Accession No
1949.21.2
Description
One large sherd from a globular urn. Above shoulder are three grooves, a double band of stamps and two grooves; below the shoulder is a band with four rows of stamps, a double groove and hanging arches with vertical lines of stamps bisecting them. Three stamp types used. Used as a lid for 1949.21.1.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Suffolk; Lackford; Mill Heath
Period
Anglo Saxon
Source
Lethbridge, Thomas Charles [excavator and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1949.21.2; WDY 39 B [Excavation no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1949.21.2: 'Sherd from a big urn used as a lid.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Related Documents)
There is a sketch diagram of the stamp on the catalogue card, and also sketch diagrams of the stamps on the sherd
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Field collection)
Found: Pagan Saxon Cemetery
Event Date 1947
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (References)
Lethbridge, Thomas C. (1951). ‘A Cemetery at Lackford, Suffolk: Report of the Excavation of a Cemetery of the Pagan Anglo-Saxon Period in 1947.' Cambridge Antiquarian Society Quarto Publications, 6.
Event Date 1951
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Jean Somerville description for 1949.21[.1-2]: 'Reconstructed and complete. Also found, the large sherd used as a lid, decorated with incised lines and stamps.'
Event Date 25/15/2001
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
One large sherd from a globular urn. Above shoulder are three grooves, a double band of stamps and two grooves; below the shoulder is a band with four rows of stamps, a double groove and hanging arches with vertical lines of stamps bisecting them. Three stamp types used. Used as a lid for 1949.21.1.
Event Date 14/10/2020
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Production / use)
This sherd was used as a lid for pot 1949.21.1.
Event Date 23/10/2020
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:288071
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