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THIMBLE
Unique ID: LIN-2C4EA7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A large copper alloy thimble. The thimble has a closed top and is decorated with rows of hand-drilled dots.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 24 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st July 2010
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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: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Saltfleetby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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