Medieval pottery sherd, Bradwell Foreshore (EHER 17583)
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Summary
A greyware pottery sherd from the rim of a jar, found in 1991. The sherd is abraded, presumably sea-rolled for a little time.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 00 05 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A pottery sherd, jar rim. It is a Cavetto everted rim, in a greyware fabric, very heavily sand-tempered (coarse). The sherd is abraded, presumably sea-rolled for a little time. The circumstances of discovery are unknown. <1>
Note: the EHER only records a 4-figure NGR for this findspot, but information in the title suggests it was found close to the shore.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX54101 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Chelmsford Museum. unknown. Chelmsford Museum Archaeological Find Card. Ref. No.9.