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Record ID: PUBLIC-EC8E43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight (possibly). The whorl is difficult to date, Roman - Post Medieval, however the bun like nature of this example could suggest an earlier - Roman date. The whorl is in a very fragile state with extensive cracking, and one face has disintegrated. The half which survives intact is broadly flat circular in shape, if a little oval in plan, with a well rounded edge. The whorl has a green grey patina, and is grey in colour where fresh fragments have flaked off. There is no indication of decoration on the less damaged half.
The body has a maxi…
Created on: Saturday 12th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: PUBLIC-F17411
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy vessel repair / pot mend of Roman to Medieval date (AD 50-1500). Cast plug to mend a vessel wall of 3mm thickness (estimated).
The object is sub oval in plan with a distinct H shaped cross section. Held within the groove is a small fragment of grey courseware thin walled pottery sandwiched between the two layers of lead. This fabric is mica rich with white quartz and grit inclusions.On the larger surface there is an irregular verticle incised cross. The mend has a creamy white patina with a slight powdery surface. This example is most likely to be Romn in date, althoug…
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: PUBLIC-6E77D0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight (possibly). The whorl is difficult to date, Roman - POst Medieval, howvere te bun like nature of this example could suggest an earlier - Roman date. The whorl is in a very fragile state with extensive cracking, and one face has disintegrated. The half which survives intact is broadly flat circular in shape, if a little oval in plan, with a well rounded edge. The whorl has a green grey patina, and is yellow grey in colour where fresh fragments have flaked off. There is no indication of decoration on the less damaged half.
The body has …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.
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