Record ID: WMID-5C6C02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A minimum of three lead or lead alloy, possible vat or tanks, of uncertain dating but possibly Early Medieval (AD 750 to AD 1000). The three vats were originally found together, but are now fragmentary. All three vats have oval bases, and originally upright walls, however they have all been flattened, with the sides pressed inwards. All three vats have similar folded seams at two sides of the vat, where the sides join together. Vat 1 is the larger of the three vats and exhibits different decoration to the other two. Vat 1 has raised twisted rope style in a chevron or a zig z…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C31B1B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, possible vat or tank, of uncertain dating but possibly Early Medieval (AD 750 to AD 1000). Around 50% of the vat or tank is present. None of the sides are complete. The base is incomplete with several holes and repair marks. The base now has a ripple effect, due to being found on a cobbled stream bed. No decoration appears to be present on either side. The rim was folded but now not attached to the main body of the tank. It has a diameter of 110cm (with a max length of 48 cm, and a max width of 28cm). The sides are 1.9 mm thick. None of the side…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-4FC076
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy stopper from a small vessel, probably of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (16th to 19th Centuries AD). The stopper consists of a semi-circular head, with integrally cast shank beneath. The head measures 21.03mm wide (diameter) by 15.42mm in length and 6.60mm thick. The shank extends beneath the head by 6.25mm. It is incomplete. It has a circular cross section, with a diameter of 6.76mm. It weighs 19.7 grams. Overall it measures 12.66mm tall, 21.03mm wide and 15.42 thick. It is a mid grey to white colour, with an even surface patina. T…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.