Record ID: DEV-03A5FE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ceramic vessel rim fragment of Westerwald stoneware, dating from c. AD 1650 to 1800. The fragment consists of the rim with a raised collar below it. Beneath the collar is a plain purple coloured area, created by using a manganese wash. The Westerwald district of the German Rhineland began producing stoneware in this area from the 15th century onwards, and production was well established by the end of the 17th century. The use of manganese began to be used after c. AD 1650.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
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Record ID: DEV-03854E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ceramic vessel fragment of Westerwald stoneware, dating from c. AD 1650 to 1800. The fragment is decorated with a floral and foliate motif within an oval border. Part of the motif is cream coloured; part of it is purple where a manganese wash has been applied. Outside the border, the fragment is a blue colour where a cobalt wash has been applied. The Westerwald district of the German Rhineland began producing stoneware in this area from the 15th century onwards, and production was well established by the end of the 17th century. The use of manganese began to be used af…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2017
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Record ID: DEV-0342DE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ceramic vessel fragment or Frechen or Bellarmine type salt-glazed stoneware, dating from c. AD 1500 to 1750. At one end of the fragment is part of a stamped decoration within a circular or oval border. Bellarmine jugs and bottles were made in Germany, particularly in the town Frechen, from the 16th century onwards. Imports to Britain peaked during the early 17th century and by the early 18th century, similar wares were being produced in Britain.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2017
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Record ID: DEV-43A415
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy trough for cage birds, often referred to as a 'bird feeder'. The item is D-shaped in section, being flat at the back and rounded at the front of the vessel. The sides gently taper downwards to the base. The front is decorated with two horizontal moulded lines. Egan (2005) lists four examples of birdcage troughs which were for 'holding water, green plants or seed for cage birds'. According to Egan, earlier 15th to 16th century troughs are decorated whilst plainer examples continue until the late 17th century. As this item has little decoration, it…
Created on: Wednesday 30th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: DEV-C69FB6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to early Post Medieval jug, probably dating from the 15th or 16th centuries. This is the only known complete example of this style. The jug was probably made in the Totnes area, probably at Bridgetown Pomeroy (John Allan pers comm with finder 1983).
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 30th November 2015
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Record ID: DEV-B44937
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ceramic vessel body sherd. The coarseware fabric is dark buff in colour and contains micaceous and quartz includions.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Record ID: DEV-B42874
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An assemblage of 17 Medieval to Post Medieval ceramic vessel fragments. The assemblage of coarseware pottery sherds includes rim and body sherds; some have very slight traces of yellow glaze on the interior. The fabrics contain quartz inclusions. the pottery is probably locally made in the South Hams area (pers comm, John Allan, November 2015) and are of 17th to 18th century date.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: DEV-B32C6B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval to Post Medieval ceramic coarseware vessel handle fragment. The handle is cylindrical in form with a circular section and has a gently arching bend. The fabric is a buff colour with frequent micaceous inclusions. There are no traces of glaze on the handle. The handle may date from 14th to 15th century and is probably a fabric type local to the South Hams area (John Allan, pers comm November 2015).
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: DEV-B2FF65
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval to early Post Medieval ceramic handle fragment of local ware (South Hams area), dating from AD 1300 to 1500 (John Allan, pers comm November 2015). The fragment is probably from a jug similar to type 2 of the North Devon pottery type series (Allan, 1984). The groove on the handle fragment is probably intended prevent the thick part of the handle breaking at high temperatures whilst in the kiln. See Medieval & Post-Medieval finds from Exeter by J.P. Allen pp. 149 fig. 63, number 2A- C for similar (but not exact) examples.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: DEV-B296DC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval to early Post Medieval ceramic handle fragment made of fabric local to the South Hams area and dating from AD 1300 to 1500 (John Allan, pers comm November 2015). The handle is probably from a jug similar to type 2 of the North Devon pottery type series (Allan, 1984). The three grooves on the handle fragment were probably intended prevent the thick part of the handle breaking at high temperatures whilst in the kiln. See Medieval & Post-Medieval finds from Exeter by J.P. Allen pp. 149 fig. 63, number 2A- C for similar examples.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: DEV-B0FF9A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ceramic vessel fragment from a cistern, probably dating from the 15th to 17th centuries. See Medieval & post-Medieval finds from Exeter by J.P. Allen pp. 149 fig. 63, number 15 for a similar cistern.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2015
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Record ID: DEV-A036A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy trough for cage birds, often referred to as a 'bird feeder'. The item is D-shaped in section, being flat at the back and rounded at the front of the vessel. The sides gently taper downwards to the base. The front is decorated with two horizontal moulded lines, and at the back of the object are the initials 'W D'. Egan (2005) lists four examples of birdcage troughs which were for 'holding water, green plants or seed for cage birds'. According to Egan, earlier 15th to 16th century troughs are decorated whilst plainer examples continue until the …
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: DEV-BFCEBD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval ceramic coarseware vessel handle, probably from a jug. Just below the top of the handle (where the handle joins the rim) are three circular perforations, with a smaller perforation below. The fabric is a buff colour with small inclusions, probably of mica and haemetiite, there are larger inclusions of quartz. Small traces of dark green- brown glaze are visible on the surface of the handle. The handle is likely to be local North Devon/South Somerset ware.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: DEV-BC7422
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessel fragment of Westerwald stoneware. The design on the fragment appears to be a schematic representation of an animal; possibly a lion, advancing or standing right with tail angled downwards and head looking forwards. A schematic mane is represented, as is an eye (partially obscured by break) and open mouth which is angled slightly upwards. The background is infilled with a blue colour (cobalt). The Westerwald district of the German Rhineland began producing stoneware in this area from the 15th century onwards, and production was well established by the end of the 17t…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: DEV-BC45D8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessel fragment of Frechen/Bellarmine type salt-glazed stoneware. Part of the fragment bears a stamped decoration of curvilinear and foliate motifs within an oval border. Bellarmine jugs and bottles were made in Germany, particularly in the town Frechen, from the 16th century onwards. Imports to Britain peaked during the early 17th century and by the early 18th century, similar wares were being produced in Britain.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: DEV-BC0965
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small assemblage of 27 fragments of Post Medieval pottery and 7 fragments of Post Medieval clay pipe stems. The pottery is mainly local ware; probably North Devon/South Somerset ware and possibly some Totnes ware. Most fragments have a mid to light-brown glaze; some fragments of North Devon sgraffito ware with yellow glaze are also present. The items are all abraided.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
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Record ID: DEV-AD0192
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Plymouth
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval undecorated lead alloy vessel or container, dating from c. AD 1400 - 1600. The vessel is D-shaped in section; being rounded at the front and flat at the back. The vessel is open at the top, and the sides taper towards the closed end. There are no attachment holes or rivets visible, suggesting that the vessel stood on its own rather then being attached to a wall. Similar examples of this object have often been referred to as bird feeders or holy water holders. See IOW-9AEDE6 for a similar example; and for 'alternative suggestions..including: dice shaker…
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: DEV-ACD275
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Plymouth
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval undecorated lead alloy vessel or container, dating from c. AD 1400 - 1600. The vessel is D-shaped in section; being rounded at the front and flat at the back. The vessel is open at the top, and the sides taper towards the closed end. There are no attachment holes or rivets visible, suggesting that the vessel stood on its own rather then being attached to a wall. Similar examples of this object have often been referred to as bird feeders or holy water holders. See IOW-9AEDE6 for a similar example; and for 'alternative suggestions..including: dice shaker…
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: DEV-D49A22
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery fragment of South Somerset ware of 17th- 18th century date.
Created on: Saturday 31st January 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-D49819
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval pottery fragment of South Somerset ware of 17th- 18th century date.
Created on: Saturday 31st January 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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