Record ID: WMID-7B8EE3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 10.68mm thick and weighs 12.2g. A row of fingertip impressions are present as decoration. The sherd probably dates from the Middle to the Late Iron Age (c.-500 BC to 100 AD). Like most other types of pottery, prehistoric pottery is dated using fabric type, form types, decoration and rim shapes. With decoration present, the sherd could date from the Early Iron Age (c.800 BC to c.600 BC). As little prehistoric pottery has been published from the Warwickshire area, the dating of this material is broad, relying on mate…
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7CD1F3
Object type: MAMMAL REMAINS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One fragment of cow-sized animal bone. The fragment consists of a piece of the ilium (pelvis) split across the width of the bone. Two cut marks are present. It demonstrates signs of abrasion. Photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 1st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0BE607
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a wheelthrown salt glazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 8.25mm thick and weighs 34.8g. It is 68.02mm long and 45.62mm wide. The internal diameter of the sherd is 7cm wide. The sherd consists of a neck fragment, most likely from a jug, in a light grey stoneware fabric. The exterior surface is a dark brown mottled colour with a salt glaze (orange peel glaze) with either an embossed or applied face decoration. In style the face shows two large heavy eyebrows, two outfacing eyes, an elongated nose and part of a thick moustache. The interior surface is a lighter mott…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd December 2009
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0C4774
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd/fragment of a wheelthrown iron glazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 3.47mm thick and weighs 1.8g. It is 24.48mm long and 18.73mm wide. The sherd consists of a rim sherd, most likely from a cup, in a dark brown, iron rich fabric with white calcium inclusions. Both the interior and exterior surfaces are a shiny dark reddy brown colour and have been glazed with an iron rich glaze. The fabric is similar to that of Midlands Purple, and dates from the 15th to 17th Centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: dark red/brown colour with frequent white calcium inc…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1D0006
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd/fragment of a wheelthrown iron glazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 8.44mm thick and weighs 26.6g. It is 49.26mm long and 36.73mm wide. The sherd consists of a base sherd, most likely from a bowl or tankard, in a dark brown, iron rich fabric with white calcium inclusions. Both the interior and exterior surfaces are a shiny dark reddy brown colour and have been glazed with an iron rich glaze. The fabric is similar to that of Midlands Purple, and dates from the 15th to 17th Centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: dark red/brown colour with frequent wh…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1D7C85
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd/fragment of a wheelthrown unglazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 8.67mm thick and weighs 17.4g. It is 40.71mm long and 50.40mm wide. The sherd consists of a basesherd, most likely from a cooking pot type vessel, in a orange oxidised fabric similar to that published as COTS (Cotswold Oolitic) in McSloy 2007 pp30. A significant proportion of the oolitic limestone inclusions have been leached out. It most likely dates from 11th to 13th centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: leached cotswold oolitic type Sherd type: basesherd Wall thickness: 8.67mm Base…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1D8AB5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd/fragment of a wheelthrown unglazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 7.93mm thick and weighs 8.1g. It is 30.37mm long and 32.34mm wide. The sherd consists of a basesherd, most likely from a cooking pot type vessel, in a orange oxidised fabric similar to that published as COTS (Cotswold Oolitic) in McSloy 2007 pp30. A significant proportion of the oolitic limestone inclusions have been leached out. It most likely dates from 11th to 13th centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: leached cotswold oolitic type Sherd type: basesherd Wall thickness: 7.93mm Base …
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1DCD93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd/fragment of a dark green glazed medieval jug handle. The sherd is 11.15mm thick and weighs 22.9g. It is 42.01mm long and 41.08mm wide. The sherd consists of a piece of handle, demonstrating two rows of knife slash decoration, with half of it covered with a green copper glaze, with frequent dark iron flecks. It mostly likely dates from the mid 12th to mid 13th centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: fine sand tempered jug fabric Sherd type: handle Wall thickness: 11.15mm Handle type: strip Firing condition: oxidised Hardness: hard Glaze: light green c…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1EA716
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd/fragment of a Roman Severn Valley Ware tankard handle. The sherd is 11.65mm thick and weighs 13.5g. It is 30.04mm long and 33.63mm wide. The sherd consists of a piece of handle, demonstrating two ridges. It is similar in style to those used for tankards made in the Severn Valley area between 2nd and 4th centuries AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: fine sand tempered fabric Sherd type: handle Wall thickness: 11.65mm Handle type: strip, two ridges present Firing condition: oxidised Hardness: hard Condition of sherds: slightly abraded Sherd/fragment photographed.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1EE5C7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a ceramic jug. The sherd is 9.91mm thick and weighs 47.8g. It is 58.69mm long and 66.11mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd with the base of a handle projecting from the side. It is similar in style to medieval flat style handles used for jugs from the mid 12th to mid 13th centuries AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: fine sand tempered fabric, with frequent mica and white quartz inclusions. Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 9.91mm Handle type: strip Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardne…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1F22E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd/fragment of a green glazed ceramic bowl. The sherd is 6.96mm thick and weighs 6.7g. It is 33.46mm long and 25.72mm wide. The sherd consists of a basesherd with patches of a light green copper glaze present on the interior surface. The sherd is mostly likely part of the base belonging to an open vessel, either a bowl or a cup. It is similar to a Medieval pottery type known as Brill/Boarstall ware, produced in the Buckinghamshire area during 12th and 13th centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: fine sand tempered fabric Sherd type: basesherd Wall thickn…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1F4792
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a medieval coarseware ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.32mm thick and weighs 5.9g. It is 36.34mm long and 30.53mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd with leached inclusions, fired to a dark brown/black colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a cooking pot style of vessel. It is similar to that described as COTS in McSloy 2007, pp30, dating from 11th to 13th Centuries AD Sherd specific details: Fabric type: dark leached limestone inclusions. Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 6.32mm Firing condition: Unoxidised interior, unoxidised core (dar…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1F9EC3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a medieval coarseware ceramic vessel. The sherd is 8.45mm thick and weighs 6.8g. It is 28.45mm long and 29.98mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd with fine sand and quartz inclusions, fired to a mid browncolour. The sherd is mostly likely from a cooking pot style of vessel. These type of coarseware fabrics tend to date from 11th to 13th Centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: fine sand/quartz inclusions Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 8.45mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness: har…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1FCA73
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd/fragment of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 7.14mm thick and weighs 28.9g. The sherd probably dates from the Middle to the Late Iron Age (c.-500 BC to 100 AD). Like most other types of pottery, prehistoric pottery is dated using fabric type, form types, decoration and rim shapes. As little prehistoric pottery has been published from the Warwickshire area, the dating of this material is broad, relying on material published from surrounding areas such as the Cotswolds. The fabric is similar to that published as SH1 (Standard common fossil shell type) in McSloy…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1FE335
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 11.18mm thick and weighs 11.3g. The sherd probably dates from the Mid 1st Century to 2nd Century AD as it is similar in style to a type of Roman greyware, with a grog temper, known as Savernake ware. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: grog tempered Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 11.18mm Firing condition: unoxidised Hardness: hard Feel/texture: smooth, slightly soapy Condition of sherds: slightly abraded Sherd/fragment photographed.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-20F640
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd/fragment of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 8.18mm thick and weighs 47.5g. The sherd is 90.82mm long and 47.28mm wide. The sherd consists of a Belgic style rim from a necked jar form in a local Romano British greyware fabric, and is generally consistent with a 1st to 3rd century date. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) greyware Sherd type: rim sherd Rim type: Upturned rim, pronounced shoulder Rim diameter: 23cm % of rim present: 14% Wall thickness: 8.18mm Firing condition: unoxidised Hardness: hard Condition of sherds: slightly abraded Sherd/frag…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-318BE4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd/fragment of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 8.16mm thick and weighs 11.0g. The sherd is 26.34mm long and 28.68mm wide. The sherd consists of a square rim from either a jug or lid form in a local jug fabric, and is generally consistent with a mid 12th to mid 13th century date. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) pale jug fabric (?Warwickshire) Sherd type: rim sherd Rim type: squared Rim diameter: 20cm % of rim present: 4% Wall thickness: 8.16mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior (yellow/orange), unoxidised core (grey), oxidise…
Created on: Tuesday 5th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-45D837
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd/fragment of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 5.63mm thick and weighs 6.2g. The sherd is 35.51mm long and 25.10mm wide. The sherd consists of a pale brown body fabric, with a dark oxidised core. The fabric is suggestive of a local Romano-British coarseware and is generally consistent with a general Roman date (1st to 4th Century). Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) sand & mica Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 5.62mm Firing condition: oxidised interior, unoxidised core, oxidised exterior Hardness: hard Condition of sherds: slightly abraded …
Created on: Monday 18th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-460304
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd/fragment of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 7.49mm thick and weighs 9.6g. The sherd is 28.04mm long and 32.60mm wide. The sherd consists of a dark brown body fabric with frequent cotswold oolitic limestone inclusions. The fabric is similar to that published as COTS (Cotswold Oolitic) in McSloy 2007 pp30. A significant proportion of the oolitic limestone inclusions have been leached out. It most likely dates from 11th to 13th centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Cotswold Oolitic limestone cooking pot type Sherd type: basesherd Base type: …
Created on: Monday 18th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-461741
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd/fragment of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 10.84mm thick and weighs 12.8g. The sherd is 33.10mm long and 43.72mm wide. The sherd consists of a light orange body fabric with frequent (leached) shell inclusions. The fabric is similar to that of local Romano-British unsourced coarsewares and broadly dates from the 1st Century AD to 4th Century AD. The rim type present is most likely from a Jar. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (unsourced) leached shell inclusions Sherd type: rimsherd Rim type: Rounded Everted Diameter of Rim: 23 cm % of Rim present: 6% Wa…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.