Glossary of Archaeological Terms Acheulian Later stages of Lower Palaeolithic culture defined by their particularly fine hand axes. Aeolian Deposited Read more
Introduction to Resistivity in Archaeology Resistivity is one of the primary geophysical methods used to explore archaeological sites. By measuring Read more
An incomplete later early Medieval (Anglo Norman) copper alloy scabbard shape, cf. Woods (2021) Type IIb, dating to the mid 11th century. The chape comprises an openwork piece of metal, folded around on one side [...]
An uninscribed Iron Age gold quarter stater of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni/Trinovantes, attributed to Addedomaros, dating to the period c. 50 BC-AD 10. As ABC no. 2529. [...]
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena, dating to c.AD 337 - 340. (Reece Period 17) PAX PVBLICA, reverse type shows Pax standing left holding a transverse sceptre and branch. Mint of uncertain.Diameter: 13.63 mmWeight: 0.86 g [...]
An incomplete Post-Medieval silver penny of Henry VIII (1509 - 1547), dating to c.AD 1544 - 1547. Third coinage. Tower mint of London. 50% of the coin remains.North (1991) Volume 2, p 115 no 1854Diameter: 15.60 [...]
A fragment of a ceramic handle, possibly from a Roman jug or flagon. The handle is curved with two ridges running along it and a groove along one edge. The cross section is asymmetrical perhaps [...]
A complete lead alloy seal matrix of Medieval date (c. AD 1250-1300).The matrix is flat and pointed-oval or vesica-shaped. On the reverse is a triangular integral at the top of the seal. The front of the matrix is [...]
A triangular body sherd from a Roman reduced greyware jar, possibly Alice Holt ware of 4th century date. The fabric is hard fired and sandy and reduced grey throughout. There is a band of wavy [...]
A rim sherd from a large Bronze Age to Iron Age plainware bowl. The fabric is grey with abundant coarse sub angular calcined flint and some grog inclusions. The rim is simple and rounded with [...]
A rim sherd from an Iron Age scored ware bowl. The fabric is dark grey with abundant coarse sub angular grog and some calcined flint inclusions. The rim is simple and rounded with an original [...]
A rim sherd from a Roman fineware jar of Black Burnished ware (BB2). The fabric is redueced dark grey to black and sandy. The rim is everted, with original diameter approx 200mm and decorated with a [...]
A rim sherd from a flint-tempered late Bronze Age to Iron Age handmade coarseware globular bowl of the Post-Deverel-Rimbury 'Plainware' group. The fabric is a reduced dark grey-black and tempered with abundant fine sand and infrequent sub angular [...]
A rim fragment from a Roman bowl of Black Burnished ware (BB2) dating to the later 2nd to 3rd century AD. The rim is simple and rounded, with an original diameter around 230mm. The exterior and interior surfaces have [...]
A rim sherd from a coarse Iron Age handmade shouldered or carinated bowl, possibly a plainware or Belgic type. The fabric is a reduced dark grey-black and tempered with poorly sorted mixed inclusions including some ironstone and [...]
A large base sherd from a coarse flint-tempered late Bronze Age to early Iron Age handmade jar, possibly of the Post-Deverel-Rimbury 'Plainware' group dating prior to 800 BC. The fabric is a reduced dark grey-black and tempered with [...]
A fragment from the base of a large samian bowl, possibly of Dragendorf 37 type, and of Southern Gaulish origin. The base is flat and the foot ring had a diameter of around 100mm. The fabric [...]
A large base sherd from a Roman greyware mortarium. The fabric is a reduced dark grey and sandy with well sorted fine inclusions and mica. The inner surface has been gritted with sub angular and sub [...]
A worn silver Medieval halfgroat of Edward III, fourth coinage, probably Pre Treaty series C dating to 1351-1353. Legends have reverse barred Ns. London mint. As North 1148. [...]
Two fragments of Roman ceramic greyware vessel, dating to AD 100 - 410. The fragments consists of two undiagnostic body sherds. No pattern is visible on any of the sherds. Made of a pale grey material with [...]
