Record ID: NCL-96AA38 - MEDIEVAL candlestick

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CANDLESTICK

Unique ID: NCL-96AA38

Object type certainty: Certain

An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy candlestick of late Medieval-Post-Medieval date, c. 1400-1550.

The candlestick consists of a large, but incomplete socket and an integral projecting shank on its base that would have fitted into a socket of branching arm or base to hold the candlestick. The socket tapers very slightly from the rim to the base, and the whole object is cast solid. The only decoration is a moulded double-collar along the rim of the socket.

The copper-alloy appears to have a high lead component.

This is a find of note and has been designated: Include in MedArch

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Height: 71.51 mm
Thickness: 2.91 mm
Weight: 88.5 g
Diameter: 30.91 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Secondary material: Lead [scope notes| view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North East
County: Northumberland
District: Castle Morpeth
Parish: Ulgham

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NZ2292
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 1 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st March 2011 - Thursday 24th November 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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