Record ID: DEV-CF66C4
Object type: AMPHORA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman ceramic fragment from the base of an amphora. The base tapers to a blunt point and has possible traces of horizontal rilling around the exterior surface. The shape suggests that it may be a Camulodunum 189 ('carrot') amphora (Peacock and Williams class 12), which date to the first century AD. The pottery is a pale buff in colour with micaceous inclusions. The base fragment measures 97mm in length, 8 mm in thickness and is 21mm in width at the base. Amphorae were used to contain foods and liquids such as olive oil and wine.
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2008
Last updated: Sunday 26th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-8C7464
Object type: AMPHORA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Roman amphora handle. Amphorae were sturdy pottery vessels which were used to transport and store foods such as olives, oil, and fish sauce. This handle fragment is flat, with two grooves running down the outside face. The fabric is pale buff in colour, with very few inclusions. The whole surface has been water-worn by the sea. Although it is difficult to tell from this worn fragment, it is possible that the amphora was of the Dressel 28 type (also known as Peacock and Williams Class 31). The Dressel 28 type of amphora, dating to the first half of the 2nd Century AD, was wi…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paignton', grid reference and parish protected.