Record ID: SOMDOR-B96964
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single sherd of Roman box flue tile. The fabric is light pink in colour, micaceous and with frequent inclusions of red iron ore and occasional white chalk/limestone. One surface has combed incised lines on it. The sherd measures 54.15mm x 30.21mm and is 13.92mm thick and weighs 23.67g.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-370A55
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five large sherds of Roman Tegula, one sherd of Roman box flue tile and two other tile sherds that may also be Roman. All the sherds are oxidised orange in colour, although two of the tegulae have patches of grey in the core. Two other of the tegulae sherds have severely abraded surfaces that appear to have been cleaned recently with a stiff or wire brush. One tegula sherd has traces of white mortar on its upper and lower surfaces. The sherd of box flue is also badly abraded through normal taphonomic processes, although the incised comb lines are still visible. Two other non-descript …
Created on: Monday 16th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Montacute', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-A62D71
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
two large lias limestone slabs of size and shape similar to roof tiles. No attachment holes remain and may never have existed. The slabs have been shaped to have a squared lower portion and triangular upper. They may be roof tile rough outs which were never used or tiles that were held in place by the weight of others. They measure 248.67mm x 184.81mm x 16.63mm; and 241.25mm x 228.20mm x 17.42mm. Found in association with other Roman building material such as hypocaust tiles, box flue, and a single tessera.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Chard', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-A1FFA7
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of miscellaneous cearmic building material or tile. They are possibly Roman in date through association with fragments of hypocaust, box flue and tegula from the same finder in the same area. The largest fragment (126.30mm x 76.15mm x 22.85mm) has an orange/purple core, with orange surfaces. It contains moderate inclusions of iron oxide up to 5mm. The lower surface retains possible impressions of graining where the clay has been pressed into a wooden mould. The smaller fragment (57.91mm x 56.64mm x 23.45mm) has a light orange fabric, fired to a lower temaperature, and con…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-A1D173
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An angle fragment of Roman box flue tile. The fabric is orange/purple in colour and contains large inclusions of buff/white grog up to 8.5mm and iron oxide up to 5mm. The external surfaces retain possible traces of graining from the wooden mould and the internal surface has been wiped, producing a buff coloured finish. The fragment measures 50.73mm high x 35.51mm wide x 27.52mm thick
Created on: Monday 9th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR-5CC677
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
3 fragments of flue tile. Two fragments of orange oxidised fabric with sand and haematite temper. One fragment with red oxidised surfaces and a reduced grey core. The fragments have decorative impressed lines for keying plaster. Sample dimensions: 80 mm x 60 mm x 12 mm.
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOMDOR1149
Object type: TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of oxidised box flue tile. Ribbed surface for keying plaster.
Created on: Friday 31st August 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET TARRANT HINTON', grid reference and parish protected.