Record ID: LIN-FE82A3
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white semi-opaque glass bead of Iron Age to Modern date (c. 400 BC - AD 1900). The bead is circular in plan, rounded on top with a flat base and has a circular hole through the centre. The hole has an internal diameter of 3.41mm. The outer surface of the bead is smooth with few imperfections. Owing to the lack of diagnostic features and contextual evidence it is very difficult to accurately date simple beads such as this example, because they were in use across a number of different periods. This bead was found in close proximity to the bead in record no. LIN-FE54AC. They could b…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
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Record ID: LIN-FE54AC
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A light blue glass bead of Iron Age to Modern date (c. 400 BC - AD 1900). The bead is spherical in shape with a circular hole through the centre and is made from an opaque mid-blue glass. The hole has an internal diameter of 2.84mm. The outer surface of the bead is pitted in places with radiating lines indicating turning or filing. Owing to the lack of diagnostic features and contextual evidence it is very difficult to accurately date simple beads such as this example, because they were in use across a number of different periods. The overall dimensions are as follows: 9.6mm in …
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded.