Find Spot record 2400/0/2 - Roman Lead salt Pan from Shavington
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Summary
A folded Roman lead salt pan was found in 1998, at a depth of around 70cm. Shallow relief markings on outside of 2 opposite sides with suspension holes. Approximate original dimensions of pan are 101 x 103 x 14 cm.
Salt pans were used to evaporate brine into salt crystals and would have been heated by a fire.
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Full Description
Roman lead salt pan, folded found in July 1998, c.70cm deep. Shallow relief markings on outside of 2 opposite sides with suspension holes. Approximate original dimensions of pan 101 x 103 x 14 cm (1)
<1> Penny S, Various, Portable Antiquities Voluntary Recording Scheme Recording Form, 1998 (Paper Archive). SCH4332.
<2> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL471 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
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Location
| Grid reference | Not displayed 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75SW |
| Civil Parish | SHAVINGTON CUM GRESTY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SHAVINGTON CUM GRESTY, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 5 2023 1:59PM