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lamp

Accession number: A27986
Production place: South Hertfordshire/north Middlesex
Collection place: Poultry, Cheapside, London EC2 [City of London] [Walbrook]
Production date: 1170-1350
Material: ceramic; earthenware
Measurements: H 60 mm; DM 75 mm
Museum Section: Medieval
Summary: South Hertfordshire-type greyware spike or cresset lamp.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Medieval unglazed ware.
Sub-category: South Hertfordshire greyware.