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Record ID: SOM-1B5A88
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible piece of ceramic kiln furniture of unknown date. The fabric is an oxidised mid-orange with a slightly less oxidised buff-coloured core and patchily reduced mid-grey surfaces. The fabric is fairly fine with moderate fine sand and sparse iron oxide.
Dimensions: 59.9mm by 39.7mm by 19.1mm
Weight: 67g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-4BD3C3
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twelve fragments of clay mould fragments of unknown date. Five fragments appear have clear traces of the internal surfaces of the mould and the other pieces are all made from the same material. Their surfaces are lumpy and pitted. It is not clear what the mould(s) were used for although four of the five fragments which preserve traces of the internal surfaces of the mould have parallel lines on. The clay is very friable.
Total weight: 397g
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Norton St Philip', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-2D5C5A
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-spherical fired clay bead of uncertain date. The bead is circular in cross section and slightly flattened top and bottom with a circular hole 3.0mm in diameter running through it. It is fairly soft fired and bright orange in colour, there are possible traces of a dark surface, glazing or painting. It is 11.1mm in diameter and 8.4mm wide and weighs 1.07g.
Due to the plainess of this item it is hard to suggest a date but such beads are known from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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Record ID: SOM-BB799A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessl sherd from a vessel of Bronze Age to early medieval date (c. 2500 BC - AD 900). The fabric has buff - brown surfaces with a reduced dark grey core. It has a soft texture and exhibits abundant chalk and grog temper with some shell inclusions. The sherd has been heavily abraded and exhibits a number of cracks across the surface. It is irregularly shaped with a slightly convex profile.
Length: 58.87mm, Width: 42.46mm, Thickness: 11.20mm, Weight: 34.17g.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-433105
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six sherds of samian ware pottery of early Roman date. Three are body sherds and three are rim sherds. Two of the rim sherds have external beads and one is plain. All the sherds are oxidised throughout with shiny brownish-orange slips. The fabric contains moderate very small limestone pieces and occasional voids, so the vessels were probably produced at one of the South Gaulish kilns.
Total weight: 44g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-4391F7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine sherds of South-East Dorset Black-Burnished Ware I pottery of Roman date. Five are rim sherds, three are body sherds and one is a base sherd. The largest rim sherd is from a flanged bowl, three others are plain and everted and probably come from jars and the other is flat and appears to have come from a lid with a groove parallel to the rim. All of the sherds are reduced, although one has slightly more oxidised surfaces. Two or possibly three of the sherds have a black slip. The fabric contains abundant small rounded quartz sand and sparse larger pieces of quartz and calcareous fr…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-43C603
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of New Forest Slipped Ware pottery of later Roman date. The fabric is a reduced light grey with a darker grey slip.
Dimensions: 30.7mm by 34.8mm by 4.9mm
Weight: 7g
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-19DC20
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorated rim sherd from a Oxfordshire red-slipped ware vessel of late Roman date.
Dimensions: 25.4mm by 18.9mm by 5.2mm
Weight: 3g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1A5E63
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three rim sherds of grey ware pottery of Roman date. They are likely to be of local manufacture. One sherd has a reduced mid to light grey fabric with moderate fine sand temper and sparse mica and grog, the second has a reduced light grey fabric with sparse fine sand, rounded quartz and occasional other inclusions and the third has a reduced mid grey fabrics with mixed temper including moderate sand, sparse quartz, grog, iron oxide and other stone pieces. The sherds probably formed part of small jars or bowls.
Total weight: 23g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1B2655
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated body sherd of hand made south-western black burnished pottery of first to third century AD date. The fabric is reduced with very mild oxidation on the external surface and a slight 'sandwich' effect visible in the section. It contains moderate fine sand, mica and rounded quartz (up to 1mm).
Dimensions: 33.8mm by 32.3mm by 6.5mm
Weight: 7g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1C6B14
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten sherds of hand made south-east Dorset black burnished 1 pottery of Roman date. The sample comprises two base sherds, three rim sherds and five body sherds. Two of the rim sherds are from shallow ("dog") dishes and the other is from an everted rimmed jar. The fabric is a reduced dark grey with mild light grey/buff oxidation on some surfaces. It contains common rounded white quartz sand.
Total weight: 97g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1CE894
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four sherds of abraded wheel made New Forest slipped ware pottery dating from c. 260-370. Three of the sherds have a reduced grey core and a purplish-black slip. These are all body sherds. The largest sherd appears to be from a beaker and it has a small white painted decoration consisting of five short lines. The other sherd is a rim sherd from a bowl with a small external bead. It has a creamy white reduced fabric and a dark grey slip. A small area of decoration is present at the lowest point of the sherd. It comprises two incised parallel horizontal lines with an incomplete stamp bel…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-1D15F0
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An abraded rim sherd from a mortarium of probable late Roman date. The sherd includes one half of the spout. The fabric is an oxidised pinkish-orange with a slightly more reduced buff-coloured core. It contains moderate fine sand and mica, and sparse iron oxide. It may be a product of the Oxfordshire industry. Dimensions: 100.1mm by 67mm by 23.5mm Total weight: 101g
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-02C792
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seventeen sherds of grey ware pottery of Roman date. Four of the sherds are rim sherds and the other thirteen are body sherds. Three of the rim sherds are everted and are probably from jars and the other is plain and may be from a bowl. Most of the sherds are a reduced light to mid grey, however, two are a more oxidised buff colour, with one reduced surface and one has reduced surfaces and a reduced core which is surrounded by oxidation. The sherds have sandy fabrics with sparse other inclusions including larger grains of quartz and some grog. The largest rim sherd appears to be partia…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-041A68
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six sherds of hand made south-east Dorset black burnished 1 pottery of Roman date. The sample comprises four rim sherds and two body sherds. Three of the rim sherds are from everted-rimmed jars and the other is from a bowl with a small external bead around the rim. The fabric is a reduced dark grey. It contains moderate rounded white quartz sand.
Total weight: 60g
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D44BF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of probable New Forest slipped ware pottery of late Roman date. The sherd is an oxidised mid-orange with a slightly more reduced buff/light grey core and a dark purplish-brown slip. The sherd's curvature indicates it probably formed part of an indented beaker. The exterior is decorated with three parallel incised horizontal lines.
Dimensions: 42.4mm by 37.8mm by 5.3mm
Weight: 8.7g
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D4BB07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of handmade greyware pottery of probable first to early third century AD date. The sherd is a reduced mid-grey throughout. The fabric is sandy and micatious with sparse larger dark grey rounded inclusions (up to 2mm), which are possibly grog.
Dimensions: 59mm by 57.6mm by 10mm
Weight: 42g
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D4DEE3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of hand-made south-western black burnished pottery of first to third century AD date. The sherd is reduced with a marked 'sandwich' effect and an external black slip. The fabric is sandy with some rounded quartz. The sherd probably formed part of a jar.
Dimensions: 40.5mm by 23.5m by 6.8mm
Weight: 6g
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D4FD18
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of hand made south-east Dorset black burnished 1 pottery of Roman date. The fabric contains abundant fine sand and moderate grains of rounded white quartz (up to 0.5mm). The exterior is a reduced dark grey/black and the interior is a reduced mid to dark grey.
Dimensions: 41.2mm by 30.4mm by 7.7mm
Weight: 12.1g
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-D5C301
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten pieces of tile of probable Roman date. Three of the pieces are curving and probably formed part of imbrex roof tiles. One piece has a right-angled bend and was probably a tegula, a corresponding roof tile. The other six pieces are flat with scored parallel lines and probably formed part of box flue tiles.
Total weight: 1420g
Created on: Monday 11th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-CE1991
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two hand made pottery sherds of possible Roman date. One sherd is a base sherd and the other is a body sherd. Both are oxidised and micatious with poorly sorted sub-rounded limestone and shale inclusions.
Total weight: 109g
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Pawlett', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-CE4A26
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wheel made body sherd of greyware pottery of probable Roman date. The sherd has a mid-grey reduced surface and reddish-brown oxidised core. The fabric contains rare limestone, iron oxide and mica (all <1mm).
Dimensions: 38.9mm by 35.6mm by 5mm
Weight: 9.3g
Created on: Tuesday 17th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Pawlett', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-61DA38
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of abraded samian ware pottery of early Roman date. The sherd once formed part of the footring of a bowl. The dark brownish-red slip survives in places. The fabric is fairly soft and contains abundant mica so it may be a Central Gaulish product.
Dimensions: 51.6mm by 25.1mm by 16mm
Weight: 13.1g
Created on: Tuesday 24th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: SOM-C21613
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of New Forest slipped fine ware pottery of late Roman date. The fine fabric is a reduced light grey and the vessel has a dark grey slip both internally and externally (New Forest fabric 1a). The sherd probably formed part of a globular or bag beaker. The incised wavy parallel lines on the exterior surface are a decorative feature typical of the early fourth century AD.
Dimensions: 39.5mm by 32.6mm by 4mm
Weight: 6.3g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Buckland Dinham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C22E71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three sherds of Samian ware pottery of early Roman date. One sherd is a rim sherd with an external bead and the other two are base sherds with footrings. The fine fabric is an oxidised mid-orange and there are traces of a shiny dark brownish-orange slip on some surfaces. The vessels were probably produced at one of the Central Gaulish centres, judging by the moderate limestone and mica content.
Total weight: 34.9g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Buckland Dinham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C2A8C6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of hand-made south-east Dorset black burnished 1 pottery of Roman date. The sherd comes from the rim of a shallow bowl or "dog dish". The fabric is a reduced dark grey/black throughout and is tempered with common grains of rounded white quartz (<1mm).
Dimensions: 49.6mm by 44.8mm by 9.5mm
Weight: 28.3g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Buckland Dinham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C2C706
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five sherds of hand-made black burnished type pottery of Roman date. Four sherds are body sherds and one is a base sherd. The aherds are generally a reduced mid-grey to black, although one sherd has light greyish-orange oxidised core and internal surface. The fabric is tempered with common grains of white quartz (<1mm). These are more angular and less well-sorted than would be expected for South-East Dorset black burnished 1.
Total weight: 51.3g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Buckland Dinham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C2DC71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of pottery of possible Roman date. The body sherd has a light grey reduced core and orange oxidised surfaces. The fabric contains moderate fine quartz sand and iron oxide (up to c. 1mm).
Dimensions: 32.4mm by 18.9mm by 4.2mm
Weight: 2.8g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Buckland Dinham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C30DC6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixteen sherds of hand made grey ware pottery of probable first, second or early third century AD date. The sample comprises six rim sherds (including one with both rim and handle), two base sherds and eight body sherds. Five of the rims are everted and one (the handled sherd) is plain. This sherd probably formed part of a small flagon. The fabrics vary somewhat, but they are all sandy (fine to coarse) and some contain mica and/or iron oxide. Most are reduced, although one rim sherd has a reduced buff core and three (one base, two body) have slightly oxidised surfaces. This greyware po…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Buckland Dinham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C3A0B8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of New Forest slipped fine ware pottery of late Roman date. The fine fabric is a reduced light to mid-grey and the vessel has a dark grey slip both internally and externally (New Forest fabric 1a). The sherd probably formed part of a beaker.
Dimensions: 43mm by 39.2mm by 4.8mm
Weight: 9.1g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C3B313
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three sherds of Samian ware pottery of early Roman date. One sherd is an abraded rim sherd with very slight external bead, one is a base sherd from a footring and the other is a body sherd with worn moulded ovulo decoration on the exterior surface. The fine fabric is an oxidised pinkish-orange and there are traces of a shiny brownish-orange slip on some surfaces of the base and body sherds.
Total weight: 24.9g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C3F547
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten sherds of hand-made black burnished type pottery of Roman date. One sherd is from an everted rim and the others are body sherds. The sherds are generally a reduced mid-grey to black, although some have slightly more oxidised surfaces and one has a light pinkish-orange core. The fabric is variable, but is generally tempered with abundant fine sand and grains of angular to rounded white quartz (<1mm). Some sherds are micatious.
Total weight: 53.1g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C41DC4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thirty-two sherds of hand made grey ware pottery of probable first, second or early third century AD date. The sample comprises ten rim sherds and twenty-two body sherds. Four of the rims are everted, three are beaded and three are plain. The sherds are all reduced. The fabrics vary somewhat, but they are all sandy (fine to coarse) and some contain mica and/or iron oxide. This grey ware pottery cannot be closely sourced but was probably locally made at several locations.
Total weight: 189g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C431C3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fifteen sherds of hand made grey ware pottery of probable first, second or early third century AD date. The sample comprises six rim sherds and fourteen body sherds. Three of the rims are everted and three have external beads. The fabrics vary somewhat, but they are all sandy (fine to coarse) and some contain mica and/or iron oxide. The sherds are all reduced. This greyware pottery cannot be closely sourced but was probably locally made at several locations.
Weight: 147g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-C45D02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large grey ware base sherd of probable first, second or early third century AD date. The sherd appears to have been overfired and is slightly distorted. It may be a waster.
Dimensions: 79.7mm by 54mm by 7.5mm
Weight: 42.3g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-81CB71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven sherds of hand-made south-east Dorset Black Burnished 1 pottery of Roman date. The sample comprises one rim sherd, five body sherds and one base sherd. The rim sherd is from a fine-walled bowl with a small external bead. One of the body sherds is decorated with lattice work on its external surface. The reduced mid to dark grey fabric contains abundant grains of rounded white quartz (less than 1mm).
Total weight: 46g
Created on: Friday 31st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-8234A7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of probable hand made south-western black burnished pottery of first to third century AD date. The fabric is a reduced light grey with an external black slip. It is sandy with some quartz.
Dimensions: 24.1mm by 18.9mm by 5.2mm
Weight: 2.9g
Created on: Friday 31st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-827347
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two body sherds of hand-made greyware pottery of probable Roman date. Both sherds are body sherds from thick-walled jars. The fabric is a mildy reduced light grey/buff on the external surface of one sherd, a more oxidised brownish-red on the other and an oxidised light to mid orange on the internal surfaces. It contains a reasonably coarse mixed temper.
Total weight: 86g
Created on: Friday 31st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Yeovilton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-6AF373
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of New Forest slipped fine ware pottery of late Roman date. The fine fabric is a reduced light grey and the vessel has a dark grey slip both internally and externally (New Forest fabric 1a). The base has a footring and its diameter and the angle of the body suggests it formed part of a small bowl.
Dimensions: 41.3mm by 42.9mm by 13.3mm
Weight: 22.1g
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SOM-6B5203
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of Samian fine ware pottery of probable early Roman date. The fine fabric is an oxidised pinkish-orange and the vessel has a darker brownish-orange slip both internally and externally. It contains moderate very small white and black inclusions, and mica.
Dimensions: 23.9mm by 10.7mm by 5.4mm
Weight: 1.1g
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mells', grid reference and parish protected.
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