Record ID: SOM-6A7AD0
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman lead ingot, or "pig" probably dating to the period c. AD 150-402. The ingot is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section with rounded corners and no inscription visible on the top. The top has a raised rim around a recessed rectangular panel. The rim is also trapezoid in shape with bevelled inner and outer faces. The rim varys between 20.4 and 21mm wide on one long side 23.4 and 23.3 on other. The panel is recessed 1.8mm and 2.5mm at the ends deepening to 6.1mm in the centre. The top of the panel is ridged, the form of the ridges suggesting semi-molton lead was smoo…
Created on: Saturday 12th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selwood', grid reference and parish protected.