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Record ID: WILT-D54B4B
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla (holy water flask) dating to the period AD 1350-1530. The ampulla is incomplete as the neck is missing. All that remains is the rounded body of the ampulla which has been flattened. The cast marks along the edges are visible. The flattening of the ampulla means that the decoration is not very clear but it appears to have scallop shell decoration (the symbol of pilgrimage) on one side and there appears to have been a decorative motif on the other side.
Ampullae were designed to contain a dose of thaumaturgic (magic or miracle) water…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Swindon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WILT-745597
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Post-medieval lead gate or net weight, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1850+. A sub-rectangular strip of rolled lead.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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