Record ID: WAW-C4F6A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, with a ridge running vertically down the interior surface. The foot / leg demonstrates anterior / posterior curvature, with the top and base curving inwards and the mid section curving outwards. The top consists of a sub rectangular surface, with a raised point in the centre, which is probably the remains of a rivet to a…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-C83EC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth, whereas the exterior is rough, with frequent small horizontal lines / ridges present. The rim type is that of a rounded type with an internal lip. The fragment has broken at the shoulder of the vessel, where the rim begins to turn outwards, which is known to be a weak point. A casting seam is present on the internal su…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-C858B6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth, whereas a subtle ridge is present running vertically on the exterior. A short section of rim is present at the top of the fragment and is of the rounded rim type. Not enough is present to estimate the original diameter, however the size and profile would suggest that it came from a large posnet or cauldron (See Fig 1 in But…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-18C577
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy vessel foot, of Roman dating (1 - 410 AD). The mount is irregular in plan, and cross section. It is of a peltate shape, with each peak being bifurbicated (split) by a V shaped groove. Each tip curves away from the groove. The front is plain and undecorated (apart from the grooves). The back is hollow, with a thick outer rim. It is a mid to dark green colour, with an patchy but even surface patina. The patina has flaked away in a couple of locations, and is a lighter green in those areas. The artefact should be stored in a dry environment and these area…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
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Record ID: WAW-13BDC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The rimsherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Dorset Black Burnished Ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a small shallow bowl type vessel. The sherd measures 6.19mm thick and weighs 14.7 grams. It measures 34.09mm in length and 44.86mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Dorset Black Burnished ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: Beaded rim, with external groove. Rim diameter: 15cm Percentage of surviving rim: 7% Sherd thickness: 6…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-13D4B5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The rimsherd 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 bowl or tankard type vessel. The sherd measures 6.86mm thick and weighs 10.2 grams. It measures 29.48mm in length and 54.03mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: RE (Rounded Direct, Everted forward). Rim diameter: 15cm Percentage of surviving rim: 12% Sherd thickness: 6.86mm Firing co…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-13F336
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One handle fragment from a wheel thrown vessel The handle consists of a fabric similar to that of the Worcestershire jug type, dating from the mid 13th to 14th Centuries AD. The handle would have originally been part of a large glazed jug type vessel. The handle measures 17.49mm thick and weighs 41.7grams. It measures 56.92mm in length and 39.76mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Worcestershire jug type Sherd type: handle Handle type: Strip with central groove Handle thickness: 17.49mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-140545
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One bodysherd from a wheel thrown vessel The bodysherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Cistercian type ware, dating from the mid 15th to 17th Centuries AD. The bodysherd was probably originally from a cup or larger drinking type vessel. The sherd measures 5.63mm thick and weighs 11.3 grams. It measures 28.25mm in length and 49.10mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Cisterian type Sherd type: bodysherd Sherd thickness: 5.63mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness: hard Surface texture…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-14DF62
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. Two concentric faint grooves are present, and the rim type consists of a rounded lip. A casting ridge is present running vertically on the exterior surface, probably from the joining of the two halves of the casting mould. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The or…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2011
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Record ID: IOW-A5B924
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post Medieval stoneware rim sherd with a horizontal ridge. Possibly a Raeren-type, or possibly an Aachen-type (1300 - 1800). A wheel thrown vessel. The fabric is hard fired with a grey core and brownish yellow inner and outer surfaces (Munsell Colour: 10YR 6/6). Above the ridge there is a line of impressed marks forming an abstract design that vaguely resembles letters. The distance between the rounded rim and the rib is 22.2mm. It is estimated the outer diameter of the rim would have been c. 60.0mm when complete. The breaks are sharp. 43.0 x 39.9 x 6.8mm. W…
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.