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THIMBLE
Unique ID: SF-7F9F8D
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete but somewhat damaged cast copper-alloy thimble dating to the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, c. 1450-1550. It is broadly circular in plan at its base and highly domed, demonstrating a thickened foot-panel above which are nine hand-stamped rows of large circular dimples arranged in a slightly spiral pattern. The crown of the thimble is tonsured, partially torn on one side as a result of post-depositional damage. It measures 19.07mm in diameter at its base, c. 1.42mm thick, and stands 20.48mm high. It weighs 5.41g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.42 mm
Weight: 20.48 g
Diameter: 19.07 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Drinkstone
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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