Record ID: SF-4F1FC5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from the rim of a Roman glass vessel. The sherd comes from the rim of a vessel c.17cm in diameter - perhaps a large open flask or more probably a bowl. The rim has been formed from a fold of glass (probably an inwards fold, although this is not clear due to damage). The glass is a translucent light bluish-green colour and has a metallic patina. Because of the small size of the sherd, the original form of the vessel cannot be determined and as such only a broad Roman date is suggested. Length: 29.42mm, width: 18.27mm, thickness: 6.38mm, weight: 2.68g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-84B45F
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain, probably post-medieval, date. It is spherical in shape with a circular hole through the centre and is made from an opaque light blue glass. There are a few cracks in places on the outer surface. When lacking specific diagnostic features and not from a secure archaeological context glass beads are difficult to date precisely as simple beads like this one were in use across multiple periods. A probable post-medieval date is likely, but an earlier date cannot be ruled out as the bead was found in an area that has produced artefacts of multiple perio…
Created on: Friday 26th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt D'arcy', grid reference and parish protected.