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HER Number:MDV133889
Name:Findspot of pot foot, Manaton

Summary

A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot, probably dating to AD 1500-1700 was found in Manaton in 2017. Dimensions: length 50.5mm; width 29.9mm; thickness 18.1mm; weight 91.81g. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 75 80
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishManaton
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMANATON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: PUBLIC-13B448

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XV to XVII - 1500 AD (Between) to 1700 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, PUBLIC-13B448 (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2017) A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot, probably dating to AD 1500-1700. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan and D-shaped in cross section, with a flat back and convex front. The front is cast into five longitudinal ribs with a thick, corded transverse collar dividing the leg from the foot.
Dimensions: length 50.5mm; width 29.9mm; thickness 18.1mm; weight 91.81g

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. PUBLIC-13B448. [Mapped feature: #140149 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133890Related to: Findspot of buckle, Manaton (Find Spot)

Associated Finds

  • FDV8050 - VESSEL (XV to XVII - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 21 2023 11:05AM