BSW5408 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified artefact

Blacksmith’s W/shop, Vic Quay Wreck

Test Pit Sample Soil was dark brown sandy clay containing a large quantity of metal. Some pieces of green and purple glass were also recovered. A large quantity of slag was found, especially around a rusty lime deposit. At the base of the unit the soil became yellow sandy lime stone and contained no artefacts.

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  • artefact BSW5408 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

  • Registration Number 5408

Artefact information

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artefact BSW5408 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified
Ship Blacksmith’s W/shop, Vic Quay
Registration Number 5408
Description Test Pit Sample Soil was dark brown sandy clay containing a large quantity of metal. Some pieces of green and purple glass were also recovered. A large quantity of slag was found, especially around a rusty lime deposit. At the base of the unit the soil became yellow sandy lime stone and contained no artefacts.
Material Miscellaneous/Unidentified
Site Area Code Local
Modification date Tue, 2008-09-23
Date Registered Tue, 2008-09-23
URL http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/bsw5408-miscellaneousunidentified