Record ID: HAMP-F23D53
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pot mend of uncertain date, probably Roman to medieval (AD 43 -1500). A pot repair was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. At maximum, the pot repair measures 35.08mm in length, 27.87mm in width, and measures 10.42mm thick. The pot repair is comprised of two plates of lead (one plate measuring 30.64mm in length and 25.32mm in width whilst the other measures 23.71mm in length and 27.19mm in width). They are joined by a stalk of lead. The patina is largely smooth, with the colour corroding to an off-wh…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ettington', grid reference and parish protected.