Record ID: SF-6645F0
Object type: MORTAR (VESSEL)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete base from a Purbeck limestone mortar of Medieval date. Almost half of the flat, circulat base survives intact, as well as the base of the walls of the vessel, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The base appears to have been deliberately cut in half, and may therefore represent re-use at a later date. The interior surface is slightly concave, smooth and shows signs of use-wear, contrastingly the sides of the wall have a relatively coarse finish. The fragment measures 210mm in width, 89mm in length, 51mm in thickness, approximately 220mm in diameter, and weighs 13…
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.