Record ID: WILT-0EB718
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver ingot of uncertain date. The ingot is sub rectangular is shape and in cross section. Dimensions: The ingot is 15.94mm in length, 7.40mm in width, 4.22mm in thickness and 3.11g in weight. Discussion and Date: While the ingot is consistent with a Viking period ingot it cannot be securely dated due to the lack of text marks. It is therefore undiagnostic in date, although it is likely to be more than 300 years old. This object contains more than 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old. Consequently, in terms of age and precious metal conte…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.