Record ID: LANCUM-CDF3F0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn vessel fragment dating from the Roman (possibly) period, i.e. c. AD43-410. It is a body sherd from an unglazed vessel made from orangey-reddish fabric that was sand/grit-tempered. The outside of the vessel was decorated with an ornamental grooved band which was attached to the vessel separately. Due to the thickness and sturdiness of this band it is possible that it was used as a handle, similar to salt-glazed pot handles of the early modern age.
Created on: Friday 26th March 2010
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-180CF2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very small piece of Roman Samian ware dating from the Roman period, i.e. AD43-410. The fragment comes from the rim of a plain vessel, possibly as shallow bowl, e.g. Dragendorff 32 or 40 which are very common amongst the Samian forms found in the North of Britain.
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenglass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-17EA00
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base sherd of a Roman Samian ware dish or shallow bowl, probably dating from the earlier Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-200. The sherd comes from the raised pointed centrepart of the dish with the central raised point still visible at one edge (see image). The inside is plain, but the outside shows remains of a personalised graffito which was less skillfully etched into the surface of the bowl. The sherd probably comes from a Samian bowl type Dragendorff 18/31 or 15/31, both of which are common dishes or shallow bowls and have this typical raised domeshaped base.
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenglass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-179F42
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of a shallow Samian ware bowl or plate dating from the early Roman period, probably AD43-200. The fragment is very small and worn and it is difficult to ascertain which Samian form it came from. It seems like the outmost part of the rim was turned inwards rather than outwards which would be very unusual. However, alternatively it could be part of the wall of a bowl of Curle 11 or 38 or possibly a mortarium form Curle 21. All of these forms have a plain hooked flange down the outside wall and it is possible that the fragment was part of that.
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenglass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1779E3
Object type: GAMING BOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large fragment of possible Roman gaming board made from baked clay, dating from c. AD43-410. The fragment is about 15mm thick and seems to have breaks all around the edges so that its original size must remain uncertain. The obverse shows three straight lines/grooves which meet at a right angle and seem to have formed at least six squares or rectangles. The reverse does not show any decoration or markings except for one diagonal groove which might, however, be part of the break. All broken edges are very worn due to the ground in which the artefact was found in. The identification of t…
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenglass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0E20D2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd of a large coarseware vessel, probably dating from the Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-410. The sherd is of larger size and comparatively thick suggesting it came from a bigger vessel such as an amphora or a bigger flagon. However, the sherd does not show many distinguishing features and it is very difficult to be certain what kind of vessel it came from. It was almost certainly a larger coarseware/kitchenware vessel made from light red/orangey fabric that was sand-tempered with smaller gritty inclusions.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Thore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0E0F36
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small body sherd of Roman vessel dating from the Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-410. The sherd probably comes from a small cup, beaker or shallow jar which was made from dark grey earthenware.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Thore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0CA2C8
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Several fragments of building material (c. 15 pieces) dating from the Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-410. All pieces are made from a sandy, bright orange-reddish fabric and look and feel very worn and abraded, probably because of the extended period they have been on the beach. The fragments are probably parts of bricks, wall, floor- and roofing tiles, the largest fragment (see close-up) almost certainly being a fragment of a large Roman roof tile.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ravenglass', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-06E5C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small Roman accessory vessel, complete, possibly dating from the early Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-200. The vessel is complete and undamaged. It is a colour-coated beaker, possibly made in the Nene Valley. It has a small pedestal foot and a white mouth opening; the body is decorated with six deep in dentations.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-44B128
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn fragment of Samian ware vessel dating from the Roman period, ie. c. AD43-410, most likely 2nd century. Undecorated body sherd made from reddish frabic with sandy inclusions and most of the shiny red slip still present. Sherd comes from upper part of the vessel's body as a fragmentary rim still remains. Possibly part of a flat dish.
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.