Record ID: LVPL-EB3B36
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead powder flask cap, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 75% of the cap is present, with part of one side missing. It has been mishaped, probably due to movement in the ploughsoil. It is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is circular in plan. Remnants of a D shaped loop on the edge of the base are present. No cas…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.