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THIMBLE
Unique ID: SF-6EF9D6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A cast lead object, probably a palm guard of Medieval or later date. It is oval shaped in form, dome-shaped and with a slightly concave back face, the edges suffering from some post-depositional damage. The object is undecorated but has a circular indentation at the centre of the back face. It measures 91.01mm in length, 53.04mm in width, 8.16mm in thickness, and weighs 215g. This object probably served as a simple palm guard used for leather working and similar activities. It is likely to be of Medieval or later date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 91.01 mm
Width: 53.04 mm
Thickness: 8.16 mm
Weight: 215 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st April 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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