Record ID: SOM-F69064
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small piece of casting waste from the join between two sides of a mould or a casting run off. Both sides are irregular and seem compaosed of runs of metal with a clear ridge down the centre form the mould joint. The piece is not distinctive and could be of any date from the Bronze Age onwards although it is evidence for specialist, high temperature, metal working. t may eb associated with other material found nearby, see SOM-79CE57.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.