Record ID: LIN-F63D03
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Bishop chess piece dating to the late 19th century or 20th century. The chess piece is cast out of plaster of Paris or crushed stone, and was probably dipped in resin. The surface has a mottled white matrix comprising irregular, frequent grains of a solid cream coloured substance. The chess piece has fine cracks all over, as well as holes in the base caused by air bubbles during the casting process. The perimeter of the base is also chipped as would be expected with a moulded piece. The Bishop is seated on an ornate chair. He wears a mitre decorated with a rib r…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgh le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F5A23A
Object type: CHESS PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Queen chess piece dating to the late 19th or 20th century. The chess piece is cast out of plaster of Paris or crushed stone, and was probably dipped in resin. The surface has a mottled white matrix comprising irregular, frequent grains of a solid cream coloured substance. The chess piece has fine cracks all over, as well as holes in the base caused by air bubbles during the casting process. The perimeter of the base is also chipped as would be expected with a moulded piece. The Queen is seated on an ornate throne. She wears a crown of five turrets. Her hair flow…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgh le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.