Record ID: SWYOR-88AC21
Object type: DRAIN COVER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of Post Medieval or Modern date, about AD 1800-1950, probably a drain cover or plug hole guard. The object is in the form of an equal armed cross connected by a circle placed 5.5mm from the terminals of the cross. The four terminals are tapered at an angle of about 60º from the reverse to the front, while all elements of the object, the terminals, cross pieces and the circle, are narrower on the upper surface than the lower. There are no obvious attachment elements to the object, while its very regular cast construction, crisp edges and the nature of the co…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 7th October 2021
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Record ID: NMS-758952
Object type: DRAIN COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Somewhat crumpled and incomplete almost square lead sheet with central square arrangement of 9 x 8 (probably seventy-two) neatly apced round perforations (diameter 8mm). The central part is missing. When found the object was folded upon itself. c.500 x c.440mm. Thickness 2 - 3mm. Weight 685g. Probably a drain cover from below a down pipe or gutter and perhaps post-medieval.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2013
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Record ID: BERK-5D8A22
Object type: DRAIN COVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin and circular lead alloy drain cover (possibly), with a single central perforation (with a diameter of 7.65mm). The drain cover is complete but is bent and distorted in places. It measures 112.3mm diameter, 2.36mm thickness and weighs 224.39gms. The object was identified by the finder and colleague.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalgrove', grid reference and parish protected.