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Description: | A rimsherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel.The sherd is 6.93mm thick and weighs 7.7g. It is 25.59mm long and 32.38mm wide.The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to a cooking pot type vessel, in a orange oxidised fabric similar to that published as COTS (Cotswold Oolitic) in McSloy 2007 pp30. A significant proportion of the oolitic limestone inclusions have been leached out. It most likely dates from 11th to 13th centuries.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: Cotswold Oolitic (leached)Sherd type: rimsherdRim type: SquareRim diameter:17cm% of Rim present: 4%Wall thickness: 6.93mmFiring condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface texture: Smooth, slightly soapyCondition of sherds: Slightly abraded.Sherd was photographed.References:Hart, J. and Alexander, M. 2007 Prehistoric, Romano-British and Medieval Remains at Blenheim Farm, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire: Excavations in 2003. Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Reports No. 5. Cotswold Archaeology. Cirencester.McSloy, E.R. 2007 The Pottery pp24-34 in Hart and Alexander 2007
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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