New Land - Roman Votive Cauldron

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Prasutagus (land magnet) kindly nosed out some more land for us to do. I ditched work & had a day off to explore it.
It was a large field & I was doing what I always do on new land, trying to find the best place to start gridding. The spectacle buckle with pin was the reason to start gridding & I soon had the biggest Spur Rowel I've ever seen :o Then a hammered which needs research. (Edward I - Sterling Imitation, I think)
Prasutagus joined me for a short period (in fact, the only period I found anything good). Cru'dad came to pick me up just before dark. He did two runs with me & found nothing, so we headed back to the car. Half-way back he got something I've wanted to tick off the list for awhile:
Bronze Roman Votive Cauldron ;D Missing a leg but otherwise a stunning miniture piece 8) 8)

I don't know how we do it with such a short hunt on new land but I hope it continues :headbang:
 

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prasutagus said:
CRUSADER said:
Prasutagus (land magnet) kindly nosed out some more land for us to do. I ditched work & had a day off to explore it.
It was a large field & I was doing what I always do on new land, trying to find the best place to start gridding. The spectacle buckle with pin was the reason to start gridding & I soon had the biggest Spur Rowel I've ever seen :o Then a hammered which needs research. (Edward I - Sterling Imitation, I think)
Prasutagus joined me for a short period (in fact, the only period I found anything good). Cru'dad came to pick me up just before dark. He did two runs with me & found nothing, so we headed back to the car. Half-way back he got something I've wanted to tick off the list for awhile:
Bronze Roman Votive Cauldron ;D Missing a leg but otherwise a stunning miniture piece 8) 8)

I don't know how we do it with such a short hunt on new land but I hope it continues :headbang:
I knew I should have stayed longer! :icon_scratch: Well done! :hello2:

You were right, just checked a book, the Rowel is 14th-15th Century :icon_thumright:
 

shaun7 said:
Nice one Cru, I like that cauldron, I never knew these were available ;D

Isn't "votive" an offering? Would it have had anything in it?

Exactly, I would have thought this to be unique and never imagined that they were "available" for the general population. Incredible! I am learning more about Roman history each day thanks to you and the other U.K.'ers. I still can't believe the stuff you guys find. I wish I was there. :'(
Nice finds!
Dave.
 

Muddyhandz said:
shaun7 said:
Nice one Cru, I like that cauldron, I never knew these were available ;D

Isn't "votive" an offering? Would it have had anything in it?

Exactly, I would have thought this to be unique and never imagined that they were "available" for the general population. Incredible! I am learning more about Roman history each day thanks to you and the other U.K.'ers. I still can't believe the stuff you guys find. I wish I was there. :'(
Nice finds!
Dave.

Maybe one day. I could hunt over there but you would have to promise not to kill me in any swamps :D
 

trikikiwi said:
Always cool to see all your found treasure and learn from you Crusader :icon_thumleft:
How can you tell, the rowel is a rowel ? I would have thought one of that size would cause a puncture wound?
Or was it used on 'armoured' horses?

Mike

Sorry missed this question.

Experience :wink: Plus books, & now I've checked its 14-15th Century. Although I guessed it was probably 17th ::)
 

Looks like that's a great piece of new land for you - lovely finds Crusader, :hello2:
Looking forward to seeing what else you get off it.
 

CRUSADER said:
Muddyhandz said:
shaun7 said:
Nice one Cru, I like that cauldron, I never knew these were available ;D

Isn't "votive" an offering? Would it have had anything in it?

Exactly, I would have thought this to be unique and never imagined that they were "available" for the general population. Incredible! I am learning more about Roman history each day thanks to you and the other U.K.'ers. I still can't believe the stuff you guys find. I wish I was there. :'(
Nice finds!
Dave.

Maybe one day. I could hunt over there but you would have to promise not to kill me in any swamps :D
Hey, it would be your turf so anywhere is fine by me. Just don't have me swimming the English Channel. :fish:
I'll certainly would be sampling the local ale to get me good and stout. :occasion14:
 

Hey CRU you must take a duffle bag out with you for all your finds. You got a spare room at your place over there im moving in, haha simply awesome finds
 

Nice finds ...congrats!! :wink:
 

As always awesome finds :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: The star spur is fantastic not to out shine the other finds :sunny:
 

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