THIMBLE

Unique ID: NCL-AED082

Object type certainty: Certain

A copper-alloy thimble, c. 1600-1800.

The thimble has been pressed from a sheet of copper alloy. Small dimples decorate its surface, and the dome has a slight point. The base has a broad band separating the simple edge from the body.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Height: 20.48 mm
Thickness: 0.71 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17.15 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: East Midlands
County: Lincolnshire
District: East Lindsey
Parish: East Kirkby

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TF3262
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 26th August 2011 - Wednesday 28th September 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Wednesday 9th November 2011
    Updated: Thursday 10th November 2011

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