Record ID: LANCUM-FE8F16
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman of Romano British split sherd from a vessel of red sandy fabric. Ceramic building material (CBM) from initial use as either a large vessel or a tile. The degree of gloss from wear on one finish indicates it may have been used in construction of a road or footpath. The fabric has grass voids in it, and the sparse inclusions include a speck of white material and a piece of pot (grog) of buff fabric 5mm long. Dating to between c43 and c410 AD. Length is 35mm, width 22mm, depth 9mm, and the weight 5.6g.
Created on: Saturday 17th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'B3157', grid reference and parish protected.