Record ID: NCL-62C367
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description of Object A cast silver ingot of the 5th century, discovered during controlled archaeological excavations. The ingot is sub-cylindrical with rounded ends. It was probably made from melted 4th century siliquae. Circumstance of Discovery The silver ingot was recovered from a 5th century deposit on the western rampart mound of the last stone fort at Vindolanda during excavation undertaken as part of the current research programme. The ingot was discovered near to a small stone-built cooking oven which may have been used to melt down defunct Roman coinage to…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vindolanda', grid reference and parish protected.