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INKWELL

Unique ID: SWYOR-565A19

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy artefact, probably an inkwell of post-Medieval date, AD 1500 - 1700 or later. It is an open vessel with thick walls and a circular base (which is not flat) and a sub-rectangular top. The rim is out-turned and curves down to form a hood. The object is 36.7mm long, 32.9mm wide and 27.9mm high. It weighs 102.75gm. Compare LEIC-C793A9. The object can also be compared to bird feeders, but these are more usually D shaped.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 36.7 mm
Height: 27.9 mm
Width: 32.9 mm
Weight: 102.75 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st June 2015 - Monday 1st June 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2614

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Sheffield (Metropolitan District)
District: Sheffield (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Bradfield (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK2692
Four figure Latitude: 53.42415888
Four figure longitude: -1.61020984
1:25K map: SK2692
1:10K map: SK29SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Regularly improved

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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