DENO-3E1950: Medieval thimble, double thickness.

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THIMBLE

Unique ID: DENO-3E1950

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval copper alloy domed thimble, made up of two domes, one inside the other, probably cast, c.1400-1550. The inner dome appears to be undecorated. The outer dome has a double groove around base, with unevenly scattered circular drilled holes of varying diameter (c.0.8-1.3mm). Squashed, the outer casing is split with some missing. Dark green patina. Length (height) 19.5mm, width (squashed, greater than original diameter) 27.0mm, thickness of inner cone 1.2mm, thickness of outer cone c.0.8mm, weight 7.04g.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.5 mm
Width: 27 mm
Weight: 7.04 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E5820

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Rushcliffe (District)
To be known as: Barton in Fabis

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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