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THIMBLE
Unique ID: WMID-7F2A32
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550)
The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is circular in plan. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in horizontal lines. The indentations are in a circular pattern on the domed top.
The thimble measures 17.9 mm tall, a maximum diameter of 19.5 mm (at the base) and has walls 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g.
The thimble is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
This style of thimble is commonly known as a beehive thimble, and has been dated to the Late Medieval period (AD 1400 to AD 1550) by Holmes (1988). Holmes suggests that this style is consistent with being a 'heavy duty' type.
Reference:
Holmes, E.F. (1988) Sewing Thimbles. Finds Research Group Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700, Norwich.
Class: beehive
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 17.9 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 5.1 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2013 - Thursday 28th February 2013
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
Parish or ward: Hanbury (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO9262
Four figure Latitude: 52.25611112
Four figure longitude: -2.11861889
1:25K map: SO9262
1:10K map: SO96SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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