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THIMBLE
Unique ID: PUBLIC-7E7E07
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy thimble of Post Medieval date, about AD 1730 - 1800. It is probably a Dutch Type III or English thimble (following Holmes, 1988, Finds Research Group Datasheet 9). The thimble is cast in one piece, has a slightly thickened rim with a plain band, and is machine stamped with circular pits in diagonal lines on the walls and a waffle pattern on the slightly domed top. The size of the thimble indicates that it would suit a child only. It has a base diameter of 13mm, a height of 13mm, a thickness at the base ring of 0.9mm and a weight of 3.2g. Compare also SWYOR-729932.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1730
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 13 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th May 2015 - Sunday 10th May 2015
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
District: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Pontefract South (Metropolitan District Ward)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE4620
Four figure Latitude: 53.67445317
Four figure longitude: -1.30515402
1:25K map: SE4620
1:10K map: SE42SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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