archaeology

  This month there’s a double whammy! As so many cool finds are resurfacing during the LAARC VIP project, we’ve a VIP objects special: 6 candidates, 2 winners.

1) A Roman Cheese Press made from ceramic and found in 1973’s Borough High Street Excavations (106BHS73)

2) A pewter tankard from Cutler Street (CUT73), with an inscription from a tavern in Bethnal Green

3) A plaque from Dean’s Yard, Westminster Abbey, (WAM75) originally from a knife cleaner

 4) Medieval Scissors from Baynards Castle (BC72)

5) Iron Potter’s Tool from Lambeth (L54/80)

6) Lead Spoon from Cutler Street, with the inscription “Remember the Poore”

 To vote for your TWO favourite objects click Here

To find out more about the excavations visit the LAARC catalogue

http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/laarc/catalogue/