The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: 03/11/001 Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No3 Adam Park Report No: Report No.19 Artifact Type: Food and Rations Production Date: 2013-11-21 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: 60mm dia x22mm Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

The tin was 60mm in diameter and 22mm deep. The lid of the tin appeared to have been punctured and cut open to gain access to the contents. The lid was printed with the text 8mm high ‘TEA RATION’. The tin is similar to those issued in 1940’s military rations packs.

Historic Context:

The Tea Ration tin appeared to have been opened roughly with the point of a blade, possibly a bayonet.