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Details for object type: LYE PIT

A pit in which lye is used to clean hides/bones/etc. generally as part of the tanning process to remove excess fat, flesh, hair, etc. from the raw hide. The residue from these pits formed a crude soap which could be used for various cleaning purposes.

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PAS record number: MAS-O100234

Record: MAS-O100234
Object type: BARREL
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
Description: This find comprises of the remains of thre…
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PAS record number: MAS-D100233

Record: MAS-D100233
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broadperiod: NINETEENTH CENTURY
Description: This find appears to be some form of decor…
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PAS record number: MAS-D100232

Record: MAS-D100232
Object type: INK BOTTLE
Broadperiod: NINETEENTH CENTURY
Description: Four small stoneware cylindrical ceramic i…
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PAS record number: MAS-D100231

Record: MAS-D100231
Object type: BOTTLE
Broadperiod: POST MEDIEVAL
Description: Brown ceramic bottle with a glazed surface…
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