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Description: | Thirteen (13) sherds (one (1) rimsherd, two (2) basesherds and ten (10) bodysherds) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a Romano-British grey ware fabric, similar to that known as Savernake type.The sherds vary in thickness from 6.87mm to 10.10mm. In total they weigh 225 grams.The sherds have a grey reduced fabric, with grog temper. This fabric type is consistent with a locally produced, Savernake forest type from North Wiltshire. This pottery type is typically dates from the Mid to Late 1st Century AD to 3rd century AD (50 - 200 AD)The rim and base forms are suggestive of large storage jars.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: Savernake typeFiring condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface texture: Smooth, powderyCondition of sherds: Variable. Some sherds demonstrate a high degree of abrasion, with rounded edges whereas other sherds have sharp, fresh breaks.A representative selection of the sherds have been photographed.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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