12th century lead water main

Made:
1101-1200 in England

12th century lead water main with wiped soldered joint at one end, from Evesham Abbey, length 20" pear-shaped section 2.5" x 2" with usual longitudinal lead seam after the Roman prototype

Details

Category:
Water Supply Metering
Object Number:
1952-314
Materials:
lead (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 508 mm
pear shaped section: 50.8 mm x 63.5 mm
type:
water main
credit:
Howgrave-Graham, Robert Pickersgill