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Record ID: LVPL-4FE548
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) pieces of copper alloy industrial or casting waste / slag, of probable Late Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD).
Both pieces are droplet like in nature, and are likely to be tap or run off waste. Both are a mid green colour with an even surface patina.
They measure:
A: 13.32mm long, 9.99mm wide and 4.54mm thick. It weighs 1.9 grams.
B: 13.31mm long, 11.68mm wide and 4.81mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams.
Together they weigh 3.5 grams.
Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change fro…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-9AA4C0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of lead alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but possibly Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (1400 - 1800 AD).
The casting waste fragment consists is sub circular in plan, with uneven, almost bubbly surfaces. It is sub rectangular in cross section. The upper surface exhibits a large number of casting flaws or air bubbles. The lower surface is flat, and has a faint spiral design.
It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
It measures 28.03mm in length, 27.22mm wide and 8.01mm thick. It weighs 14.1 grams.
Fragments of casting waste like …
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DCA3E0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (43 to 1700 AD).
Length: 20.90mm
Width: 15.09mm
Thickness: 6.76mm
Weight: 8.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DCC108
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (43 to 1700 AD).
The top exhibits circular grooves / ridges. The base is expanded and has raised tips.
Length: 21.91mm
Width: 10.71mm
Thickness: 9.02mm
Weight: 5.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-DCFBA8
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating (Roman to Post Medieval).
It is sub triangular in plan. A vertical ridge is present on the back similar to a brooch catchplate.
Length: 23.16mm
Width: 10.02mm
Thickness: 7.91mm
Weight: 3.8 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.
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