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THIMBLE

Unique ID: NMS-24D292

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Squashed medieval/post-medieval copper alloy thimble with a plain band near the base. The remainder of the sides and the slightly domed top are covered in a spiral of circular indentations. Diameter c.19mm. Height c.21mm. 15th-16th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 19 mm
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st September 2017 - Wednesday 6th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 39314
Other reference: ENMD092017

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Stamped

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Broadland (District)
Parish or ward: Acle (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TG3910
Four figure Latitude: 52.6350771
Four figure longitude: 1.53064204
1:25K map: TG3910
1:10K map: TG31SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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