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Medieval ceramic floor tile
Lewis Group 53 no. 751
15th century.
Line impressed quaterfoil with double circle with pointed trefoil in each corner. Dark green metallic glaze on upper surface, sides and some leakage onto bottom surface. Tile is slightly misshapen or has suffered post-productiuon damage to edges. Possible waster?
Floor tile from Basingwerk Abbey, north-east Wales.
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Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2000.30H/31
Find Information
Site Name: Basingwerk Abbey, Flintshire
Acquisition
donation, 14/7/2000
Measurements
maximum width / mm:108 x 109
width / mm
thickness / mm:29
weight / g:589.1
Techniques
Line impressed
Impressed decoration
Ceramic Surface Finish
Glazed
Ceramic Surface Finish
Material
Ceramic
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Tiles
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