LIN-48FAC2: Terminal from a post medieval pewter spoon

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SPOON

Unique ID: LIN-48FAC2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A knop from a post medieval pewter spoon. The object consists of a disc-like terminal with a moulded, grooved hemispherical decoration beneath. The remainder of the spoon has broken away and been lost. There are numerous similar examples on this database, including LIN-C975A2 and SWYOR-C89E1. This type of spoon is thought to date from the early post medieval period, c.1550-1650.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.8 mm
Weight: 6.56 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th August 2027

Rally details.

This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 549

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Alford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Recreational usage

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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