Record ID: LVPL-951E40
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a ceramic candle stick holder dating to the 17th century. The object is cylindrical and circular in cross-section. The object expands outwards in the centre and each end terminates in a break. The top of the object is hollow in order to house the candle, with an internal diameter of 17mm. The base of the object is solid with a small rectangular depression probably to house the stem of the holder. The internal fabric of the object is light brown with no visible inclusions. The outer surface and within the socket for holding the candle the object has been glazed with a green…
Created on: Thursday 28th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.