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Roman Tile
Grey Ware rim sherd

Roman pottery Rim sherd and Tile

These two items are a strong indication that there was a quality Roman building somewhere in the area of Damson Trees and Sandhill in Shrivenham. The Tile has deep score lines built into it for the purpose of adhering plaster, suggesting a high status building. The rim sherd is of a common type of grey ware pottery, probably from a local kiln.

  • Year:
    2nd - 3rd century AD
  • Place:
    Shrivenham
  • Ref:
    Display Case
  • Item Ref:
    N1461
  • Find it:
    Display Case

 

 

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