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THIMBLE

Unique ID: NMS-FFF684

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Two joining fragments of a medieval domed thimble with an encircling groove near the base. The sides and at least part of the dome are covered in round indentations, probably spirally applied. Height c.20mm. 15th century.

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 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 19th April 2016 - Monday 16th May 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 41108
Other reference: NMD052016

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Deopham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TM0499
Four figure Latitude: 52.55060142
Four figure longitude: 1.00746174
1:25K map: TM0499
1:10K map: TM09NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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