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Record ID: WILT-3EDAD4
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman ceramic sherd from the rim of a vessel dating to the period c AD 240-410. The sherd comprises a section from the rim possibly of an Oxford ware mortarium (although there is no evidence of trituration grits). The sherd has a thick wall which reaches a sharp apex before turning downwards to create a sharp U-shaped flange. The fabric is a light brownish pink colour with a reduced grey core and sandy and micaceous inclusions. The sherd weighs 59.83g. It is 80.5mm in length, 25.51mm in width, 30.61mm in height and 14.9mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2015
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