See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV133868 |
|---|
| Name: | Findspot of a copper alloy pot leg, Moretonhampstead |
|---|
Summary
Cast copper alloy pot leg, from a large vessel such as a cauldronfound in 2004. The foot is in the form of a stylised paw, with the two central ribs clear at the front, although the pot leg is very worn. It probably dates from the 14th to 17th century, as these vessels were manufactured and in use over a wide period of time.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 74 86 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX78NW |
|---|
| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Moretonhampstead |
|---|
| District | Teignbridge |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | MORETONHAMPSTEAD |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-E71121
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XIV to XVII - 1350 AD (Between) to 1699 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-E71121 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2004) Cast copper alloy pot leg, from a large vessel such as a cauldron. The foot is in the form of a stylised paw, with the two central ribs clear at the front, although the pot leg is very worn. It probably dates from the 14th to 17th century, as these vessels were manufactured and in use over a wide period of time.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-E71121. [Mapped feature: #140128 ] |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments
| MDV133867 | Related to: Findspot of a copper alloy vessel, Moretonhampstead (Find Spot) |
Associated Finds
- FDV8028 - VESSEL (XIV to XVII - 1350 AD to 1699 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 20 2023 4:28PM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.