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THIMBLE

Unique ID: NLM-A811D4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy thimble. Cast domed or beehive shaped thimble with c.10 horizontal rows of closely spaced hand-stamped round pits, continuing in an arrangement of concentric rings on the top; worn almost smooth at the apex. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1400-1500.

Diameter: 21.2mm, Thickness (wall): 1.4mm, Weight: 9.25gms.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 9.25 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd February 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25039a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Stow

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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