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Description: | Part of a cast copper alloy cauldron leg probably dating to the medieval or post-medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and has one central rib running the length of the object. Both ends of the object show evidence for old breaks before the leg connects to the vessel body and just after the leg curves in a right-angle to the foot.Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1800 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (2003; 15) state 'there is evidence that (cast copper alloy) metal cooking vessels became increasingly common during the 13th and 14th centuries'. While certain specialist cast copper alloy vessels such as skillets remained in use later 'bronze cauldrons in general seem to have been superseded in the early years of the 18th century when their place was taken by cast-iron vessels which were cheaper to make and more durable to use.' (ibid: 22). Butler et al. (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is an example of type A which they suggest was widespread in the medieval period with some examples continuing into the early 17th century. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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