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Record ID: HAMP-F2FE67
Object type: BEAKER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a wheel thrown slip decorated Roman beaker. The fabric in medium grey-brown with abundant, c. 30% fine to medium sand temper, and some possible micaceous inclusions. The surface is coated with a thin, very dark grey slip. The sherd is triangular, and from the outer edge of a circular base. The straightness of the breaks perhaps suggests a certain deliberateness involved. A groove 0.7mm deep runs around the circumference of the base, following the curve of the edge 7.6mm in. There is a similar but wider and deeper groove on the outer side of the vessel 7.5mm up from t…
Created on: Friday 8th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bighton CP', grid reference and parish protected.