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THIMBLE
Unique ID: PUBLIC-062FA5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A rimless 14th to 15th century copper-alloy cast thimble with hand punched indentations. It is 2mm thick tapering to 1mm at the open end.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 21 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 11.6 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th March 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (District)
To be known as: Ayot St Lawrence
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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