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Description: | A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Late Iron Age to Roman dating (100 BC to 1st Centuries AD).The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of local (unsourced) frequent fossil shell type, consistent with Late Iron Age to Roman dating. The rim type is that of a squared everted type, probably consistent with a bowl or storage jar. Not enough of the rim is present to allow an accurate determination of original rim diameter.The sherd is 10.5 mm thick and weighs 14.8 g. It has a length of 29.8 mm and is 28.5 mm wide.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: local (unsourced) frequent fossil shellSherd type: rimsherdRim type: squared evertedWall thickness: 10.5 mmFiring condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised interiorHardness: mediumSurface texture: SmoothSurface treatment: noneCondition of sherds: slightly abraded.Sherd was photographed.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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