Record ID: WILT-3359AE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman Samian ware bowl, dating to the period AD 43- 260 The components of the sherd are the base of the bowl, part of its foot ring, the wall and the rim of the present wall. The sherd is decorated with two radial lines on the wall of the bowl, and a singular one on the base. All dimensions for the fragment are approximate. The height is c. 68.11mm, the width of the base is c. 43.34mm and the width of the rim is c.44.45mm. The thickness of the fragment is c.10.49mm, and it weighs 64.56g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EBC9B9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handmade wall fragment of a vessel, dating between the periods AD 1000- AD 1200. The fragment is irregular in shape, is a form of coarse wear and has rather visible flint inclusions. The fragment has a reduced grey core, but the surface has oxidised. Evidence for this is a dark orange colour surface. The fragment is 31.08mm in length, and weighs 10.22g. According to Lorraine Mepham (2015), this fragment shares characteristics with a type of medieval pottery called "Kennet Valley" tradition, where the flint taper was commonly used. This tradition was used during the 11th and…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7690DA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval to post medieval handle lug from a chafing dish dating to the period AD c1400-c1600. Only a short section of the drop handle remains where it fitted through the loop and it has evidence of wear as it pivoted in the loop. The attachment loop has small shoulders extending to the sides of the loop which are a tiny bit wider than the loop. The dimensions for this find 18.64mm long, 15.48mm wide and 4.42mm thick. Cf. Egan; The Medieval Household (2010) 175, fig.143, no.487.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
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