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Medieval lead ampulla
NMWPA 2007.147.34 (NGR SS 9735 7723)
Found by Norman & Ann Oxley on 29th April 2007
Lead casting, probably of Medieval date, 14th to early 16th century
The object is a solid lead piece, flat on one face and irregularly curved on the other, producing a D-shaped section (with a length of 29.0mm, a width of 33.2mm, a thickness of 12.2mm and a weight of 41.5g). The top surface appears to have been hit three-times with a circular punch (8mm diameter). The underside is irregular from casting.
It is possible that the casting may be a sprue from the manufacture of ampullae or possibly a failed casting for the mouth of an ampulla.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2008.10H/34
Find Information
Site Name: Penllyn, Cowbridge
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2007 / April
Acquisition
Donation, 18/3/2008
Material
lead
Location
In store