Record ID: BERK-80BA98
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lump of lead cast-off from the manufacturing process. This material would have been removed from the surface of the molten metal, where the impurities rise during manufacturing. Although difficult to date, it is suggested that this slag could date from the Roman to Medieval periods. The slag fragment weighs 111 gms.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Banbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-B83264
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of iron metalworking slag of unknown date Dimensions: weight 96.16g
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-D6DE71
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of iron slag from a site that has been dated to the late Bronze Age (1150-800 BC). The main fragment is globular and hollow. The cross section shows layers with orange corrosion present within the layers. The internal surface is glassy and bubbled. The smaller fragment has broken from the larger globular piece. Dimensions: length 220mm; width 170mm; thickness 78mm; weight 7300g
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thatcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-AFE4AD
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An amorphic piece of copper alloy slag. Found in an area with Roman artefacts.
Created on: Friday 13th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-2B8967
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An amorphous piece of copper working slag, smooth yet curved on one side so possibly dripped (or scraped) from a crucible. Without contextual information it is impossible to date copper slag however noting its presence is important as it may indicate metal working.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lambourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-6BAB81
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Various pieces of copper-alloy slag/waste totaling 122.88g. Two of the pieces appear to have some form and might have been objects for recycling.
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.