Record ID: HAMP-511211
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy 'beehive' thimble constructed from sheet metal, probably dating from 1400-1500 AD. It is squashed and there is damage to the rim but was originally dome shaped, with no division between crown and sides. Unusually, this thimble either has a double layered wall, or is in fact two thimbles which were stacked one inside the other when deposited. Two closely fitting layers of copper alloy are visible at the rim, most noticeable where inner component has been squashed resulting in folds in the metal. The pits covering the walls and top are small, round and evenly spaced. Ther…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-D00A57
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded cast copper-alloy hook, probably from medieval horse-harness. It consists of a rectangular attachment plate with rounded end and a protruding, inward-curving hook. At the junction of the two is a shallow ridge. The attachment plate is 19.2mm in length and is semi-circular in cross-section. On the reverse there is an integral copper-alloy rivet towards each end of a square cross-section (max. L. 5.1mm). The hook has been bent slightly to one side. It tapers initially before achieving a consistent width (c. 6.3mm). The strap-end is dark red-brown in colour with traces of gre…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Headbourne Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.