Record ID: WMID-7E06D8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd or possible base of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman dating (c. 90 - 150 AD). The sherd is 7.8 mm thick and weighs 5.3 grams. It is 31.7 mm long and 33.8 mm wide The sherd consists of a bodysherd with an oxidised fabric with a red slip. This fabric type is consistent with an imported fine ware from Gaul, known as Samian ware. This pottery type is typically dates from the 1st to 3rd Century AD. Subtle differences in the fabric can distinguish the origin of the pottery from South Gaul to Central Gaul or East Gaul. With the white flecks in the fabric, this sh…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-AB5D0F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a basesherd, in a fabric is similar to that of a local (unsourced) greyware, consistent with 2nd to 4th Century AD dating. The base diameter is 8 cm, with 25% present. The base type is that of a flat base, probably from a storage jar. The sherd is 7.5 mm thick and weighs 60.3 g. It has a length of 49.5 mm and is 45.7 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (unsourced) greyware Sherd type: basesherd Base type: flat Base diameter: 8 cm % of base presen…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4AAA00
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric is similar to that of a local (unsourced) miscellaneous greyware, consistent with 2nd to 4th Century AD dating. Part of an applied strip handle is present. The sherd is 4.1 mm thick and weighs 8.0 g. It has a length of 37.4 mm and is 25.4 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) miscellaneous greyware Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 4.1 mm Firing condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised inte…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0B4E3C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rim sherd of a wheel thrown moulded ceramic vessel, of Early Roman dating (Mid to Late 1st Century). The rimsherd is consistent with that of a Samian fabric type, possibly from La Graufesenque in South Gaul, and is consistent with Mid to Late 1st Century dating. The shape of the sherd is consistent with a carinated bowl type such as a Dragendorff type 29. The front of the sherd exhibits moulded and rouletted decoration. A bead rim is present at the top. Below this, are two bands of rouletting, one wide and one narrow. Underneath this, the decoration panels start. The a wide hor…
Created on: Monday 10th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-055205
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rim sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The rim sherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as a local miscellaneous (unsourced) white ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a low open dish or bowl. The sherd measures 6.5 mm thick and weighs 32.1 grams. It measures 38.8 mm in length and 70.2 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) white ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: RE (Rounded Direct, Everted forward). Rim diameter: 19 cm % of Rim present…
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-86C378
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rim sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The rim sherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Severn Valley ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a storage jar type vessel. The sherd measures 6.91 mm thick and weighs 14.8 grams. It measures 31.20 mm in length and 42.51 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: RE (Rounded Direct, Everted forward). Sherd thickness: 6.91 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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