Is this Roman?

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Paul Holt
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Hi Guys

Found this the other week while walking dog over nearby fields, is it possibly Roman?
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Oxgirl
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I’m not an expert but this guide might help https://digventures.com/2020/11/how-to- ... n-pottery/
Yes I really don’t like Roman coins, I’m not joking
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Depending on thickness (a scale is useful for id) it could be a roofing tile fragment but more importantly,terra cotta pottery can be from almost any age so very difficult to date.👍
Ps.,welcome to the hub.
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Generally termed CBM
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