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| HER Number: | 26088.30 |
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| Name: | NANSTALLON - Romano British metal processing site |
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Summary
Evidence of metal working was found at Nanstallon Roman fort.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 26088.30
- SMR No. (OS Quarter-sheet and SMR No.): SX06NW 6.54-6.11-6.12
Monument Type(s):
Full description
Evidence of metal working was found at Nanstallon Roman fort. A charcoal hearth was discovered, with pieces of crucible scattered around it, one with a droplet of silver slag adhering. A half ounce inscribed weight and a cylindrical make weight also support the evidence for precious metal working. Burnt material was found in foundation trenches pre - dating barrack block IV. Some iron samples from the site hint at attempts at smelting (h1, b1).
<1> Fox, A & Ravenhill, W, 1969, Trevinnick, St Kew, VOL III, 108 (Article in Journal). SCO3338.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3338 - Article in Journal: Fox, A & Ravenhill, W. 1969. Trevinnick, St Kew. Cornish Archaeology. 8. 89-97. VOL III, 108. |
Associated Finds
- FCO1793 - CRUCIBLE (Romano British - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FCO3435 - SLAG (Romano British - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FCO1794 - WEIGHT (Romano British - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 26088 | Part of: NANSTALLON - Romano British fort (Monument) |
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