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THIMBLE
Unique ID: DENO-8B95FD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast lead object, probably a leather working palm guard. It is tear-drop shaped, and has one flat face, with a convex reverse. The surface is smooth, with a pale buff to green patina.
Similar objects have been identified as Roman escutcheon filling; however, the smooth surface suggests this is more likely to be a palm-guard of medieval to post medieval date.
Weight is 146 g. Length 52 mm, width 34 mm.
Similar objects on this database include; BERK-4BFFEB, KENT-A90908, BERK-7BC1A2
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 52 mm
Width: 34 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight: 146 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th February 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E8486
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Uncertain
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Broxtowe (District)
Parish or ward: Greasley (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK4945
Four figure Latitude: 53.00008768
Four figure longitude: -1.27132311
1:25K map: SK4945
1:10K map: SK44NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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