Record ID: SUR-DC2740
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a a pedestal base from a Roman Samian ware wine cup, possibly of Dragendorff form 27 or 33 and dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The base ring is 63.9mm in diameter with a recessed interior and a slight ridge around the exterior towards the top. The fabric is light pinkish-orange with a reduced grey core and has a dark reddish-brown slip. There are no makers marks.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-62AA07
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman box ceramic flue tile or voussoir block, dating to c. AD 43-410. The find is sub-square in plan, with an orange, oxidized outer surface and combed decoration, making six partial arcs. The inner surface is light grey in colour, with some voids (largest is 2.7mm x 2.3mm) as though organic matter was included in the clay. Well-sorted, sub-angular probable flint inclusions are present too, of an intermediate frequency and up to 1.5mm in length. Dimensions: length: 18.4mm; width: 14.9mm; thickness: 5.9mm; weight: 2.0g. Rachael Seager Smith of Wessex Archaeolo…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0DA8AA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a possibly Roman vessel dating to c AD 43-410.  The sherd has a reduced grey fabric with a fine matrix containing iron rich red inclusions and possible black quartz or sand.  A black slip has been applied to both sides of the sherd and there is evidence of wiping on the interior and exterior. Dimensions: length: 31.7mm; width: 25.5mm; thickness: 4.7mm; weight: 5.65g.
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0D8E44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c AD 43-410.  One sherd is from the base and the other is possibly from the rim of the same vessel.  The fabric is dark grey-black with numerous inclusions of white quartz. Dimensions: Sherd 1: length: 43.7mm; width: 36.4mm; thickness: 10.9mm; weight: 13.52g. Sherd 2: Height: 16.9mm; width: 34.2mm; thickness: 7.4mm; weight: 6.85g.
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-0D6AA9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two rimsherds of a possible Roman greyware vessel dating to AD 43 - 410.  The sherds fit together and comprise a narrow beaded rim, although the top of the rim is missing from the small ersherd due to an old break. The fabric is a dense grey with numerous inclusions of flint and sandy quartz.  The interior of the pot is covered with black slip and the exterior surface has a red slurry applied. Dimensions: Sherd 1: height: 24.1mm; width: 33.0mm; thckness: 12.00mm; weight: 9.76g. Sherd 2: height: 22.5mm; width: 20.5mm; thickness: 8.8mm; weight: 5.28g.
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-E03966
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic Roman tessera dating to c AD100-410.  The tessera is sub cuboid in shape, a mid red colour. No obvious inclusions. Dimensions: 20.5mm x 21.3mm x 26.1mm; 17.59g in weight.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC458C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four bodysherds and two rim sherds of greyware dating to the Roman period c AD 43-402.  The sherds are oxisided and all are reddish orange although one sherd appears to have a grey slip on the outer surface.   The size of the sherds means that it is not possible to identify the form of the vessel types, although the rim sherds may be from an upright bowl.
Created on: Monday 1st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FC1699
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd from a New Forest ceramic vessel of the Roman period dating to c AD 250-402.  The sherd is wheel made fineware.  The fabric is a fine pinkish beige colour with occasional small iron oxide inclusions in a sandy matrix.  The surfaces are black slipped.  The size of the sherd means that it is not possible to identify the form of the vessel but it may have been a globular jug. Dimensions: length: 38.6mm; width: 29.6mm; thickness: 4.5mm; weight: 5.74g.
Created on: Monday 1st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-FB359A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd from a ceramic vessel probably of the Roman period dating to c AD 43-402.  The sherd is a handmade coarseware.  The fabric is reduced with some oxidisation on the outer surface which appears to have been black slipped, wiped and possibly burnished.  There are a moderate number well-sorted quartz inclusions as well as some larger flint inclusions and silica inclusions.  The sherd is possibly imitation black burnished ware.  The size of the sherd means that it is not possible to identify the form of the vessel. Dimensions: Length: 61.9mm; width:…
Created on: Monday 1st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: WILT-354047
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic probable tessera of Roman date c. AD100-410.  The tessera is sub cuboid in shape, a pinkish/orange colour and has a reduced core.  It measures 24.7mm in length, 25.8mm in width, 14.8mm in thickness and weighs 15.07 grams.
Created on: Saturday 4th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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