Record ID: WAW-F72B91
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One (1) bodysherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The sherd is 12.09mm thick and weighs 8.8 grams. It is 36.67mm wide and 23.85mm long. The sherd has an oxidised fabric, with frequent small charcoal like inclusions. Traces of a green glaze are present on the exterior of the sherd. The fabric and the glazing is indicative of a local (unsourced) Medieval jug fabric, probably from the Worcestershire area. Looking at the profile of the sherd, it is possible that it is part of the base of a jug type vessel. S…
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WMID-175FF2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One basesherd from a wheel thrown vessel The basesherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Cistercian type ware, dating from the mid 15th to 17th Centuries AD. The basesherd was probably originally from a cup or larger drinking type vessel. The sherd measures 5.7 mm thick and weighs 10.3 grams. It measures 15.5 mm in length and 26.4 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Cisterian type Sherd type: basesherd Sherd thickness: 5.7 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness: hard Surface texture: smooth Surface treatm…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F85299
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd is 7.8 mm thick and weighs 71.0 g. It is 56.4 mm long and 96.4 mm wide. The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric similar to that of an imitation Black Burnished ware, of 1st to 4th Centuries AD dating. The vessel type is that of a flanged bowl. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Black Burnished imitation. Frequent small grit inclusions. Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: Flanged rim Diameter of Rim: 23cm Percentage of Rim present: 12.5 % Wall thickness: 7.8 mm Firing co…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0CD6E7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Potsherd from wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The potsherd is a body sherd from a Medieval jug, circa AD1200-1400. Combed decoration present. Gritted, quartz fabric. Length: 38.72mm. Width: 54.25mm. Thickness: 9.02mm. Weight: 20.07g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: HESH-A05FF5
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete plain glazed ceramic floor tile, of later medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). Approximately 75% of the tile is present, in two joining fragments. It consists of a orangey red oxidised ceramic tile with a light transparent green speckled glaze. The glaze extends down the original edges. The floor tile would probably have been square in shape. Four original edges survive. The base is rough and uneven, indicating that it was made on a sand surface. The tile measures 97.5mm in length, 96.6mm in width and 29.1mm thick. It weighs 380 grams.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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