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SUNDIAL
Unique ID: NMS-FA9287
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Part of a sundial, cut-down and reused as a sieve or strainer, sub triangular with crenulated outside edge interrupting and removing part of the inscribed numbering: *III *[I]V [*]V . Lobed and stepped sides and straight cut at narrow inner end. Inscribed radiating lines interrupted by eleven circular perforations. 45 x 40mm. Original diameter c.>125mm. 17th-18th century
Inscription:
*III *[I]V [*]V
Evidence of reuse: Cut-down and reused as a sieve or strainer
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1799
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 45 mm
Width: 40 mm
Diameter: 125 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2009 - Monday 30th November 2009
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