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and profile. In cross section it is irregular being broadly sub-rectangular with two projecting edges (forming an angular n) It measures 61.2mm in length, 42.5mm width and is 30mm deep. The tile is 17.6mm thick and the distance between the two internal projecting ‘walls’ is 71.2mm. The tile weighs 241.08 grams. The fabric of the tile is relatively hard with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, limestone, and grit inclusions. The fabric colour is a uniform mid o…
Created on: Monday 21st July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.