Record ID: SWYOR-3745E8
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of metalworking slag of unknown date. Light-weight, magnetised and slightly convex piece of slag, possibly part of a crucible, or maybe cinder slag. The material is pale grey in the centre; one surface is blackened and the other surface is dark brown in colour; it has a rough and pitted surface, glossy in places, with a purple sheen. Compare NSC Box 008 and NSC Box 032C in the National Slag Collection. Slag is very difficult to date but it is important as evidence of metalworking. This is likely to be Post Medieval to Modern in date. Length: 38.1mm; Width: 50.6mm; Thickness:…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2012
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